Akihabara Switch 2 lottery reservations available at Yodobashi, Bic Camera, and Sofmap

On Thursday, April 24, 2025, pre-orders for Nintendo's new game console, the Switch 2, will finally begin nationwide!
Considering that the previous model, the Nintendo Switch, was out of stock at the pre-order stage,It's sure to be a fierce battle!

Among them, Akihabara, the mecca for otaku, is expected to be a particularly fierce battle.
Knowing the information in advance is the key to successful booking will be important.

In this article, we will introduce the [reservation start dates] and [points to note] of the major physical stores in Akihabara where you can reserve the Switch 2!

Nintendo Switch 2 Basic Information

The basic information and specifications of the Nintendo Switch 2 announced in advance are as follows:

Domestic price: ¥49,980

Mario Kart World Set: ￥53,980

Multilingual version: ￥69,980

Only available at My Nintendo Store

本体性能

• Body size: 116mm (height) x 272mm (width) x 13.9mm (thickness)
• Weight: Approx. 401g (approx. 534g with Joy-Con 2 attached)
• Charging: 2 USB Type-C ports (ports on the top and bottom of the device)
  • It can be charged from either the top or bottom.
  • In sleep mode, charging will be completed in approximately 3 hours.
• Battery: Lithium-ion battery / Battery capacity 5220mAh
• Battery life: Approximately 2 to 6.5 hours

[Improved performance] Display size

From 6.2 inches to 7.9 inches

[Improved performance] Display resolution, frame rate

• Resolution: from 1280 x 720 pixels (HD) to 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD)
• Frame rate: from up to 60fps to up to 120fps

[Improved performance] Built-in memory

• Built-in memory: from 32GBSignificant increase to 256GB

For more information, click here↓
Nintendo Switch 2 | Nintendo

Basic information for Switch2 reservations

Store reservations start date: Thursday, April 24, 2025

Nintendo Official Website Lottery:
1st session finished
2nd April 28th (Monday) to May 15th (Thursday) (those who failed in the first round will automatically participate)
*If you change the device you are applying for, you will need to reapply.

Announcement of results: May 20th (Tuesday)

Lottery conditions:

• As of February 28, 2025, Switch game play time is 50 hours or more
• Subscribe to Switch Online for a cumulative total of 1 year or more

↓For more details, please check the website below!↓
Nintendo Switch 2 Special Feature | My Nintendo Store

Akihabara's major stores: Switch 2 pre-order information summary

Yodobashi Camera Multimedia Akiba

Note: As of April 30th, there has been no post from Akiba Official X.
For the latest information, please check the official website
https://twitter.com/yodobashi_akiba

Bic Camera AKIBA

Format: Lottery sale
Lottery application date and time:
1st session: Thursday, April 24th to Sunday, April 27th [Ended]
2nd May 22nd (Thursday) - May 25th (Sunday)
Note: Customers with Bic Camera affiliated credit cards
　　　 Customers who purchase over 30,000 yen in the year up to March 31, 2025
For the latest information, please check the official website

Sofmap Akiba (Amusement Hall, Station Front Hall, etc.)

Format: Lottery (both in-store and online sales)
Conditions: Those who meet the following ① to ③
　　①Sofmap Premium Club members as of 23:59 on Sunday, April 20, 2025
　　② Those who have registered as EC members and wish to receive email newsletters
　　3. Sofmap stores or online shops (Sofmap.com, Akiba☆Sof
Map, Recollection!)Friday, January 2023, 4 - Sunday, June 21, 2025 Within the period
Those who have a purchase history
For the latest information, please visit the official website:
Nintendo Switch 2 | Akihabara Sofmap [sofmap]

Online shop reservation information

Amazon

Format: Lottery sale by invitation only
Conditions: Purchases can only be made by invitation via the Amazon product page.
For the latest information, please visit the official website
https://www.amazon.co.jp/b?ie=UTF8&node=206233864051

Rakuten Books

Format: Lottery
Application period: April 24th (Thursday) 16:00 to April 30th (Wednesday) 11:59 [Ended]
Lottery results announcement: Around Friday, May 16th (only winners will be notified)
Conditions: Entry is required to be a Rakuten member with a history of ordering and shipping on Rakuten Books between April 24, 2024 and April 23, 2025.

TSUTAYA

Format: Lottery
Lottery period: April 24th (Thursday) to April 30th (Wednesday)
Please note: To enter the lottery, you must log in to the TSUTAYA app and register for a mobile V card.
For the latest information, please visit the official website
Nintendo Switch 2 Lottery Sale | ARTICLE | TSUTAYA

Joshin

Format: Lottery
Lottery period: April 24th (Thursday) to April 29th (Tuesday) [Ended]
Note: Eligible members will be notified by email starting from 4:13 PM on Thursday, April 24th.
For the latest information, please visit the official website
Regarding the sale of "Nintendo Switch 2" | Joshin web shop

Ito-Yokado online shopping

Format: Lottery
Lottery period: April 24th (Thursday) to April 28th (Tuesday) [Ended]
Important note: ① Customers with 7ID ② ​​Customers who have set up a phone number for two-factor authentication
For the latest information, please visit the official website
Nintendo Switch 2 lottery sale | Ito-Yokado online store

Summary | If you want to pre-order the Switch 2 in Akihabara, advance preparation is everything!

The release of the Nintendo Switch 2 is the biggest topic for the first half of 2025.
If you are aiming to make a reservation at a physical store in Akihabara,It is extremely important to know the status of your app registration and member authentication by the day before..

In this article, we will continue toWe will update the information accordingly according to the official announcements of each store..
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