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Nintendo Switch 2: Anti-Scalper Measures Announced Amid Price Hike

Nintendo introduces strict buying restrictions for the multi-language Nintendo Switch 2 in Japan to combat scalpers exploiting import loopholes. Buyers must have a Nintendo Account with at least 50 hours of playtime on the Switch, with a one console per account limit. This move comes ahead of a $50 price increase to $499.99 in September.