The launch of Nintendo Switch 2 preorders turned into digital chaos overnight. Preorders for the new gaming system officially opened at midnight ET across several major retailers, leaving buyers frustrated as websites crashed and inventory vanished within minutes.

Nintendo's Switch 2 console went up for preorder on April 24, and unsurprisingly it was a big deal. Retailer sites crashed and preorders sold out quickly. If you missed out on the initial rush, don't give up.

Preorders are now live for Nintendo's latest console, which launches on June 5. We’ve answered all your burning questions about pricing, retail hours, queues, and launch titles.