Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Faceplates Has A Scalper Problem

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If you thought you were done dealing with scalpers when it comes to video game merchandise, then you’re wrong. These scalpers were a big problem back when we were going through the pandemic. Consumers were starving for new entertainment media, and with Microsoft and Sony bringing out their latest generation consoles, it was a scalper’s dream come true. Units were bought instantly, and consumers were forced into paying a drastically inflated price. That’s not much of a problem anymore for console units. But Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 fans are now dealing with these scalpers again. 

The next major release for Marvel’s Spider-Man franchise is inbound, and later this year, we’ll swing into action with Peter Parker and Miles Morales. But to help sport off your love for this game and franchise, you might be keen on getting the limited edition Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 gear Sony is bringing out. We already know that there was a special console bundle edition coming, which gives you a PlayStation 5 unit with custom faceplates, a copy of the game, and a Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 themed DualSense.

However, if you already own a PlayStation 5 and are just interested in the console Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 faceplates, then this would only set you back $65. That’s if you were able to get a pre-order in. Now we’re seeing the stock is unavailable through PlayStation Direct. To make matters worse, we’re seeing units being sold online. Thanks to a report from Gamespot, we’re finding that the PlayStation 5 Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 faceplate pre-orders are being sold on eBay for a significant price hike.

Scalpers are seeking upwards of around $200 for these MSRP $65 faceplates. But that’s the asking offer, as there’s the best offer option on most of these