Nintendo fights Switch 2 scalpers in Japan with new restrictions – only fans with over 50 hours on premium Switch 1 games can buy multi-language consoles
Nintendo is implementing new restrictions in Japan to combat scalpers of its consoles, particularly the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. Buyers must have at least 50 hours of playtime on premium Nintendo Switch games and can only purchase one console per account. These measures aim to ensure consoles reach genuine fans rather than resellers, especially as the Switch 2 is set to increase in price by $50 later this year.
- Entities
- Platform: Nintendo Switch
- Platform: PlayStation 5
- Platform: Xbox Series X
- Company: Nintendo
- Topic: Supply Chain
- Topic: Scalping
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