Summary
- Nintendo Switch 2 consoles are arriving early in some regions.
- The console needs a day-one patch to play most games.
- Unboxing videos are popping up on social media despite limited functionality.
Nintendo Switch 2 Arrives Early for Some Fans
The Nintendo Switch 2’s official launch is just days away, but some lucky fans have already received their consoles early. Reports are coming from places like Lebanon, Dubai, Russia, and Hong Kong where fans are unboxing their shiny new Switch 2 systems ahead of time.
Sounds exciting, right? Well, there’s a catch. Without the essential day-one patch, the console can’t play physical Nintendo Switch games or download anything from the eShop, making it pretty much an expensive display piece for now.
Fans in major markets like the United States, Japan, and Europe (outside Russia) aren’t as lucky — there are no signs of retailers breaking street dates there. So, while some overseas gamers are showing off unboxing videos on social media, they can’t do much else yet, and no unofficial gameplay footage has surfaced online.
What’s Going On With These Early Units?
The early shipments seem limited, and Nintendo hasn’t commented officially. For now, it’s unclear if this will become a widespread issue or just a few rare cases. If you’re in a major market, don’t get your hopes up — it’s unlikely you’ll get your hands on one before the June 5 release date. Even if you do, you won’t be able to play anything meaningful until the update rolls out.
So, the excitement is building, but the real fun starts only once the official launch hits.
