2.2 million people have applied to buy the new console in Japan so far, which ‘far exceeds’ Nintendo’s expectations. Shortages of the Switch 2 look increasingly likely after Nintendo admitted today that it “cannot fulfill” all of the preorder applications it has already received through its own Japanese store.

The Nintendo Switch 2 is generating enormous preorder interest in Japan, where the initial batch has sold out.

Pre-orders are still available in Australia for the Nintendo Switch 2, but in Japan, it looks like a shortage is anticipated at launch as the number of people registering for the pre-order lottery outstrips availability.