The theft of nearly 3,000 Nintendo Switch 2 consoles from a truck in Colorado has raised concerns regarding resale and theft prevention. With a value exceeding $1 million, this incident highlights the vulnerable supply chain for high-demand products. Experts suggest that the stolen consoles may end up on the Dark Web, though Nintendo is capable of bricking the devices if identified. Meanwhile, fans are faced with scarcity in Japan, sparking a rise in parody listings due to inflated reseller prices. The culprits of this heist have yet to be captured.
Earlier this month, thieves stole nearly 3,000 Nintendo Switch 2 consoles out of a truck without being detected until it was too late.
The theft represents well over $1 million worth of merchandise stolen, with each console retailing at $499.
Nintendo can potentially identify stolen consoles by their serial numbers and has the capability to make stolen devices nonfunctional.
Players in Japan have had difficulty obtaining Switch 2 consoles due to high resale prices, leading to parody listings on marketplaces.
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