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Nintendo Switch 2 Allegedly Sold on Black Market for $39,780

Reports suggest an early model of the highly anticipated console is being offered to accessory manufacturers ahead of its official release later this year.

An early model of the Nintendo Switch 2 is reportedly being sold online for an astonishing amount of money ahead of the official close-up on April 2.

Overview

  • A user on the Xiahongshu forums claims to be selling a Nintendo Switch 2 unit, including the dock and Joy-Cons, for approximately $39,780 USD on the black market.
  • The seller reportedly targets accessory manufacturers seeking to test their products on the unreleased console.
  • The seller is linked to a previous leak of CAD models for the Nintendo Switch 2, which accurately depicted the console's design before its official reveal.
  • Nintendo has announced a dedicated Direct event for April 2nd to showcase the Nintendo Switch 2, with the console expected to launch later this year.
  • Speculation about the black market listing's authenticity persists, as there is no way to verify the seller's claims or the legitimacy of the unit.