Nintendo unveils the Nintendo Switch 2 and announces the start of sales on June 5, with pre-orders available beforehand. The conditions set are intriguing, aimed at preventing scalpers from reselling the product for profit or retail.
To pre-order the Switch 2 in advance, individuals must have a gaming history on the original Switch of at least 50 hours (cutoff date of April 2 for the US and February 28 for Japan) and be a member of Nintendo Switch Online for a minimum of 12 months, with each account limited to purchasing one console.
These conditions vary by country, with the US using a Priority system where qualifying customers get priority access to purchase, while others can also order. In contrast, Japan employs a lottery system, with only those meeting the criteria eligible to participate.
Nintendo will announce purchase results before the sales day, and these privileges are non-transferable, with a response required within 72 hours.
Source: The Verge
TLDR: Nintendo introduces Nintendo Switch 2 with pre-orders starting on June 5. Conditions include gaming history on the original Switch and membership in Nintendo Switch Online. Different countries have varying pre-order systems, with results announced before sales day.
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