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There\u2019s a lot we still don\u2019t know about the Switch 2, but one sure bet is that it will sell like bonkers when it first launches. If there are any initial shortages whatsoever, scalpers will be looking to flip the new console on eBay and other sites for hundreds over the asking price. Nintendo says it\u2019s making\u2026<\/p>\n

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Source – kotaku.com<\/p>\n

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There\u2019s a lot we still don\u2019t know about the Switch 2, but one sure bet is that it will sell like bonkers when it first launches. If there are any initial shortages whatsoever, scalpers will be looking to flip the new console on eBay and other sites for hundreds over the asking price. 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