Nintendo reveals plan to combat scalpers and ensure availability of Switch 2 at launch


Nintendo reveals plan to combat scalpers and ensure availability of Switch 2 at launch

Nintendo's response to original Switch shortages

Nintendo has acknowledged the challenges faced during the original Switch launch due to shortages caused by a global chip shortage and scalpers.

Combatting scarcity with Switch 2

Company president Shuntaro Furukawa has announced a plan to address the issue and ensure that the upcoming Switch 2 will be readily available to customers at launch.

Targeting scalpers

Furukawa aims to flood the market with enough Switch 2 consoles to meet demand, making it difficult for scalpers to create artificial scarcity and inflate prices.

Switch 2 details and release

While details about the Switch 2 are scarce, Furukawa hinted at a 2025 launch for the console. Speculation and rumors surround the upcoming release.

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