Okay, let’s dive into this tangled web of gaming rumors. So, here’s the scoop — or maybe not a scoop, depending on who you ask. There was this buzz about Nintendo and Amazon having a bit of a falling out. Something about Nintendo’s new toy, that ever-elusive Switch 2, not making its grand entrance on Amazon U.S. Apparently, the drama is all about third-party sellers playing fast and loose with the prices of Nintendo games. Some folks say these sellers were scooping up games in bulk from places like Southeast Asia and then, surprise, surprise, selling them on the cheap in the U.S.
Now, the plot thickens — Nintendo supposedly starts ghosting Amazon, yanking its listings bit by bit. Next thing you know, “Sold by Amazon” becomes “Sold by… well, someone else.” Amazon, trying to play peacemaker, apparently dangled this fancy “authenticity label” thing in front of Nintendo. But yeah, rumor has it, Nintendo wasn’t biting. And just like that, the Switch 2 was MIA for its big U.S. debut.
Meanwhile, Nintendo and Amazon are both standing their ground, rejecting the whole spat story. Nintendo’s like, “What drama? We don’t even talk about our retailer chats.” And Amazon? It’s all, “No beef here, we love stocking Nintendo.” But… if you try finding the Switch 2 on Amazon now, good luck. It’s easier to find a needle in a haystack.
So, while this saga sounds juicy, Nintendo’s hitting record sales like it’s no biggie. 3.5 million units sold in a blink! Makes you wonder, maybe none of this drama mattered? Or maybe it’s all just lost in translation. Who knows, but the games roll on. Anyway, follow Tom’s Hardware on Google News ’cause who doesn’t love a good twists and turns story with their tech news, right?
