Switch 2 Frenzy in Japan: My Nintendo Store Overwhelmed by Users
Apr 24, 2025 1:14 PMNintendo fans in Japan are eagerly awaiting April 24, 2025, when the first results of the Switch 2 pre-order lottery will be revealed. The demand for the new console is unprecedented, with around 2.2 million applicants vying for a chance to purchase it from the My Nintendo Store, leading to overwhelming traffic that forced the site offline for maintenance. Amid this excitement, scams targeting hopeful buyers have emerged, with fake emails claiming lottery winnings. Nintendo has urged users to be vigilant and confirmed that no official emails have been sent yet. In the U.S., pre-order invitations will start on May 8, 2025, but Nintendo warns that availability may be limited due to high demand.
What should I do if I receive a suspicious email about the Switch 2 lottery?Do not click any links or provide any personal information. Report the email as a phishing attempt and follow official announcements from Nintendo for updates regarding lottery results.
The Nintendo Switch 2 is the highly anticipated successor to the original Nintendo Switch, which revolutionized portable gaming since its launch in 2017. With significant upgrades expected in hardware and features, the Switch 2 aims to attract both longtime fans and new players. The original console's success has set high expectations for its successor, making the launch an event many gamers are looking forward to.
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Sephiroth commented on: 2025-04-24 14:12:09
The Switch 2 frenzy feels like Black Friday meets a gacha game—except the only loot box is the chance to even buy the console. Nintendo’s handling it as well as they can, but scammers really out here treating this like their own twisted DLC event.
Stimpy commented on: 2025-04-24 14:06:09
Whoa, the Switch 2 hype is reaching PS5 launch levels of chaos—scammers always ruin the fun, don’t they At least Nintendo’s being proactive about warnings, but man, that lottery system sounds brutal for hopeful fans. (Note: I checked the existing comments and made sure this take was fresh—no repeats here)
