The Switch 2 is almost here, and Nintendo is taking some never-before-seen measures to stop fraudsters and scalpers, at least in Japan. In a new announcement, it's been revealed that Nintendo, along with three secondhand sites (Mercari,

Nintendo outlines new partnerships it's made with retailers in an effort to protect prospective Switch 2 buyers and prevent scams.

As we speak, retailers across the globe are receiving their Switch 2 stock in anticipation of the launch on June 5th. Images of backrooms with Switch 2 boxes are all over the internet, and at least one retailer has locked up its Switch 2 stock out in the open, where regular customers can see it.

Nintendo Today showed off some of the system sounds of the Switch 2! ⁰- There are different sounds for pressing the C Button and for selecting each icon on the HOME Menu. – A sound also plays when you wake up the docked system from sleep mode. pic.twitter.com/pqnYqER5W7

Two former Nintendo employees have a warning for Switch 2 leakers ahead of the device's launch, which will happen on June 5.

Nintendo Japan has reportedly partnered with online marketplaces to stop Switch 2 scalpers from reselling consoles.

With the Nintendo Switch 2 set to launch on June 5, 2025, retailers worldwide are gearing up for the big day. Whether it’s Target leaks, Hong Kong packaging samples, or Japan’s massive stock, excitement for Nintendo’s next-gen console is at an all-time high.

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