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        For gaming enthusiasts, the console launch period can be quite stressful. It often involves battling bots and dealing with overwhelming internet traffic just to secure a pre-order at strange hours, or the daunting prospect of camping out at a store. Much of this experience has soured thanks to scalpers, who buy consoles solely to resell them at inflated prices.
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        While seasoned gamers may be accustomed to these challenges, there are ways to improve the experience. For instance, Nintendo has implemented an anti-scalping strategy for the Switch 2 that appears to be quite promising, although it is currently limited to Japan.
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        Nintendo shared details about this initiative on its website, highlighting their partnership with companies like Mercari to “prevent fraudulent listings” of the Switch 2. In fact, these platforms will block any listings for the Switch 2 even after the console officially launches, aiming to reduce “confusion” for customers.
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        In contrast, if you check eBay in the United States, you will find numerous listings for the Switch 2 at prices hundreds of dollars above the retail rate. Disappointing, to say the least.
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        Although those of us outside Japan are still vulnerable to unscrupulous resellers, Nintendo hasn't completely left us stranded. Alongside standard pre-orders, they introduced a program that allows fans to reserve a console if they meet certain criteria. Participants needed to hold a Nintendo Online membership for at least a year, have logged a minimum of 50 hours of gameplay, and consented to share their gameplay data with Nintendo.
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        This initiative was a thoughtful way to reward dedicated fans, though it didn’t entirely resolve the issue. Consequently, Nintendo had to issue an apology for the number of individuals unable to secure a pre-order through this method. On the bright side, those affected will be included in the next round of pre-orders.
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        There are certainly better ways to handle this situation. In the music industry, for example, some artists opt to sell tickets that cannot be resold on Ticketmaster, or impose price caps on resale tickets. This is essentially what Nintendo is doing in Japan. We can only hope that they will expand this approach to the rest of the world soon.
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