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Nintendo Switch Preorder Thread (U.S.)
- Thread starter That Damn Kid
- Start date
- Louisiana
I awaken to find that Amazon has moved my Master Edition to "Preparing for Shipment." And my credit card has the charge on it. My Collector's Edition guide still needs "a little more time," but I'm not stressed over it.
Meanwhile, Best Buy/UPS' tracker shows the amiibo arriving tomorrow. Neat.
And finally, the local GameStop called me to give a heads-up that my midnight items will waiting for me in a big bag. Looks like I'm all set.
I awaken to find that Amazon has moved my Master Edition to "Preparing for Shipment." And my credit card has the charge on it. My Collector's Edition guide still needs "a little more time," but I'm not stressed over it.
Meanwhile, Best Buy/UPS' tracker shows the amiibo arriving tomorrow. Neat.
And finally, the local GameStop called me to give a heads-up that my midnight items will waiting for me in a big bag. Looks like I'm all set.
DrROBschiz
Member
when the fuck is game stop going to ship? we are only a few days away now
ClashOfPenguin
Member
I'm still waiting for mine to flip too. I'm going to have an annuerism today based on the amount of refreshing I've been doing. I've never had an issue with anything from them arriving late though. So I hope this isn't the order to change that.
piratepwnsninja
Member
T-41 hours update. No change in my Amazon or Best Buy order. >.>
I've never preordered anything from BestBuy but I preordered some Switch accessories from them a couple weeks back...
Since I placed the order I've had a pending charge on my card but today I check my transactions and the order isn't showing on my account at all. Not as pending. Not as charged. I'ts just completely gone away... Not too sure what to think about that...
So yea... Since I'm familiar with Amazon I'm not too worried about my actual Switch but idk what to think regarding my accessories.
Since I placed the order I've had a pending charge on my card but today I check my transactions and the order isn't showing on my account at all. Not as pending. Not as charged. I'ts just completely gone away... Not too sure what to think about that...
So yea... Since I'm familiar with Amazon I'm not too worried about my actual Switch but idk what to think regarding my accessories.
TheOmegaSpartan
Member
I'm a Amazon Prime member with BotW preorders for Switch and Wii U, Hori Premium Screen Protector, and traveling case.
Only the Hori screen is "Shipping Now" with March 3rd delivery.The 2 Zeldas have a March 3rd delivery but status is still "Not Yet Shipped". And the traveling case was previously March 3rd release but changed to Dec. 29th (TBD) last night.
I have the Switch console preordered at Best Buy as well as the charging grip and Pro controller.
All have the status "Preparing" and I signed in as a guest using Paypal.
My location is PA.
Only the Hori screen is "Shipping Now" with March 3rd delivery.The 2 Zeldas have a March 3rd delivery but status is still "Not Yet Shipped". And the traveling case was previously March 3rd release but changed to Dec. 29th (TBD) last night.
I have the Switch console preordered at Best Buy as well as the charging grip and Pro controller.
All have the status "Preparing" and I signed in as a guest using Paypal.
My location is PA.
Smiles and Cries
Member
my stuff are expected to ship tomorrow 
Amazon Prme why?? Connecticut
Zelda and the Zelda guide book
but Switch hardware still says expected to ship March 1st
Amazon Prme why?? Connecticut
Zelda and the Zelda guide book
but Switch hardware still says expected to ship March 1st
Fantastical
Death Prophet
When I should I expect and update on my order for in store pickup from BB?
If you paid for one day shipping then they'll ship out on the second and allegedly arrive on the 3rd
If you didn't pay for one day shipping it'll ship on the 3rd and show up whenever UPS feels like it.
Either later today or tomorrow. Depends when your store processes them.
RurouniZel
Asks questions so Ezalc doesn't have to
my stuff are expected to ship tomorrow
Amazon Prme why?? Connecticut
Zelda and the Zelda guide book
but Switch hardware still says expected to ship March 1st
Same. Also CT.
wild wild rice
Member
Friends,
If my BB in store pick up status does not change from pre-ordered to preparing by the end of today, I will vanquish myself from the earthly realm.
Yours,
WWR
If my BB in store pick up status does not change from pre-ordered to preparing by the end of today, I will vanquish myself from the earthly realm.
Yours,
WWR
my stuff are expected to ship tomorrow
Amazon Prme why?? Connecticut
Zelda and the Zelda guide book
but Switch hardware still says expected to ship March 1st
They expect it to show up friday. Amazon ships stuff the day before for me all the time, makes it by release day no problem.
my stuff are expected to ship tomorrow
Amazon Prme why?? Connecticut
Zelda and the Zelda guide book
but Switch hardware still says expected to ship March 1st
Probably means you are close enough to a distribution center that you don't need an extra day of shipping time.
It shouldn't change though until you pick it up?
JetBlackPanda
Member
If I edit my order and just choose a different card on file will that mess up my amazon order?
JimJamJones
Member
I've gone through paypal with my order. I haven't been charged yet either.
The Xtortionist
Member
Yeah, I often get shipping notifications very late the day before (like 7-8PM), but it always arrives on time. Nothing to worry about.
TheGrizz
Member
My shipments are preparing for shipment on Amazon.com (Prime). I live extremely close to a distro center, therefore, I assume it won't actually ship until Thursday at some point.
I also have an order placed with Best Buy for in store pickup. I won't expect that to change from pre-order to processing until Thursday as well.
It's going to be a fun day on Friday!!
I also have an order placed with Best Buy for in store pickup. I won't expect that to change from pre-order to processing until Thursday as well.
It's going to be a fun day on Friday!!
JetBlackPanda
Member
It shouldn't. But that doesn't mean it won't
I'm not touching that shit then.
Interface23
Member
It shouldn't. But that doesn't mean it won't
It did with my Zelda. It still says "We'll email you when we have a release date". Sometimes it throws you to the end of the Queue
Email from them said I'm supposed to get an email 3/2 with tracking info. But it also said they were going to put a charge on my card on 2/25 and they didn't, so who knows?
Smiles and Cries
Member
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I hope so
edit: quick google search Amazon Fulfillment Center = Windsor, CT
GameStop didn't charge me but put a hold on my card. I assume we will get tracking like the emailed stated. It said March 2nd.
wild wild rice
Member
You're right. The only item that changed to preparing is the case, which is the only thing I'm having delivered.
friskykillface
Banned
My Zelda shipped from Amazon
Now waiting on the console and other launch stuff to ship from Amazon too
Now waiting on the console and other launch stuff to ship from Amazon too
Dr_LucienSanchez
Banned
Still hoping that target pulls through here like they did with PSVR and orders start shipping today.
I've been preparing since last friday! My switch is going to be prepared as fuck by the time I get it! haha
Fantastical
Death Prophet
For me it would not be odd at all for Amazon to have not shipped them yet. I would actually expect them to ship sometime this evening, maybe even tomorrow morning... I think I live relatively close to a distribution center.
ShikabaneHime13
Member
I got that hold on Saturday but got an email from Gamestop this morning saying that the charge failed. My bank has a pending transaction from them for $119.48... WTF?!?! I'm going to call because now I'm panicking and my Zelda SE is for release day delivery. Thoughts?
friskykillface
Banned
Amazon has shipped stuff the day/night before release too
Kinda boggles my mind because why spend extra for one day and overnight shipping, when you can spend less for two day shipping
The difference between those two are huge btw
Kinda boggles my mind because why spend extra for one day and overnight shipping, when you can spend less for two day shipping
The difference between those two are huge btw
My Amazon order is still sitting unshipped, although it's going to Nashua, NH (so close enough!). It is expected to ship today, and Amazon can be a little slow updating shipping status. I wouldn't get concerned unless it doesn't show shipped by tonight, and even then there's lots of folks saying Amazon shipps day before for them all the time (not common for me, even as a Prime member). Even then, Amazon are the kings of 1-2 day shipping, and barring weather or carrier messups, they've very rarely had shipping delays from their estimated dates for me.
DJ Lushious
Member
My PDP screen protector officially shipped from Best Buy today. No updates on my Target order or my Gamestop's.
Nah, that'd be too logical.
It's Amazon. I'm sure they get some crazy good deal, considering their volume.
SoldierOfLight
Member
It's pointless trying to tell these people to calm down. The train is full speed and there is no stopping it.
If they don't get it Friday by 7 am....They will riot. We'll be seeing 50 threads on how much [insert delivery] service sucks and absurd that they cant deliver in time.
I'm on the non pre order bus, with many options I'm just going to try and wait 2 hours or just walk in.
Not sure if anyone can confirm this but a GameStop employee said they'll be receiving more consoles the day of 3/3
There's also far less room for error when they choose to zip it out to you in a single day. I've been screwed on getting stuff first day because they decided to do overnight shipping on a two-day shipping order.
Yeah you're right, it will probably be fine and we should just be patient. It's just difficult when you've been waiting for this system/game for so long at this point. Also for me I have stuff shipped to my parents house an hour away because I feel it's a safer destination so I still have to drive to get it(so it would suck to drive there day 1 and it not be there).
Checked my Prime Now app and my area will have Switch units available for same day delivery on Friday. That (probably) means one of my distribution centers will indeed stock the Switch. Which in turn means I'm probably waiting an agonizingly long time for my shipment notification since my preorder will have all of a half hour transit time to my house.
My money's on Thursday night. I remember my copy of RE6 (the r stands for regret) shipping at like midnight the night before and still arriving on time.
My money's on Thursday night. I remember my copy of RE6 (the r stands for regret) shipping at like midnight the night before and still arriving on time.
My GameStop order is open but they put a hold on my card on the 25th for the amount of the order.