So how bad is the Switch stock situation?

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Arttemis said:
Target bundle with a bunch of forced add-ons for $500

http://www.target.com/p/nintendo-switch-153-with-gray-joy-con-153-starter-bundle/-/A-52385985

•Nintendo Switch with Gray Joy-Con
•Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
•Nintendo Switch Game Traveler Deluxe Travel Case
•The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild for Nintendo Switch
•1-2 Switch for Nintendo Switch
•Nintendo Link (Rider): Breath of the Wild amiibo Figure
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Wonder if why their website isn't even showing the gray Switch sku anymore?
 
kIdMuScLe said:
I got mines at Walmart.... I had to ask a salesperson to get it as they had them in their back storage. So excited lol
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We're doing the same here at Best Buy. Got a dozen or so in the back. They say its for online orders only. But all a customer has to do is find someone second shift that doesn't work on the gaming section. Or Digital Imaging, aka Cameras. Usually they meld the two sections in non holiday times.
 
Naked Snake said:
$700 ??! When did scalper prices become that high? I thought they rarely went over $400-$450
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BeforeU said:
When they realised they are worth more than that

Fucking disgusting :(
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They sold it for around $400-450 here, but the stock was really limited that I wouldn't be surprised if scalpers got them all -only four video game stores got any stock, and each had less than 5 :/

ccbfan said:
You can easily get one on ebay for under $400 if you want.

Here's a link to all Nintendo Switch with New/Free shipping/Buy IT Now under $400. Theres a tons.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...o switch&rt=nc&LH_FS=1&_trksid=p2045573.m1684

Using auction you can get one for about 20-30 dollars less so like 370-380.
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My friend is visiting NYC/US for only a few days, so can't go with any other option than grab off shelf and pay. Thanks, though!
 
Have yet to see a single switch stocked in Southern Ontario. I regularly check the Best Buys and Walmarts near my house but haven't seen anything more than joy cons.
 
poutmeter said:
They sold it for around $400-450 here, but the stock was really limited that I wouldn't be surprised if scalpers got them all -only four video game stores got any stock, and each had less than 5 :/



My friend is visiting NYC/US for only a few days, so can't go with any other option than grab off shelf and pay. Thanks, though!
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Try Nintendo NYC. They sometimes have some according to their Twitter.
 
Does anyone have a link to one of those stock checkers that checks in store. Not the NowInStock online checker, but in store even if it isn't 100%.
 
For those of you shopping at your local Best Buy. They stop selling them online since they aren't getting regular stock anymore. But they are still receiving shipments to store (kinda irregular though) so if you're persistent call your local store and ask them "when are your normal truck days?"

The store near mine is every Monday and Wednesday. Then just call on those days (early) and ask them if they have received any Nintendo Switch. My store got like 20 yesterday.
 
My ShopTo order arrived yesterday, really glad I went with Neon.

Not gonna have time to play Zelda til the weekend but very happy to have a console around launch for the first time.

FYI I think ShopTo might still have Greys left.

ETA: False alarm about the Greys 😭
 
How can you test the JoyCon disconnect issue? Is it only when playing docked? I won't get to that until this weekend probably as I have only played hand held.
 
Saw my first Switch in the wild this morning at a local Target in Cape Coral, FL.

It wasn't in the case when I walked by the first time, but a few minutes later it was there.
 
Picking up my bundle at Gamestop today. Unfortunately, I had to get one that came with a few things I didn't want. Specifically, a $40 Zelda guide. Will I have any luck trying to return the guide? Should I take it to a different Gamestop with the receipt? Anyone else try this?
 
What are the chances Nintendo is just sending all switches for NYC to their store? It seems like no one is getting any stock in NYC the last 2 weeks except NintendoNYC. Wouldn't blame them and would go there if not for my GameStop store credit.
 
Found one at Walmart this afternoon. Black, but that's okay. Given how hard they still are to find I'm glad I wasn't adamant about getting the neon one.

Also I was in such a rush I forgot to get a game with it. I'll stop off and get Zelda tomorrow.
 
Vanillalite said:
Does anyone have a link to one of those stock checkers that checks in store. Not the NowInStock online checker, but in store even if it isn't 100%.
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Istocknow.com seems solid.

It misses a few regional stores that might have them, , meijr, microcenter, frys, etc but for target bestbuy Walmart GameStop it works.
 
There were 5 on the shelf at Gamestop in Kenosha, WI yesterday. Not a big city by any means so not sure if that's the reason there's still some on shelves. Probably going to buy one myself once the library becomes a little larger and offers some or more of the genres I like.
 
ImThatDood said:
There were 5 on the shelf at Gamestop in Kenosha, WI yesterday. Not a big city by any means so not sure if that's the reason there's still some on shelves. Probably going to buy one myself once the library becomes a little larger and offers some or more of the genres I like.
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That's interesting. I've never been to a GameStop that puts the actual units out on a shelf. But I guess each one is different.
 
TS-08 said:
That's interesting. I've never been to a GameStop that puts the actual units out on a shelf. But I guess each one is different.
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I also thought it was odd so I went over and picked one up. They weren't display boxes unless they weigh them down for some reason.
 
electricpirate said:
Istocknow.com seems solid.

It misses a few regional stores that might have them, , meijr, microcenter, frys, etc but for target bestbuy Walmart GameStop it works.
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Walmart always tells me the ones they have in stock have already been preordered, but how can that be since it's April already?

WTF?!?!?!

Edit: It's been 30 days so in theory shouldn't preorders as of today be resold as non pickups?
 
electricpirate said:
Istocknow.com seems solid.

It misses a few regional stores that might have them, , meijr, microcenter, frys, etc but for target bestbuy Walmart GameStop it works.
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There's a Walmart near me that on istocknow says there are over 120 grey units and 2 red/blue units. Went this morning and they said they're sold out. It's not that accurate, unfortunately.
 
TDLink said:
There's a Walmart near me that on istocknow says there are over 120 grey units and 2 red/blue units. Went this morning and they said they're sold out. It's not that accurate, unfortunately.
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Supposedly those were preorder units that they had to hold and count as already sold.

The problem is it's been past their month hold time at Walmart so in theory they shouldn't be holding stock anymore.
 
Woohoo! Gotta give credit to istocknow. Got notification that a GameStop near my office in NYC got a gray one around 8pm last night. Strolled in this morning at 10am before work and it was still there. Got my switch and Zelda and was able to use my GameStop credit.
 
TDLink said:
There's a Walmart near me that on istocknow says there are over 120 grey units and 2 red/blue units. Went this morning and they said they're sold out. It's not that accurate, unfortunately.
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Yeah... I saw a Walmart near me that istocknow said had 3 Gray and 3 Neons. I called them and asked if they had any in stock and they said they had a couple Gray units. So I stop in later and the same guy I spoke to earlier said they haven't had any in about a week.

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Stinks now since I've got Zelda and a Pro Controller just staring at me but no console. Oh well, still on the hunt.
 
TDLink said:
Still no luck in LA...hoping for a good restock this week.
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2 weeks ago units were available on Tuesday. I went to a Best Buy and a Target today and neither had a unit or controllers. Checkout guy at Best Buy said he hadn't seen any in awhile.
 
Finally found one. Randomly decided to check a gamestop in a mall near me even though nothing was showing on istocknow. Turns out they just got them in...and another sold while I was in the store. It's a gray but oh well. Left Joycon seems to work perfect. Also got a Pro Controller. So happy I can finally Zelda.
 
SO I walked into Best Buy, guy said they have 20 Switches in the back. Says they can't sell them until Sunday because Nintendo keeps doing these "relaunch" things for whatever reason. I offer him $200 more than asking price, and tell him I have been all over the city trying to find one. I live in Columbus, OH. He calls the store owner, tells him I'm offering $200 more. Owner tells him to sell me a Switch as long as I buy 2 accessories to go with it.

Didn't have to pay the $200 extra obviously since that would be against the law. I was already going to purchase the charging grip and 64GB SD card anyway!

Just a strategy for you guys to use at your local Best Buy! They have them in stock right now waiting for Sunday morning.
 
MarineMountie said:
SO I walked into Best Buy, guy said they have 20 Switches in the back. Says they can't sell them until Sunday because Nintendo keeps doing these "relaunch" things for whatever reason. I offer him $200 more than asking price, and tell him I have been all over the city trying to find one. I live in Columbus, OH. He calls the store owner, tells him I'm offering $200 more. Owner tells him to sell me a Switch as long as I buy 2 accessories to go with it.

Didn't have to pay the $200 extra obviously since that would be against the law. I was already going to purchase the charging grip and 64GB SD card anyway!

Just a strategy for you guys to use at your local Best Buy! They have them in stock right now waiting for Sunday morning.
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This is terrible. Taking advantage of desperate fans. Fuck BB and fuck Nintendo.
 
BeforeU said:
This is terrible. Taking advantage of desperate fans. Fucking BB and fuck Nintendo. Dont encourage this shit please.
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I didn't look at it as if they were taking advantage of me. I was already going to purchase two accessories with it. I look at it as they really helped me out.

Even if they were trying to take advantage of me, I still got a Switch and the accessories I wanted with it for the same price as I would have paid if I had waited for months trying to find one.
 
MarineMountie said:
I didn't look at it as if they were taking advantage of me. I was already going to purchase two accessories with it. I look at it as they really helped me out.

Even if they were trying to take advantage of me, I still got a Switch and the accessories I wanted with it for the same price as I would have paid if I had waited for months trying to find one.
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Ahh I skimmed through the accessory part. But either way they shouldn't force customers to purchase garbage game or accessory which you dont need. It worked out well for you though.
 
I just got my Switch from Prime now in the LA county area. Just had it delivered, but it's still up there as of this post. Unfortunately, you can only order it if you have amazon prime and are in LA / Orange County.
 
Best Buy is holding all Switch received this week for Sunday April 9th. Will be ticketed. This is not a Nintendo decision. Best Buy did the same with NES Classics in the past.
 
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