Overview
- Dedicated fans are actively reporting eBay listings for the Switch 2 to combat scalpers.
- A significant number of these listings are being promptly removed.
- As the launch of the Switch 2 approaches, challenges in addressing scalping practices may intensify.
In an effort to thwart scalpers looking to profit from Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders, a growing community of fans is mass-reporting listings on eBay. Listings are being swiftly taken down as soon as they appear. Currently, pre-orders for the Switch 2 are unavailable in both the US and Canada, yet that hasn’t stopped scalpers from attempting to capitalize on the situation.
Nintendo Fans Unite Against Scalpers
The Nintendo Switch 2 was fully unveiled during the Nintendo Direct presentation on April 2, with the console’s base model priced at $449.99 and the Mario Kart World bundle at $499.99. While initial plans had pre-orders starting on April 9, the date has been postponed indefinitely, attributed to tariffs imposed by the previous Trump administration. Fortunately, those tariffs have recently been adjusted to 10% for a 90-day period, aligning with the Switch 2’s slated launch on June 5.
Despite the ongoing uncertainties surrounding tariffs and their impact on the Switch 2, scalpers have been proactive in listing pre-orders on eBay. According to a report from Nintendo Life, users on the subreddit r/NintendoSwitch2 have united against scalpers by reporting these exploitative listings. A notable contributor, Reddit user FroggoOwO, highlighted that eBay’s policies prohibit the sale of items that cannot be shipped within 40 business days of their release or purchase date. As of April 9, many scalper listings were successfully flagged and removed, violating eBay’s terms.
Bye Bye eBay Scalpers đź‘‹đź‘‹ by u/FroggoOwO in NintendoSwitch2
How many scalpers’ listings did you get taken down? by u/JustSomeSmartGuy in NintendoSwitch2
With the June 5 launch of the Switch 2 quickly approaching—a mere 40 business days away—maintaining momentum against these scalper listings could prove increasingly difficult. Additionally, some experts in the industry had anticipated a gradual price increase for the Switch 2 as a consequence of continued economic factors linked to tariffs.
Current Status of Pre-Orders
As of now, Nintendo has not officially announced when pre-orders for the Switch 2 will commence in the US and Canada. Fans are left anticipating further updates, especially with a dedicated Nintendo Direct event focusing on Mario Kart World scheduled for April 17. The gaming community is eager for news, with many hoping this will herald the start of pre-orders.