sir_bumble_bee
Member
I remember I went to a GameStop a few weeks after they came out and asked if there were any in stock.
The employees laughed me out.
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Nintendo Switch Pro Controller just got FCC approval. Update: Gone in 15 minutes
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I remember I went to a GameStop a few weeks after they came out and asked if there were any in stock.
The employees laughed me out.
not up at gamestop or best buy. cmon best buy, if i can pick up everything i need all at once when they open on the 3rd, i'll be sooo happy. Already got system and collectors edition of zelda pre-ordered for pick-up. and i got the NES classic delivered from them on Monday. So far Best buy has been killing it over amazon for me this year.
secretanchitman
Member
Wow the one fucking hour I don't check and it went live.
Ugh at least I have one coming from Amazon Japan...
Ugh at least I have one coming from Amazon Japan...
Yeah this is crazy I go to my lunch break and they are gone. They have been up for 2 weeks or so on Amazon.jp an they only last 15 minutes in the U.S.?? I ordered one from JP and hopefully it only takes a couple of days to get here but I really wanted one for day one. I guess I need to keep a really close eye on Best Buy now.
Skeletos311
Junior Member
FIFA is serious business.
Got mine in.
Got mine in.
Mister Megative
Banned
Eh. I'll get one eventually. By all accounts the Joycons when paired together are quite nice to hold, so I'm fine.
thecouncil
Banned
finalflame
Member
Man, I don't usually wish misfortune upon anyone, but I really do hope scalpers get really badly hurt.
I had to make a separate account from my US one and just put in my US charge info. Don't know about Prime membership, but I doubt it carries over.
look at this dumb shit, lol. video games are serious business
finalflame
Member
cubicle47b
Member
I'm glad I pre-ordered from Amazon Japan or I would have completely missed the window.
Fifa..not even once!
Can you preorder with an American account? It wouldn't let me
I'm not really sure how it worked. I just pressed a bunch of buttons and filled out the info and Google translate was there the whole way and it worked. $65 total including shipping.
Grim Patron
Member
Got it thanks to Wario.
Kissenkopf
Banned
Can't you guys order it in europe? I just checked Amazon Germany and you still get the Pro Controller there...
JaseMath
Member
You need to create an Amazon Japan account, but they will ship to the states.
Jaded Alyx
Member
WTF.
nowinstock.net failed me.
nowinstock.net failed me.
MindGamingMantis
Banned
If I can't get a pro controller I'm canceling my switch preorder. Scalpers aren't the problem, Nintendo is.
I remember my Gamestop took like 15 preorders for them. They received 2 and said they'd call the rest of us when they got more. Never happened.
Yeah good luck getting those taken down. The collectibles world on ebay lives off months early preorders.
fredrancour
Member
can we settle for "fail to break even on their attempt to exploit the system" and not wish people physical harm over video games tho?
Kacho
Member
This.
Seriously people. Even if you don't use or care about Twitter, download it, follow @wario64 and turn on tweet notifications.
outunderthestars
Banned
Still need one? I preordered but am probably going to wait until Mario comes out before jumping on board. I can change my preorder to your address. Just pay the cost, and not a penny more. Hit me up.
no, it's about other scalped things too, lol
PadWarrior
Member
I should still get my two on release day with this message right?
Delivery date pending
You'll get an email as soon as we can provide you with a delivery estimate.
Delivery date pending
You'll get an email as soon as we can provide you with a delivery estimate.
finalflame
Member
Sure, but I'd be unfazed if non-lethal or life-lasting physical or financial harm came upon them as a result of trying to scalp something.
e.g.: Get into a car crash on your way to ship your scalped item that costs in you thousands in deductible (far more than you're making off your scalping, ideally) and some discomfort for a few weeks.
MyNameIsRye
Member
It depends how big an item gets. They've been taking down Zelda master editions for the past week.
I think every single order is accompanied with that message.
Have they? Or have they just been selling?
PadWarrior
Member
Cool just wanted to make sure.
RichiRamjag
Member
You need to make a separate account
Zeyphersan
Banned
Called my local GameStop, they haven't started taking preorders yet. That's my next hope to get one on launch day
MyNameIsRye
Member
Both, but they have taken them down, and banned people for posting early.
NoMoreTrolls
Banned
Daaamn, scalpers putting them sumbitches up at a high markup. I just looked up the switch and there are several up for $500? At that price I may even scalp mine lol.
Admiral Woofington
Member
Yeah I did the same. All the guy told me is that their system doesn't allow it yet. But we just assumed it'll be available for pre-order at some point tomorrow or before this weekend if other places have started to allow it. I can only assume they're waiting on corporate to send out a mass email detailing allocation of pro controllers for each stores.
Link?
RichiRamjag
Member
If you're just using it as a handheld, then most likely not.
Stabby McSter
Member
the one time i actually have to do work at work they sell out :<
amishpriest99
Member
Missed it, but I just decided to go ahead and preordered through Amazon Japan. Process was easy enough.