Summary
- Yahoo Japan warns against Switch 2 scalpers, advises users to shop smartly.
- Initial Switch 2 pre-orders chaotic in US and Canada, shifting to waiting lists.
- Yahoo Shopping is removing fraudulent listings, and Nintendo is working to meet demand.
Yahoo Japan advised all its customers to steer clear of scalper listings for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, assuring them that there will be increased availability before its release on June 5th. They encouraged users to shop with caution and avoid overspending on the new Nintendo system, emphasizing that they should wait for a fair price.
As a dedicated fan, I’ve been eagerly awaiting the global pre-orders for the Switch 2, which finally kicked off on April 24, after some initial delays due to tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. Unfortunately, the rush for pre-orders in the US and Canada has led to chaos, with retailers like Best Buy and Walmart struggling to meet demand. At present, most Switch 2 pre-orders are being managed through the My Nintendo Store email waiting list, a move aimed at combating scalpers and providing a smoother buying experience for fans like me.
In response to an anticipated surge in demand for the new Switch 2 on its launch day, a prominent Japanese online marketplace, Yahoo Shopping, advised customers to exercise caution while shopping. The platform, translated by Stealth40k on Twitter, urged shoppers to avoid listings from scalpers and to stay informed about market trends. Yahoo Shopping’s warning stemmed from the potential confusion in the Japanese market due to heightened interest in the Switch 2 and a previous statement by Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa, who promised increased production of the consoles to meet high demand. Nintendo requested patience from consumers as they collaborate with retailers to ensure an adequate supply of Switch 2 units.
Yahoo Shopping of Japan Cautions Users To Avoid Switch 2 Scalpers
Yahoo Shopping has made clear that they won’t tolerate listings of goods not yet available, which goes against their terms of service. They plan to keep removing fraudulent Switch 2 scalper listings. Alongside the attempts by Nintendo fans to prevent such listings on eBay, it remains uncertain how successful Nintendo and Yahoo Shopping will be in fulfilling customer demand for the Switch 2.
Even though the Switch 2 console is set to debut soon, those who prefer to pre-order and secure their purchase directly from Nintendo can still sign up for the My Nintendo Store email list. The exact number of consoles and accessories available on launch day (June 5) remains uncertain.
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2025-05-26 00:44