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[tiebreaker]

where exactly? My friend is looking for the grey one for months.

He can back order from Amazon.de. He won't get it right away, but if he did it months ago, he would have gotten the grey one by now. He won't be charged until it ships.

Or try his luck at not so obvious stores, like Mueller or Real.

 

[KratosEnergyDrink]

Come to Germany, we have plenty.

where exactly? My friend is looking for the grey one for months.

Not exactly "plenty", the shops are fast sold out, but amazon has some available right now.

https://www.amazon.de/dp/B01N5OPMJW/

https://www.amazon.de/dp/B06XG8S548/

{edit}: Oh sorry, grey ones. No luck here.

{edit2}: Buy a neon one and sometime later a pair of grey joycons on top

 

[Shiggy]

He can back order from Amazon.de. He won't get it right away, but if he did it months ago, he would have gotten the grey one by now. He won't be charged until it ships.

Or try his luck at not so obvious stores, like Mueller or Real.

I mean Media Markt says it will be back in stock in a week or two, but from what I have heard they aren't actually expecting shipments of grey units anytime soon again, only neon units. Amazon.de also changed it from "back in stock in 1-2 months" to "currently not in stock".

 

[Chopper]

Is this a worldwide issue? I was shocked that I was able to just preorder a Splatoon 2 bundle a few days ago. It'll arrive today, in fact!

 

[Novocaine]

So order one. Jesus Christ.

 

[br3wnor]

Last week I had one in my cart when they went up on amazon but couldn't justify it yet. I'd basically have Zelda and Mario Kart and not much else. Once Mario comes out I think it'll be enough to tilt me towards it but I'm worried that the stock situation this fall is gonna be even worse.

 

[OryoN]

Check/call your local major retailers. Some of them like Best buy, and GameStop(Target too?) were to restock today.

Thinkgeek(below) have quite a few gray Switch bundles. The current ones available($419) toss in a $60 Breath of the wild themed item, which - depending on your desire for the game and your attraction to the extra item - may or may not be worth it. Imo, the extra item has a personal worth of about 30-40 buck. So altogether, I'd be paying like $20-30 axtra to snag a Switch. If I didnt already have the console, I'd bite, knowing how hard the console is to find.
http://www.thinkgeek.com/nintendo-switch-bundles/

Keep an eye out for GameStop bundles. Despite what some say, they aren't that bad of a deal, especially if they give you the option of swapping items you'd rather purchace into the bundle (that's how I got mine). If you find a store that has, being courteous about it helps you. At the end of the day, they merely want you to purchase additional accessories totaling a certain price, so you can make your "perfect" bundle. You may also want to use inventory services like istocknow.com.

Also, keep an eye out for that GAF thread. "SO how bad is the Switch stock situation?" (on mobile now, a hassle to link). May find helpful stuff(tips, heads-ups, etc) there.

Yes the Switch stock situation sucks, but it's not impossible to get on. Just be aware of your options, use all tools available, and apply a bit more effort.

 

[mavericktopgun]

Is this a worldwide issue? I was shocked that I was able to just preorder a Splatoon 2 bundle a few days ago. It'll arrive today, in fact!

Have fun with Splatoon and your Switch

 

[Ceadeus]

Try going to a store not called gamestop and gently ask the employee to call you once they have one.

 

[brerwolfe]

I travel for my job and I always take an extra second to see if a store has a Switch in stock when I'm just browsing (I already have one). I was in Bethesda three weeks ago and Target had a few on the shelf. I was in Lewisburg, West Virginia two weeks ago and Wal-Mart had one. I'm in Auburn, Georgia this week and have seen two on shelves.

They're out there for sure. OP isn't helping himself when he fails to say his location.

 

[MikeyB]

Uniqlo has the Nintendo shirts on sale in HK, I think more teengers are buying nintendo theme'd clothes then Nintendo products 100:1

Those tops are everywhere in HK atm

No doubt. I would have picked up that Samus one of it didn't say "Metroid" right on it. The design is kickass.

 

[sixteen-bit]

I mean, there's a supply issue because Nintendo has to compete with Apple for a limited supply of parts. There really isn't much they can do

sounds like they're stuck between a rock and a hard place

 

[hamchan]

Fly to Australia, we have heaps.

 

[kiguel182]

Got mine from amazon.de, should arrive today according to them. Haven’t seen one in stores here. Altought there were tons online for a bit.

 

[drotahorror]

could you really not fit "regarding stock" or something like that in the title. why the clickbait

Unless the thread title was changed, what else would the OP be talking about in terms of stores not having Switch's?

 

[deoee]

Well...

 

[uncleslappy]

 

[Cybrwzrd]

I'm more miffed I can't get any dual pack joycons.

This. I just nabbed yellow ones on target online though.

 

[TheZink]

I saw 4 in a Target yesterday. First time I've seen them in he wild.

 

[NahaNago]

I've never seen them in the wild and the last time i talked to a store employee about it they were telling me i probably won't easily see one in stores until winter.

 

[Skittzo0413]

It seems to be improving quite a bit in the US. I'd suggest checking out this thread- http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1349770

Now the title is better.

What was it originally? I missed the sweet, sweet outrage...

 

[QuantumZebra]

Another reason I'm happy I own a Wii U and put a good bit of money into it.

I have games on top of games right now. Switch can stay out of reach for another year.

 

[QuantumZebra]

Well...

 

[Ramsiege]

If you're in the US, go to GameStop and see if they have a call list for when switches come in. That's what I did and got called within two weeks.

 

[NOLA_Gaffer]

Waiting outside of Best Buy to get a pro controller...against my better judgement.

Only three folks out here besides me.

 

[NOLA_Gaffer]

No pro controllers at Best Buy. Picking up my amiibo and game and headed to work.

They do have both neon and gray switches though.

 

[AlexFlame116]

It's on stock via Amazon right now if you have a Prime membership.

 

[Glass Shark]

Switch is up on Amazon Prime now

there is no reason to be upset

 

[MattXIII]

Here in South Africa there are tons just sitting here, available both in store and from online retailers...

 

[Jumpman23]

Get it NOW!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MUAGZ49/?tag=neogaf0e-20

 

[Lupin3]

Come to Sweden. Stock is plentiful. They are piling up at my local retailer.

 

[L95]

Unless the thread title was changed, what else would the OP be talking about in terms of stores not having Switch's?

The original title was like... "Nintendo really botched the switch..."
I forget the exact wording

 

[NOLA_Gaffer]

Get it NOW!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MUAGZ49/?tag=neogaf0e-20

*If you're an Amazon Prime member.

 

[Kickz]

Just checked Bestbuy online and its still sold out...

 

[RCU005]

Go to Mexico... it's full of them!

Spoiler

but pay US$560

 

[NOLA_Gaffer]

Just checked Bestbuy online and its still sold out...

Most stores have stock this morning. I'd call around if you really want one.

 

[Cyryus]

Just got back from picking up my copy of Splatoon from Best Buy in Deptford NJ and as soon as I walked in, a table full of Switches. Mostly the Neon versions but a few grey. At least 10-12 units. Same thing a few weeks ago when Arms came out.

Plus, http://www.nowinstock.net/videogaming/consoles/nintendoswitch/ is your friend. A bunch of people I know were successfully grabbing a Switch using this.

Edit: Looks like Amazon has Neon Switch in Stock for Prime members.

 

[Seik]

What was it originally? I missed the sweet, sweet outrage...

Something around the lines of 'Nintendo totally dropped the ball with the Switch.'.

 

[Astral Dog]

As far as stock. I feel completely left out as a Nintendo fan. I can't find one of these things. Nintendo always promises they'll have plenty and it always turns out to be a complete lie. All these new games coming out and I'm probably not even going to be able to play them till next year maybe.

Doesn't help I'm losing interest due to the lack of stock.

If you are upset now you will be mad later

 

[dano1]

if you're a real nintendo fan you'll buy one off eBay for $400.

Real fans bought a WiiU. And got screwed. Not anymore.

 

[Muffin1611]

where exactly? My friend is looking for the grey one for months.

I just went to my local Saturn, asked the guy in the games part of the store if I could reserve a grey Switch, and a week later they called me

 

[Gazoogleheimmer]

Something around the lines of 'Nintendo totally dropped the ball with the Switch.'.

Crappy title, current one is too since its just attention seeking. There are multiple threads discussing limited stock of the Switch that can be utilized.

 

[Big Nikus]

So, is 330 euro the right price ? Wasn't it 300 before ?...
Apparently some stores here in France have the pack Switch + Splatoon 2 at 339 euros but I didn't find it

 

[CraigerGamer]

i just ordered one on Amazon about 15 minutes ago. More may be available.

 

[FalsettoVibe]

Where are you OP?? Its on Amazon now!

 

[NotSelf]

I saw four at Walmart yesterday.

 

[TransTrender]

Where are you OP?? Its on Amazon now!

Seriously, go!

 

[FinaruDensetsu]

I dunno if I've just been lucky but I've been able to walk into a store and just see it on the shelf like over 10 times now. But i have no interest in getting one.

 

[FF Seraphim]

I'm more miffed I can't get any dual pack joycons.

This so fucking much. I cannot find controllers at all! It is maddening. I have Mario Kart and I cannot do 4 players because I cannot find controllers!!!

 

[Skittzo0413]

Something around the lines of 'Nintendo totally dropped the ball with the Switch.'.

Ah that's some solid clickbait, yeah.