To tackle growing concerns over scalping and unauthorized sales, Nintendo is working closely with Japan’s online marketplaces to prevent fraudulent Switch 2 listings.
The Switch 2 is flying off shelves, and Nintendo is taking action! Partnering with three major Japanese marketplaces, they’re fighting back against scalpers, Yahoo Auctions and Yahoo Flea Market have even banned all Switch 2 listings until further notice.
Nintendo Japan is stepping up! Teaming with Mercari, Yahoo Line, and Rakuten, they’re targeting scams on Japan’s biggest resale sites—Rakuten Rakuma, Yahoo Auctions, and Mercari, to keep Switch 2 listings safe and legit.
As Switch 2’s launch nears, Yahoo is stepping up! From June 5, no listings of the console will be allowed on Yahoo Auctions or Flea Market in Japan.
Post a Switch 2 listing and risk having it pulled, or worse, lose your account! Yahoo says the ban is indefinite for now, with an end date to be revealed down the line.
The restriction is rooted in Yahoo’s “prohibited items” policy, which targets high-demand products with inflated resale value that may foster confusion through unethical practices like excessive markup and stock hoarding.
Nintendo Cracks Down On Scalping In Japan As Yahoo Auctions Bans All Switch 2 Listings
Mercari’s keeping things broad but proactive, teaming up with Nintendo, promising stricter removals, and using its March 2025 ID check rule to verify anyone listing pricey gear like the Switch 2!
The My Nintendo Store in Japan saw over 2.2 million applications for its initial Switch 2 launch lottery, a figure that significantly exceeded both Nintendo’s forecasts and inventory.
In response to rising scam activity, the company has cautioned customers about fraudulent emails impersonating lottery win notifications to extract sensitive data and payments.
In a bold move, Nintendo is teaming up with major Japanese marketplaces to protect fans, by fighting off fake Switch 2 listings and outrageous resell prices!
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