As a gamer, I can tell you that the hype surrounding the Switch 2 is off the charts, even in Japan where securing one officially requires entering a lottery. This has given resellers an opportunity to cash in, but some clever folks on Japanese third-party marketplaces are adding a bit of humor to the situation. They’re posting humorous, perhaps not-so-real listings for the Switch 2 that might leave you scratching your head.
On marketplaces such as Mercari Japan, there’s often a humorous pattern involving wordplay in Japanese. Sellers have been creatively labeling dual light switches as “Switch 2-ko,” which translates to “two switches” in English.
A humorous post showcases a pair of cardboard light switches, misleadingly labeled as the Japanese version of the Nintendo Switch 2 for 67,000 yen, similar to the market price for genuine Switch 2 consoles. The title repeats “Switch 2-ko,” with the seller admitting confusion about its intended use. Other users are participating in a joke by asking the seller to lower the price of this allegedly hard-to-find console and even requesting a non-existent Switch 3 model.
Many users across the platform have come up with their unique versions of the potential Switch 2 or dual switch listings, and some of the more extraordinary concepts have even been shared on social networks.
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In response to the issue of Switch 2 resellers inflating prices, Nintendo has teamed up with Mercari Japan. This partnership means that every listing for the Switch 2 (even humorous or parody ones) carries a warning indicating that these items may be overpriced, and encourages buyers to make thoughtful purchasing decisions.
Contrary to some initial analogies with the Wii U, the Switch 2 has seen exceptional sales during its debut, prompting scarcity in certain areas. In fact, it took less than a week for the Switch 2 to claim the title of Nintendo’s quickest-selling home console ever, and it ranks among the most successful console launches on record. This remarkable achievement can be attributed, in part, to Nintendo’s efforts to supply an adequate quantity of units to cater to the initial surge of demand. However, despite these attempts, the system continues to sell out rapidly, thereby limiting even greater sales numbers.
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2025-06-13 17:10