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http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/02/17/nintendo-switch-operating-system-menu-details-leak

Earlier this week, individuals claimed to prematurely purchase a small number of Nintendo Switch systems from an unspecified retailer. Nintendo has determined these units were stolen in an isolated incident by employees of a U.S. distributor, with one system being illegally resold. The individuals involved have been identified, terminated from their place of employment and are under investigation by local law enforcement authorities on criminal charges.

Nintendo Switch will launch worldwide on March 3, 2017, and we look forward to everyone being able to discover the wonders of the new system for themselves at that time.

 

[Smellycat]

wow

The individuals involved have been identified, terminated from their place of employment and are under investigation by local law enforcement authorities on criminal charges.

 

[LiK]

dayam

 

[BronsonLee]

Shoulda KEPT YO MOUTH SHUT

YOU'D STILL HAVE IT

 

[Sandfox]

Well there we go.

 

[SiDCrAzY]

Wow

 

[Banjotanooki]

Say what?!?!? :0

 

[JStein0222]

Are we responsible? Did gaf do this?

Spoiler

I'm kidding, in case it wasn't obvious

 

[Max_Po]

Holy shit

 

[Cardon]

But at least they got some internet fame am I right guys?

 

[Speely]

Switches dig ditches

 

[DecoReturns]

Kimishima ain't having non of it

 

[Claude Augario]

Never mess with shady/stolen goods, guys. It's never worth it.

For anyone wandering in here trying to figure out what sparked this response from Nintendo, here's the (locked) thread for some context.

 

[Got]

good to know.

 

[Aaronrules380]

Ninjas have this on lockdown

 

[DNAbro]

This is enjoyable for whatever reason.

 

[Kevin]

 

[bomblord1]

Remember kids don't buy Switches from strangers

 

[Nerdkiller]

 

[tiebreaker]

So, it's not a retail store shipping the console too early?

 

[friskykillface]

So if I got one I'd be fired from my job which doesn't sell video games?
Will I also be expelled from my university?


Nintendo ninjas don't play.
I bet Nintendo wanted to do a direct x unboxing themselves

 

[Fireblend]

Yeah, stolen goods definitely explain what happened. Should've either kept your mouth shut, or even better, not bought a system under suspicious circumstances.

 

[Anteo]

Yeah but according to the other thread, Nintendo should have let them keep the switch.
Out of touch as always

 

[TheDarkKnight774]

This they moved swiftly on, and rightfully so

How about details of the actual said system? Hmmm?

 

[James Scott]

Probably a good story for them in any case. UI has nothing wrong with it even without the day one update, it's fast, and it's an interesting story.

Good thing that they caught those that stole it as well

So, it's not a retail store shipping the console too early?

Didn't some random guy say it was shipped early?

 

[Not]

Holy poop. So Hiphop was the only one who got sold a stolen Switch?

 

[funkystudent]

Ninjas striking hand and fast

 

[TheDinoman]

Kimishima ain't having non of it

The eyes of a killer.

 

[That Damn Kid]

Was the karma worth it LMAO

 

[Boke1879]

Those were probably systems people had preordered.

 

[Easy_D]

Holy shit. What a fucking conclusion. We all expected Nintendo to stay silent on the matter too

 

[Vidiot]

Hope they enjoyed their 5 minutes of fame.

 

[Soph]

That Kimishima yakuza connection paying out.

 

[Smellycat]

This is so crazy

 

[Kingpin Rogers]

Whoever was fired got what they deserve. No sympathy from me, if you're gonna do the crime then be prepared to do the time.

 

[J@hranimo]

I thought GAF said no one would buy the Switch at launch?

Spoiler

GAF was right, it was bought before launch lol

 

[xxracerxx]

I want to know what HipHop paid.

 

[sleepnaught]

Why would you forfeit your job and risk criminal charges for a video game system releasing only weeks away?

 

[Lorcain]

It was a bait and Switch for the unlucky buyers.

 

[Dark Cloud]

Good. They deserve it for the illegal shit they pulled.

 

[Altered Juice]

Getting bodied over a dry ass launch line up

goddamn!

 

[ZeoVGM]

Good. There's literally no defense of the people who stole those systems.

 

[DecoReturns]

The eyes of a killer.

That could be the Cover for the next Yakuza game

 

[icespide]

Those were probably systems people had preordered.

that's what I was thinking. Fucked up

 

[LotusHD]

 

[True Fire]

That's the most severe Nintendo quote I've ever read. Those ninjas are out for blood.

 

[Sandfox]

Holy poop. So Hiphop was the only one who got sold a stolen Switch?

The thieves must be upset he brought attention to himself and got caught lol.

 

[plank]

I Surprised this post took so long.

 

[Skittzo0413]

The Nintendo of America Ninjas just aren't as good as their Japanese counterparts.

Anyway, hiphoptherobot is the real hero here, being so open about everything and showing us a great look at the UI. Hopefully he's compensated and/or given a replacement Switch on launch day.

 

[Lights and Waves]

This is such an obvious PR stunt.