darth.shrimp
Member
I know I'm not even concerned by this topic since I'm not from NA, but it could've been interesting to add a poll to know where most people managed to get their preorders from.
Switch 2 Pre-Orders. Did you get one?
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Lokaum D+
Member
LOL, here on Brazil the console is more expensive than a PS5
PS5 Slim Bundle 2 games = R$ 3.500 or U$ 616,175
Nintendo SW2 + MK9 = R$ 4.800 or U$ 845,04.
PS5 games = R$ 349 or U$ 61,44 ( there is some price localization )
SW2 game = R$ 500 or U$ 88,02 ( zero price localization )
Fuck Nintendo, i ll wait for the moded version 100%
PS5 Slim Bundle 2 games = R$ 3.500 or U$ 616,175
Nintendo SW2 + MK9 = R$ 4.800 or U$ 845,04.
PS5 games = R$ 349 or U$ 61,44 ( there is some price localization )
SW2 game = R$ 500 or U$ 88,02 ( zero price localization )
Fuck Nintendo, i ll wait for the moded version 100%
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Mozza
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I mean a console coming off the back of a 150 million and counting success. Launching with Mario Kart Nintendo's biggest selling franchise. Yes people were either insane or wanting it to fail. I suspect the latter option is true on here.
PurePlatinum
Member
For sure - I was afraid of that one selling out so I just checked out with the base bundle as quickly as possible.
Mozza
Member
How long do you think you will be waiting?
Gambit2483
Member
If you're at the head of the line you're good.Currently waiting in line in front of my local EBgames.
Currently 13th at mines.
Great Auk
Member
Midnight is a gray area.
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WoodyStare
Member
Waited in line for almost two hours on the Best Buy app, eventually said it was sold out. I was about to give up but ten minutes later after refreshing it allowed me to add it to my cart and process the order. Fingers crossed it's not cancelled.
Enlightenedfool
Neo Member
Dammit, I'm going to Gamestop wish me luck boyos.
Evil Calvin
Afraid of Boobs
How are they with ordering consoles like this online for delivery? I ain't walking into a Gamestop. Reliable? Or do they cancel them later?
kiphalfton
Member
I believe they're store pickup.
Fyrium
Neo Member
Got lucky.
Target didn't work until it was sold out. That is, the order I did manage to get through got canceled as well. (Those cancelations went through before confirmation emails which was weird)
Walmart sold out fast after they removed the queue, which I wasn't lucky enough to get through.
BestBuy pickup worked thankfully, though it bugged twice before I got to checkout confirmation. Got in around 12:40AM CST
Target didn't work until it was sold out. That is, the order I did manage to get through got canceled as well. (Those cancelations went through before confirmation emails which was weird)
Walmart sold out fast after they removed the queue, which I wasn't lucky enough to get through.
BestBuy pickup worked thankfully, though it bugged twice before I got to checkout confirmation. Got in around 12:40AM CST
rubik's dude
Member
Huh so you ended up ordering successfully but got an email saying the order was canceled?
Congrats on getting one though another way!
kiphalfton
Member
For those who pre-ordered at Best Buy, did you see any sort of verbiage related to "shipped by" vs "delivered by"
spookyfish
Member
I think Walmart got a crazy big allocation of systems. BUT -- we'll see. Mine is also from there --- but it's not the MK Bundle, which is what I want. Wally will be my fallback -- assuming the order stays.
Fyrium
Neo Member
Yep, was weird. Got the cancelation email near immediately, and then 15 minutes later the confirmation email. Was confusing as hell till I checked the order numbers and purchase history to confirm it was canceled on Target.
Platinumstorm
Member
I had two orders successfully go through at Target, only to get cancelled. Then after they sold out I received two emails 10 minutes apart that my orders were successful - which then directed me to new cancelled switch orders.
I got a bundle through the Walmart queue. I received both my PS5 and Switch 2 through Walmart.
Efren is G.O.A.T.
Member
Got one at a Gamestop location in Canada
ByWatterson
Member
There's no software reason to rush to get one, I think. No problem waiting.
Lunarorbit
Member
Well I'm a sassy little liar. Drove by gamestop and saw the line was shortish.
Gambit2483
Member
Gamestop secured. Got Core system, MKW, SF6 and DK Bananza.
They got about 85 units (actually good stock numbers) with the majority being the MKW bundle. Was about 40+ ppl in line by the time I left. Good experience overall.
They got about 85 units (actually good stock numbers) with the majority being the MKW bundle. Was about 40+ ppl in line by the time I left. Good experience overall.
steve_o_3000
Member
I snagged the MK bundle using the GameStop app.
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
rubik's dude
Member
Glad I got the regular over the bundle, didn't realize MK was only gonna be a download code. Now I have no ragrats.
MSduderino
Member
No poll? Snagged one from target.com last night clicking place order for 20 minutes.
jmiller180
Member
GS servers getting hit hard right now
FeastYoEyes
Member
Decided to get a Pro Controller too. 
Excitement is building!
Excitement is building!
graywolf323
Member
I keep alternating between the Cloudflare error or the page loads but says the bundle is unavailable
Gambit2483
Member
Gamestop kinda screwed up and actually put preorders up early.
They were supposed to go up at 11AM est but the in-stores were letting people in @ 10AM est so the website opened Preorders early too. The people waiting for 11AM never stood a chance. Stock was Gone by 10:30AM
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graywolf323
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Tajaz2426
Psychology PhD from Wikipedia University
No, not this time. I have the Switch and every other console, but when I game it is usually on PC now.
I decided I'm not a bitch on all fours in heat for their pricing on games. I went from buying a ton a games a year till pretty much nothing and only deep sale on PC.
Also has a lot to do with gaming in general with almost everything having a storefront, subscriptions, etc. Just a money sink at this point.
I decided I'm not a bitch on all fours in heat for their pricing on games. I went from buying a ton a games a year till pretty much nothing and only deep sale on PC.
Also has a lot to do with gaming in general with almost everything having a storefront, subscriptions, etc. Just a money sink at this point.
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DragoonKain
Neighbours from Hell
This is why it's always dumb to announce times. Put it up randomly so they go to the most dedicated who are willing to sit in front of a screen all day. When you announce the servers get smashed and it's just the luckiest win.
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Coloress_Kafka
Member
Got a Mario Kart bundle an hour and half after pre-orders opened up at Walmart. Was hoping for Best Buy but they completely shat the bed last night.
Guess there were low sales in my region as I was able to get the base model at 7AM from Walmart too.
Guess there were low sales in my region as I was able to get the base model at 7AM from Walmart too.
Buggy Loop
Gold Member
Nope, nada. But honestly I didn't really try that hard. Was in meetings at work because in Canada it was a 9am for best buy and I've got other shit to do.
Crossing fingers for the nintendo invite program.
Even if I end up buying it end of year it doesn't really matter. I need it for MP4 ideally.
Crossing fingers for the nintendo invite program.
Even if I end up buying it end of year it doesn't really matter. I need it for MP4 ideally.
MatrixReloaded101
Member
Yup, PC is my primary platform now which is nuts because I didn't start gaming on PC again until the middle of the PS5/Series X console gen. Better prices and performance after the initial investment of getting the PC and monitor.
GTA6 and maybe Death Stranding 2 might be the only games I will play on console this year and I have ps5 pro for that.
Mario kart isn't enough for me to buy a switch 2, going to wait for a new Zelda.
rubik's dude
Member
It wasn't too difficult to get one this time around, as long as you were ready right at the start, atleast with Target. I got one at 12:01 EST, and it stayed in stock for over 30 minutes for both the bundle and non-bundle.
Compared to the PS5 launch where it was gone in literal seconds and the start times were random, this was a breeze.
DragoonKain
Neighbours from Hell
I did with Target, I had it in my cart, hit place order and I got some payment error, and after that on the app, the "Place order" button didn't even work because there was an exclamation next to my card in the payment section. I had the funds available and it's an active card so I have no idea wtf that was about. I just assume a server issue that caused it to not work right.