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Switch 2 is heading for a record-breaking launch in Japan


Demand is already outstripping supply for Nintendo Switch 2

Nintendo has admitted that Switch 2 stock in Japan may not be enough to fulfil everyone's pre-orders, as a result of the unprecedented demand they've received for console. The hope with this Japanese-specific model was that it would counter the issues experienced by the weak Yen in Nintendo’s home market and also deter scalpers from picking up the console at a cheaper price. Reece Bithrey is a journalist with bylines forTrusted Reviews, Digital Foundry, PC Gamer, TechRadar and more.

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