Japanese retailers restrict Nintendo Switch 2 sales before price rise
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Updated · TheGamer · May 10
Japanese retailers restrict Nintendo Switch 2 sales before price rise
10 articles · Updated · TheGamer · May 10
Bic Camera now limits purchases in Japan to holders of its branded credit card as the console's domestic price jumps on 25 May to about $382 from $319.
The abrupt increase, months ahead of a 1 September rise elsewhere, has triggered long queues as buyers rush to secure the lower launch price.
Japan's cheaper, Japanese-language-locked model has encouraged demand, and the move echoes earlier PS5-era restrictions at rival chain Yodobashi during supply strains.
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