July 2nd 2024.
When the original Switch was released, it was quite a challenge to get your hands on one. As Nintendo gears up for the launch of their next console, they have a plan in place to combat the issue of scalpers selling the hardware at inflated prices. This has been a common problem for most recent game consoles, especially during the pandemic when the global chip shortage made it difficult to produce enough PlayStation 5s for the high demand.
Scalpers take advantage of the limited supply and high demand by buying consoles in bulk and reselling them at exorbitant prices. This was also the case when the original Switch was released in 2017. However, Nintendo has reassured fans that this will not be as big of an issue with their next console. During an investor Q&A, Nintendo's president Shuntaro Furukawa explained their strategy to prevent scalpers: producing more consoles.
Furukawa also mentioned that they are considering other measures to prevent scalping within the limits of laws and regulations. He also addressed the previous issue of component shortages affecting Switch production, stating that it has now been resolved and should not be a problem for the next console. Despite not having any official information about the next console, Nintendo has promised to announce it within the current fiscal year, which ends on March 31, 2025.
Rumors have been circulating about the next console, with some claiming it will be an improved version of the original Switch with magnetic Joy-Cons and backward compatibility. While many expected this year to be a quiet one for the Switch, Nintendo has surprised us with a busy line-up for the rest of 2024, including highly anticipated titles such as The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Super Mario Party Jamboree, and Mario & Luigi: Brothership.
While we eagerly await more details about the next console, let's imagine a world without scalpers. No more struggling to get your hands on a new console at a fair price. You could simply email us, leave a comment, follow us on Twitter, or sign up for our newsletter to get all the latest gaming content, including release dates before they are even announced. And to make it even easier, you can now submit letters and features through our Submit Stuff page.
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