So how bad is the Switch stock situation?
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It's stocked because no one buys it. They haven't stocked actual Wii U consoles in forever.
The 3DS case had two Galaxy XL's and two 2DS's. Not much better.
DongBeetle
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Softest console launch? What? The thing is selling out on contact and every retailer I've been to has had Switch aisles
thestopsign
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There aren't many physical game releases for the system yet. From what I've seen most games and accessories are selling out across the board, so the lack of a section has more to do with a lack of available inventory due to how popular EVERYTHING with the system is.
Unit wise, Nintendo actually has shipped a reasonably large amount, just not enough to satisfy demand.
dragonyeuw
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You'd think they'd be clearing that stuff out for product that actually sells...
Friend of Sonic
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Target's ad on June 11 shows Switch in stock. I wonder if they'll be holding stock until then
bumpkin
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I still haven't seen a console in the wild, though I've been seeing docks, Pro Controllers, and Charging Grips in-stock pretty consistently at places like Best Buy and Walmart. Joy-Cons are more hit-or-miss, I usually only see gray sets or singles. I don't see any of the neon ones of either color very often.
I was at a Meijer (major American mid-west "superstore" chain) just last week and this is what the Switch visibility is like:
A handful of Switch games stuck in the Wii U section. There is zero Switch signage, no indication that this is the new major console from Nintendo. You can see that this aisle is half blue for Wii U and half red for 3DS, with logos for both systems everywhere. Nothing advertising for Switch.
Never in my life have I seen a console launch like this, where the damn thing might as well not even exist when it comes to retail displays.
It's very similar around here. No switch advertisements and the games get tossed in with the wii u section. There not even a spot where the consoles would go... at least that I can tell. At least put up some advertisements and a sign saying due to demand stock is limited or something. I know Nintendo sends reps to stores to help set displays up so what the hell have they been doing?
flintstryker
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Called about 6 stores and they are all out with no idea of when anymore is coming
VectorVictor
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So it looks like the Target ad for 06/11 is showing limited stock of Switch units at Target--guess they're hoarding their Switch stock until then?
EDIT: Sorry Friend of Sonic--I didn't see your post sandwiched in there. My bad.
EDIT: Sorry Friend of Sonic--I didn't see your post sandwiched in there. My bad.
Thank You! I have been looking for a set for a long tume. No stores near me ever have them and online has always been over priced. Im going to need another grip or something soon. Am i better off getting the non charging grip and the charge stand instead?
bonchooski
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Anyone looking to buy one barely used I have one up in the B&T thread
Mithos
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Yeah, and just checked (before writing this post) still available in most places in Sweden too.
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Same around here. I guess with supply so constrained there's just no need to bother much with instore advertising or retooling the display areas since they're either selling out as they come in or being held for advertised sales days and selling quickly.
Expect "a lot" of Switch units next week when ARMS hits the stores. I guess that will be the best time to snatch one for a few weeks, 'till Splatoon 2 launches.
Savantcore
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Been keeping an eye out and it seems that the Neon Switch will be back in July in the UK. Imma just get a grey.
GoldenEye 007
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I was at a Wal-Mart earlier today in Dallas and I saw a lone Neon Switch in the electronics section - no bundle just $299. Was actually tempting, then I realized I had to get food instead.
Yep, consoles, accessories & games, not to mention decent in store displays and retail promotion/awareness. We got it all yo.
Friend of Sonic
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Best Buy told me they're going to have stock for Arms this Sunday. Makes sense of course but nice to have confirmation. Sunday should be a really good day for Switch
yukianderson
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I went to my local Walmart here in Atlanta and saw six switches.
ArgyleGamer
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Hi everybody. Was in Walmart in Slidell, Louisiana (Northshore Blvd.) and they had at least 10 Switches in stock of both colors. Cheers.
//ARCANUM
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I was at a Meijer (major American mid-west "superstore" chain) just last week and this is what the Switch visibility is like:
A handful of Switch games stuck in the Wii U section. There is zero Switch signage, no indication that this is the new major console from Nintendo. You can see that this aisle is half blue for Wii U and half red for 3DS, with logos for both systems everywhere. Nothing advertising for Switch.
Never in my life have I seen a console launch like this, where the damn thing might as well not even exist when it comes to retail displays.
Yeah I think this is more about Meijer in particular. Every Target and Walmart I've been in have Switch sections with big signage.
i HeaR MusiC
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I was at a Meijer (major American mid-west "superstore" chain) just last week and this is what the Switch visibility is like:
A handful of Switch games stuck in the Wii U section. There is zero Switch signage, no indication that this is the new major console from Nintendo. You can see that this aisle is half blue for Wii U and half red for 3DS, with logos for both systems everywhere. Nothing advertising for Switch.
Never in my life have I seen a console launch like this, where the damn thing might as well not even exist when it comes to retail displays.
That's just Meijer. I've been to the 2 Meijer stores here in Milwaukee and they both have terrible Switch sections. Target, Bestbuy and Wal-Mart all have nice Switch sections with advertisements.
Majmun
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Damn, I think I was lucky when I saw three Switch consoles in the local Media Markt one month ago. (Heerlen-Netherlands) Glad I grabbed one that day. Haven't seen one since then.
I'm on the lookout because a few friends want one too after playing with mine. But the drought is real.
I'm on the lookout because a few friends want one too after playing with mine. But the drought is real.
LizardKing
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My Best Buy Switch "section" is the saddest shit you'll ever see. Literally no Switch signage, it consists of 2, 3 foot long basket shelves on a black blank endcap off the Nintendo section. Those shelves hold about 10 total copies of games from 3 titles. The 3-4 in stock accessories (a few joycon selections, and joycon adapter controller) are thrown in with the Wii U shit.
Alex_Mexico
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It's ridiculous that in Amazon US there haven't been new Switches available since MK8D launched almost a month ago when it lasted a couple of hours only. Fucking embarrassing situation, Nintendo.
Samanosuke Akechi
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In stock at target this Sunday. Apparently.
//ARCANUM
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Scroll up. They were available on amazon yesterday.
Crazy thing is that there are people going around defending Nintendo making excuses for them not being able to meet demand.
I just hate how retailers put up the price a good 20% if not more, they know idiots will pay for it, so they can. Basically retailers are starting to scalp, while keeping half of their stock in the back. But that is good reason, as they need to start adding supplies for the holiday season. If Nintendo can't deliver on a good weekly basis, they need to make sure to start early.
One delivery every month, is not "keeping up with demand". Besides, all shops will always put most of those in stock to save up for the holidays. They aren't nuts you know, they have learned by now that Nintendo is unruly and not dependable in keeping up stock. So to make sure they have enough for the Holidays, and keeping in mind that they get like 14 per shop per month? They already would be starting to stock them up. If you want a 100 switches in stock for the Christmas sales, you better start planning as a retailer. Nintendo won't be of any help.
They aren't Sony
.One delivery every month, is not "keeping up with demand". Besides, all shops will always put most of those in stock to save up for the holidays. They aren't nuts you know, they have learned by now that Nintendo is unruly and not dependable in keeping up stock. So to make sure they have enough for the Holidays, and keeping in mind that they get like 14 per shop per month? They already would be starting to stock them up. If you want a 100 switches in stock for the Christmas sales, you better start planning as a retailer. Nintendo won't be of any help.
They aren't Sony
Uhhh, no, that's not how retailer agreements work. If they order inventory, they're expected to sell it, not stockpile it. If they get caught holding shipments, Nintendo can actually sue them for breach of contract, since they pay retailer slotting fees for shelf space.
Besides, Switch consoles don't increase in value from not being sold, and stock room space is for things they have to keep in supply because they regularly sell. Keeping Switches in a stock room or warehouse means less space for more inventory that they'll sell through.
So either way you look at it, your premise is complete garbage, since it costs retailers money and exposes them to litigation.
//ARCANUM
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One delivery every month, is not "keeping up with demand". Besides, all shops will always put most of those in stock to save up for the holidays. They aren't nuts you know, they have learned by now that Nintendo is unruly and not dependable in keeping up stock. So to make sure they have enough for the Holidays, and keeping in mind that they get like 14 per shop per month? They already would be starting to stock them up. If you want a 100 switches in stock for the Christmas sales, you better start planning as a retailer. Nintendo won't be of any help.
They aren't Sony
I didn't say anything about keeping up with demand. I was simply refuting the point, showing that they have, indeed, been in stock on amazon since MK8D released.
Ofcourse but if Nintendo starts being a bitch there too, than most retailers will tell them to "fuck off!". Nintendo can't deliver the goods, and doesn't allow them to start a stock for the holidays (so they don't get crazy situations with people fighting over them). Well then many retailers will tell Nintendo to "Screw you guys, we're going Sony.".
So Nintendo will be lenient in this, they have to. Retail partners are a key part of the success of the switch. Nintendo has major issues with production at the moment, and they already know they are duping retailers with this. (Retailers are the ones having to deal with the customers). So if Nintendo starts to litigate for not selling what they have, retailers will simply pull out. Those 7 switches they sell each month (The total amount of Switches supplied to them), will not make a dent in the total monthly revenue.
When Nintendo can supply them in quantity again, in say 1 or 2 years, the retailer will start to order again. So it is also in Nintendo's best interest to allow these retailers to make some stockpile before the holidays.
what.. country is.. this weird fantasy stockpile .. strategy.. from??????????????????
I was at a Meijer (major American mid-west "superstore" chain) just last week and this is what the Switch visibility is like:
A handful of Switch games stuck in the Wii U section. There is zero Switch signage, no indication that this is the new major console from Nintendo. You can see that this aisle is half blue for Wii U and half red for 3DS, with logos for both systems everywhere. Nothing advertising for Switch.
Never in my life have I seen a console launch like this, where the damn thing might as well not even exist when it comes to retail displays.
That's what the PS4 situation was like in Germany after launch. Mountains of Xbox Ones and not a single sign of PS4's existence.
The only store I've noticed with actual "permanent" switch advertising is wal-mart with this type of display with the little screen. All the switch games are stuffed in with the generic "Nintendo" branding above the Wii U games.
(can't find a better picture online, found this one on google images)
Target had a poster pre-launch advertising the switch but it's gone now and all the switch stuff is stuffed in with the Wii U games or the rotating display for new products facing foot traffic. No Switch signage but the 3DS demo is still intact.
(another pic taken off google images, target had this but it is gone now)
(can't find a better picture online, found this one on google images)
(the switch consoles and all accessories are stuffed here. Amiibo, eshop cards and other 3DS/Switch accessories to the side)
Target had a poster pre-launch advertising the switch but it's gone now and all the switch stuff is stuffed in with the Wii U games or the rotating display for new products facing foot traffic. No Switch signage but the 3DS demo is still intact.
(another pic taken off google images, target had this but it is gone now)
Norris1020
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I know there's a lot of Atlanta area gaffers so if anyone's in NW Atlanta suburbs still searching the Walmart on Cobb Pkwy in Kennesaw had two neon Switch consoles as of around 11 am today.
OrbitalBeard
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I would actually recommend people go to Target this upcoming Sunday morning, as Switch is in their ad. If you wait until Friday, you aren't getting one.
Alex_Mexico
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I've been hunting them on Amazon daily and I must've missed it because they were probably available for a very short time which makes my point still stand. NoA's has a pathetic supply chain management and has had one for years now.
nintendork666
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I didn't even realize Switches were this hard to come by. I walked into Target and bought mine on a whim when Mario Kart dropped. Guess I got super lucky.
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