Nintendo recently revealed detailed requirements for participation in the lottery sale of its upcoming gaming console, the Nintendo Switch 2. Scheduled for release on June 5, 2025, the console's reservation conditions aim to prioritize genuine players while deterring resellers.

Specific Eligibility Criteria Announced by Nintendo

Nintendo's official website outlined two major eligibility criteria required for participating in the lottery via the My Nintendo Store:

Applicants must have logged at least 50 hours of gameplay on Nintendo Switch titles (excluding demos and free-to-play games) as of February 28, 2025.

Applicants must have accumulated a minimum of one year of Nintendo Switch Online membership and maintain an active subscription at the time of application.

Reservation Details and Further Information

Reservations and lottery entries at nationwide game retailers and online shops will commence from April 24 onward, subject to each store's readiness. Additional details regarding application procedures will be available on the My Nintendo Store after the afternoon of April 4.

Social Media Reacts Positively to Nintendo's Anti-Scalping Measures

Nintendo’s announcement has sparked considerable buzz on social media, drawing various reactions:

"Great scalper prevention strategy!"

"Nintendo is seriously stepping up against resellers—impressive!"

"Perfect anti-scalping measures."

"Not sure if this will completely deter scalpers."

"Feeling anxious about meeting these conditions!"

"Glad Nintendo prioritizes real gamers—thank goodness they're a Japanese company genuinely thinking about their users."

Nintendo's stringent lottery criteria reflect industry-wide efforts in Japan, where previous console launches—including the original Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5—faced severe shortages due to aggressive bulk-buying by scalpers, compelling companies to implement proactive countermeasures.

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Source : ORICON NEWS