Nintendo has announced that a large number of consumers in Japan will not receive the Switch 2 console through its My Nintendo Store lottery sale. President Shuntaro Furukawa acknowledged the overwhelming demand, with applications totaling 2.2 million, vastly exceeding available units. Despite plans for a second lottery, supplies remain limited, with recommendations for fans to seek purchase options from other retailers. In the U.S., preorder opportunities will commence on April 24, prioritizing certain registrants, in a bid to manage demand more effectively.
Nintendo has announced that due to overwhelming demand for the Switch 2, many applicants in Japan will not be selected in the upcoming lottery for the console.
Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa apologized for the situation, explaining that 2.2 million applications were received, far exceeding their expectations for available units.
Though a second lottery will be hosted in Japan, supplies will still remain limited, and consumers are advised to consider alternative purchasing options.
In the U.S., Switch 2 preorders will begin on April 24, with priority given to registrants who meet specific criteria from Nintendo.
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