Screw the Scalpers: The Switch 2 Is Not Worth Paying Resale Prices

Gamers no longer have to imagine the grueling anxieties of past console launches. As we greet the sun today, it seems the Switch 2 midnight events that took place at Best Buys and GameStops all across the U.S. were relatively calm affairs. Except for a few outliers, there was little in the way of mobs driven into a frenzy for lack of stock or people huddling together for warmth for days before launch. It was calm enough; the scalpers seemed to have finally missed the boat with what is likely the biggest hardware release of the year. Those who were unlucky and failed to finalize a preorder or stake out Nintendo’s new handheld in person should take this lax atmosphere as a sign that they shouldn’t need to shell out hundreds extra on Nintendo’s sequel Switch. Already, eBay is inundated with Switch 2 listings selling for $700 on average, $250 more than the console at its MSRP. Some listings for the system with Mario Kart World bundled in are asking for $800 or more. Even if the game costs ... Read full article.