The Nintendo Switch 2 is set to launch with different pricing strategies for Japan and the rest of the world. This new gaming console will come in two distinct versions: a Japanese-language system exclusive to Japan, and a Multi-Language System available globally. The Japanese version will be priced at approximately $330, while the Multi-Language System version will cost $449.99, reflecting a significant price gap of over $100. This pricing disparity is largely due to the weaker yen against the US dollar, which has made it less attractive for tourists to buy goods in Japan.
For gamers living in Japan, there's the option to purchase the more expensive Multi-Language System. However, the Japanese-language version, priced lower, is exclusively available in Japan and can only be linked to Nintendo Accounts set to the Japanese region. This version supports only the Japanese language and is limited to software available on the Japanese Nintendo eShop.
Nintendo advises fans who want to use the Switch 2 in multiple languages to opt for the Multi-Language System version. Further details about this version will be disclosed on April 4.
Switch 2 Will Have 2 Language System Versions
Switch 2 Will Be Sold By Lottery At The My Nintendo Store
The process to acquire a Nintendo Switch 2 involves participating in a lottery at the My Nintendo Store. Additionally, various retailers and online stores across the nation will start taking reservations or lottery entries from April 24, depending on stock levels. To enter the My Nintendo Store lottery, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- By February 28, 2025, you must have logged at least 50 hours of playtime on Nintendo Switch software, not including demo or free software.
- At the time of application, you must have been subscribed to Nintendo Switch Online for a cumulative period of at least one year and remain a current subscriber.
More information regarding the application process will be available on the My Nintendo Store on April 4.
