Nintendo is introducing a new measure to deal with scalpers who want to buy up Switch 2s ahead of the price increase, and it involves playing games.

Nintendo Tightens Switch 2 Japan Sales Arabian Post. clearfix>Nintendo has reintroduced purchase checks for the multi-language version of the Switch 2 in Japan after detecting orders suspected of bulk ...

Nintendo is tightening Switch 2 sales in Japan with a new 50-hour playtime requirement and a one-console-per-account limit, aiming to stop scalpers from buying cheaper Japanese units and reselling ...

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Nintendo has confirmed it's preparing an EU-specific version of the Switch 2 with a user-replaceable battery, driven by a regulation that takes effect in February 2027.The Latest Tech News, Delivered ...

Nintendo has reintroduced purchase checks for the multi-language version of the Switch 2 in Japan after detecting orders suspected of bulk buying, adding a fresh layer of control to one of the year’s ...