The walmarts near me have 18-20+ but they also have a lot of switch hardware. I figure the Pro Controller won't be too popular due to the price so I will have a chance.
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Nintendo Switch Preorder Thread (U.S.)
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The walmarts near me have 18-20+ but they also have a lot of switch hardware. I figure the Pro Controller won't be too popular due to the price so I will have a chance.
properpropaganda
Member
Most of the hardware are probably preorders. I want one, but don't know if I wanna go to work that early
I'm still thinking about how I'll attempt to get a pro controller.
The GameStop I'm picking up the Switch from at midnight has, on either side of it, a Best Buy and a Target. There;s also a Walmart Super Center nearby. I'm thinking Walmart will be my best bet.
I'm really hoping the single color joycon pairs (all red or all blue) aren't as weirdly rare as it feels like they're gonna be now. I'm getting the grey Switch and I want an extra set of red joycons. So far it seems like grey joycons can be easily obtained (never went out of stock at online afaik), then the mixed pair....then nothing for the monotones
yeah it is back
properpropaganda
Member
Dang looks like Walmart fixed the no tax error. Had ordered those and the Zelda amiibo and the order wasn't taxed. Except when I put games in the cart.
OfficerCrunk
Member
Was yours shipped yet?
That's just a regular site error because of traffic. It's gone, buddy.
CharminUltra
Member
Customers have the pesky habit of wanting to buy things. This tactic helps ameliorate the issue.
No people on reddit are saying they are still able to get one while it flashes up again. I'm guessing its going back up randomly due to cancelled orders from declined payment methods and those who ordered more than one.
ShadowFox08
Member
For anyone who has trouble ordering recently from WalMart.com with a credit card.. Try your debit card instead. My credit card git declined multiple times the other night trying to preorder botw special edition when it was up, and my bank even put a hold on it and thought there was suspicious activity going on.
It worked with a debit card though. I guess WalMart doesn't accept credit cards right now. Credit cards do charge the merchant a bit for every order, so that could be it.
It worked with a debit card though. I guess WalMart doesn't accept credit cards right now. Credit cards do charge the merchant a bit for every order, so that could be it.
Altered Juice
Member
Zelda and console still hasn't shipped from amazon.
curious about how much the joy controllers are worth when you trade in them in at gamestop. They have a switch promotion that ends march 19 and I would like to snag a blue set.
Really wanted Neon but I stuck with amazon for a more consistent experience. Look at the people over at reddit sweating over Walmart.
curious about how much the joy controllers are worth when you trade in them in at gamestop. They have a switch promotion that ends march 19 and I would like to snag a blue set.
Really wanted Neon but I stuck with amazon for a more consistent experience. Look at the people over at reddit sweating over Walmart.
Holy shit I love you, I changed to a debit card and it worked. Guess we'll see if it gets cancelled now, although someone on reddit said they talked to customer service and was told these are legit pre-orders
Deadly Joker
Member
FUCK YES!!!
I just snagged a Neon Switch console off of Walmart.com. I just went ahead and added it my cart with all of payment and contact information already filled out. I literally refreshed every 2 seconds in a different tab. As soon as it said in stock, I hit complete order and I got it!
I'm so fucking pumped for Zelda on Friday. Gotta try to beat Horizion by then lol.
100% this. I used a Visa debit card and it went right through. Says I can pick it up from my local Walmart on Friday anytime after 6 PM.
I just snagged a Neon Switch console off of Walmart.com. I just went ahead and added it my cart with all of payment and contact information already filled out. I literally refreshed every 2 seconds in a different tab. As soon as it said in stock, I hit complete order and I got it!
I'm so fucking pumped for Zelda on Friday. Gotta try to beat Horizion by then lol.
100% this. I used a Visa debit card and it went right through. Says I can pick it up from my local Walmart on Friday anytime after 6 PM.
use paypal or a debit card. I tried two different cc's and they never worked
jimmytutron
Member
I already have a grey one coming from amazon but hmmmm that neon so tempting
Don't test your luck imo lol
ph1l0z0ph3r
Member
Ughh keep getting that payment couldn't be authorized shit.
Why? Amazon is usually good about their release day shipping.
Hmmm, maybe I was just unlucky?
I have a debit card and it didn't work when I tried it before, which like I mentioned was twice. They charged me and then under a minute refunded me both times.
Wuthering_Heights
Banned
Amazon just charged my Discover for the full amount.
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yeah i give up, fuck it. Ill just try bestbuy at midnight or target in the AM. Fuck Walmart lol
Pops Maellard
Member
I ordered literal seconds after it went live and I still don't have any movement.
Edit: just got charged for my 1-2 Switch preorder.
You may be closer to a distribution center than me. I'm sure everything is fine Amazon can ship up until Thursday evening for release day delivery depending on where your distribution center is.
That's usually what happens for me.
JimJamJones
Member
Switch Case has shipped from Amazon (to Florida)!
TheOmegaSpartan
Member
From my Best Buy console and controller orders, nothing has shipped. Preparing to ship but hasn't budged for nearly 3 days.
Pouring salt on the would, overnight, my Amazon order for a Switch traveling case changed from March 3rd to December (ie, unknown/unspecified).
So far I'm having a wonderful shipping day.
Pouring salt on the would, overnight, my Amazon order for a Switch traveling case changed from March 3rd to December (ie, unknown/unspecified).
So far I'm having a wonderful shipping day.
panama chief
Member
6am and the only thing being prepared is the Wii U version of Zelda. THAT ONE ISNT EVEN FOR ME!!! Amazon hasn't charged me. None of the other retailers have either. My hype is being stabbed in the heart 
I have four Amazon distribution centers within 60 minutes of my home. They can ship stuff at crazy times of day and still get it to me on time. I won't panic if I don't see any movement today.
Amazon shows preparing shipment for BOTW Switch and Zelda amiibo and has charged me for both. System is still on "Not yet shipped" and my RDS case is still saying "We need a little more time to provide you with a good estimate."
Hype increasing, just gotta see an update on my system.
Hype increasing, just gotta see an update on my system.
BigBadGiantHand
Member
Same. Amazon still hasn't charged my card, and the pending charges from Best Buy just disappeared. Starting to get worried and angry (worr-gry?). If these retailers crap the bed, they won't just ruin my Switch-mas, but also that of two good friends who I secured preorders for (3 systems total and one pro controller). Gonna be a long day.
BassForever
Member
I canceled my walmart.com preorder that I placed back in January because it wasn't going to arrive until middle of next week and ain't nobody got time for that. Will just buy one friday morning my store has 8 not pre ordered.
It's normal......
In other news I've been charged now says preparing to ship. Now it feels real
Same lol