Nintendo Switch 2 Allegedly Appears on Black Market with $40,000 Price Tag

A Chinese leaker has stirred up quite the buzz by circulating CAD images of the anticipated Nintendo Switch 2. This individual has now upped the ante, claiming to have a fully operational unit available for sale. Shared via Reddit, the offer targets an accessory manufacturer, priced at a staggering $39,800.

Reflecting on the design, the leaked CAD files seem to have served as a blueprint for companies like Dbrand and others that create pre-release accessories for the Switch 2. The leaker appears to be a credible source since the console’s official reveal video mirrored the design shared by Dbrand. Still, it’s wise to take these claims with caution.

Using the Xiaohongshu forums, the leaker advised a potential buyer that they could test out the Switch 2 dock, joystick, and tablet. Interestingly, they also mentioned that Pro controllers might be coming next week, hinting at a successor to Nintendo’s current Pro peripheral for the Switch.

There’s a Reddit post highlighting a DM exchange revealing that acquiring the Switch 2 dock, joy-cons, and tablet from the black market will set the buyer back $39,780.

The big question now is whether this mysterious buyer will shell out the cash for exclusive access to a pre-launch Switch 2. Such early access could be a goldmine for manufacturers of cases and peripherals—both legitimate ones and those under the radar—allowing them to develop and market compatible products ahead of the game.

Navigating these murky waters of the black market involves some serious cash, leading to the assumption that our CAD leaker would likely charge a significant fee for any unauthorized accessory creator wanting a peek at this coveted hardware.

Given this backdrop, it’s clear why someone would be so keen on getting their hands on a Nintendo Switch 2 before it hits the market. With enhancements expected for existing games, patches akin to those for Pro consoles would be necessary. Nonetheless, don’t anticipate seeing Switch 2-specific titles anytime soon, especially in physical media, until its official release approaches. Moreover, the console’s operating system, if unchanged, seems open to pre-release tinkering and development based on this unfolding narrative.

Nintendo fans everywhere are eagerly awaiting an official release date announcement. It would be quite the twist if the release turned out to be so far off that this early acquisition becomes a moot point.

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