Screenshots from a leaker reveal that the Nintendo Switch 2 is selling for close to $40,000 on the black market in China.

It's worth keeping in mind all this is an unverified leak, which came via Famiboard – but they do have the receipts in the form of photos (above – though this could have been faked for excitement, I guess). Hopefully all will become clear during Nintendo Direct on Wednesday April 2 (see how to watch this special Switch 2 event here).

A Canadian Costco employee found a mysterious product listing for a Nintendo Switch that might have revealed the retail price.

That's cheaper than the early rumored Switch 2 price of $399, though it's possible that we could still see the console launched at USD$399 in the U.S. and CAD$499 in Canada, as price parity between different regions can sometimes vary.

If the Nintendo Switch 2 leak about Canadian pricing is true, there are a few issues with the speculation about U.S. pricing. Let me explain.

The common misconception that Nintendo consoles are for kids has hurt the overall appeal of these systems, and that needs to change with the Switch 2.

The patent seems to suggest that you can flip the console around and still insert the controllers. Combined with the new USB-C port on the top and bottom of