In anticipation of the Switch 2 launch, Nintendo has partnered with various Japanese retail sites, including Mercari and Yahoo Auctions, to combat fraudulent listings. The collaboration aims to remove listings that violate terms of service and share information about these scams. A probationary period will begin on June 5th, allowing Yahoo Japan to suspend accounts selling inappropriate listings. The move comes in response to rampant scalping that uses bots for quick purchases, leaving genuine buyers at a disadvantage. Nintendo hopes these measures will be effective enough to consider a rollout in other regions as well.
Nintendo has announced a partnership with Japanese retail sites to combat fraudulent listings for the new Switch 2 by proactively removing scams and sharing information.
The collaboration will focus on removing listings violating terms of service, with a probationary period for monitoring and potential account suspensions for violators.
Scalpers dominate console launches by using bots to buy limited supplies quickly, leading to inflated prices and deceptive listings aimed at consumers.
Nintendo's proactive approach may set a precedent for similar measures in other regions, aiming to ensure fair access to new consoles for genuine buyers.
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