The buzz around Nintendo's Switch 2 is real, with 2.2 million applicants in Japan vying for a shot at the pre-order lottery. With far more demand than consoles available for the June 5 launch, many will miss out when winners are revealed on April 24. To help, Nintendo will enter those who don't win into a second lottery for future sales. President Shuntaro Furukawa confirmed they're boosting production, while retailers in Japan launch their own pre-order systems. Gamers are gearing up for US and Canada pre-orders on April 24, but accessories will see a price hike.
Published on: 4/23/2025
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