Gamers line up for Nintendo Switch 2 launch with global shortfall expected

Gamers struggle to buy the new Switch 2 on launch day; research firms expect Switch 2 sales to pass 100 million units by 2030.

Gaming fans queued up for the launch of Nintendo’s (7974.T), opens new tab Switch 2 on Thursday, which is widely expected to be in short supply globally amid pent-up demand for the more powerful next-generation gaming device.