As spotted by Android Authority, a Reddit poster bought themselves a pre-owned Switch 2 from a Walmart store, only to find it ...

There have been reports of Switch 2's being stolen while in transit. Each one of these consoles has a trackable serial number ...

This has expanded since then, and as a result, the Nintendo Switch 2 cannot be pre-ordered through Amazon. The announced games, like Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza are also not listed.

Nintendo UK said consumers are required to have had a Nintendo Switch Online membership "for at least two years continuously" by March 31, 2025 and an active membership when the pre-order is placed.