Authorities in Colorado are actively looking for those involved in the theft of Nintendo Switch 2 consoles valued at $1.4 million, mere days after the global launch of the new gaming system.
The heist occurred at a truck stop the morning of June 8, Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office said on X.
A truck driver reported the discovery of a break-in during a pre-trip inspection. His trailer had been breached, resulting in the theft of several pallets of Nintendo Switch 2 consoles – a total of 2,810 units were taken, according to the report.
Each Nintendo console is valued at $499, the sheriff’s office said.
Fans pose with their Nintendo Switch 2 systems at the brand-new Nintendo San Francisco store in Union Square following the global launch of the system on June 5, 2025. (Nintendo of America)
If the suspects are found, they could face charges of felony theft valued at $1 million or more and criminal mischief.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office tipline at 720-874-8477 and can remain anonymous, if they choose.
Nintendo Switch 2 devices are ready for sale at the Nintendo store in New York’s Rockefeller Center on Thursday, June 5, 2025. (Richard Drew)
Switch 2 pre-orders for major retailers opened on April 24, after delays attributed to Nintendo examining the potential impact of tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump.
The price of the base Switch 2 along with the newest “Mario Kart World” bundle costs $499 — making it the most expensive Nintendo console to date. Nintendo also warned buyers that Switch 2 accessories will experience “price adjustments” due to “changes in market conditions,” per the official statement. By comparison, the original Switch launched in 2017 at a retail price of $299.
