Unchecked eBay Listings for Over a Hundred Switches 2: Browse With Caution
Alright, here ye, here ye! It's almost midnight and the Switch 2 launch parties are brewing in the US. But guess what? There's a whole 100+ eBay listings for the yet-to-be-released Switch 2 console? Say whaaat!
The Switch 2 is expected to sell a whopping 20 million units in the next year, but preorders are about as rare as a unicorn fart. That's making those eBay listings shimmer like a gold nugget.
Now, most of these eBay listings are offering the console for prices between $650 and $750. But here's the catch, most of these sellers don't even have the console yet, even though it's been out overseas in countries like Australia for a while now. And let's be real, the US won't see these bad boys until 12:01 a.m. on June 5. If you're waiting for delivery, well then, buckle up, buttercup, it's gonna take days or weeks to get your hands on that sweet Switch 2 action.
Some of these eBay sellers are based in Australia, so they might have the console, but others are only promising to sell the console after their "confirmed preorder" arrives. Some are even using screenshots of Walmart and Target preorder confirmation pages or shipping tracking details to entice buyers. I get it, these listings can be tempting, but as a tech editor with a brain that's sharp as a tack, I'd recommend purchasing through the retailers themselves.
By the way, did you know Nintendo is actually taking steps to fight this type of opportunism in Japan? They're working directly with third-party seller platforms to ban Switch 2 listings after the launch, but sorry, America, that doesn't include us.
I'd be wary of these listings, at least for now. The only Switch 2 units we know for certain have been delivered are review units like the one our website received today.
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So, sure, give the eBay listings a shot if you wanna take your chances, but it's probably best to exercise some patience. Once the console officially launches, retailers should have a steadier inventory available for sale. And hey, let's not encourage the hoarding and price gouging, eh?
We reached out to eBay to ask if the early Switch 2 eBay listings violated any of their policies, but they haven't responded yet. In the meantime, check Nintendo and its official Switch 2 retailers to see if they have the console in stock:
- Nintendo
- Target
- Walmart
- GameStop
- Best Buy
- Costco
Now, I ain't no expert, but I'm not too fond of these eBay listings. Buyer beware, matey!
The tech world is buzzing with anticipation for the Switch 2 launch, but eBay listings offering the console before its official release are raising eyebrows. Some of these sellers are even using deceptive tactics, such as screenshots of preorder confirmation pages, to entice buyers. AI-powered tools like Google can help shoppers find the console at official retailers like Nintendo, Target, Walmart, GameStop, Best Buy, and Costco. While waiting for the official launch on June 5, it may be best to exercise patience and avoid eBay listings for now.
