Nintendo Says It's Taking 'All Possible Measures' to Beat Switch 2 Scalpers

Nintendo is prepared to combat potential Nintendo Switch 2 launch shortages and the activities of scalpers, stating that they are "making preparations." Following the release of its latest financial results, Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa addressed concerns about a repeat of the original Switch's 2017 launch shortages. He assured Nikkei that Nintendo will implement measures learned from past experiences to mitigate issues related to scalping and supply.

These preparations likely involve significantly increasing the production of Nintendo Switch 2 consoles. Last year, Nintendo emphasized sufficient manufacturing to meet demand as a crucial strategy to counter scalpers. The initial Switch launch in March 2017 suffered from supply constraints, allowing scalpers to profit from inflated prices. However, Furukawa stated that the Switch 2 launch will be different. He reiterated the importance of meeting customer demand to combat resale issues and confirmed that the semiconductor shortages impacting Switch production have been resolved.

A Switch 2 Direct is planned for April 2nd to unveil further details, complemented by hands-on events in various global cities.

Addressing the recent decline in Nintendo Switch sales on February 4th, 2025, Furukawa downplayed the impact of consumers delaying purchases in anticipation of the Switch 2, stating that the Switch is still performing strongly in its eighth year, though not yet meeting its sales targets. Nintendo also intends to continue supporting the original Switch beyond the Switch 2 launch, as long as demand persists, with Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond slated for 2025 release on the original console.