"Nintendo Fans Flood eBay with Fake Switch 2 Auctions to Combat Scalpers"

Nintendo fans are taking a stand against scalpers by flooding auction sites with fake listings for the Nintendo Switch 2, making it harder for buyers to find overpriced scalper listings. With pre-orders for the eagerly awaited console appearing on platforms like eBay, prices range wildly from $500 to $2,000.

As the launch date of June 5 approaches, scalpers have started to list their overpriced consoles, promising shipment within 40 business days of purchase. In response, Nintendo enthusiasts are posting fake listings at or below retail prices to push these scalper auctions down the page and out of sight.

Consider this listing titled "Nintendo Switch v2 video games console PREORDER" for $450. It seems like a decent deal until you read the description: "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 fan-made listings are typically marked with "read description" to differentiate them from genuine scalper listings.

Another example is a $550 listing that states: "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."

A third listing for $499.99 reads: "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 to launch on June 5, 2025, 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 markets to spiral. Pre-orders eventually went live on April 24, maintaining the $449.99 price point. For more detailed information, check out IGN's Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order guide.

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