Nintendo is facing an overwhelming demand for the purchase of the new Nintendo Switch 2, with approximately 2.2 million people in Japan trying to acquire one through the My Nintendo store. Here’s everything we know about the Switch 2.
This number has exceeded the company’s expectations and, as a result, Nintendo will not be able to meet the demand for the scheduled launch on June 5.
Nintendo’s president, Shuntaro Furukawa, issued an apology to customers who will not have the opportunity to purchase the console in this first wave of sales.
Nintendo apologizes to fans for the supply shortage at the launch of Switch 2
In a recent statement, Furukawa explained that, although Nintendo has been working on obtaining materials and on the early production of units, the volume of requests has considerably exceeded the amount available for launch.
However, customers who are unable to purchase the console this time will not need to reapply, as their requests will be automatically transferred to the next sale date.
Additionally, Furukawa emphasized that Nintendo is committed to strengthening its production system to increase the availability of the Nintendo Switch 2 in the future. This effort should allow more units to reach the market in the coming weeks, providing hope to fans of the console.
On the other hand, Nintendo has announced that reservations for the Nintendo Switch 2 will open at other retailers in the region, which could provide a second chance for buyers who were unable to obtain it initially.