Switch 2 Pre-Orders. Did you get one?

I didn't try from any of the retailers since I signed up through the Nintendo store. I should definitely meet their qualifications for getting one, it just sucks that I have to sit here and sweat a bit for another couple weeks hoping I see that magical preorder email. Grats to all of you who secured one!
 
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To those holding out hope for Nintendo emails in May. Official word from Nintendo is now that the best place to secure a system at launch is a retailer and that the systems from Nintendo itself will not go out in June 5.
 
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I already bought it online from Best Buy but I wanted to check out Gamestop to see how fast they sold out. Of course it did, but what was more upsetting was the fact that Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves only got a single copy which someone else bought.
 
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tkscz said:
I swear I posted in here last night, but yes I was able to get it. But fuck me was it an ordeal and a half to get. The app didn't crash like the website but it sure as hell wasn't acting right. At midnight it immediately said all pre-orders were sold out. Then when it stopped saying that and allowed me to put on in my cart, it adds the warranty even though I didn't want it and took me 5 minute of trying while receiving errors to remove the warranty. Then I get to the check out and it kept adding the wrong address and removing my Target circle card. Then out of nowhere it brings up my address and the card is in there. Then when I click checkout, error after error after error. One even out right told me to keep trying like the app didn't want me to quit (not try again later, but actually used the phrase keep trying to checkout). Then it starts asking for the cards CVC number over and over. I enter it, and the CVC screen pops back up. Did that like eight times before I got an error. Then after like 30 minutes of trying, it ask for the card's full number then the order finally goes through
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I had one in my cart at Target, and it kept saying "Your address can't be verified" -- so it made me manually choose the address; and then it kept trying to split my payment into more than one card. Didn't ask for that at all. A couple of times I made it to the "Put your PIN code in" and then it would spin, then give me the "We have so many people trying to buy this, that we're not going to let you have it." or something. It was the lamest message I've ever seen for that. Tried this off and on for about 30 minutes, then switched to Best Buy. Failed there, too.
 
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I had one in my cart at Target, and it kept saying "Your address can't be verified" -- so it made me manually choose the address; and then it kept trying to split my payment into more than one card. Didn't ask for that at all. A couple of times I made it to the "Put your PIN code in" and then it would spin, then give me the "We have so many people trying to buy this, that we're not going to let you have it." or something. It was the lamest message I've ever seen for that. Tried this off and on for about 30 minutes, then switched to Best Buy. Failed there, too.
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Had I known you were doing that I would've told you keep pushing on the Target app. I got the same error but kept pushing anyway until I got my pre-order.

The youtuber Arlo pointed it out to me but it is crazy that stores this big didn't prepare their servers better to handle this with Best Buy not letting people click the pre-order button because their virtual queue wasn't ready to Target immediately saying "pre-order sold out" right at 12am before anyone could even try to pre order. I legit wonder how many people immediately fucked off because they assumed a bunch of bots had gotten to the website first.
 
tkscz said:
Had I known you were doing that I would've told you keep pushing on the Target app. I got the same error but kept pushing anyway until I got my pre-order.

The youtuber Arlo pointed it out to me but it is crazy that stores this big didn't prepare their servers better to handle this with Best Buy not letting people click the pre-order button because their virtual queue wasn't ready to Target immediately saying "pre-order sold out" right at 12am before anyone could even try to pre order. I legit wonder how many people immediately fucked off because they assumed a bunch of bots had gotten to the website first.
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Thanks! I ended up with the Peasant SKU from Walmart, and I was actually able to get a backup from GameStop yesterday, so ... all's well.
 
tkscz said:
Had I known you were doing that I would've told you keep pushing on the Target app. I got the same error but kept pushing anyway until I got my pre-order.

The youtuber Arlo pointed it out to me but it is crazy that stores this big didn't prepare their servers better to handle this with Best Buy not letting people click the pre-order button because their virtual queue wasn't ready to Target immediately saying "pre-order sold out" right at 12am before anyone could even try to pre order. I legit wonder how many people immediately fucked off because they assumed a bunch of bots had gotten to the website first.
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I kept getting payment failed on Target app the moment it was available until it was actually sold out. Usually I can check out on the Target app with console launches.
 
bigdad2007 said:
www.ign.com

Nintendo Issues Inevitable Switch 2 My Nintendo Store Warning to U.S. Customers, Says Release Date Delivery ‘Not Guaranteed’ Due to ‘Very High Demand’ - IGN

The inevitable Switch 2 release-day delivery warning from Nintendo to its U.S. fans is finally here, after the company said it would struggle to meet demand in Japan.
www.ign.com www.ign.com

To those holding out hope for Nintendo emails in May. Official word from Nintendo is now that the best place to secure a system at launch is a retailer and that the systems from Nintendo itself will not go out in June 5.
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Exact phrasing on the site is this:
Thank you to those of you who have already registered your interest in purchasing from My Nintendo Store. We're thrilled by the enthusiasm for Nintendo Switch 2! Due to the very high demand, we will be working diligently to fulfill orders as product becomes available, but delivery by June 5 is not guaranteed. Your invitation email may arrive after the Nintendo Switch 2 launch. We'll confirm your shipping date upon purchase.

If you wish to increase your opportunity of obtaining a Nintendo Switch 2 system at launch, please visit our participating retail partners above.

If you wish to continue waiting for your invitation from My Nintendo Store, no further action is required after registering your interest.
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Sounds like those who registered their interest early enough and meet the conditions will still have a chance at getting a unit direct from Nintendo for launch day. Those who were late may not even get an invite until after launch. Pretty much expected, but hopefully those who are most eager to have one at launch are able to get one.
 
is this it? I remember there were a few waves of pre-orders in 2016 before the OG Switch Launch.

I didn't get one, I cant pre-order from BB, GS, or Walmart. I just have a Target and Amazon account and couldnt get it from them.
 
Sojiro said:
I didn't try from any of the retailers since I signed up through the Nintendo store. I should definitely meet their qualifications for getting one, it just sucks that I have to sit here and sweat a bit for another couple weeks hoping I see that magical preorder email. Grats to all of you who secured one!
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I was not going to stress over it. Now I'll have an option (potentially) to nab a second one.
 
K' Dash said:
is this it? I remember there were a few waves of pre-orders in 2016 before the OG Switch Launch.

I didn't get one, I cant pre-order from BB, GS, or Walmart. I just have a Target and Amazon account and couldnt get it from them.
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If you're serious about getting one for launch then you should consider following Wario64 on X or his Discord server. Inventory will sporadically pop up, but you'll need to be quick.

If you're less anxious about getting it on time for launch, but know you definitely want it sometime in the launch window, then you can register with Nintendo directly: How to buy Nintendo Switch 2
 
Walter Matthau said:
If you're serious about getting one for launch then you should consider following Wario64 on X or his Discord server. Inventory will sporadically pop up, but you'll need to be quick.

If you're less anxious about getting it on time for launch, but know you definitely want it sometime in the launch window, then you can register with Nintendo directly: How to buy Nintendo Switch 2
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Yeah, I downloaded Twitter yesterday and started follwing him.

I already "showed interest" with Nintendo and I meet the criteria to get the invitation, I'm just waiting to actually get it.
 
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Congrats to everyone that got one.

If you wanted one and did not get it, I hope you get new opportunities.


How many do you think Walmart gets. If there are 7million in the US, does Walmart get 2 million of those. Target 1 million, Gamestop 1 million, Best Buy 1 million, Nintendo 1 million and Various another million.
 
spookyfish said:
I had one in my cart at Target, and it kept saying "Your address can't be verified" -- so it made me manually choose the address; and then it kept trying to split my payment into more than one card. Didn't ask for that at all. A couple of times I made it to the "Put your PIN code in" and then it would spin, then give me the "We have so many people trying to buy this, that we're not going to let you have it." or something. It was the lamest message I've ever seen for that. Tried this off and on for about 30 minutes, then switched to Best Buy. Failed there, too.
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Yeah that happened for me but I switched to Apple Pay (thinking it would bypass the address errors) and it worked.
 
demigod said:
My kid's last day of school is May 23rd in Texas.
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Mine are in year round school and aren't tracked out during that time. Going to be a fun day for everyone but the added touch of letting them know they can skip school will add to the fun.
 
Wife scored me a gamestop pre-order.

I've not really been following this stuff closely. Will the switch2 play switch1 carts and will my digital games 100% copy over (aka I can sell my switch1 once I get a switch 2?).

Hopefully they put out a smaller portable focusd one by xmas so I can get it for the kids.
 
Would you say if my Walmart order wasn't cancelled by now that I am in the clear? Anyone have their orders cancelled? Saw some ppl on Twitter getting a cancellation
 
I will wait, but i might pick one up when i see it in the shelves at wal-mart...not in a hurry....those prices for the games frozen me solid.
 
jason10mm said:
Wife scored me a gamestop pre-order.

I've not really been following this stuff closely. Will the switch2 play switch1 carts and will my digital games 100% copy over (aka I can sell my switch1 once I get a switch 2?).

Hopefully they put out a smaller portable focusd one by xmas so I can get it for the kids.
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It does play Switch 1 games both carts and digital, but there are a few caveats because the Switch 2 doesn't play them natively. Some games have compatibility problems, but they're also pushing updates for many games which should shrink the bad list.
 
Wal-Mart just open up again and I got one on the 10th try (of pressing try again).
If you are still looking in the US, try there.
I think they are purging out the bots.
 
Walmart must have received A LOT of switch 2. In my region both are still available. The bundle was sold out yesterday for a few hours but still both available.
 
Just got a preorder in at walmart!
Got the mario kart bundle.

After I place the preorder and get the confirmation email, can I remove my card info from the walmart wallet? They'll still have my info saved for that order right?
 
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Keep trying on Walmart app, you may get one from store allotment nearby.

Just got my preorder MK world bundle!



Mine has grocery bag ship like this!

 
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I got 2 orders in at seperate retailers(a backup or for family). Following the tips made it a wait but was overall not too bad. I gamed out an expensive bundle that had the highest probability to deter most people where I wanted everything in it. That helped me get to the checkout window faster than many people from what I've seen. Scalpers go for those less as well.

Target seemed terrible for most by cancelling orders, then still sending out confirmation emails after + taking $ from the account. Bestbuy seemed decent. Gamestop in store seemed pretty good. Walmart seemed the best for most people. They must've got basically the equivalent of like 60-100 units per store(they have double the # of GS stores). A far cry from like 8 PS5 units per Gamestop in 2020.

I think around 60% of people that wanted a Switch 2 at launch will get it.
 
I got one from Wal Mart. It's been a couple hours and no cancellation so far and It has the grocery bag icon next to my order. I'm in SE Tennessee if that matters. I guess I'm good?
 
I got the MK:W bundle from the Walmart restock at 2am this morning (I happened to be up late packing for a move)

I'm glad I had the wherewithal to put my soon to be new address in on all the sites in advance because I would not have remembered in the middle of the night
 
can someone give me some cliff notes as to why I should be interested in buying the new pro controller?

I like my pro controller for the switch 1

The new one some massive improvement?
 
I ended up getting a console + pro controller bundle from Best Buy at around 12:50 AM the night pre-orders launched.

Wal-Mart and Target were both a mess for me and I was about to give up around 12:30 when Best Buy's queue suddenly opened up. I jumped in, and had my console reserved about 20 minutes later.

I'm not sure if it was a technical issue with Best Buy or if they decided to start pre-orders 30 minutes late on purpose, but regardless I'm glad they did. I think it cut down on the number of bots trying to buy from their storefront.
 
reinking said:
This is the first console I have not preordered since I can remember. With nobody else in my family wanting one the sense of urgency is not there.
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That was ps4/ps5 for me. Bought those when the pros released. Switch 1 was the last time I was really hyped for a new console (before that ps3/360 was an amazing time), preordered switch 2, but not as excited for it as the first.
 
I collect VHS tapes said:
can someone give me some cliff notes as to why I should be interested in buying the new pro controller?

I like my pro controller for the switch 1

The new one some massive improvement?
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The main reason to get one is for the C button. I wonder if there is some way to open chat using another controller. I would assume you can.

I am just going to use my old pro controllers for now. The new one is way too expensive. It needs to be half the price.
 
I collect VHS tapes said:
can someone give me some cliff notes as to why I should be interested in buying the new pro controller?

I like my pro controller for the switch 1

The new one some massive improvement?
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Krathoon said:
The main reason to get one is for the C button. I wonder if there is some way to open chat using another controller. I would assume you can.

I am just going to use my old pro controllers for now. The new one is way too expensive. It needs to be half the price.
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It also has a headphones jack, so it's more in line with other controllers out there. It also charges in half the time as the old pro controller. I splurged.
 
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