Nintendo enthusiasts are taking a stand against scalpers by flooding auction sites with fake listings for the Nintendo Switch 2. As pre-orders for this eagerly awaited console appear across platforms like eBay, ranging from $500 to $2,000, fans are uniting to combat the issue. With the console's launch set for June 5, scalpers are now able to list their over-priced pre-orders, promising delivery within 40 business days of purchase.
In response, Nintendo fans are posting counterfeit listings at or below retail prices, effectively burying the scalpers' auctions deeper in search results. For instance, a listing titled "Nintendo Switch v2 video games console PREORDER" for $450 seems legitimate at first glance. However, the description reveals the truth: "PRE-ORDER SCREENSHOT Please note: You are ordering a picture of the Nintendo Switch 2. This listing is to combat bots and scalpers. No refunds. No cancels. > You will receive an png image of a switch 2. No console." These listings often include "read description" in the title, distinguishing them from genuine offers.
Another example is a $550 listing that warns potential buyers: "Do not, I repeat DO NOT BUY this unless you are a bot or just wish to donate $550 to me. I will be shipping a laser-printed image of the Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle and that will be all you get. NO REFUNDS. NO. REFUNDS. NO REFUNDS. You will NOT BE REFUNDED you will be receiving the picture whether you like it or not. I'm just gonna make sure to state this again, there will be NO REFUNDS, and you will be getting a laser printed image of a Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle. That is all you will be getting. Oh, one last thing. Did I mention NO REFUNDS? Ok but actually though, it will ship after you order instead of after it releases so you should be getting it before Switch 2 release date."
A third $499.99 auction clarifies: "This listing is for a printed picture of my Nintendo Switch 2 console confirmed preorder. You will receive a printed picture, folded, and sent in a standard letter envelope. This is NOT for the console itself. No refunds, No returns. F the bots."
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Originally slated for a June 5, 2025 release with a starting price of $449.99, the Nintendo Switch 2 faced a pre-order delay in the U.S. due to import tariffs introduced by President Trump, which disrupted financial markets. Pre-orders eventually opened on April 24 at the same price point, and as expected, they sold out rapidly. For more information, check out IGN's Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order guide.
This week, Nintendo addressed compatibility issues with its new GameCube controller, noting potential problems when using it with modern Nintendo Switch games.
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