Knightmarre
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Saw about 10 sitting on the shelf in my local target. I plan on getting one soon, but I am hoping for a special edition during the holidays. (till then I can borrow one from friends)
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So how bad is the Switch stock situation?
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Dee Dah Dave
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What is the grip pad thing like, is it okay or better to get the proper pad?
opticalmace
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Any case suggestions? Doesn't have to be anything fancy, just protect the device while toting it around.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MR9RKAT/?tag=neogaf0e-20
The Zelda ones have a faux-leather exterior which is kind of nice and they feel sturdier than the Splatoon/MK8 style, but they're all solid.
SystemShark
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I purchased one of two Switches available at a Target in Spokane Valley at the end of July. I'm from Canada so I saved ~$50 buying the Switch and MK8D with no sales tax in Washington State.
My son is pumped because two of his friends just received Switches as well in the last three days.
Too bad Joy-Cons are $100 up here. I may need to plan another trip to the States soon especially with the CDN dollar climbing back up.
My son is pumped because two of his friends just received Switches as well in the last three days.
Too bad Joy-Cons are $100 up here. I may need to plan another trip to the States soon especially with the CDN dollar climbing back up.
Duchess O'Death
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Saw this today at the grocery store.
Skittzo0413
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I wouldn't be surprised if there's just more demand too with Odyssey right around the corner. And the DOOM/Wolf2 announcement might have upped demand a bit too.
ArchedThunder
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Saw 5 at Walmart in Vegas.
InfiniteCombo
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I don't know if you're only looking in Wal-Marts, but in northern Virginia, I've seen quite a few at several Targets. A couple of weeks ago, I even saw the neon version in stock at two different targets.
I haven't looked at Wal-Marts. But I've looked at Best Buy, and there it's is a mixed bag. Stock seems low, although they do have one or two at several stores.
Skiesofwonder
Walruses, camels, bears, rabbits, tigers and badgers.
I saw 2 at the local best buy in the Atlanta area. Third time I've seen them in the wild.
On a side note, most of the Switch sections I have seen at local retailers are just awful. Target has Switch games mixed in with WiiU titles, with their promotion products for Switch just laying around and not in their designated cases. Walmart has some Switch titles alongside WiiU games, and others with the 3DS section. Best Buy has a total of nine Switch games on display, and no stock for key titles such as Breath of the Wild and Mario + Rabbids.
On a side note, most of the Switch sections I have seen at local retailers are just awful. Target has Switch games mixed in with WiiU titles, with their promotion products for Switch just laying around and not in their designated cases. Walmart has some Switch titles alongside WiiU games, and others with the 3DS section. Best Buy has a total of nine Switch games on display, and no stock for key titles such as Breath of the Wild and Mario + Rabbids.
ChillyBilly
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This was yesterday at a Wal-Mart not too far from my house (South Elgin, Illinois).
This particular Wal-Mart always has a bunch in stock.
This particular Wal-Mart always has a bunch in stock.
Retrofluxed
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Just picked up a Neon Switch at Target in Destin, FL. Our Target, Best Buy and Wal-Mart have seemed well stocked these last couple of weeks as I've been tempted every time we ran to the store. I can't wait to play Mario Kart with my oldest. Any chance of seeing a Xenoblade Chronicles X port? I missed out on that one.
Scalpel Knight
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pete_clarf
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I've not been following this too much since I got a Switch at launch, but I was at a local store (Nebraska Furniture Mart - Omaha, NE) the other day and they had dozens, if not HUNDREDS on a display out front and then a few more in the normal Switch section. If you live in or near Omaha, check it out.
It looks like their site has Gray in stock right now. Neon is sold out.
It looks like their site has Gray in stock right now. Neon is sold out.
Hesemonni
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.... Soooo, doomed?
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
Depends on where you live. Major metro area like NYC, Chicago, LA, Atlanta, Houston ect... still are touch and go.
Might change again due to a lack of shipments. In Germany, it's sold out again on Amazon.de and many Media Markt/Saturn outlets don't have systems available for pickup either. This is mainly because the last big shipment was in July with Splatoon 2, but still.
Gai Murakumo
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Is Switch's stock overall still really limited or are they much easier to see out in the wild? Since I got my Switch back in June I never really looked to see if they are easy to find now.
Aside from Japan, it seems to me like Nintendo heavily stocks a market then moves would-be supply to another for some time.
It doesn't seem like they have dedicated continuous streams of shipment right now.
Theonik
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They rushed the launch before they could stockpile enough units to establish a constant supply stream yes, but for the most part it's stabilised now. With online retailers it's a non-issue now. It's only an issue with retail as that requires a very substantial number of units sitting on shelves.
Online retail in the US is still spotty, Amazon never has stock and Gamestop only has (last I checked) bundles.
And as Shiggy noted, German online retail has dried up as well.
I am not really disagreeing with the idea that they have reached better stability, mind.
Attleborotaco
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Do you think itll be impossible to find the super mario odysesy bundle? I just started a new job and will be easily able to afford one by oct 27th. Is there anywhere to preorder it still or will i have to go bundle hunting after 3 pm(when my shift ends) on the 27th?
In the us, rhode island/massachusetts area if that matters
In the us, rhode island/massachusetts area if that matters
It's in stock on Amazon.ca and Bestbuy.ca right now.
Renna Hazel
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You can preorder at gamestop.com
They seem to be well stocked with units.
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
Amazon seems to be a no go right now, but GameStop and Best Buy appear to have preorders open.
It's gonna be tough for sure. Especially in the more populated RI/MA area.
OrbitalBeard
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Everyone should be advised that if you pre-order from Best Buy, your card will receive a pre-authorization charge for the full amount immediately.
BoboBrazil
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No demand in the used market right now. I'm trying to sell mine after tiring of Mario Kart, but might just keep it for Odyssey and then sell it.
In general it's still easy to get one online in Germany. It's just Amazon.de that's out of stock. And it's also not as widely available in retail stores anymore.
AcademicSaucer
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It seems that Amazon has stock right now, Prime only
Naked Snake
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Yup. Just ordered a Neon.
Still in stock at Amazon. I also saw full cases at my local Walmart and Target today.
It seems like Switch stock is getting close to 'normal' outside of Japan, at least for the moment. It will be interesting to see how things look after Odyssey's launch.
Renna Hazel
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Renna Hazel
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Did you enjoy 3DS?
I enjoyed the games I had overall but probability doesn't really interest me so I ended up playing it at home 99% of the time. I don't really see things being any different with the switch in that regard.
Renna Hazel
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Then you should go for it. I play my Switch docked 90 percent of the time. Works perfectly fine as a console.
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