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

by Scarlett Mar 15,2025

Nintendo is committed to preventing a repeat of the Nintendo Switch's 2017 launch shortages, stating that they are "making preparations" to combat scalpers and ensure sufficient supply of the Switch 2. Following the release of its latest financial results, President Shuntaro Furukawa emphasized the importance of meeting customer demand as the primary strategy to counter scalping. He reiterated a commitment, first made in July 2024, to produce enough Switch 2 consoles to avoid the supply constraints that plagued the original Switch launch. Furukawa confirmed that the semiconductor shortages that hampered production in previous years have been resolved.

A planned Switch 2 Direct on April 2nd will reveal further details, alongside global hands-on events. Despite recent declines in Switch sales, Furukawa downplayed the impact of consumers delaying purchases in anticipation of the Switch 2, attributing the sales figures to not meeting internal targets rather than consumer hesitancy. Nintendo plans to continue supporting the original Switch with new releases like Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond in 2025, as long as demand remains.

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