Nintendo changed the purchase conditions for the Nintendo Switch 2 on the My Nintendo Store in Japan starting Monday, May 25, 2026. The previously established condition requiring 50 hours or more of Nintendo Switch playtime has been removed. (Note: This article is based on information released in Japan. For purchase conditions and other details in each country or region, please refer to their respective official local websites.)
Nintendo Switch 2 Purchase Conditions on My Nintendo Store Have Changed!
マイニンテンドーストアにおける「Nintendo Switch 2（日本語・国内専用）」および「Nintendo Switch 2（多言語対応）」の販売につきまして、2026年5月25日（月）よりご購入に必要な条件を下記の通り変更いたします。
＜変更前＞
・2025年12月21日（日）23時59分時点で、Nintendo…— 任天堂株式会社 (@Nintendo) May 25, 2026
Starting Monday, May 25, 2026, the purchase conditions for the Nintendo Switch 2 (Japanese/Domestic Only) and Nintendo Switch 2 (Multilingual Support) on the My Nintendo Store have changed. The previous purchase conditions included a requirement stating that buyers must have 50 hours or more of Nintendo Switch playtime as of 11:59 PM on Sunday, December 21, 2025, but this condition has been removed following the update.
The updated purchase condition is limited to the following single point:
- One unit each from the two variations, Nintendo Switch 2 (Japanese/Domestic Only) and Nintendo Switch 2 (Multilingual Support), per Nintendo Account
The purchase conditions also account for purchase history from past lottery sales or invitation sales conducted on the My Nintendo Store. It is noted that purchase conditions or the number of purchasable units may change depending on future sales situations.
In addition, the prices for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch consoles have been revised as follows, starting Monday, May 25, 2026:
- Nintendo Switch 2 Japanese/Domestic Only: 59,980 yen (tax included)
- Nintendo Switch (OLED Model): 47,980 yen (tax included)
- Nintendo Switch: 43,980 yen (tax included)
- Nintendo Switch Lite: 29,980 yen (tax included)
Please check the My Nintendo Store for details.
