Switch 2 Lottery Woes Spark Outrage Despite Sky-High Hype
Alright, so here’s what’s happening right now in the gaming world—if you’re even remotely plugged in, you’ve heard about the absolute madness surrounding the Nintendo Switch 2. Set to officially release on June 5th, this next-gen console from Nintendo has already captured the attention of millions in Japan. I’m talking over 2.2 million people registering just to try their luck through Nintendo’s official lottery-style pre-order system. And yet, we’ve already hit the third wave of lottery results… and still, it’s mostly bad news for hopeful fans. Yep, it’s another “落選祭り”—a festival of rejections.
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Social media has exploded. On X (formerly Twitter), the phrase “Switch 2” was trending at number one, even overtaking the news of the passing of legendary baseball figure Shigeo Nagashima. That’s how big this thing is. And it’s not just the general public reacting—voice actor and avid gamer Yuichi Nakamura, who actually narrates Nintendo Directs, was part of the noise. His followers were less concerned about their own results and more obsessed with whether he had won a unit. The buzz has officially reached fever pitch.
Now, here’s where it gets interesting—and a bit tense. A lot of fans are getting increasingly frustrated. Nintendo has been praised for its efforts to prevent resellers and bots from hijacking the launch, but that same tight control has made it incredibly hard for genuine fans to get their hands on the device. Many who used to applaud the anti-scalping stance are now venting directly on Nintendo’s social media posts, even under updates about upcoming game releases. That frustration is real, but some of it is crossing into what feels like customer harassment—harsh comments, insults, and flat-out anger.
That said, Nintendo’s president has already stated the company is planning significant production and distribution moving forward, so it’s not like they’re ignoring the demand. They know it’s massive. They’re trying. And let’s not forget—PlayStation 5 faced the same chaos. It took nearly two years for supply to catch up to global demand. So really, this kind of frenzy is becoming the norm for major console launches.
Some, like comedian Sunshine Ikezaki, actually got lucky. He shared his excitement online after winning a console and racked up over 300,000 likes. Interestingly, he believes he increased his chances by opting for the multilingual version of the console, which costs a bit more but may have had lower competition. Strategic thinking, perhaps?
Bottom line, the Switch 2 is shaping up to be one of the biggest gaming events in years. And while the initial rollout has its share of chaos, it’s clear the excitement is absolutely through the roof. If you haven’t gotten yours yet—hang in there. The fourth round of lottery entries is coming, and with it, maybe your lucky break.
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