Rumors are circulating about Nintendo-ville. An early unit of the much-anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 is allegedly for sale. Sourced from the Chinese underground, the price is an eye-popping $40,000.
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IS THIS REAL LIFE OR JUST A BLACK MARKET FANTASY
The rumor began on the Nintendo Switch 2 subreddit. It now extends to a cross-post from a user on the Xiahongshu forum in China. This user uploaded screenshots of conversations. The conversations are with a black-market flipper known for previously leaking accurate CAD designs of the Switch 2. Messages indicate a Switch 2 bundle - console, dock, and Joy-Cons included - costs 290,000 RMB. This price is unbelievable.
No average gamer will spend forty grand to be first. The target audience may not be consumers. The theory suggests the Xiahongshu user is selling to accessory manufacturers. Access to a working Switch 2 now is valuable for companies developing and testing accessories before the official release.
Other accessory makers face bad news. They can base development on leaked specifications. However, testing real products on a real Switch 2 months early offers a super golden opportunity. This allows them to beat competition and have products ready at launch. Olliemar28 from Nintendo Life notes, "Building products based on specs alone is one thing, but having the ability to actually test out accessories with a real Switch 2 unit might well be worth the hassle and money given the potential pay-off in the months and years ahead." (Source information adapted)
Take it with a Grain of Salt for Now
This information requires caution. Reliable proof of black market Switch 2 units is absent. It could be a scam. However, the leaker's past accuracy with CAD model leaks adds some credibility.
Regardless, Nintendo Switch 2 rumors generate hype. A dedicated Nintendo Direct is rumored for April. Preview events may also occur. Hopefully, official news will emerge soon. The $40,000 Switch 2 idea is currently an attention-grabber.
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