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AMAZON US Switch up
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Guardian Monkey
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Of most of the time.
It's bulgy in the mesh, but unless you have a screen protector it looks like it could scratch the screen? Unless you put it down screen-first.
The Hori case doesn't have this problem. Cancelled my order for that one and got it instead. It also has protection around the zipper so it doesn't scratch the system.
Xdrive05
Member
So I'll be getting a midnight Switch from Best Buy with nothing to play on it until UPS comes by the next afternoon. I'm good luck bad luck Brian!
JaseMath
Member
Wait...
Are people expecting a SOFTWARE shortage? Should I preorder Zelda, too? I've got a BB preorder in, but was just going to pick up a Pro Controller and Zelda when I picked up the console...
I mean you never know due it to being a big new title and all for a new console, but from my perspective, may as well have the game be delivered at the same time the console is...
Probably have far less to worry about though.
Guardian Monkey
Member
Why not it's Nintendo... they have before.
Never doubt Nintendo dude. I would just preorder if you want a physical copy, if not, it'll be there digitally I'm sure too.
With Amazon Prime Zelda is less than $50 so I would buy from them anyway, shortage or no.
Karspankey
Banned
My Persona 5 CE still says it's coming on Valentine's day so yeah, they can be slow sometimes.
Lol same
BFIB
Member
Yep, hard to beat $47.99.
OrbitalBeard
Member
My 3DS case was made by Waterfield Designs, who makes the highest quality cases you can find by a huge margin.
They are still figuring out what they are going to do for Switch carrying cases, but they have a survey on their site where you can tell them what you'd want to see.
https://www.sfbags.com/pages/waterfield-nintendo-switch-case
Let them know that you want to see a form factor that fits the Switch without the Joy Cons and maybe you'll end up seeing that materialize by the time the console launches. Seriously, these guys make the best cases out there.
Oh wow, if these guys make a Switch case, I'm 100% buying one.
Neon Switch has been for sale everywhere but Amazon.
This one here? I like Hori cases, I have them for my other portables, but this one looks too bulky (considering the larger handheld size), and it worries me that there's no strap or anything in it to hold it in. It's like the one I have for my PSP and I have to be careful when I open it so it doesn't fall out :x
onemanasylum
Banned
I am an idiot, why did I not pre-order Friday? Now I cannot get one anywhere, ugh.
DashReindeer
Lead Community Manager, Outpost Games
Fill out the survey and tell them what you'd want to see in a Switch case as far as form factor and accessory storage goes!
If their website is to be believed, they are 100% making a Switch case (probably in many different form factors). They just want to make sure it delivers on the needs of Switch owners.
I might hold out to see what's available at launch but otherwise I'm leaning towards the Mario themed case
Yeah, I got a PS4 at midnight on launch day from Amazon, I gave it away as a gift though...
I'm sure more will pop up before then, too.
Dreamwriter
Member
Depends on how many people buy it. At the Wii midnight launch, my store got 100 Wii's in, but only 25 copies of Twilight Princess (and even fewer Wii Classic Controllers). Note that this was at a store that doesn't take preorders. I would definitely preorder Zelda from BestBuy if you want it at launch. Of course, if you can wait like a week if need-be you should be fine, the games will be restocked much more quickly than consoles or controllers.
onemanasylum
Banned
Hopefully, I need zelda.
Gamecocks625
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It was a combination of excitement in seeing a preorder available but then a quick realization that there is only one game announced for this year that I'm interested in, Mario Kart 8. Just decided it wasn't worth the investment yet.
I ordered right when pre orders went up :/ hope this changes
That is weird, I ordered from the "second batch" and says March 3.
I ordered right when pre orders went up :/ hope this changes
It's Amazon. It will arrive on Launch day.
NOLA_Gaffer
Banned
Same. I was on my honeymoon last week and even though I knew about the Switch presentation it didn't occur to me to look for pre-orders. When I got home Saturday it was far too late to secure anything.
strange i ordered mine from Amazon the next day, canceled my gamestop order and my arrival date is still March 3rd.I ordered right when pre orders went up :/ hope this changes
iShouldGoPro
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Yeah I ordered at 11:30am the same day when it reopened and mine still says march 3rdI ordered right when pre orders went up :/ hope this changes
there's been some scare mongering about amazon taking more preorders than the amount of consoles they will have available...how likely is this to happen? what has the previous launches been like on amazon? i have never bought a console on launch day from an online vendor, back in my day we lined up in the freezing weather and we were happy with it!
RickyRozay
Member
I'll have to try and catch the second wave of pre-orders from gamestop if it ends up happening.
BFIB
Member
I ordered right when pre orders went up :/ hope this changes
Don't worry, my PS4 did the same, and I got it launch day. Your good.
It's a distinct possibility, but it's pretty unlikely for something this far out. I'd be more concerned with Best Buy and Walmart as they've restocked several times now with quite a large quantity.
To be honest, I imagine every preorder will be fulfilled successfully for the Switch if placed this early on.
Adam Tyner
Member
Ditto.
First batcher, says the 3rd for me.
On a semi-related note...
Will changing my address right now this early on the preorder cancel my release date delivery? I'm moving at the end of the month so I couldn't put my current address and had to use my GF's address but if possible I'd rather have it shipped to my new address.
Anyone ever changed address on an Amazon pre-order before???
On a semi-related note...
Will changing my address right now this early on the preorder cancel my release date delivery? I'm moving at the end of the month so I couldn't put my current address and had to use my GF's address but if possible I'd rather have it shipped to my new address.
Anyone ever changed address on an Amazon pre-order before???
I'd also like to change my address to have it shipped to my work. Interested in the answer to this question.
Booker.DeWitt
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yes, I do that all the time. amazon is fine, I would not change if it was gamestop or bestbuy though
There's been times where editing an out-of-stock item has screwed the order up with Amazon according to reports. Same applies with delays.
I've edited preorders before myself without issue, but it seems to be a toss-up. If it's not a crucial change, I'd keep it as is. Worst case, contact support to see if a change would screw everything up.
Mihael Mello Keehl
Banned
Good lord this is incredibly classy.. I def buying from them too. They need to make you an evangelist.My 3DS case was made by Waterfield Designs, who makes the highest quality cases you can find by a huge margin.
They are still figuring out what they are going to do for Switch carrying cases, but they have a survey on their site where you can tell them what you'd want to see.
https://www.sfbags.com/pages/waterfield-nintendo-switch-case
Let them know that you want to see a form factor that fits the Switch without the Joy Cons and maybe you'll end up seeing that materialize by the time the console launches. Seriously, these guys make the best cases out there.
Did you select and pay for 2 day shipping? I don't have prime and it would have been that date if I didn't pay an extra $7.85 for 2 day shipping to get it on launch day.I ordered right when pre orders went up :/ hope this changes
BlackGhost
Banned
We'll make it fam
I think it's gonna go live when Japanese preorders go live on the 21st (in Japan)
makes the most sense
unless Amazon was given no stock on the Neon SKU which wouldn't make a lot of sense
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