Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa has warned that demand for Change 2 consoles has massively exceeded expectations in Japan and that some customers can be unable to safe {hardware} at launch.
In a put up on X (through Google Translate), Furukawa defined round 2.2 million folks in Japan are trying to safe a Change 2 by the My Nintendo Retailer as a part of a lottery course of.
He famous the variety of candidates has surpassed expectations and “far exceeds the variety of Nintendo Change 2 consoles that may be delivered from the My Nintendo Retailer [at launch] on June fifth.”
“Due to this fact, sadly, we anticipate {that a} important variety of prospects is not going to be chosen when the winners are introduced tomorrow, April twenty fourth,” added Furukawa.
Those that are unsuccessful throughout the first lottery will not need to reapply and can as a substitute be routinely entered into one other lottery sale. Nintendo, nonetheless, has informed prospects there’ll nonetheless be some people who find themselves unsuccessful throughout that second draw.
“Even together with the amount for the second lottery sale, we can’t fulfill the entire purposes we acquired. We deeply apologize for not having the ability to meet your expectations regardless of our prior preparations,” continued Furukawa.
Nintendo mentioned it’s at the moment strengthening its manufacturing chain in response to burgeoning demand. Shoppers can even try and safe a pre-order by a third-party retailer on April 24, 2025.
The Change 2 will proceed to be bought on the My Nintendo Retailer post-launch, with Nintendo pledging to share extra particulars about that course of at a later date.
The Japanese firm, nonetheless, is clearly bracing customers for disappointment on launch day.
“With the cooperation of shops, we are going to proceed to ship the console and make efforts to get as many Nintendo Change 2 consoles as doable into your fingers,” mentioned Furukawa.
“We plan to proceed producing and transport a substantial variety of Nintendo Change 2 models sooner or later. We apologize for the delay in our skill to fulfill your expectations, and we admire your understanding.”
