Some Nintendo Switch 2 fans are actively reporting eBay scalpers who are attempting to sell console pre-orders at inflated prices, leading to the swift removal of these listings. Although the pre-orders for the Switch 2 in the US and Canada are currently unavailable, scalpers have not hesitated to exploit the situation.

Following the official reveal of the Switch 2 during Nintendo’s April 2 Direct, the company declared that the initial price would be $449.99 for the base model, and $499.99 for the Mario Kart World bundle. Initially, pre-orders were expected to commence on April 9, but this timeline was postponed due to tariff adjustments from the Trump administration. Subsequently, tariffs were scaled down to 10% in most areas for a duration of 90 days, coinciding with the Switch 2’s anticipated launch window of June 5.

Summary

• Fans are mass reporting Switch 2 eBay listings.
• Many of the Switch 2 eBay listings are being taken down.
• As the Switch 2 launch approaches, efforts against scalpers may become more challenging.

Despite ongoing efforts, with the launch less than 40 business days away, taming the scalpers may prove increasingly difficult. The economic landscape influenced by tariffs has prompted some analysts to suggest a potential increase in the Switch 2’s price.