Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa was requested by an investor in the course of the newest Common Assembly of Shareholders if the corporate is contemplating methods to stop scalpers from shopping for up inventory of the subsequent console and reselling it at inflated costs on eBay and many others. Furukawa mentioned that their plan is to supply and ship as many models as doable to fulfill shoppers want. As soon as they’re assured that objective is feasible, then they’ll take into account how greatest to keep away from bulk shopping for and reselling. Sony did one thing related with the PlayStation 5 after launch as they invited customers to buy a console from their on-line retailer. Right here’s what Mr. Furukawa mentioned:
“With regard to resale measures when launching new {hardware}, we recognise that a very powerful factor is to first produce and ship in numbers that may meet buyer demand. We are going to then take into account whether or not there are every other doable measures that may be taken.”
Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa
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