- Nintendo confirmed that he is already preparing for Switch 2 Scalpers
- President Nintendo Shuntaro Furukawa said he would take “all possible means” to counterattack
- Furukawa said last year that Nintendo would do more Switch 2 units compared to its predecessor
Nintendo confirmed that funds will be introduced to prevent the purchases of Switch 2 shares on the day of launch.
President Nintendo Shuntaro Furukawa recently talked to the Japanese publication Nikkei (Translated by VGC), And when asked how the company plans to ensure that the shortages of shares are effective, he explained that the plans are already in work to counteract potential sellers.
“We will take all possible means based on the experience accumulated so far (in relation to scalpers and the like). We are preparing, “said Furukawa.
When the original switch was launched in March 2017, the supplies were low and deteriorated by scalpers who sold the device according to the inflated rate. During the interview of July 2024, Furukawa confirmed that the company will do more Switch 2 units compared to its predecessor.
“As a remedy against resale, we think that the most important thing is to create a sufficient number to meet customer demand, and this idea has not changed since last year,” said Furukawa at that time.
“In addition, we will also take into account the circumstances of each region and make decisions within the limits allowed by law. We are currently considering whether any remedies can be taken into account in this area. “
After months of leaks and rumors, Nintendo Switch 2 was officially disclosed in January. There is no release date yet, but we can expect the console to be launched in 2025.
Nintendo Direct Showcase is also scheduled for April 2, 2025, which, I hope, will provide us with the release date and a thorough view of equipment and novel software.
