Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Console Covers Are Already Being Scalped On-line

A brand new Spider-Man recreation is swinging onto PlayStation this October, and identical to when the primary recreation launched in 2018, followers could have the choice to purchase a limited-edition PlayStation console alongside the sport. For these individuals who have already got a PS5, a extra economical possibility is accessible that takes benefit of the removable faceplates for that system, but it surely appears like scalpers even have their eyes on this prize.

With preorders now open for the Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 PS5 console and DualSense controller, listings on eBay have begun popping up for the PS5 faceplates. Model-new, these faceplates have an MSRP of $65, however on eBay, there are already listings for over $200. It is value noting that the value listed is not a assure that these sellers will really get $200 in return, however at the least one particular person has paid $149 for the 2 items of protecting plastic.

A number of of those listings even have “greatest supply” choices, so whereas there’s an opportunity that you simply will not need to pay the marketed value on eBay, you will in all probability nonetheless need to pay over the MSRP in order that the vendor could make a fast buck. These faceplates are reportedly promoting out shortly, and for those who’re trying to give your PS5 an arachnid-themed makeover, you possibly can take a look at our Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 preorder hub for inventory updates.

Scalpers focusing on limited-edition PS5 gear is not too stunning, as in the course of the early days of the console’s lifecycle, inventory shortages of the PS5 have been exacerbated by scalpers shopping for up any obtainable models and reselling them for a revenue. As of January 2023, Sony has declared the PS5 scarcity to be successfully over, and in a current replace, the corporate confirmed that 40 million PS5s have been bought worldwide.