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

Nintendo is gearing up to combat potential shortages and scalpers for the upcoming Switch 2 launch, stating that they are "making preparations." Following the release of their latest financial results, President Shuntaro Furukawa addressed concerns about a repeat of the Switch's 2017 launch shortages. He assured Nikkei that Nintendo will implement measures learned from past experiences with scalpers, emphasizing the importance of sufficient production to meet consumer demand. This strategy, highlighted last year, focuses on manufacturing enough Switch 2 consoles to prevent inflated resale prices. Furukawa reiterated that the semiconductor shortages impacting Switch production in previous years have been resolved, mitigating a significant production hurdle for the successor model. A Switch 2 Direct is planned for April 2nd, alongside global hands-on events. Furukawa also downplayed the impact of consumers delaying Switch purchases in anticipation of the Switch 2, attributing the recent sales dip to other factors. He confirmed continued support for the original Switch, with Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond slated for 2025 release. Despite a strong eighth year for the Switch, Furukawa acknowledged that sales haven't yet met their target.