Authorities are investigating a significant theft of Nintendo Switch 2 consoles after 2,810 next-gen units were reportedly stolen from a truck stop in Bennett, Colorado, on June 8, according to Dexerto. Each console, retailing for $499, brings the total loss to nearly $1.4 million—and that’s before any resale value is factored in.
Truck Driver Claims He Didn’t Know What He Was Hauling
The driver involved told police he had no idea what cargo was in the trailer, only realizing something was off after he returned from a stop and found the truck’s rear doors wide open. By that time, the heist had already gone down. Authorities believe the theft was a coordinated operation, possibly involving multiple individuals who were aware of the exact value of the items on board.
Over 2,800 Nintendo Switch 2 units were stolen out of a truck headed to GameStop
The total loss is over $1.4M pic.twitter.com/9jqtayKy66
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While full details are still under wraps, investigators are reviewing nearby surveillance footage and interviewing staff at the truck stop.
Nintendo Could Brick the Stolen Switch 2 Consoles
Here’s the plot twist: Each Nintendo Switch 2 comes with a unique serial number that’s tied to the company’s terms of service. That means Nintendo has the ability to track and permanently disable any stolen consoles that show up online, get activated, or break usage policies.
So if you’re tempted to cop a Switch 2 from a sketchy seller at a discount—think twice. Once bricked, the console would be basically useless.
Nintendo hasn’t issued a formal statement, but the company is known for locking down stolen hardware and blocking access to its online services.
