Nintendo fans are taking a stand against scalpers by flooding auction sites with fake listings for the Nintendo Switch 2. As the excitement builds around the upcoming release, pre-orders for the console have appeared on eBay, ranging from $500 to $2,000. With the Nintendo Switch 2 set to launch on June 5, scalpers have been quick to list their overpriced consoles, often promising delivery within 40 business days of purchase.
In response, Nintendo fans are posting fake listings at retail prices or lower to push these scalper auctions down the page, making it harder for them to be seen. These fake listings often come with humorous and clear warnings. For instance, one listing titled "Nintendo Switch v2 video games console PREORDER" for $450 actually offers a screenshot of the console instead of the real thing, with the description humorously noting, "PRE-ORDER SCREENSHOT Please note: You are ordering a picture of the Nintendo Switch 2. This listing is to combat bots and scalpers. No refunds. No cancels. > You will receive an png image of a switch 2. No console."
Another listing for $550 bluntly warns potential buyers, "Do not, I repeat DO NOT BUY this unless you are a bot or just wish to donate $550 to me. I will be shipping a laser-printed image of the Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle and that will be all you get. NO REFUNDS. NO. REFUNDS. NO REFUNDS. You will NOT BE REFUNDED you will be receiving the picture whether you like it or not." The listing continues to emphasize the "NO REFUNDS" policy and amusingly promises to ship the image before the console's release date.
A third $499.99 auction states, "This listing is for a printed picture of my Nintendo Switch 2 console confirmed preorder. You will receive a printed picture, folded, and sent in a standard letter envelope. This is NOT for the console itself. No refunds, No returns. F the bots."
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The Nintendo Switch 2 was initially slated for a June 5, 2025 release with a starting price of $449.99. However, the pre-order date was delayed in the United States due to import tariffs enacted by President Trump, which caused financial market instability. Pre-orders eventually went live on April 24 at the same price, and as expected, they sold out quickly. For more details, check out IGN's Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order guide.
This week, Nintendo also addressed compatibility concerns with its new GameCube controller, noting potential "issues" when using it with contemporary Nintendo Switch games.
