With the Nintendo Switch 2 hype soaring, Japanese retailers are rolling out strict pre-order lotteries to manage the massive interest. After 2.2 million entries for the My Nintendo Store's first lottery, stores like Bic Camera and Joshin are tightening eligibility rules to thwart scalpers. Analysts predict only 800,000 to 1 million units will be available at launch, a fraction of the 5 million fans are hoping for. Getting a Switch 2 on release day is shaping up to be quite the challenge.
Published on: 5/1/2025
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