I mean isn't it likely that as long as you go to preorder the day preorder open you'll be able to secure one? It's not like a usual console launch where the holidays are right around the corner creating much greater demand.
I had no problem with Amazon when the PS4 was out. Hoping they can pull through for me with this too.
Would it be better to preorder in-store or online through GameStop and Bestbuy for in-store pickup?
Would it be better to preorder in-store or online through GameStop and Bestbuy for in-store pickup?
If they offer it, I always to in-store for Best Buy. It's just such a painless experience. To my knowledge, GameStop doesn't offer proper in-store pickup. When a product is out, they let you "reserve" it until the end of the business day but your purchase isn't locked in. I don't think they'll allow that for a launch day console.
Would it be better to preorder in-store or online through GameStop and Bestbuy for in-store pickup?
I don't at all get why Nintendo would go for such short launch supply for Switch when launching with a flagship game that is highly anticipated. People have waited years for BotW, and you're going to launch it same day with your brand-new console that apparently is going to be hard to obtain? Why would you make it harder for people to play a huge game they are highly anticipating? It's not like they're going to be, "Whatever, couldn't get a Switch, so I'll just buy BotW for Wii U instead."
What do you mean? The purchase isn't locked in if you pre-order the console at Gamestop?
Not at all! Going to Gamestop and pre-ordering in-store has always gotten me what I'm looking for. I was referring to their "In store pickup" option on the website. Best Buy's version of that lets you pay ahead of time and have a product on the side.
Gamestop will just take a product and put your name on it until the end of the business day. There's no transaction until you get to the store and it's entirely possible for something to sell out before they put it aside for you. Either way, they don't tend to offer in-store pickup for day one consoles if I recall correctly.
Well I'm sure there will be a steady supply. The "2 Million" is only for the first few weeks and Nintendo has said they can adjust it if demand is higher.
Not at all! Going to Gamestop and pre-ordering in-store has always gotten me what I'm looking for. I was referring to their "In store pickup" option on the website. Best Buy's version of that lets you pay ahead of time and have a product on the side.
Gamestop will just take a product and put your name on it until the end of the business day. There's no transaction until you get to the store and it's entirely possible for something to sell out before they put it aside for you. Either way, they don't tend to offer in-store pickup for day one consoles if I recall correctly.
I'm pretty sure they don't allow in-store pickup for pre-orders, period. You either pre-order in-store or have it shipped to your home.
People also said the same thing about the NES Classic and it's still impossible to find months later. Either Nintendo has major issues in their manufacturing process or they're ready to make people wait longer than you think.
Most definitely! I failed to state that Gamestop's "in-store pickup" only applies to products that are released and in stock at that location. No pre-ordering option there at all. Re-worked my initial post because I confused the question.
Really did not know this was a thing?This is just not correct. I pre-order games and even CEs for in-store pickup all the time on Gamestop.com. Having said that, not every item is eligible and I doubt an in-demand console like Switch if it is truly limited at launch will be available with this option.
People also said the same thing about the NES Classic and it's still impossible to find months later. Either Nintendo has major issues in their manufacturing process or they're ready to make people wait longer than you think.
20-30 isn't that bad
thought 5 max was the number but yeah you gotta go right at opening or you will miss out
I'm hoping for a Toys R Us score. Don't they normally get healthy shipments when supplies are short? I remember thinking my Toys got more Wiis than neighboring game stores back in the day.
Did I miss the Zelda release date? Same day as Switch?
Possibly.
Best Buy seems to get the most units of Nintendo stuff lately (N3DS etc.). Nintendo has been partnering with them a lot on instore demos, promos etc.
1) Are you able to preorder 1 system at multiple GameStops?
2) Is the current brick and mortar thought that it will be available for preorder Friday morning.
This story broke at work so I cannot watch the video.
Oh that's good to know! I have one in driving distance. Sounds like that's the safer bet based on what you said.
They're pretty good with online preorders too if you want to do it that way, and do free release date delivery like Amazon.
They do preorder online and pick up in store for games as well, but I've never tried for a console.
For folks who don't want to click: it's someone who works at Best Buy saying the Switch is $250 in their system.
For folks who don't want to click: it's someone who works at Best Buy saying the Switch is $250 in their system.
Someone said they checked his posting history and they believe he's legit.no photo proof?
For folks who don't want to click: it's someone who works at Best Buy saying the Switch is $250 in their system.
no photo proof?