HiredN00bs
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Eh, like the NES Classic, news like this kills my excitement for the system. Make it past that launch hype and we all go on living without it just fine.
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GoNintendo: "Getting the switch at gamestop might be a bit of a difficult endeavor"
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Seriously. I'm off work on Friday and plan on going to Gamestop before they open but I'm even worried now that I won't even get one. Not a healthy feeling.
Mick Swagger
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That's pretty much the main reason I didn't pick up an NES Classic. I actually stumbled upon 3 at Target a few days ago but I'm over the bullshit.
If you're a very distant third out of three competitors you don't really have the footing to spit in the face of your customers. Yet every bumbled release they continue to.
This is bullshit.
Nintendo needs to just let me buy their damn platforms. If they keep doing this I might boycott. It's the only way to stop the cycle because they currently have no incentive to stop (the pros are that it generates news and makes people more interested in buying them, and there aren't really any negatives since they'll just produce enough for people who want them eventually).
I have class on Friday too agghhhh WHY
Nintendo needs to just let me buy their damn platforms. If they keep doing this I might boycott. It's the only way to stop the cycle because they currently have no incentive to stop (the pros are that it generates news and makes people more interested in buying them, and there aren't really any negatives since they'll just produce enough for people who want them eventually).
I have class on Friday too agghhhh WHY
I honestly wasn't even thinking of trying to get one locally. I'll just pre-order from a major online retailer, probably Amazon, as soon as it goes up. Which I expect will be a few minutes after the show on the 12th when they (presumably) announce price and release date. I figure if you can get a pre-order in quick enough on day one, you won't have to worry about driving all over town on the day.
Hopefully during my lunch break on friday if preorders go up i can snag one. The fact that NES minis are still unavailable everywhere is telling of how NOA misjudges the market and demand for these things.
I guess I cannot blame them on the other hand. Wii U must haunt the back of their mind.
In a way, but again with the NES mini; preorder on amazon i had amazon launched on every device i had and still couldn't make it to checkout with the server problems. So after that I don't know lol
I guess I cannot blame them on the other hand. Wii U must haunt the back of their mind.
In a way, but again with the NES mini; preorder on amazon i had amazon launched on every device i had and still couldn't make it to checkout with the server problems. So after that I don't know lol
Skeletos311
Junior Member
This all just part of Nintendo's plan! They want you to think it's already in high demand. But in reality, nobody except hardcore gamers know what the fuck a Switch is and don't know when this announcement stream is and won't know that GS is taking pre-orders on Friday morning. Everyone who saw Switch on Fallon probably thought, another one of those Wii tablets? Whatever, I heard the last one sucked. I want that Mario Running game for my phone. What!? $10!/It's not on Android? WTF, Nintendo!
Skeletos311
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A guy GoNintendo guy knows.
AdventureRacing
Member
The nes mini isn't the best comparison. It was a one off item intended more as a limited edition thing. It was incredibly hard to judge demand and also to organise regular shipments. I do think they really misjudged demand but I can see why.
The switch is now Nintendos main product and they know they will be making millions more over the next few years. It should be much easier to ramp up production if need be and keep regular restocks happening. Barring a wii like demand for the product there won't be shortages like the nes mini has.
The switch is now Nintendos main product and they know they will be making millions more over the next few years. It should be much easier to ramp up production if need be and keep regular restocks happening. Barring a wii like demand for the product there won't be shortages like the nes mini has.
MyEpitomeCliché
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Preorders are definitely happening Friday at GS. Allocation is limited, and will vary store to store. Employees get first dibs. Good luck.
Interface23
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MyEpitomeCliché;227974037 said:
Employees aren't allowed to preorder consoles, at least it was like that at my store
CrAzY FiNgErS
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I call BS on employees gets first dibs. I seriously doubt this is allowed.MyEpitomeCliché;227974037 said:
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Deleted member 752119
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Very true. Plus, all this panic is off rumored low stock at GameStop and Nintendo hasn't seemed to prioritize them. They've really seemed to partner more with Best Buy, and big box stores like Target and Walmart seem to get more stock than GS, Toys R Us as well.
Makes sense given their focus is more on their fans, families, kids, casuals etc. and GameStop is more the core/hardcore gamer store. Plus, I can't imagine any of the hardware makers truly like doing business with GameStop who make most of their money taking sales away from them since used hardware and games is their real business.
So maybe wait until we start hearing allocation numbers for the big box stores before panicking? If it ends up being limited and hard to find for a bit, then yeah that sucks for people who really excited who have to wait awhile. Especially any who are really only into Nintendo games. Everyone else? Just be patient and enjoy the arguably unprecedented number of great games coming out Q1 on whatever platform(s) you own. Zelda et al will be just as fun once whenever you get your Switch. I'll probably wait a bit myself as Mass Effect is out 3/21 and is my most anticipated game so far this generation, and I'm trying hard to only buy and play one game at a time from this year on.
always crazy bacon
Banned
This is going to be a Wii situation again isn't it?
jabberwocker
Banned
Wii don't know
It's not allowed but it'll happen. I worked at GS for a time.
CrAzY FiNgErS
Member
I had my money ready day one on Wii and couldn't get one till 6 months later. On that occasion I happened across one at a Walmart. It wasn't on display either. I asked the person in electronics and they actually had one behind the counter. Let's hope it's not a repeat of the Wii situation.
texasairhead101
Member
Nothing kills my excitement more than reading this headline. between all the things I'm expected to deal with bc this is a Nintendo console getting it shouldn't be the bane of it all.
MicroByter
Member
No kidding, this should be Easy Street, not Black Friday at Wal-Mart. So excited, but I'm hoping that if I do miss the initial pre-orders that there will be more waves of them before March. Hell, I'd but a bundle just to secure the deal.
Dusk Golem
A 21st Century Rockefeller
Nintendo really needs to change their strategy and get their shit together of under-delivering units. I understand not wanting to make too many units at a loss, but they seriously have a bad habit of providing under the demand. That works well for collectibles, not game consoles.
People never get tired of conspiracy theories.
There are hardly any hyped electronic devices that are not sold out in many occasions shortly after launch. Looking at you PS4Pro and PSVR, MacBooks, iPhones and Samsung mobiles.
A trend that dates back decades is a conspiracy theory
Depends on your location. My town is pretty sleepy, so they'll only get a few units probably but demand won't be that high between the stores here (Target, Best Buy, Gamestop).
Kaneda Shotaro
Member
If they open at 10am, I'll head to one at 7
It always perplexes me that any kind of Nintendo shortage news thread will automatically turn into "Artificial Scarcity" bashing. Well, at least I've learned a new term, thanks GAF.
We live in a real world, with people being unpredictable. It is not easy to gauge consumer interests, manage the supply chains and production schedules. Would you bash Apple for iPhone launch shortage? What about Sony for PS4Pro and PSVR?
Sales forecast and planning are NOT easy, especially when you just come off failing big time with WiiU. Manufacturing is just NOT that simple, with a million factors that could affect how you behave. If you couldn't see this, go take the course MFG101. You can thank me later
We live in a real world, with people being unpredictable. It is not easy to gauge consumer interests, manage the supply chains and production schedules. Would you bash Apple for iPhone launch shortage? What about Sony for PS4Pro and PSVR?
Sales forecast and planning are NOT easy, especially when you just come off failing big time with WiiU. Manufacturing is just NOT that simple, with a million factors that could affect how you behave. If you couldn't see this, go take the course MFG101. You can thank me later
ShadowFox08
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not sure if artificial shortages to build hype or if nintendo really started producing in the last minute. I'm guessing hte former
No. I think it's the internet and GAF playing couch xEO.
PadWarrior
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Oh nice.
Outtrigger888
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Does Amazon even sell Nintendo hardware? I thought they had some issues in the past.
So 20-30 per store? Each bestbuy and target store?
orthodoxy1095
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No 20-30 for the entirety of Best Buy.
Fortunately it's during the school day, and during the work day, and my new work's pretty flexible about working from home (especially as my boss will be gone). I can just take some of my stuff home and work here, then pile off to Gamestop when they open.
Kind of feel like i should get preferential treatment since i was day 1 for Wii, 3DS, and Wii U...
Kind of feel like i should get preferential treatment since i was day 1 for Wii, 3DS, and Wii U...
It always perplexes me that any kind of Nintendo shortage news thread will automatically turn into "Artificial Scarcity" bashing. Well, at least I've learned a new term, thanks GAF.
We live in a real world, with people being unpredictable. It is not easy to gauge consumer interests, manage the supply chains and production schedules. Would you bash Apple for iPhone launch shortage? What about Sony for PS4Pro and PSVR?
Sales forecast and planning are NOT easy, especially when you just come off failing big time with WiiU. Manufacturing is just NOT that simple, with a million factors that could affect how you behave. If you couldn't see this, go take the course MFG101. You can thank me later
Something something NOA is evil something.
Tangled Up in Blue
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Hey, now, lets not get crazy up in here . . .
Compsiox
Banned
.002 Switches per store
serenewarfare
Banned
Amazon had a period where they were selling New 3DS's directly. And this was after the supposed "falling out" with Nintendo. Plus, Amazon has gotten exclusive Amiibo, so I'd venture to say the business relationship there is just fine.
Yes, they have been selling 3DS hardware for a while now. They even got a amazon exclusive green New 3DS a few months ago.
orthodoxy1095
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Perfect allotment.
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I'm hoping to get at least one of those sweet analog triggers.
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