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Nintendo Switch OLED Model Japan Pre-Order Guide

Nintendo and their retail partners are opening up pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch OLED model all across Japan starting on Friday, September 24. Unlike Nintendo console launches in the past, a majority of the pre-orders this time around will be online only and/or available exclusively via lottery systems. By and large, this is NOT on a first come first served kind of situation and systems are limited to one per person (unless otherwise stated). As long as you enter the lotteries in the listed time period, you will have a chance at being chosen to win. Below you can see details about what shops will be taking pre-orders, links to the store fronts and more. We hope this can be helpful for those of you searching for the system here in Japan! 

Nintendo Switch OLED Model Details
Japanese Name: Nintendo Switch Yūki EL Model
Release Date: October 8, 2021
Retail Price: ¥37,980
Variants: White Joy Con & Dock | Neon Blue + Neon Red Joy Con & Black Dock

What’s in the Box 
Switch OLED Console
Joy Con (L) (R)
Nintendo Switch Dock
Joy-Con Grip
High Speed HDMI Cable
Nintendo Switch AC Adapter
Safety Guide
Note: The information below is based on how the lottery system for PlayStation 5s were handled throughout the country and could vary slightly from what the individual stores do in practice. Of course, there may be some cases where you can pop into smaller, local stores for direct pre-orders, but for the most part, everything is being done via lotteries.



My Nintendo Store
Lottery Period: September 24 - September 27 (9:59 a.m.)
Information Page (Japanese): My Nintendo Lottery Page
Winner Announcement: September 30
Purchase Period: September 30 - October 3 (23:59)

Entry into the lottery is now open. Timing doesn't really matter here, as long as you enter within the timeframe. You are able to enter lotteries for both units once per person. 

Amazon JP
Lottery Period: No Lottery - First come, first served pre-orders
Information Page (Japanese): White Model | Neon Red/Blue Model
Winner Announcement: NA
Purchase Period: NA

Pre-orders went live on Amazon JP around 9:30 a.m. on September 24. The units were sold out completely within a half hour. I managed to get them in my cart but was not able to complete a checkout. 
Geo
Lottery Period: September 24 (from 11:00 a.m.) - September 26 (5:59 p.m.)
Information Page (Japanese): Geo Mobile App (via banner during lottery period)
Winner Announcement: October 2 (via email)
Purchase Period: By October 10

No pre-orders will be accepted in stores, so you will have to download the mobile app. Once you do that, you’ll have to provide an email address to set up your account, create a username and password. You can also register a PONTA card as well, so be sure to prep that beforehand. You can register for a PONTA card at Geo locations as well as Lawson convenience stores and receive a card the same day. 

A special banner is currently running in the app that will take you to the lottery page. You are only able to choose one of the two models to register for. You also have to choose the Geo store location that you would wish to pick up the device. 
Nojima
Lottery Period: September 24 - September 26 (6:00 p.m.)
Information Page (Japanese): Nojima Entry Page
Winner Announcement: October 8 (via email)
Purchase Period: October 8 - October 24

One entry per household. Nojima offers a lottery on the systems individually OR the ability to enter a lottery for the system, the system with an extended warranty or the system with software set. 
Yamada Denki
Lottery Period: September 24 (10:00 a.m.) - September 26 (11:59 p.m.)
Information Page (Japanese): Yamada Denki Lottery Entry Form
Winner Announcement: From October 4 (via email)
Purchase Period: October 8 - October 22

You will have to be registered with Yamada Webcom in order to take part in the lottery. They put together a special lottery sales and ordering guide which you can find here (Japanese only). On the form, you have to enter your email address, phone number, and the prefecture/city of the store you wish to register with. Limited to one per customer. 

Joshin
Lottery Period: From September 24 (1:00 p.m.) via email
Information Page (Japanese): Currently Not Available (Joshin Web)
Winner Announcement: NA
Purchase Period: NA

In order to participate in the lottery at Joshin, you must have achieved the Diamond, Gold or Silver customer status as of July 3, 2021. Additionally, you have to be signed up to receive the Joshin Web email newsletter as of September 10, 2021. 
Yodobashi Camera
Pre-purchase: From September 24

Yodobashi is allowing people to pre-purchase the system in full starting on September 24 in store locations. There is a huge caveat here, though. Those interested in purchasing the system are required to have a Yodobashi Camera Gold Point Card Plus (black card). (Yodobashi Camera Twitter)

Bic Camera
Lottery Period: From September 24 (in store) | Online September 24 - September 25 (8:59 p.m.)
Information Page (Japanese): Bic Camera Lottery Entry Form
Winner Announcement: From September 30
Purchase Period: October 1 (9:00 a.m.) - October 3 (5:59 p.m.)

Eligibility for reservations requires that the user has purchase history of ¥20,000 or more at the store between September 18, 2019 and September 7, 2021. Currently, online reservations are closed. 
Edion
Lottery Period: September 24 (10:00 a.m.) - September 26 (11:59 p.m.)
Information Page (Japanese): Edion Lottery Entry Form
Winner Announcement: From September 29 (via email)
Purchase Period: Until October 4 (11:59 p.m.)

Edion Card Members and Anshin Hoshō Members are eligible to apply for the lottery sales of the system. You can apply for an Edion Card here (¥1,078 per year fee) and the Anshin Hoshō card here

Tsutaya
Lottery Period: September 24 (10:00 a.m.) - September 28 (11:59 p.m.)
Information Page (Japanese): Tsutaya Website (app download links at bottom of page)
Winner Announcement: October 5 (10:00 a.m.) - October 6 (7:00 p.m.)
Purchase Period: October 8 - October 11

The majority of Tsutaya locations will be going with the lottery system. In order to participate, you will need to have an account set up for the Tsutaya mobile app and have registered a “Mobile T-Card.”

Aeon

Honshu & Shikoku - Kid’s Republic
Lottery Period: September 24 (11:00 a.m.) - September 26 (7:59 p.m.)
Information Page: Kid’s Republic
Winner Announcement: October 6 (from 12:00 p.m.)
Purchase Period: October 8 - October 13

Hokkaido
Lottery Period: NA
Information Page: Aeon Hokkaido App
Winner Announcement: NA
Purchase Period: NA

Kyushu
Lottery Period: NA
Information Page: Aeon Kyushu App
Winner Announcement: NA
Purchase Period: NA

Okinawa
Lottery Period: NA
Information Page: Aeon Ryukyu App
Winner Announcement: NA
Purchase Period: NA
Don Quijote
Lottery Period: September 24 (12:00 p.m.) - September 26 (11:59 p.m.)
Information Page (Japanese): Don Quijote Information Page
Winner Announcement: October 8 (in Majica app)
Purchase Period: Until October 14 (11:59 p.m.)

Don Quijote is offering a lottery via their app, Majica. You can find quick links to the iOS and Android stores to download the app on the information page above. Everything will be handled within the app, including the announcement about winning. 

7-Eleven
Lottery Period: September 24 (3:00 p.m.) - September 27 (3:00 p.m.)
Information Page (Japanese): 7-Net Lottery Entry Form
Winner Announcement: October 8 (via email)
Purchase Period: Until October 20 

In order to participate in lottery sales at 7-Eleven, users must have a purchase history of ¥1,100 or more on via 7Net Shopping. Winners will be notified via an email from an @omni7.jp address. 
Toys R Us
Lottery Period: From September 24
Information Page (Japanese): Toys R Us Japan
Winner Announcement: NA
Purchase Period: NA

To enter the lottery here, you will have to go to a Toys R Us location and scan a special QR code to complete the application process. 

Akiba Sofmap
Lottery Period: September 24 (9:30 a.m.) - September 25 (11:59 p.m.)
Information Page (Japanese): Akiba Sofmap Website
Winner Announcement: From September 26 (6:00 p.m.) via email
Purchase Period: Online - After receiving email until September 29 | September 27 - 29

For further details, your only option is to visit the shop or check their Twitter account for more information. 

WonderGoo
Lottery Period: September 24 (10:00 a.m.) - September 26 (5:00 p.m.)
Information Page (Japanese): WonderGoo Website
Winner Announcement: October 3 (via phone)
Purchase Period: Within 3 days from system release

You will have to visit a store location to enter the lottery. Additionally, you will need to have a “T-Card” issued by WonderGoo. You can register for one at store locations. 

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