The Nintendo Switch 2 is already being resold at inflated prices on retail websites like eBay. Last week, Nintendo finally revealed when the Switch 2 console will launch and how much it will cost, with its surprisingly high price tag dividing gamers. Pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 are set to begin on April 9 in territories outside the United States, where Nintendo has delayed them to assess the impact the recent tariffs will have on the console’s production and distribution.
Another potential roadblock to the Nintendo Switch 2's early console sales is scalpers, who snatch up consoles and other highly sought-after products and resell them at inflated prices. This was a serious issue when the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S launched back in 2020, but Nintendo has made efforts to prevent history from repeating itself with the Switch 2. For starters, Nintendo's first round of Switch 2 pre-orders prioritizes Nintendo Switch Online members who have been active for two years and have spent a certain amount of time playing Switch games.
The Nintendo Switch 2 will support a new type of microSD card that is far faster than its predecessor, but this feature comes...
