Switch 2 Japan launch shipment estimates are in — and they point to a record-breaking release. According to newly aggregated pre-order data from Nintendo Soup, Japan’s day-one allocation will reportedly exceed 1.2 million units.
The report pulls data from multiple retailer lottery programs including My Nintendo Store, Amazon Japan, and Yodobashi Camera. If accurate, this would place the Nintendo Switch 2 among the largest console launches in Japanese history — and potentially mark the start of another global supply battle.
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Switch 2 Japan Shipment Breakdown
- 📦 517,987 units from My Nintendo Store (first lottery)
- 📦 281,426 units from My Nintendo Store (second lottery)
- 📦 428,257 from Amazon Japan and Yodobashi
That adds up to 1,227,670 Switch 2 units expected for Japan at launch. This would top Nintendo’s previous major hardware launches in the region — signaling intense interest and rapid pre-order sellouts.
📍 Bonus News: More from the Switch 2 World
📦 Switch 2’s video capture will remain limited to 30-second clips, now likely in 1080p. While not officially confirmed, the change would align with other minor platform upgrades.
🎒 The new official carrying case fits the system, Joy-Con 2, six game cards, and strap accessories. It will be sold online and at retail alongside launch hardware.
🎮 Looking ahead, Cyberpunk 2077, Mario Kart World, and upgraded Zelda titles are among the early lineup. Pre-orders continue to sell out, with more restocks expected soon.
Official Case, Video Capture, and Launch Details
Nintendo Today also confirmed that the Nintendo Switch 2 carrying case will be available day one. It supports six game cards, two Joy-Con 2 straps, and of course the console itself. It will be sold via Nintendo.com and retail stores.
As for the Switch 2’s video capture features: they’ll remain familiar. Nintendo confirmed that players can still record 30-second clips — likely at an upgraded resolution (up to 1080p vs. the original 720p).
Switch 2 Launch Lineup and Pricing
Nintendo Switch 2 launches in Japan and globally on June 5 for $449.99. A Mario Kart World bundle will also be available for $499.99.
Initial pre-orders at major U.S. retailers like Best Buy, Walmart, and Target went live on April 24 and sold out within hours. Nintendo has confirmed that additional restocks will roll out leading into launch week.
Confirmed and rumored launch games include:
- ✅ Cyberpunk 2077 – Switch 2 Edition
- ✅ Mario Kart World (pre-installed with bundle)
- ✅ Upgrade packs for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom
This massive day-one shipment shows Nintendo is betting big on launch availability in Japan — and perhaps aiming to avoid the shortages that plagued the original Switch in 2017.
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