Estudio analiza lo justo del proceso de las reservas de Nintendo Switch 2 en Japón y Occidente

At Nintenderos, we previously provided the comparative table of the cheapest Nintendo Switch 2 in Japan and now we have more news from this country. You know that in Japan, Nintendo launched two versions: one identical to the international version and another more affordable with regional lock, which only allows playing Japanese titles. This version costs approximately $343 (49,980 yen), which is a significant difference. After Nintendo explained why this is the case in Japan as well as the details of a government aid that covers the cost of the console, it seems that the console is becoming increasingly difficult to obtain there.

We already received a report highlighting this and after the launch it was being resold at inflated prices. All of this explains the impressive sales it has achieved, and today we have a rather interesting study. This one was shared by the Osaka University Center for Ethical, Legal, and Social Research and presents the following data:

• To prevent speculation, Nintendo used different reservation methods in Japan and the US:

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  • Japan: Random lottery system among registrants.

  • US: Pre-orders by order of arrival (those who request first get it first).

• In both cases, a Nintendo account was required to participate.

• The study suggests that Nintendo chose these systems based on the culture of each country:

  • In Japan, lotteries are seen as fair methods and are commonly used for event entries.

  • In US, speed or earliest arrival is preferred, and lotteries are less accepted.

• The US system has already received some criticism, and the rejection would have been greater with a lottery.

• Nintendo has not publicly commented on the study or confirmed its actual intentions.

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