"Fake Switch 2 Auctions Flood eBay, Target Scalpers"

Nintendo fans are taking a stand against scalpers by flooding auction sites with fake listings for the Nintendo Switch 2. As pre-orders for the highly anticipated console appear on sites like eBay, with prices ranging from $500 to $2,000, fans are countering the scalpers' tactics.

With the Nintendo Switch 2 set to launch on June 5, scalpers have been quick to list their overpriced consoles, promising shipment within 40 business days of purchase. In response, Nintendo fans have united to combat these scalpers, especially after frustrations over pre-order delays and the presence of exorbitant listings.

To push scalper auctions down the page, Nintendo fans are posting fake listings at or below the expected retail price of $449.99. These listings often include humorous or satirical descriptions to make it clear they are not selling actual consoles.

For instance, one listing titled "Nintendo Switch v2 video games console PREORDER" for $450 cleverly states: "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 a png image of a switch 2. No console." Such listings are typically marked with "read description" to distinguish them from genuine offers.

Another listing at $550 humorously 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."

Similarly, a $499.99 auction listing offers: "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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Originally slated for release on June 5, 2025, with a starting price of $449.99, the Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order date was delayed in the United States due to import tariffs enacted by President Trump, which caused financial market fluctuations. Pre-orders eventually went live on April 24, maintaining the $449.99 price point. For more details, check out IGN's comprehensive Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order guide.

Additionally, Nintendo recently addressed compatibility concerns with the new GameCube controller, noting potential issues when using it with contemporary Nintendo Switch games.