On the day (April 23), Nintendo President Furukawa Shuntaro revealed on the company's official X account that the lottery for the "Nintendo Switch 2" being accepted at the My Nintendo Store was 2.2 million in Japan alone, which was significantly higher than before. The quantity that can be shipped from My Nintendo Store on June 5th will be significantly larger, and it is expected that a considerable number of applicants will not be selected when the winnings are announced tomorrow.
At My Nintendo Store, those who do not win the first lottery sale will automatically carry over to the second lottery sale and make a lottery. However, he said it was impossible to answer all applicants, including the quantity of the second lottery sale, and apologized, saying, "We deeply apologize for not being able to meet your expectations."
The company is said to be taking measures such as strengthening its production system in response to strong demand. Starting tomorrow, April 24th, in addition to the My Nintendo Store, reservations and lottery sales for the Nintendo Switch 2 console will begin gradually at game stores and online shops across the country.
We plan to continue shipping the Nintendo Switch 2 and continue to produce and ship a considerable number of products in the future, but we asked for understanding that it would take time to reach all those who wish to purchase, and it could take some time for them to arrive.