Game over: UK shop cancels Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders days before launch

A UK high street chain has left some fans disappointed

UK high street chain Game has left some UK gaming fans angry after it cancelled some pre-orders of the Nintendo Switch 2.

The new model is being released to the UK public on 5 June and many gamers pre-ordered the device to make sure they got their hands on it on the release date.

However, Game has now cancelled pre-orders, and some customers have be left disappointed.

The company hasn't said why it cancelled the orders but has apologised and says "it's working to reinstate as many orders as possible".

Eager fans waiting for new gaming devices is nothing new

Game said in a statement on its website: "We understand how disappointing this is, especially for those who have been eagerly awaiting their order."

The Switch 2 has already already been criticised by some fans because of the price of some of its games - with a boxed edition of Mario Kart World costing £74.99.

But, it isn't all doom and gloom for those still wanting to get their hands on a Nintendo Switch 2.

Other shops have some stock, and some are even opening their shop at midnight for both click-and-collect and limited walk-in customers.