Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa has warned that demand for Change 2 consoles has massively exceeded expectations in Japan and that some customers will probably be unable to safe {hardware} at launch.
In a submit on X (by way of Google Translate), Furukawa defined round 2.2 million folks in Japan are trying to safe a Change 2 by means of 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 count on {that a} important variety of prospects won’t be chosen when the winners are introduced tomorrow, April twenty fourth,” added Furukawa.
Those that are unsuccessful through the first lottery will not should reapply and can as an alternative 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 not fulfill all the purposes we acquired. We deeply apologize for not having the ability to meet your expectations regardless of our prior preparations,” continued Furukawa.
Nintendo stated it’s at present strengthening its manufacturing chain in response to burgeoning demand. Shoppers also can try and safe a pre-order by means of a third-party retailer on April 24, 2025.
The Change 2 will proceed to be offered 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 arms,” stated Furukawa.
“We plan to proceed producing and transport a substantial variety of Nintendo Change 2 items sooner or later. We apologize for the delay in our potential to fulfill your expectations, and we recognize your understanding.”
