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Nintendo Reinstates 50-Hour Playtime Requirement for Multilingual Nintendo Switch 2 After Bulk-Buying Suspected

Nintendo has reinstated its requirement that buyers have at least 50 hours of Nintendo Switch playtime to purchase the multilingual version of the Nintendo Switch 2, reversing a recent relaxation of that condition. The move comes after Nintendo identified multiple orders suspected of bulk buying, raising concerns about overseas resale. The condition had only just been lifted before the suspicious order activity was detected.

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How sources are framing this

Both Automaton and INSIDE report the same core facts and framing, with Automaton explicitly noting overseas resale as a likely motivation while INSIDE focuses on the timing relative to the condition being lifted.

What we know

  • Nintendo has restored the 50-hour playtime purchase requirement specifically for the multilingual Nintendo Switch 2 model.
  • The restriction was reintroduced after Nintendo detected multiple orders suspected of bulk buying or scalping.
  • The multilingual model is believed to be a particular target due to its appeal for resale in overseas markets.
  • The requirement had only recently been removed before the suspicious order surge prompted its reinstatement.