As expected,Nintendo Switch 2 and Pro Controller Limited Edition dedicated to The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary They sold out within hours. Equally inevitable was the reaction from touts, who wasted no time in trying to cash in on fans’ enthusiasm, re-proposing Online product prices are obviously too high.
For those who don’t know, in addition to the remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Nintendo has Special versions of consoles and controllers launched Inspired by the green and gold colors of the collection, it is finished with embellishments reminiscent of the Triforce.
Price on eBay
This situation does not only concern Italy: a limited edition console for 519.99 euros and a controller for 109.99 euros Disappeared from Nintendo Stores and Authorized RetailersLike Amazon, pre-orders open for a few hours, with pre-orders available from September 8th to 9th (depending on country). The first few days have seen the first high-priced online auctions, but the number of listings increased significantly over the weekend.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remastered vs. the Original Version
they are eBayoffering a “buy it now” offer on the console Prices start at about 630 euros and go up to more than 700 euros. Compared to the price list of 520 euros, this is a significant markup, but not as extreme as other cases in the past, just remember that with Steam Machine, touts even asked for markups of 50 to 100%. In this case, heavy advertising may result in relatively low prices, albeit still salty ones. The price increase for Pro Controller 2 is even more pronounced, with auction and “buy it now” prices ranging from 150 to 170 euros.
Unfortunately, the practice of touting is still the norm in the world of gaming hardware, especially when it comes to highly anticipated products that are released in limited quantities. Hopefully, Nintendo will be able to replenish stores with new inventory between now and the October 29 launch to satisfy as many fans as possible.
