Only players who have logged at least 50 hours on the Switch by the end of May 31 will qualify to purchase a multilingual Switch 2. Those who meet the threshold may buy a single multilingual unit, and this limit applies even if they already own one.
One theory behind the rumored hoarding frenzy is the current yen’s strength, which makes the Japanese multilingual edition cheaper than the Switch 2 sold in other markets. The disparity is set to widen further once Nintendo implements a price hike in those regions.
Starting September 1, the U.S. price for the Switch 2 will rise from $449 to $499. At today’s exchange rate, the Japanese multilingual version will still be about $65 less expensive.
Analysis: The U.S. price bump, coupled with a weaker dollar, will likely spur cross‑border purchases and intensify import‑scalping activity, reshaping the secondary market and pressuring Nintendo to reconsider its global pricing strategy.
News Source: VGC
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