High demand for the Nintendo Switch 2 is causing pre-order chaos. Japan saw 2.2 million pre-order applications, far exceeding supply, leading to a second lottery. Even with increased production, Nintendo admits it can't meet demand. US and Canadian pre-orders begin late on April 24th, but securing a launch-day console is not guaranteed, with some retailers already sold out in other regions. Nintendo aims to learn from past stock issues but acknowledges challenges in rapidly scaling production.

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