[HeresJohnny]

How To Buy Nintendo Switch 2 - Nintendo US

The countdown for the Nintendo Switch 2 has begun! Learn how to purchase from the My Nintendo Store, explore gaming system options, and secure your reservation today.

www.nintendo.com

Looks like May 8 is the preorder date for the US now:

[H1]When will I be notified about my invitation to purchase Nintendo Switch 2?[/H1]

• Nintendo Account holders in the US and Canada who are at least 18 years old are eligible to register.
• The first batch of invitations will go out starting May 8, 2025, with additional batches of invitation emails sent periodically until purchasing on My Nintendo Store is opened to everyone.
• Initial invitation emails will be delivered on a first-come, first-serve basis to eligible registrants who meet the priority criteria. Invitees will have 72 hours from the time when the email is sent to complete their purchase.
• Priority requirements are as follows: As of 4/2/2025, (i) you must have been the one who purchased any Nintendo Switch Online membership, (ii) you must have had any paid Nintendo Switch Online membership for a minimum of 12 months, and (iii) you must have opted in to share gameplay data and have at least 50 hours total gameplay hours.

 

[prag16]

How To Buy Nintendo Switch 2 - Nintendo US

The countdown for the Nintendo Switch 2 has begun! Learn how to purchase from the My Nintendo Store, explore gaming system options, and secure your reservation today.

www.nintendo.com

Looks like May 8 is the preorder date for the US now:

[H1]When will I be notified about my invitation to purchase Nintendo Switch 2?[/H1]

• Nintendo Account holders in the US and Canada who are at least 18 years old are eligible to register.
• The first batch of invitations will go out starting May 8, 2025, with additional batches of invitation emails sent periodically until purchasing on My Nintendo Store is opened to everyone.
• Initial invitation emails will be delivered on a first-come, first-serve basis to eligible registrants who meet the priority criteria. Invitees will have 72 hours from the time when the email is sent to complete their purchase.
• Priority requirements are as follows: As of 4/2/2025, (i) you must have been the one who purchased any Nintendo Switch Online membership, (ii) you must have had any paid Nintendo Switch Online membership for a minimum of 12 months, and (iii) you must have opted in to share gameplay data and have at least 50 hours total gameplay hours.

Nah they were advertising this direct Nintendo store invitation bullshit since the day of the direct. This isn't new. And it's some crap where you'll only get an invitation if you're a Nintendo online subscriber for at least a year and have X amount of hours logged it some shit. I get it they're trying to combat scalpers but this is kind of silly.

 

[HeresJohnny]

Nah they were advertising this direct Nintendo store invitation bullshit since the day of the direct. This isn't new. And it's some crap where you'll only get an invitation if you're a Nintendo online subscriber for at least a year and have X amount of hours logged it some shit. I get it they're trying to combat scalpers but this is kind of silly.

Yeah, but was the date always May 8? I was under the impression they were beginning preorders on April 9 along with everyone else, at least originally

 

[prag16]

Yeah, but was the date always May 8? I was under the impression they were beginning preorders on April 9 along with everyone else, at least originally

Pretty sure it always said 5/8 for this direct from Nintendo crap.

 

[Hardensoul]

Pretty sure it always said 5/8 for this direct from Nintendo crap.

Correct it was 5/8.

 

[HeresJohnny]

Pretty sure it always said 5/8 for this direct from Nintendo crap.

That's amazing that they were never planning on doing preorders at Nintendo's own site until nearly a month after retailers.

 

[Optimus]

Fair enough but since we know that Nintendo doesn't sell it's hardware as a loss leader, it begs the question how much it really costs to manufacture.

Unless they are losing money on every Switch 2 sold in Japan (which they famously do NOT do), they are making a killing with the markup for the rest of the world.

The source for the $334 Switch 2 news stated Nintendo subsidizes the console in Japan. That implies that they take a loss.

 

[Zog]

The source for the $334 Switch 2 news stated Nintendo subsidizes the console in Japan. That implies that they take a loss.

Yeah, I think Nintendo is the richest company in Japan.

 

[Hardensoul]

The Piranha plant camera is cheaper! And mouth closed for privacy! It's no brainer…

Update: 1080P vs 480P Piranha camera!

 

[Hardensoul]

Game Key Card are more attractive if you want to try a game instead of paper code key or digital from eShop which will be locked to console. Especially if you can get used copy for cheap and the resell.

 

[Hardensoul]

 

[Hardensoul]

Go! Go! UK

 

[Grisham]

 

[Hardensoul]

 

[Yawnson]

Nintendo Switch 2 is super "easy" to develop for as the new handheld is essentially a tiny "mid-range PC" that easily beats out Steam Deck

The Nintendo Switch 2 is very easy to develop for, reveal game developers working on titles for the system, easily beating Steam Deck.

www.videogamer.com

Glad its got bang for the buck

 

[Hardensoul]

 

[Hardensoul]

Been following UK thread on Gaf. They indicating the recent open up preorders are basically sold out at Smyths, Argos and Amazon. Amazon is restricting/cancelling orders from US.

 

[Hardensoul]

What! The 2 emails do look different!



Edit: He posted full email:

 

[Stifler's Mom]

Thanks, Donald.

 

[HeresJohnny]

Thanks, Donald.

Or it could just be that the UK is getting a relatively tiny allotment and they don't want US buyers snatching them up to land one early. The tariff thing will be a problem, I just don't think that's the case here.

 

[Hardensoul]

Thanks, Donald.

Not too worried. The preorder units are already allocated. Just going to sit back until the new dates are announced.

 

[Hardensoul]

Or it could just be that the UK is getting a relatively tiny allotment and they don't want US buyers snatching them up to land one early. The tariff thing will be a problem, I just don't think that's the case here.

It's exactly why they also delayed Canadian preorders!

 

[TaySan]

Nintendo Switch 2 is now delayed in China

任天堂Switch2、中国で発売見送り　規制や需要見極めで - 日本経済新聞

任天堂は中国本土で新型ゲーム機「Nintendo Switch 2（ニンテンドースイッチ・ツー）」の発売を当面見送る。2019年に現行の「ニンテンドースイッチ」を中国で発売したが政府規制で遊べるソフ

www.nikkei.com

Nintendo has decided to postpone the release of its new game console, the Nintendo Switch 2, in mainland China for the time being. The current Nintendo Switch was released in China in 2019, but sales have been sluggish due to government regulations that limit the number of games available. The company is expected to wait and see what demand there is.

Nintendo will release the Switch 2 on June 5 in Japan, Europe, and other regions, but not in mainland China. In China, Tencent Holdings, a major internet service provider, has been selling the current Switch and its software. When asked if Tencent was in talks with Nintendo about selling the Switch 2, the company declined to respond. Tencent announced in November 2024 that it would end online-related services, such as online sales of current Switch software, in 2026. It appears that the priority of related businesses is declining.

The background to this is the unique regulations and market structure. The release of game consoles and software must go through inspection by the authorities, and restrictions are imposed that reflect the authorities' intentions. Another factor is the popularity of mobile games, which can be easily played on a smartphone without the need for an initial investment in a game console.
According to Chinese research firm Gamma Data, the Chinese game market is one of the largest in the world, reaching 325.8 billion yuan (approximately 6.4 trillion yen) in 2024, but it is highly saturated. The government is encouraging domestic games to go overseas, and the release of the Switch 2 will spur intensifying domestic competition.

Wang Xu, chief analyst at Gamma Data, said of the Switch 2, "The hurdles to success in China remain high. They need to improve the consumer experience while complying with government policies, and there is also the issue of whether they will be able to introduce major international software."

However, there are many Chinese consumers who are very interested in the Switch 2. Some e-commerce sites and brick-and-mortar stores are accepting pre-orders for the Hong Kong version of the Switch 2. The current Switch was released in China about two years after its release in Japan, so there is still a possibility that the Switch 2 will be released in China as well.

 

[HeresJohnny]

Nintendo Switch 2 is now delayed in China

任天堂Switch2、中国で発売見送り　規制や需要見極めで - 日本経済新聞

任天堂は中国本土で新型ゲーム機「Nintendo Switch 2（ニンテンドースイッチ・ツー）」の発売を当面見送る。2019年に現行の「ニンテンドースイッチ」を中国で発売したが政府規制で遊べるソフ

www.nikkei.com

No consoles for commies

 

[Epic Nemesis]

It's impressive how disorganized they are with this launch.

 

[Hardensoul]

Good news for WW HD?

 

[Yawnson]

Good news for WW HD?

I'm just glad we may get the original MM instead of the neutered remake

 

[Zeta Dragoon]

Good news for WW HD?

Then announce a new Wind Waker release. Actions, not words.

 

[Zefah]

Nintendo Switch 2 is now delayed in China

任天堂Switch2、中国で発売見送り　規制や需要見極めで - 日本経済新聞

任天堂は中国本土で新型ゲーム機「Nintendo Switch 2（ニンテンドースイッチ・ツー）」の発売を当面見送る。2019年に現行の「ニンテンドースイッチ」を中国で発売したが政府規制で遊べるソフ

www.nikkei.com

That's not just a postponement, it's a "no plans to release for now" announcement.

Can't blame them. The government there approves barely any games, especially from foreign companies, so they got completely screwed with the first Switch.

 

[Hardensoul]

That's not just a postponement, it's a "no plans to release for now" announcement.

Can't blame them. The government there approves barely any games, especially from foreign companies, so they got completely screwed with the first Switch.

Nintendo will need to find new partner for China(required by commies). Tencent is ending their agreement with Nintendo.

 

[Franky Family]

I'm just glad we may get the original MM instead of the neutered remake

It's already been on the NSO for a while, I started a playthrough and am past the second Temple on my file

 

[Arkam]

Nintendo will need to find new partner for China(required by commies). Tencent is ending their agreement with Nintendo.

if they even want to. China is a loss unless you are a live service game. And Nintendo (even on Switch 2) does not have the patch submission process to support real live service games.

Only ones that can handle slow and infrequent patches.

 

[Zefah]

Tencent is ending their agreement with Nintendo.

I think it might be the other way around (or mutual), but yeah, I don't see Nintendo making an attempt to re-enter the market any time soon unless things change dramatically.

 

[Franky Family]

Then announce a new Wind Waker release. Actions, not words.

Honestly it'll probably be years and years and years before we see TWW/TP HD for NS2, if at all. It might even be reserved for the last stretch of the console's life or the next console up of we have TWW on NSO. Fans want the HD Zelda games to release but Nintendo probably hasn't paid those two games much attention at all. I think those games would only be sold if Nintendo had nothing else for a particular season. Best to assume that they're not coming as I think fans hyped themselves up over this one. Since 2019 we've been hoping for those two to be announced for the NS

 

[Hardensoul]

We maybe getting news from Nintendo soon!

 

[Haxan7]

We maybe getting news from Nintendo soon!

holy shit... he's still playing that game

 

[cryptoadam]

holy shit... he's still playing that game

Trump Tariffs: Switch 2 editon.
Runs at 4k60

 

[Epic Nemesis]

Preorder when?

 

[Zefah]

Is Switch 2 even manufactured in China?

 

[Epic Nemesis]

Is Switch 2 even manufactured in China?

No, Vietnam I think, but they also got hit hard with the tariffs initially. This 90 day pause will at least get us through launch at the announced price I would imagine.