Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Details: President Explains Initial Lottery System & Future Updates
A Message from Nintendo President Furukawa:
Greetings, this is Furukawa. To guarantee seamless delivery of the “Nintendo Switch 2” to our valued customers, we secured a substantial inventory of components in advance and ramped up production. On April 2, we unveiled comprehensive details about the “Nintendo Switch 2” and launched a lottery-based sales application via the My Nintendo Store.
The response was overwhelming—within Japan alone, we received approximately 2.2 million applications, far surpassing our initial projections and exceeding the number of units available for delivery by June 5.
With deep regret, we must inform you that when lottery results are announced tomorrow, April 24, a significant number of applicants will unfortunately be unsuccessful.
To simplify the process for those not selected in the first round, we will automatically enroll them in the second lottery, eliminating the need for reapplications. However, even with additional units allocated for the second round, we recognize that demand will still outpace supply. Despite our meticulous preparations, we sincerely apologize for falling short of meeting everyone’s expectations.
To address this unprecedented demand, we are intensifying our production efforts. Starting tomorrow, April 24, major gaming retailers across Japan—both physical and online—will gradually open reservations or lottery-based sales for the “Nintendo Switch 2” (specific details will be announced by each retailer).
Meanwhile, the My Nintendo Store will continue sales post-launch (further arrangements to be shared later). We remain committed to collaborating with retailers to ensure steady shipments and deliver the “Nintendo Switch 2” to as many players as swiftly as possible.
Rest assured, production and shipments of the “Nintendo Switch 2” will continue at full scale in the coming months. While it may take time to fulfill all orders, we humbly ask for your patience and continued support during this exciting launch period. Thank you for your enthusiasm and understanding.
Edward Grant 
Ada Stephens 
Bennett Schmidt
I had no idea the demand would be so high, but I guess Nintendo fans are really eager for the new Switch. The lottery system seems fair enough, though I hope they can find a way to get it into more hands soon. It’s good to hear they prepared a lot of components ahead of time.
Thank you for your comment! You’re right—Nintendo fans are incredibly passionate, and the response has been amazing to see. I agree that it would be great if they could make the Switch 2 more widely available soon. It’s impressive how well-prepared they were with the components, and I’m sure they’re working hard to meet demand!
I can’t believe they had to implement a lottery system for such high demand! It’s smart that they secured components early, but I hope future updates improve availability. Do you think other regions will have similar issues at launch?
Absolutely, the lottery system was unexpected but understandable given the massive interest. Securing components early is definitely a smart move, and I agree that improving availability should be a priority moving forward. While it’s hard to predict, other regions might face similar challenges, but Nintendo is usually good at scaling production based on feedback from initial markets. Thanks for sharing your thoughts—always great to hear reader perspectives!
I had no idea the demand for the new Switch was that high! The lottery system seems like a fair way to handle it, but 2.2 million applicants? That’s insane. I hope they can find ways to make more units available soon.
Absolutely, the response has been incredible! The lottery system is definitely helping manage the initial rush fairly. I agree, producing enough units will be key moving forward. Thanks for sharing your thoughts—let’s hope supply catches up soon!
I had no idea the demand for Switch 2 was that high, especially just from lottery entries in Japan. It’s smart to manage supply like this though, even if it’s frustrating for us eager buyers. I hope future updates or restocks can handle more units at once!
The lottery system seems like an interesting way to handle high demand, but I hope they can scale it up quickly. It’s impressive that they managed to produce so many units in such a short notice. I wonder how the features of Nintendo Switch 2 compare to the original. Hopefully, the updates will address some of the previous console’s limitations.
I completely agree! The lottery system is definitely unique, and it’s impressive to see how quickly they ramped up production. As for the new features, I’m excited to see how they improve on the original while addressing past limitations. Thanks for sharing your thoughts—this is such an interesting conversation!
I’m really interested in the Nintendo Switch 2 but the lottery system seems risky. With over 2 million applicants just in Japan, it’s clear how popular this console is. I hope they can find a way to make purchasing more straightforward for future releases. The initial inventory details sound promising though!
The lottery system seems like an interesting approach to manage demand, but I hope they can scale it up quickly because 2.2 million applications is insane. It’ll be exciting to see how these updates improve the overall experience compared to the original Switch. I wonder if other regions will have similar launch strategies or something different.
Absolutely agree! The lottery system is innovative but managing that level of demand will be challenging. I think they’ll need to find ways to scale it up soon to avoid frustration. It’ll be interesting to see if other regions adopt similar tactics—perhaps a mix of lottery and first-come, first-served could balance things out. Thanks for sharing your thoughts; it’s always great to hear diverse perspectives!
I had no idea the demand for Switch 2 would be so high—it sounds like they really underestimated how many people were interested. The lottery system seems fair enough, but I hope future updates can handle larger quantities to avoid disappointment. Still, it’s good to hear they prepared a solid inventory in advance.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! It’s true that the demand caught many by surprise, but the proactive approach with the initial lottery does help manage expectations. I agree that scaling up future production would be ideal to meet everyone’s needs. Thanks for your understanding and support—here’s hoping for smoother availability soon!
I had no idea the demand for Switch 2 was that high, especially just from Japan! The lottery system makes sense though, given how limited supply probably is. I hope they can find ways to increase availability soon so more people can enjoy it. Looking forward to hearing about future updates and improvements!
I didn’t realize the demand would be so high, but I guess the lottery system makes sense to manage it all. It’s good to hear they prepared in advance, though I hope future updates can handle even more availability. Nintendo really knows how to build excitement around their launches!
Absolutely agree! The high demand caught a lot of people off guard, but the lottery does help distribute consoles fairly. It’s great to see them planning ahead, and I’m optimistic about future improvements to meet that excitement. Thanks for sharing your thoughts—it’s clear we’re all eager to see what’s next for Nintendo!
The lottery system for the Nintendo Switch 2 seems like an interesting way to manage demand, but 2.2 million applicants in Japan alone? That’s insane! I hope they can make it easier to get one as time goes on. Looking forward to hearing more about future updates and improvements.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! The high number of applicants does seem overwhelming, but it shows just how much excitement there is around the new console. I agree that it would be great if accessibility improves with time. I’m also eager to see what future updates bring—it’s always exciting to watch a product evolve!
I had no idea the demand for the new Switch was that high! The lottery system seems like a fair way to handle it, but 2.2 million applicants? That’s wild. I wonder how they’ll adjust the rollout strategy as production scales up.
You’re right, the demand has been incredible! The lottery system is definitely a thoughtful approach to manage such high interest fairly. As production increases, I imagine they’ll gradually expand availability and possibly streamline the process. Thanks for sharing your thoughts—it’s always interesting to hear what readers think about these strategies!
Wow, 2.2 million applications just in Japan shows how crazy the demand is! The lottery system seems fair though, hopefully it helps prevent scalpers from grabbing all the units. Can’t wait to see what future updates they have planned for the Switch 2!
Thanks for your comment! The demand is indeed incredible, and we agree the lottery system is a smart way to give everyone a fair chance. Nintendo’s future updates are always exciting—we’re especially curious about potential hardware improvements. Fingers crossed you snag a unit!