andthebeatgoeson
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2 million divided by 3 territories. 650k on launch day. That's not too hard
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AMAZON US Switch up
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TheSuperSakura
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I get this notification every now and then. For example, I was looking at the Dr. Strange Blu-ray (which was not yet available for preorder when I got the notification) and they sent me a notification saying sorry it was out of stock/not available and it just recommends other products for you. So, essentially it's just Amazon going off of your view/browse history and recommending more products to you if some you viewed are no longer available.
We should start seeing second allotments of pre-orders/launch shipments, so they will likely open up a second wave of pre-orders.
Yeah I get these emails daily about stuff I saw going out of stuff or price dropping
Darklor01
Might need to stop sniffing glue
I'm reasonably sure as soon as stock ran out it changed to "coming soon" which I assume was for this reason. They have "Sold-Out" and use it... so, I'm not sure what the deal could be other than they plan on opening up orders for additional stock oreorders or when stock following cancellations becomes available.
I dont know which case i want more
I looooove that second one but i'm getting the Zelda collector's edition anyway so I might as well use the case.
RichiRamjag
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Ended up just ordering my controller from amazon japan. A little cheaper too.
The japanese version of puyo puyo tetris should display english, correct?
The japanese version of puyo puyo tetris should display english, correct?
Chittagong
Gold Member
I ordered this one
any idea if this one holds game carts as well? Japan's Amazon listing doesn't seem to say...
Chittagong
Gold Member
I haven't been able to find any details. I'd be interested to know whether it holds joy-con straps
Looking carefully, it's actually possible that there's a flap that stores games behind the Switch in the bottom part of the picture.
I doubt it'll have a section for holding the straps though.
Yeah I cancelled my order for the official one and got the Hori Tough instead.
I'm a fan of the case offerings by RDS Industries on GameStop personally.
There's also a plain black one with a red trim on the zipper etching and the zipper itself has a Nintendo Switch red logo instead of the ones on the Zelda variations.
I can't believe that pouch costs more than Hori's screen protector.
I dont know which case i want more
I preordered these two already. I'm not even getting a switch at launch (I think having the cases will eventually push me into buying one though).
I don't know why, but I want that Zelda one, even though I think it's ugly.
Bought both. The Link tunic is my favorite so far.I dont know which case i want more
The black Zelda case on GameStop looks nice. I've spent too much on cases. -__- it's the only Zelda case I'm missing at the moment.
One3OneKing
Neo Member
Do you believe that they simply divide the allotment evenly between the 3 territories? That would be an oversimplification of the process.
Yeah i saw this. Only thing that sucks is making a new account and not having Prime on it :/
JaseMath
Member
Yeah, but after shipping, the total is only $65. That's less than you'd pay with Prime here in the states.
RobotVM
Member
But when do you expect to have it in hand? I rather pay a couple of more dollars to have it at launch.
If the price drops like that after you place an order do they honor the new lower price like US amazon does?
Admiral Woofington
Member
the zelda pouch would be perfect if it wasn't for the Link plastered on it. Remove the link and it'd be great. I'd rather classy and minimalistic.
Speedwagon
Michelangelo painted the Sistine Chapel. Yabuki turned off voice chat in Mario Kart races. True artists of their time.
Amazon Japan ships very fast, usually 2-3 days from my experience.
Jawmuncher
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I want a Switch case like the PDP Mario/Zelda onebjt without the ugly outside. I hate how the regular black one is different inside. I like the soft middle flap the other two have.
It's listed as arriving on Mar. 6-7th, that's fine with me. I'm probably going to get the Pro Controller before the Switch even arrives from Amazon US (free shipping).
I'm not sure, I think it might have had the usual price drop guarantee when I checked out, but I don't see it on my order. It might say that when right before you place the order.
darkazcura
Member
ETA on shipment says March 6-7.
If Best Buy puts up preorders in the next few days I'll cancel this preorder and do the Visa Checkout thing..if not I'll stick with this Amazon Japan preorder. I think I can wait a few days, but not going to lie..if a pro controller is sitting there at launch when I go pick up my system, it will be tough to ignore, heh. At this point I just don't trust NOA that much and am worried I won't get the controller so I'm leaning heavily on keeping my import order..
They must - I ordered at a higher price yesterday and it's now showing my order for the lower price.
drotahorror
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Has there been any info regarding more preorders popping up for the switch anytime soon?
DiabloTheGrey
Member
I was curious if this would work for charging the Switch while in handheld mode or if it being quick charge might potentially fry my console....
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CJ90J6O/?tag=neogaf0e-20
...or if buying these two would be wiser...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01A6F3WHG/?tag=neogaf0e-20
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LCDJ7LG/?tag=neogaf0e-20
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CJ90J6O/?tag=neogaf0e-20
...or if buying these two would be wiser...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01A6F3WHG/?tag=neogaf0e-20
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LCDJ7LG/?tag=neogaf0e-20
I would suggest you to wait until people actually test and recommend power banks / chargers. Switch probably will need a USB PD compliant adapter and cable to be able to be charged at full speed, and based on the FCC documents the charger should be of at least 36 watts.
This is not the old micro USB charging, it's more complicated now. Switch uses a very specific 15v 2.4amp input and faulty cables/chargers may even damage the console.
DiabloTheGrey
Member
Sound advice.
I suppose I should just buy the official Nintendo AC adapter anyway as it's only a few bucks more.
finalflame
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I agree OP should wait, but I'm fairly certain pretty much any modern electronic device has circuitry that will not allow it to become damaged by a faulty/out of spec charger.
Naked Snake
Member
PS4 controllers get fried if charged with fast charger if I'm not mistaken. And I've heard of other examples.
ShadowFox08
Member
That blue one comes with a screen protector, plus you can hold 12 games.I dont know which case i want more
finalflame
Banned
Pretty sure what's friend is the battery, not the controller. Battery can be replaced. The batteries should specifically have chemical fuses that blow when it gets an abnormally powerful current, sacrificing the battery but saving the controller itself.
But yah, arguing semantics here. OP should just wait it out.
ArcaneFreeze
Member
I've been charging my DS4 with my fast charger and haven't had any issues at all. Though now I worry a bit after hearing this lol.
finalflame
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Huh, neat, thanks for the link. Still kind of the wild west out there with USB-C cables. It's a shame to hear Anker fucked this up, as they're one of the brands I usually trust blindly.
HoopzBarkley
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Changing the payment option wont mess up my switch oreder will it?
BlastProcessing
Member
Because USB C is still newish, there have been some cases where cheap cables and adapters haven't followed spec and have damaged devices.
A Google Engineer started a side gig testing and verifying cables. He straight up fried his Pixel testing a cable so it's absolutely possible.
Naked Snake
Member
It will likely cancel it.
nikos
Member
I've never had an issue changing the payment method on Amazon preorders.
finalflame
Banned
YMMV, contact Amazon support before doing anything. I've never, ever had an issue changing payment methods for Amazon items, even limited run pre-orders that were sold out when I changed my payment method. The only time I had an issue was when a payment method I had selected was declined when the item was meant to ship.
Ah, I actually knew about this, but figured most faulty USB-C cable issues had been fixed justly because of Nathan's work. Pretty easy to stop his negative reviews when searching for cables on Amazon.
On OG Amazon? Nope. You're fine. Obviously don't try and change your card a day before release as that might delay shipment, but you'll still retain a preorder. Amazon UK seems different though.
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