$1.4M Nintendo Switch 2 Stolen from GameStop Truck

Nearly 3,000 Nintendo Switch 2 units were stolen during transit between Nintendo of America's headquarters and a Texas GameStop store.

According to Denver 7 ABC News, Colorado authorities investigating the theft discovered mid-transport valued the stolen consoles at approximately $1.4 million.

Investigators face difficulties locating the theft's exact location along the 1,332-mile route, complicating their search for suspects.

The sophisticated nature of the crime - involving multiple stolen pallets - suggests organized criminal activity rather than opportunistic theft.

If apprehended, suspects could face serious felony charges. The truck driver claims he was unaware he transported Nintendo's new console.

Arapahoe County authorities have established a tip line (720-874-8477) seeking information about the theft.

The incident follows Nintendo Switch 2's successful global launch earlier this month, selling 3.5 million units despite initial inventory concerns.

This isn't the first high-profile gaming merchandise theft - during PlayStation 5's 2020 launch, UK criminals employed dangerous 'rollover' techniques stealing consoles from moving trucks.

Nintendo products were previously targeted in 2015 when thieves stole an entire Splatoon shipment including rare amiibo collectibles.

The incident marks another distribution mishap involving GameStop, who previously damaged Switch 2 units by stapling receipts to screens during launch.