Nintendo Is Ensuring Switch Owners Get First Crack of Pre-Ordering the Switch 2 and Not Scalpers

Nintendo is bringing the fight to scalpers, as they've put restrictions on who can pre-order a Nintendo Switch 2 directly from their shop.

[thorstein]

Nice. This is how I got my PS5.

[darthv72]

Same here, but there were still scalpers going through playstation direct too. And I've only been a member for a year. My expiration is June 20th 2025. so I wont be eligible for this method of pre-ordering.

[Zepher109]

UK I assume then?

[JEECE]

Good idea. I know this type of "prove your fandom" system upsets some people, but it at least cuts back on scalpers.

[IanTH]

I agree for the most part. The only thing that didn't sit right with me was the fact that, on top of just owning games and having a certain playtime threshold, you also have to have an active Nintendo Online membership (I think for 12 months or something).

So I sit here having over 100 physical Switch games, on top of my digital library. But since I haven't paid the Online tax, apparently I'm just not a good enough Nintendo fan. Gotta also get that recurring money to be a true fan I guess.

That said, the gross pricing for games, weirdness on physical games, a demo game they want to charge you for, upgrade pricing even for simple res/fps bumps...they pretty much killed my interest in getting this at launch. And if they don't course adjust, potentially at all.

[Goodguy01]

Most stores won't even bother as they obviously want the sales even if by scalpers which sucks. I was able to secure my ps5 through in stock notifications so I guess I'll just have to go with that again lol.

[Neonridr]

obviously most stores won't bother, how could they verify your status with Nintendo?

This is clearly only for their shop where you have to log in with your Nintendo Account.

[meganick]

If they really want to prevent scalping, all they have to do is prohibit pre-ordering altogether, and limit one console per person at retail. That would make it near-impossible for scalpers to acquire consoles in bulk.

[mkis007]

I think I might just qualify for it, but honestly the only reason I want one at this moment is for both zelda games upgraded...which really isn't worth 450 bucks. Been putting off tears for this.

[NotoriousWhiz]

I never did finish Botw so that jumps right to the top of my list.

[Neonridr]

I haven't even started TOTK yet, so this is perfect!

[Profchaos]

I woke up at 6 am looked at the EB Games site and pre ordered simple as that

I didn't have to do anything special.

Not sure if it's a regional thing but in Australia I didn't have a problem securing one

I also think lots of scalpers took a huge loss with the ps5 pro so I was hoping they would back off the switch 2

[Xx_Pistol_xX]

So you have to pay more with purchase of online & a game just to pre order. Gotta love those paywalls.

[franwex]

I’ll wait until more games come out to get one myself. I’m sure it will be the hot holiday item this year.

[gold_drake]

the whole thing about the game rpices and the cartridge situation with it sometimes not having the complete game on it is a big no for me.

screw nintendo for this.

[Neonridr]

no different than some Switch games being empty boxes with nothing but a download code in them. Exact same idea here, except with a "fake" game instead. I'm guessing more games will release the traditional way and this will be something more used by some 3rd party devs to same on manufacturing costs.

[CDbiggen]

Amazon are doing some kind of invite thing, I've never seen that before. It has taken too long to combat scalpers. I couldn't find a PS5 for like a year.

[Neonridr]

PS5 also released during the height of a global pandemic. Understandable that it took some people a while to secure.

[CDbiggen]

Ah yeah true.

[PRIMORDUS]

I signed up but, I kinda feel indifferent about it.