Nintendo enthusiasts are taking a stand against scalpers by flooding auction sites with fake listings for the eagerly awaited Nintendo Switch 2. This tactic aims to bury the overpriced listings from scalpers, making it harder for genuine buyers to stumble upon them. With the console's pre-orders surfacing across platforms like eBay at prices ranging from $500 to $2,000, fans are united in their efforts to combat the issue, especially as the launch date of June 5 draws near.
Despite the pre-order delay in the U.S., caused by import tariffs that sent financial markets into turmoil, scalpers have found a way to justify their listings by promising shipment within 40 business days of purchase. In response, Nintendo fans are posting fake listings at or below retail prices, effectively pushing the scalpers' auctions down the page.
Take this listing, for example. Labeled "Nintendo Switch v2 video games console PREORDER," it's listed for $450, which might seem reasonable at first glance. However, the description clearly states: "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." Such listings often include "read description" in their headings, helping buyers differentiate them from genuine offers.
Another $550 listing is even more direct: "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."
Similarly, a $499.99 auction states: "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, the Nintendo Switch 2 was set to start at $449.99. However, the Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order date faced delays in the United States due to import tariffs introduced by President Trump, causing financial market instability. Pre-orders eventually opened on April 24 at the same $449.99 price point, with expected outcomes. For more details, check out IGN's Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order guide.
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