shouamabane
Member
For me it's really fast. Sometimes I get stuff a day or two before release date. But I've had weird errors with Best Buy pre-orders before.
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Nintendo Switch Preorder Thread (U.S.)
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For me it's really fast. Sometimes I get stuff a day or two before release date. But I've had weird errors with Best Buy pre-orders before.
Nintendo explicitly said there wouldn't be a shortage within the first three weeks of launch. Which is yet to be determined.
So in exactly one month, everyone should have a Switch that wants one.
shouamabane
Member
I'm starting to wonder what you wouldn't accept from Nintendo. haha
El_Presidente
Member
Best Buy, Target, or Gamestop for midnight release? In LA with no pre order.
I'm not expert, but from the chatter on here it seems like Target might be your best bet. I'd prepare to walk away empty handed, though. You might have to hit up a few stores Friday morning before you find one.
LinkSlayer64
Member
That's good.
My switch is in store, so that's not an issue.
This bodes well, thanks
any other impressions would be appreciated.
FlaygletheBagel
Banned
Good to know. I pre-ordered everything from Best Buy so I'm hoping it gets here okay and on-time. Gray Switch, 2 Pro Controllers, Zelda, and Case/Screen protector.
Spiral Insanity
Banned
I believe in Best Buy~! Let's go!
PadWarrior
Member
I did an in store order for two pro controllers on 2/18 at my local Best Buy. Says i should have it March 3rd. That legit?
Greatest Ever
Member
Amazon sent me $153 in courtesy credit. Get a Switch?
reelbigtink
Member
My Best Buy online order isn't showing up anymore. I put in the order number, my last name, and phone number and get nothing. Wish I had signed in but I was in such a hurry I checked out as a guest.
Guess I have the call them. Makes me nervous.
Guess I have the call them. Makes me nervous.
PadWarrior
Member
I did an in store order for two pro controllers on 2/18 at my local Best Buy. Says i should have it March 3rd. That legit?
CrashPrime
Member
Apparently no midnight launch of switch at my GameStop but I work the next morning. I guess I'll be stuck waiting until 3pm. I wanted to play Zelda in the break room 
LOL I literally just made something on this. Check your pm.
Best Buy. I'm in LA county as well and I'm hearing that several BB stores will have regular stock. Target isn't doing a midnight release and Gamestop seemed to be limited to preorders only.
Simo
Member
So for us non-preorder folks thinking about hitting up a midnight release at Best Buy etc...what would be the ideal time to go? Lol I'm really not in touch with Nintendo's popularity and how these midnight releases can go given my last Nintendo system was a GameCube so I'm wondering if I can roll up closer to midnight or are folks going to be lining up hours for these?
I fortunately got a pre-order for the Master edition of Zelda, just need the console. lol
I fortunately got a pre-order for the Master edition of Zelda, just need the console. lol
I'd say drive by at closing time for your store and see if there is a line at all and if not come back close to 10 and be prepared to sit around for 2 hours.
AcademicSaucer
Member
They said 2 million units at launch worldwide.
Simo
Member
Cool I'll try that. Thanks for the suggestion! Hopefully the Ann Arbor crowds go to the GameStops lol
broncobuster
Banned
Got a Pro Controller March 7th update too. Ah, whatever. Four days of playing with the joycons.
The Futurist
Member
I was told by Target today that they can not deliver my Switch order on release day.
Even paid an extra $15 for shipping.
They refunded my shipping and gave me a $5 gift card for my trouble.
Check your Target order status if you ordered from them.
Best Buy order is still expected to arrive on launch day.
Even paid an extra $15 for shipping.
They refunded my shipping and gave me a $5 gift card for my trouble.
Check your Target order status if you ordered from them.
Best Buy order is still expected to arrive on launch day.
ShadowElliot
Banned
March 7th is better than anything later. I'll get used to the Joy Cons, only have to wait 4 days
Couple hrs ahead.
Here in Westland I've got a 24hr Meijer, Best Buy, and two GameStops all within close proximity ;P
EndlessFloydian
Member
Preordered at local walmart. $30 down. Receipt doesn't show which SKU. It just says "switch".
Hoping maybe I'll get a neon one somehow still.
Hoping maybe I'll get a neon one somehow still.
PadWarrior
Member
Anyone?
I did an in store order for two pro controllers on 2/18 at my local Best Buy. Says i should have it March 3rd. That legit?
I did an in store order for two pro controllers on 2/18 at my local Best Buy. Says i should have it March 3rd. That legit?
Yes, mine is as well.
Ordered the PDP Legend of Zelda Screen Protector and Skins pack. Waiting for them to let me know when I will get it. Starting to worry. They updated that any order placed after Feb 7th may not arrive until May. Placed my order on Feb 5th. Starting to think I did not get in on the launch inventory
Mine is as well, I believe Best Buy doesn't actually charge you until you pick it up in store or it ships out to you
Megalosaro
Banned
Is there a travel case?
Yup saw one on gamestop. Gonna need one of these to play on the train from day to day.
Muffin Awesome
Member
Alright y'all, I have my preorder at GameStop and they are doing a midnight open (yes!) and I have about 160$ left to pay it off.
I currently have a new 3DS XL and right now trading it in will net me almost 0$ leftover. I also have the following the games:
DQ8
SMT IV Apocalypse
SMT devil survivor 2
Ace Combat Plus
Do I just offload all of these and keep my 64gb sdxc card for the Switch.
I just know after I see that new screen I am going to have a ton of trouble going back to the pixelated 3ds even though the top screen IPS, anyone else trying to make this type of decision?
I currently have a new 3DS XL and right now trading it in will net me almost 0$ leftover. I also have the following the games:
DQ8
SMT IV Apocalypse
SMT devil survivor 2
Ace Combat Plus
Do I just offload all of these and keep my 64gb sdxc card for the Switch.
I just know after I see that new screen I am going to have a ton of trouble going back to the pixelated 3ds even though the top screen IPS, anyone else trying to make this type of decision?
Looks like pre-orders are a bust at this point, not that I'm surprised. Still gonna hold out for a Zelda Special Ed. to pop up, but I'll just try my luck on launch day for the console. If I don't make it to Gamestop in time, there's still this store called The Exchange which might have some for launch day. Gonna ask them tomorrow how many they're expecting to receive.
ZombiePlatypus
Member
I called my local Target to check. Worker in the electronics section said they'll have some for walkins without pre-orders but she didn't instill any confirence in me. She didn't even know what a Nintendo Switch was when I first asked for it, put me on hold to check, then came back and claimed Target never took any preorders for it at all. When I asked if Target will let people line up and what time she replied with "probably." :S
I feel like I might as well have asked a magic 8 ball.
I feel like I might as well have asked a magic 8 ball.
PadWarrior
Member
I did an in store order for two pro controllers on 2/18 at my local Best Buy. Says i should have it March 3rd. That legit?
gate stormer
Member
10 more days left...let's do this!
It wont go through until a couple hrs before midnight. You will get an email that is went through and is ready to pick up but you cant until midnight.
gate stormer
Member
Might be YMMV, but I'd guess that Target stores would hand out tickets that morning before opening. Might want to ask the manager at the store what their plans are.
Wish there was some hype countdown gifs by intelliheat :'(
Avenger54321
Member
I really hope so as I wasn't able to preorder a switch. I'll be calling stores, and checking NewEgg, til I find one if Nintendo is able to keep up with the demand.
DragonKnight
Member
Her no pre-order claim is correct. Apparently Target really doesnt do console pre-orders.