Nintendo has issued a warning about phishing emails related to the lottery results for its upcoming console, the Nintendo Switch 2, on April 24, 2025. The company clarified that as of the time of the announcement, it had not yet sent out any lottery results.
The Nintendo Switch 2, which is set to be released on June 5, 2025, is the successor to the original Nintendo Switch. This new console will retain features such as both handheld and docked play modes while boasting enhanced CPU and GPU performance, improved screen resolution, and frame rates. The new Joy-Con 2 controllers will be detachable and magnetically attachable, offering functionality similar to a mouse.
On the same day, Nintendo's online store, My Nintendo Store, was undergoing emergency maintenance, which began around 1:15 PM. The maintenance was notably timed with the announcement of the first lottery results for the Switch 2, which were scheduled to be revealed later that afternoon.
As anticipation built among gamers eager for the lottery results, Nintendo's official support account on X (formerly Twitter) confirmed the existence of phishing emails disguised as announcements of the lottery results. The company urged users to remain vigilant, stating, "We have confirmed the existence of phishing emails purporting to be the results of the Nintendo Switch 2 lottery sales. The lottery results are scheduled to be sent out today via email, but they have not yet been dispatched. Any emails received up until this point are not from us." This warning was issued as late as 7:20 PM on April 24, 2025.
In the lead-up to the lottery results, Nintendo's president, Shuntaro Furukawa, revealed that approximately 2.2 million applications had been submitted in Japan alone for the first lottery sale at My Nintendo Store. Given the overwhelming interest, many applicants are expected to be disappointed as the number of units available will not meet the demand.
To combat the rise of phishing scams, Nintendo advised users to carefully check the sender’s address and the content of any emails they receive. If anything seems suspicious, they recommend verifying information through the official Nintendo website or their support channels.
In addition to the lottery at My Nintendo Store, AEON has also announced lottery applications for the Switch 2, which began on April 24, 2025. Applications via the Kids Republic app will run from 11:00 AM on April 24 until 7:59 PM on May 11, 2025. To apply, users must have an iAEON ID linked to their accounts, and payment must be made using various AEON credit cards.
The available products for the Kids Republic app include:
- Nintendo Switch 2 (Japanese language, domestic use only) for 45,436 yen (49,979.60 yen including tax)
- Nintendo Switch 2 (Japanese language, domestic use only) Mario Kart World Set for 49,073 yen (53,980.30 yen including tax)
- Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World Set + LCD protection film for 55,528 yen (including tax)
- Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World Set + LCD protection film + Nintendo Switch 2 camera for 61,358 yen (including tax)
The results for the Kids Republic app lottery will be announced sequentially starting from 12:00 PM on May 23, 2025, with the purchase period running from June 5, 2025, to June 11, 2025.
AEON Style Online is also accepting lottery applications from April 24, 2025, at 11:00 AM until April 30, 2025, at 11:59 PM. Payments for these purchases are restricted to AEON mark credit cards. The products available through AEON Style Online include similar offerings as those available through the Kids Republic app.
AEON has planned two rounds of lottery results, with the first announcement on May 14, 2025, at 12:00 PM, and the second on May 21, 2025, at 12:00 PM. Each round will have a designated purchase period following the announcement.
In the AEON Kyushu region, lottery applications will be accepted from April 24 to May 11, 2025. Payment methods are limited to AEON card credit payments or AEON Pay with AEON card. The lottery results for AEON Kyushu will be announced on May 24, 2025, with a purchase period from June 5 to June 11, 2025.
In AEON Hokkaido, only iAEON app members who registered before March 2025 and have a purchase record from January to March can apply. The lottery results will also be announced on May 24, 2025, with a purchase period from June 5 to June 8, 2025.
As the launch date of the Nintendo Switch 2 draws closer, the excitement among gamers continues to grow, but so does the risk of scams targeting eager applicants. Nintendo’s proactive measures to warn consumers about phishing attempts are crucial in helping protect their customers during this high-stakes period.
