国際｜ロシアでのSwitch2流通の謎 / International | The Mystery of Switch2 Distribution in Russia

Summary

Reports have surfaced that the popular Japanese gaming console, the “Nintendo Switch 2,” is widely available in Russia, despite the impact of economic sanctions. According to sellers, the consoles are being imported through various channels. Additionally, interviews with resellers have shed light on their reasons for engaging in resale activities.

Dialogue

This dialogue is fictional and based on the article.

Chaco: Hey Log, it’s amazing that the Switch 2 is spreading even in Russia! I wonder how they’re importing it?
Log: Yeah, it’s interesting that it’s still available despite the economic sanctions. It seems like retailers are using various routes to import them.
Chaco: I’ve heard there are scalpers too. I wonder why they do that?
Navi: Scalpers are believed to resell items to profit from the gap between supply and demand.
Log: So, they buy popular products and sell them at a higher price to make a profit. That business model seems to be working.
Chaco: I see! But it’s surprising that they can do that even under economic sanctions!

Admin’s Note

Through this article, I was struck by the current state of product distribution under economic sanctions. In particular, the reasons behind the spread of the Nintendo Switch 2 in Russia and the presence of resellers seem to reflect the dynamics of the economy and shifts in demand. I’m interested in how logistics routes and the resale system operate and want to keep an eye on future developments. I especially want to learn more about how popular products like game consoles manage to circulate in the market.