Overview

• Nintendo received 2.2 million applications for its My Nintendo Store preorder lottery in Japan, far exceeding available launch inventory.
• President Shuntaro Furukawa confirmed that a significant number of applicants will not secure a console in the first lottery draw, with unselected entries automatically rolled into a second lottery.
• Even with the second lottery, demand is expected to outstrip supply, prompting Nintendo to apologize and urge fans to explore third-party retailers starting April 24.
• Nintendo has announced measures to strengthen its production system and increase shipments to address the supply shortfall ahead of the June 5 global launch.
• US preorders for the Switch 2 will open April 24, requiring specific criteria for invitations, including Switch Online membership and gameplay hours.