
The sudden surge in console scalping is being driven by much stronger demand than usual, with gamers having ‘extra money due to be not be able to travel’ because of coronavirus restrictions. — AFP Relaxnews
Furious British gamers and lawmakers are training their sights on “scalpers” who are buying up coveted PS5 and Xbox consoles and selling them online at vastly inflated prices.
The popular consoles have also been hard to come by in other parts of the world, but in Britain anger has boiled over to the point where some lawmakers want to ban the practice of reselling them online at higher prices.
Unlock 30% Savings on Ad-Free Access Now!
