Nintendo Switch 2 has been released after 8 years, and Fox News had an early look at some of the new games for the console before its official launch. The excitement around the new console is evident as it hits the shelves, offering a fresh gaming experience to fans.
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However, the launch has also been marred by an unfortunate incident in Colorado, where thieves stole $1.4 million worth of Nintendo Switch 2 consoles. The theft occurred just days after the global release of the highly anticipated gaming system, leaving authorities in search of the culprits responsible for the heist.
The heist occurred at a truck stop the morning of June 8, Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office said on X.
The theft took place when a semi-truck driver found his trailer broken into during a routine inspection. The thieves made off with 2,810 units of the newly launched Nintendo Switch 2 consoles, highlighting the high demand for the product and the lengths some would go to get their hands on it.
Each Nintendo console is valued at $499, the sheriff’s office said.
Fans pose with their Nintendo Switch 2 systems at the brand-new Nintendo San Francisco store in Union Square following the global launch of the system on June 5, 2025. (Nintendo of America)
If the suspects are found, they could face charges of felony theft valued at $1 million or more and criminal mischief.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office tipline at 720-874-8477 and can remain anonymous, if they choose.
Nintendo Switch 2 devices are ready for sale at the Nintendo store in New York’s Rockefeller Center on Thursday, June 5, 2025. (Richard Drew)
Switch 2 pre-orders for major retailers opened on April 24, after delays attributed to Nintendo examining the potential impact of tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump.
The price of the base Switch 2 along with the newest “Mario Kart World” bundle costs $499 — making it the most expensive Nintendo console to date. Nintendo also warned buyers that Switch 2 accessories will experience “price adjustments” due to “changes in market conditions,” per the official statement. By comparison, the original Switch launched in 2017 at a retail price of $299.
Fox News Digital’s Benji Ferraro contributed to this report.
