$1.4M Nintendo Switch 2 Heist Targets GameStop Truck
- By Alexander
- Oct 03,2025
Approximately 3,000 Nintendo Switch 2 consoles were stolen from a truck transporting inventory from Nintendo of America's headquarters to a GameStop store in Texas.
Authorities investigating the theft, uncovered during the driver's route in Colorado, reported the stolen consoles are valued at $1.4 million, according to Denver 7, an ABC News affiliate.
Identifying the perpetrators may be challenging, as investigators are uncertain where the theft occurred along the driver's 1,332-mile route.
Was this a calculated heist, with the truck monitored from Nintendo's headquarters in Redmond, Washington, and deliberately targeted? Or was it an opportunistic crime? Police noted that multiple pallets of Switch 2 inventory were removed from the truck's trailer, indicating some level of planning.
If apprehended, the culprits could face multiple felony theft charges. The driver, unaware he was transporting Nintendo's new console, reported no knowledge of the cargo's specifics.
Local authorities are seeking information about the incident and have provided a tip line at 720-874-8477.
The Nintendo Switch 2 launched globally earlier this month, selling 3.5 million units in its initial days. Despite concerns about shortages, Nintendo has maintained relatively stable stock levels, though incidents like this could disrupt availability.
High-value video game inventory has long been a target for thieves. In 2020, during the PlayStation 5 launch, British gangs stole consoles from moving trucks using a technique called the 'rollover.' The Times reported that thieves, secured by ropes, climbed onto trucks at speeds up to 50mph, using cutting tools to access cargo while other vehicles boxed in the target.
Nintendo has faced similar thefts before, including a 2015 incident where a truck carrying Splatoon games and rare amiibo figurines was stolen.
This isn’t the first Switch 2-related issue for GameStop, which previously marred the console’s midnight launch by stapling receipts onto the screens of new units.
