So how bad is the Switch stock situation?
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OrbitalBeard
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Use the NowInStock tracker website or follow Wario64 on Twitter.
RecRoulette
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istocknow helped me find a switch insanely fast when I decided I needed to get one. Just use the map and set up notifications.
OrbitalBeard
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Oh yeah, this site's good as well.
babyshaq90
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Went to Walmart today and saw 10 in the glass case. Doesn't seem to be an issue here in nor cal.
I bought 2 one for me and one for wife, I play handheld and she plays on TV. Did it for Splatoon 2 except It's so difficult to play together consistently it's kind of annoying design decisions lol 😂
Supply has picked up following splatoon 2, most of our stores are getting stock every truck. So, about three to four deliveries a week. There's no word if it will continue like this past the month.
It's rare for units to sit longer than a day, Most of the resellers we get have stopped visiting for now as well.
Horseticuffs
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I haven't used tracking websites since I was looking for a Wii! I know they still exist though because folks are still using them for Aim Controller tracking.
Glass Shark
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I saw 4 in stock at Target today, 2 in stock at a different Target location earlier this week. Are things finally calming down?
arturo2666
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I think so. Saw some at a Meijer today.
For all gaf spaniards out there, amazon spain has got hold of the neon version after almost two months -> https://www.amazon.es/Nintendo-Switch-Consola-color-Azul/dp/B01N5OPMJW/ref=zg_bs_videogames_15?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=DDZE2SCSKCA1690ZE4BM
Frankfurter
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Just checked amazon.de and for the first time since launch the grey console is actually in stock (also the neon one but that was easier to get at amazon anyway). These increased shipments seem to be a worldwide thing.
You haven't checked for the past 3 weeks, have you?
Visualante2
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Lots of retailers are basing this on Nintendo UK's own estimates. There's no guarantee this will happen. They might just update to early September when it doesn't come in.
Ivan A Nguyen
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I actually saw one in the wild on Saturday. I was surprised enough that I took a picture of it.
There are grey consoles now too.
bucknuticus
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Anyone in columbus ohio area, Target on Rome Hilliard had 6 on the shelf
bumpkin
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Are you on Facebook? I'm in a group called "Streetpass NH" where people sometimes report in when they see consoles in stores around the state.
Typicalrik
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Saw 3 switched on shelf in target today. And saw two more at another target today too.
Was out running errands and was definitely surprised. Des Moines Iowa is where I'm from.
Was out running errands and was definitely surprised. Des Moines Iowa is where I'm from.
Big Green Anus
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Called GameStop around here(Fort Washington, Maryland) since stores are suppose to be receiving there Switches, but two of the stores did not have it nor could they reserve one for me. I hope I can get one this year for the Holiday at least 
HerpDerpstreit
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Just saw 2 gray Switches here in north Houston at a Target earlier, they had a few blue 2ds, galaxy 3ds, a few new 3ds XL and the 2ds Xl as well
Hero_of_the_Day
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Called GameStop around here(Fort Washington, Maryland) since stores are suppose to be receiving there Switches, but two of the stores did not have it nor could they reserve one for me. I hope I can get one this year for the Holiday at least
My best buy had a ton pretty late in the evening the day Splatoon 2 came out. I bet they do the same thing when Mario + Rabbids comes out, so get your ass to Best Buy ASAP that day, and I'll bet you score one. They had one Neon left at like 5-6PM when I went there. Someone got it while I was standing there. But, they still had at least 10 greys behind the customer service desk. So, I'd go that day, and just go right to customer service and ask if they have any.
I'm sure Nintendo will be cranking out a good number for the holiday season. But, demand will also skyrocket after Thanksgiving and Mario Mario comes out. So, yeah, stay vigilant now.
boiled goose
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Supply seems clearly up... Curious about sales this month
PopcornMegaphone
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On Sunday I saw several gray switches at a Chicago Target in the afternoon. The stock situation must be clearing up. The city has always been the worst with supply.
anyone have the monthly sales in thus far handy?
Graphics Horse
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NSW: 222K for July according to leaks, 5k higher than PS4
It works out being up about 28% per week compared to the previous month.
I know the Switch is a different beast, but I remember the summer there were so many non-XL New 3DSs on shelves I figured I'd get one for the holidays...
1morerobot
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Still have yet to see one. Southern California.
You won't find one out in the wild it seems like down here.
I will say if you preorder one from Gamestop they ship way earlier than they say it'll be available. Mine came ~2 weeks early.
ShadowFox08
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check gamestop in stores tomorrow. They'll have at least 5 available for each store tomorrow. Line up early if you have to.
Also, sign up at nowinstock.net and get alerts via emails and texts for availability for online orders:
https://www.nowinstock.net/videogaming/consoles/nintendoswitch/
If you're really desperate for one, gamestop is accepting preorder bundles for at least $399 that offers other games and accessories along with the console, though you may not like everything in there.. I'd say just wait.
Hero_of_the_Day
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Hero_of_the_Day
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You coudn't find any 3DS or 2DS last holiday season. They were completely selling out, and going for pretty crazy prices on ebay.
Here's a Polygon article about it. It was pretty crazy, and lasted a good while.
And finally, back in stock at amazon uk (neon sku) -> https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nintendo-Switch-Neon-Red-Blue/dp/B01N4NBHPM/ref=zg_bs_videogames_3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=BPE9P5EYVQD3KC2J8WG3
Seems the black should have stock next week.
I think this proves Nintendo is working hard to get as many consoles as possible which is good news. Hopefully this will last long enough.
Seems the black should have stock next week.
I think this proves Nintendo is working hard to get as many consoles as possible which is good news. Hopefully this will last long enough.
They were sold out at many retailers for the first few months, and I believe Nedgame only met demand at the end of June or thereabouts.
As said, production had ended and they only shipped the remaining stock to North America.
Only in Q4 they shipped a meaningful (i.e. meaningful compared to previous quarters) amount to the US, and even then it barely amounted to a quarter of the total 3DS & 2DS shipments in that period.
The situation isn't comparable at all. Here you have a system which continues to be in production and receives large shipments every month, there you have a system which is no longer produced and which only received a final shipment (which is similar in size to what the Switch had shipped in July - a single month).
Just as with the NES Mini - what isn't produced anymore, can't be found in shops and rises in price if demand is still there.
Hero_of_the_Day
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As said, production had ended and they only shipped the remaining stock to North America.
Only in Q4 they shipped a meaningful (i.e. meaningful compared to previous quarters) amount to the US, and even then it barely amounted to a quarter of the total 3DS & 2DS shipments in that period.
The situation isn't comparable at all. Here you have a system which continues to be in production and receives large shipments every month, there you have a system which is no longer produced and which only received a final shipment (which is similar in size to what the Switch had shipped in July - a single month).
Just as with the NES Mini - what isn't produced anymore, can't be found in shops and rises in price if demand is still there.
I'm saying it wasn't just the New 3DS, which is what that graph is showing. It was ANY 3DS or 2DS. Every model was sold out.
Ah ok, wasn't what me and the other person were talking about, as he specifically mentioned the non-XL version.
Lol was pretty much sold out everywhere until recently. Shipments have increased for sure.
Hero_of_the_Day
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Yeah, it was crazier than just one model. I don't know what caused it, or if it will happen again this year. For whatever reason, everyone wanted a 3DS last year. It honestly seemed like it was only a few months ago when I regularly started seeing them on shelves again. So, if that is anything to go by, Switch might be insane this holiday.
Nintendo has done a pretty good job of having a steady flow of good to great games coming. By holiday, new owners will have Mario Kart, Zelda, Arms, Splatoon 2, Mario + Rabbids, Mario Mario, Fire Emblem Warriors, and supposedly Xenoblade. Then of course there are the digital releases like Minecraft, Rocket League, and Sonic Mania. It's hard to guess what will catch fire every holiday season, but Switch seems like a pretty safe bet this year.
I believe that was the "Pokémon Go effect" that fueled those shortages, in order for people to play pokémon sun/moon.
Skittzo0413
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It was likely a combination of Pokemon GO, Pokemon Sun/Moon, and Nintendo expecting a YoY drop in demand.
Those reasons won't apply to the Switch this year, but the shortages will still probably be similar just due to the lack of supply.
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