Report: Nintendo Switch 2 Allegedly Appears on Black Market for $40,000

A Chinese leaker recently made waves by sharing CAD images of what is purported to be the Nintendo Switch 2. According to this leaker, who remains a mystery, a working model of the next-gen console is up for grabs, offered to an accessory maker for the hefty price of $39,800. This intriguing information surfaced on Reddit, stirring quite a buzz in the gaming community.

The leaked CAD designs seem to correspond with those adopted by companies like Dbrand and others who are already gearing up to produce accessories for the yet-to-be-released Switch 2. Given this alignment, it seems the leaker has a credible source. However, it’s always wise to treat such leaks cautiously until official confirmation.

Discussing further on the Xiaohongshu forums, this leaker mentioned potential buyers could experiment with the console’s dock, joystick, and tablet. They added that Pro controllers might make an appearance next week, hinting at what could be Nintendo’s update to the Switch Pro peripheral.

An interesting post from Reddit features a screenshot of direct messages showing negotiations with a black market dealer. The prices quoted for the Switch 2 components reach $39,780, underlining the serious stakes involved in acquiring this pre-release tech.

The sheer cost attached to this suggests the buyer is weighing the potential benefits. For accessory manufacturers, whether legitimate or not, getting early access to the Switch 2 could be a game-changer, allowing them to develop compatible products effectively ahead of time.

Navigating these risky waters, our leaker seems poised to make significant demands from any flash cart producer or unofficial accessory maker wishing to examine the pre-release hardware. Such dealings, undoubtedly, require substantial cash flow, given the high value of this developing technology.

There’s little doubt a pre-release console like the Nintendo Switch 2 holds attractive possibilities—especially for those itching to exploit its capabilities. Yet, significant game enhancements and Pro-console-like updates aren’t expected until closer to the official launch, and any titles are unlikely to see the light of day before then.

As we all wait with bated breath for Nintendo to announce an official release date, one can’t help but chuckle at the possibility that, should the date be far off, this hefty purchase might turn out to be all for naught.

For now, we watch and wait, anticipating official news while being treated to rumor and speculation.

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