There isn’t any Nintendo Switch Beta Program – its a Scam

Nothing would be more awesome than getting your hands on a Nintendo Switch early and helping out Nintendo at the same time. However this Nintendo Switch beta website isn’t going to get you anything, apart from some spam.

This one scam identified by Wired is currently residing at betanintendo.us and beta.nintendo-eu.com. These websites may look like Nintendo sites, but they’re not – the scammer hasn’t even done the basics and attempted to hide his identity the his fake domains.

If you do put your email in you’ll get the following email, it sounds good but we’re Nintendo wouldn’t have that many grammatical errors;

PREPARE FOR REVOLUTION

Congratulation! You are eligible to join the Nintendo Switch™ Beta Program! You are chosen, which means you can get into the Nintendo Switch Beta!

You will receive the Nintendo Switch Beta Hardware which includes 1 System, 1 Docking Station, 2 Switch Controller (Left and Right) HDMI cable, 1 power adaptor, as well as instruction booklet.

Below, you will find a code to redeem. Please note: This code is specifically for your account, so do not share this with anyone.

Someone has gone to a lot of effort here to prey on Nintendo fans and get their emails. Nintendo is never likely to a do a ‘beta’ program for anything, let alone hardware. If you want to play the Switch early you’re just going to have to wait. January isn’t that far away.