Approximately 3,000 Nintendo Switch 2 units were stolen during transit from Nintendo of America's headquarters to a Texas GameStop location.
The Colorado police investigating the Nintendo Switch 2 theft estimate the stolen merchandise's value at $1.4 million, according to Denver 7. Authorities face investigation challenges since the crime's exact location along the 1,332-mile route remains unclear.
Investigators are determining whether this was a premeditated operation targeting the shipment from Nintendo's Redmond base or a random theft. The removal of multiple pallets indicates organized execution.
Those responsible could face serious felony charges if apprehended. The truck driver claims unawareness regarding transporting Nintendo's next-gen consoles.
Arapahoe County officials request public assistance, providing a tip line at 720-874-8477.
The Nintendo Switch 2 launched globally earlier this month, moving 3.5 million units in its initial days. While Nintendo has maintained sufficient inventory, this incident could impact availability.
High-value gaming merchandise thefts aren't unprecedented. During PlayStation 5's 2020 launch, UK criminals employed dangerous 'rollover' techniques to intercept moving shipments, with The Times reporting numerous incidents involving coordinated vehicle maneuvers at highway speeds.
Nintendo products were previously targeted in 2015 when an entire truck carrying Splatoon game copies and rare amiibo figures disappeared.
This marks another logistics issue involving GameStop after their notorious Switch 2 midnight launch incident where receipts were stapled through console screens.
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