Not Getting the Switch 2 on Launch Day? Why It's OK to Wait

I started with CNET reviewing laptops in 2009. Now I explore wearable tech, VR/AR, tablets, gaming and future/emerging trends in our changing world. Other obsessions include magic, immersive theater, puzzles, board games, cooking, improv and the New York Jets. My background includes an MFA in theater which I apply to thinking about immersive experiences of the future.

• Nearly 20 years writing about tech, and over a decade reviewing wearable tech, VR, and AR products and apps

After tariff-based delays, the Nintendo Switch 2 preorders went live and got snapped up quickly. On the eve of the Switch 2's launch on June 5, and now seeing the new game console currently sold out, it's understandable if your thumbs are getting twitchy for restocks as ...