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

Nintendo enthusiasts are taking a stand against scalpers by flooding auction sites with fake listings for the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2. This clever tactic aims to make it more challenging for potential buyers to find the overpriced scalper listings that have been popping up across platforms like eBay, where the console is being offered for anywhere between $500 and $2,000.

The frustration among U.S. Nintendo fans has been palpable, especially with the pre-order delay and the rampant scalping of pre-orders. With only 40 days left until the Switch 2's launch on June 5, scalpers have begun to list their overpriced consoles, promising shipment within 40 business days of purchase.

In response, Nintendo fans are posting fake listings at or below retail prices to push these scalper auctions down the page and out of sight. These deceptive listings often include humorous or satirical descriptions to differentiate themselves from genuine scalper auctions.

For instance, a listing titled "Nintendo Switch v2 video games console PREORDER" is priced at $450. However, the description reveals the true nature of the listing: "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." Such listings often have "read description" in the heading to alert potential buyers.

Another $550 listing humorously 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 at $499.99 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 originally slated 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 imposed by President Trump, which caused financial market instability. Pre-orders eventually went live on April 24, maintaining the $449.99 price point. For more details, you can refer to IGN's Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order guide.

In related news, Nintendo has clarified compatibility concerns surrounding its all-new GameCube controller, noting potential "issues" when using it to play modern Nintendo Switch games.