Oh man, so here’s the deal. Nintendo’s big cheese, Shuntaro Furukawa, just came out and said sorry for the whole Nintendo Switch 2 shortage mess. It’s kind of like when you go to a party and there’s not enough pizza—except it’s gaming, so maybe even more chaotic. Anyway, they’re trying to beef up how they make and ship these things.
So, apparently, everyone from Tokyo to Timbuktu wants one, and they can’t keep up. Furukawa spilled the beans about this during some fancy shareholder meeting. Picture this: he’s like, “Hey, we’re bummed some of you can’t snag a Switch 2,” which, yeah, is a bit of a bummer for those with kiddos itching for new games.
Now, Japan—man, they’re doing this wild lottery thing on their official store. You throw your name in a hat, but the hat’s way overflowing. Like, over 2.2 million folks tried their luck. Just imagine that. Furukawa jumped on X, you know that app—formerly known as Twitter or whatever it was? He wrote this big, heartfelt note about how, sorry, but lots of those hopeful kiddos won’t get picked. Yikes.
And they’ve run these lottery draws four times now. Four! But still, some people are left out in the cold. They said another one’s coming in July, which feels like forever when you’re waiting for a console. Stores, though—some have started to sell them straight from their shelves, so there’s light at the end of the tunnel. I hope.
They’re in hardcore overdrive to churn out more consoles. Picture a factory—dusty gears creaking—trying to crank out these magic boxes. The Switch 2, by the way, launched with Mario Kart World. Roll the game tapes! Plus, a whole line-up’s coming: Donkey Kong Bananza, Super Mario Party… Oh gosh, it’s like a who’s who of Nintendo awesomeness. The lineup stretches into 2025. Feels like forever, and I’m already excited.
Price-wise, if you’re in the UK, it’s £395.99. Across Europe, €469.99, and if you’re stateside, $449.99. I mean, depending on where you are, maybe it’s like choosing between groceries or gaming. Did I just betray my priorities there?
Oh, and there’s a launch trailer floating around somewhere—probably on YouTube, where trailers are born and go to live their best lives.
Anyway—uh, where were we? Ah, yes. Nintendo’s in hustle mode. Keep your eyes peeled and your fingers crossed.
