The second wave of Nintendo's Nintendo Switch 2 lottery results dropped yesterday (May 20th) in Japan, and X (formerly Twitter) was once again a mixed bag of joy and disappointment. Even some celebrities, like renowned voice actor Yuichi Nakamura, found themselves out of luck for the second time, proving just how insane the demand for the Switch 2 truly is.
But amidst the lottery woes, one Japanese X user shared an incredibly heartwarming story. Their elementary school-aged son, after striking out twice in the Switch 2 lottery, decided to take matters into his own hands. Hoping to boost his chances for the upcoming third wave, he meticulously crafted his very own "paper Switch 2" as a good luck charm! His dad, beaming with pride over his son's adorable ingenuity, shared the creation on X, where it quickly won over netizens.
Despite being just a fourth grader, the boy's "paper Switch 2" is no slouch! He even managed to capture the intricate details of the Joy-Cons, all in the hopes of finally getting his hands on the real deal.
While it's definitely a sweet, childlike gesture, it resonated deeply with the online community. Many netizens rallied behind him, sending their best wishes that his dedicated "paper Switch 2" will manifest a win in the third lottery wave.
According to Nintendo's official announcement, registration for the third lottery wave runs from May 22nd to 28th, with results dropping on the afternoon of June 3rd and deliveries expected by June 21st. Here's hoping this round brings more success to eager fans, because the sheer demand for the Switch 2, especially in Japan, is truly mind-boggling!