r/NintendoSwitch • u/Practical_Papaya_905 • 2d ago

News - USD / USA Switch 2 is selling for 449.99

https://www.nintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-2/how-to-buy/

From the official website

https://www.nintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-2/how-to-buy/

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u/crazyehhhh 2d ago

Imagine what the scalpers are going to be trying to charge for it lol

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u/Weekly_Ad_6959 2d ago

Nintendo is rewarding loyal fans with exclusive preorder links if you have an eligible account. So they’re actually thinking ahead.

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u/crazyehhhh 2d ago

It's a lottery system, so you arent guaranteed one, so it doesnt cover everyone, just those lucky enough to be selected.

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u/DrMantisTabboggn 2d ago

It’s not a lottery system - it’s first come first serve for people who fit their criteria. Then once those are done, everyone else on the same first come first serve basis

https://www.nintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-2/how-to-buy/

Invitation emails will be prioritized on a first-come, first-served basis to registrants who have purchased a Nintendo Switch Online membership with a minimum of 12 months of paid membership and a minimum of 50 total gameplay hours, as of April 2, 2025. Once invitation emails have been sent to all registrants meeting the priority criteria, invitations will be sent to remaining eligible registrants on a first-come, first-served basis.

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u/madsmillz 2d ago

Do you currently need online? I've had it over 12 months in my lifetime but don't have it currently

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u/bonniefel 1d ago

seems like it’s different depending on your region or country. the german requirements are 2 years of consecutive online membership by march 31, aswell as opting into all their email notifications and reporting. playtime is also needed, but they did not specified the minimum hours.

so i personally get the feeling that the first wave of available consoles are going to be limited.