在日本當地想要入手Nintendo Switch 2的「國際版」（多國語言版），實際上比許多旅客或玩家預期中困難得多，這並非單一因素造成，而是由日本任天堂的銷售策略、市場結構與供需狀況共同交織而成的結果。

首先，最關鍵的原因在於日本實體通路的販售政策。像Bic Camera、Yodobashi Camera、Joshin這類大型量販與電器行，長期以來幾乎只販售所謂的「日本專用機型」。這類日版主機在系統層面上被明確區隔，介面語言固定為日文，並且只能綁定日本地區的Nintendo帳號與日本eShop。對日本本地消費者而言，這樣的設定並不構成問題，但對外國玩家或希望使用其他語言、其他地區商店的使用者來說，就會出現明顯限制。

相較之下，支援多國語言、可自由切換地區帳號與eShop的「國際版」，在日本市場本來就不是實體通路的主力商品。這類機型多半僅限於任天堂官方線上商店，或極少數指定的網路平台販售，而不會大量配給實體門市。也因此，就算你實際走訪秋葉原、新宿或大阪的各大電器街，幾乎不可能在櫃檯直接看到國際版現貨。

其次，Switch 2在日本上市後的市場熱度極高，也是造成「買不到」的重要背景。日本國內玩家數量龐大，加上首發期間產能有限，任天堂與通路商普遍採取「抽選制」販售，而非先到先買。無論是線上或實體，多數消費者都必須先登記、再等待中籤結果。在這種供不應求的情況下，實體店即便有配額，也幾乎全數用於滿足日本本地市場的日版需求，自然不會優先引進數量更少、定位更特殊的國際版。

此外，匯率與價格因素也間接推升搶購與炒作現象。由於日圓匯率相對偏低，日版主機在換算後對海外買家具有一定價格吸引力，進一步加劇需求。這使得原本就緊俏的供貨狀況更加吃緊，也讓實體通路更傾向集中銷售「最好賣、最好清庫存」的日本專用版本，而非風險較高的國際版。

再者，即使能在日本線上平台成功購買到國際版，也仍有一些現實層面的差異需要注意。國際版通常不適用實體門市的免稅（退稅）服務，購買流程、退換貨方式與保固處理，也往往與在店面直接購買不同，對短期旅遊的消費者來說並不算便利。

綜合來看，在日本「很難買到Switch 2國際版」並不是因為產品不存在，而是因為它本來就被定位為非主流販售機型，加上實體通路只賣日版、首發需求爆量、抽選制度盛行，以及匯率與炒作效應的疊加影響，才形成這樣的現象。因此，若確實需要支援多國語言、可自由切換地區的Switch 2，最實際的做法仍是透過官方或指定的線上管道購買，同時也要有心理準備，可能無法享有日本實體店購物時常見的即時取貨與免稅優惠。

The main reason it is difficult to purchase the “international version” of the Nintendo Switch 2 in Japan is that physical retail stores, such as Bic Camera and Yodobashi Camera, primarily sell the “Japan-only” model. These units are restricted to a Japanese-language system interface and can only be linked to Nintendo Accounts registered in Japan, limiting access exclusively to the Japanese eShop. In contrast, the highly sought-after international version, which supports multiple languages, is generally sold only through online platforms within Japan. Combined with currency exchange advantages that make the Japanese model attractive for resale, this has turned the console into a target for scalpers, further reducing availability in physical stores.

In terms of retail restrictions, Japanese brick-and-mortar stores mainly stock the Japan-only version, while the multi-language international version is typically limited to online sales channels. The Japan-only model itself comes with significant limitations, as its interface is locked to Japanese and it cannot freely switch between different regional eShops, preventing users from purchasing software from other countries’ Nintendo stores.

Market demand also plays a major role. When the Switch 2 launches in Japan, demand is extremely high, and sales are often conducted through lottery-based systems rather than first-come, first-served purchases. As a result, physical retailers rarely have walk-in stock available. Furthermore, the international version that supports multiple languages is sold only through specific online platforms in Japan and usually does not qualify for the tax-free benefits offered by physical stores.

For these reasons, travelers or overseas users who wish to purchase a multi-language Switch 2 in Japan are generally advised to rely on online retail channels. However, they should be aware that doing so may mean forfeiting the tax refund benefits typically available at physical retail locations.