Nintendo enthusiasts are taking a stand against scalpers by flooding auction sites with fake listings for the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2. As pre-orders for this coveted console appear on platforms like eBay, with prices ranging from $500 to $2,000, fans are uniting to combat the issue. With the pre-order delay in the U.S. and the looming June 5 launch day just 40 days away, scalpers are listing their overpriced pre-orders, promising delivery within 40 business days of purchase.

To counter these scalper listings, Nintendo fans are posting fake listings at or below retail prices, pushing the scalpers' auctions further down the page. A notable example is a listing titled "Nintendo Switch v2 video games console PREORDER" priced at $450. However, the description clarifies: "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." These listings are often marked with "read description" to differentiate them from genuine offers.

Another listing for $550 humorously warns: "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. I'm just gonna make sure to state this again, there will be NO REFUNDS, and you will be getting a laser printed image of a Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle. That is all you will be getting. Oh, one last thing. Did I mention NO REFUNDS? Ok but actually though, it will ship after you order instead of after it releases so you should be getting it before Switch 2 release date." Similarly, a $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 set to launch on June 5, 2025, with a starting price of $449.99. However, the Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order date faced delays in the United States due to import tariffs implemented by President Trump, which caused financial markets to fluctuate. Consequently, pre-orders went live on April 24 at the same $449.99 price point, resulting in a frenzy as expected. For detailed guidance, check out IGN's Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order guide.

This week, Nintendo also addressed compatibility concerns with its new GameCube controller, noting that there might be "issues" when using it to play modern Nintendo Switch games.