Nintendo has announced an anti-scalping initiative for the Switch 2 aimed at reducing fraudulent activity, currently launched only in Japan. By partnering with platforms like Mercari, Nintendo seeks to prevent users from listing the console at inflated prices. However, outside Japan, scalping remains rampant on sites like eBay. To mitigate this in other regions, Nintendo offered a program for loyal fans to reserve a console under strict conditions, though this led to dissatisfaction, with many still unable to secure their pre-orders, prompting an apology from the company.
Nintendo’s anti-scalping strategy for the Switch 2 aims to prevent freelance scalping, but is currently only implemented in Japan, leaving international consumers vulnerable.
The initiative involves cooperation with companies like Mercari to eliminate fraudulent listings, ensuring that genuine consumers are not misled after the official launch.
Despite efforts to curb scalping, the pre-order system was insufficient for many fans, prompting an apology from Nintendo for those who missed out.
A reservation program requiring loyal users to meet certain criteria was a move to prioritize true fans, albeit still falling short in satisfying all pre-order demands.
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