"My box came dented... is that why my joycon is having sync issues?"This is where we now enter the territory of the five main phases of replies that everyone loves the most!
1. When does XXXX charge my card posts
2. my shipment is preparing posts
3. my order has shipped posts
4. my package came today posts
5. my box came dented complaint posts
you WISH we were still having back-and-forth discussion about the Switch system!
Nintendo Switch Preorder Thread 2.0
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I would suggest NOT doing that at this point. That's why your bomberman slipped to the 7th. Anytime you update your payment settings this late it slips you to the back of the line and pushes back delivery.
This is the main reason I didn't switch my Master Edition delivery to my work address.
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Gamestop just called me to let me know my Switch can be picked up Friday at Midnight, pre-rings start at 6PM. Also said I had until Saturday to pick it up.
I fully pay for something in advance and they hold it a day, never change Gamestop lol
I fully pay for something in advance and they hold it a day, never change Gamestop lol
Everything is for in store pickup.
Same here. You can pretty much only expect updates once it's ready to pick up. You'll get the notification Thursday most likely.
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It's nerve-racking lol
But then there's increased risk of damage if you opt for shipping...
Pick your poison I guess
But then there's increased risk of damage if you opt for shipping...
Pick your poison I guess
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theheroweneed
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You guys are very excited for WiiU 2.0.
Not sure what you're saying. Are you saying this is the natural progression of the Wii U? If so, I would agree. Or are you saying this thing will bomb like the Wii U?
I would disagree with the second point. Mostly. I think this will sell closer to Gamecube numbers at worst. And maybe 30 - 40 million lifetime sales at best.
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If the Switch gets as many great games as the Wii U had, I'll be very happy with my purchase. 
I never bought a Wii U, but I really did wish this system was backwards compatible, because it did have a few games I really did want to play.If the Switch gets as many great games as the Wii U had, I'll be very happy with my purchase.
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The Wii U library is good. But I hated the hardware. Hopefully the games will be ported to Switch.
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Windwaker on the Switch would actually be pretty cool. Also GameCube Metroid primes!? Seriously though, can't wait for Friday. I also have a week off from work starting Friday, can't wait to sink my teeth in Zelda
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Mine says undefined/March 8th. Not sure if I should be worried either. I do have a backup preorder at Best Buy but a friend of mine just decided he wants one now and was planning on buying my extra one. Might just tell him to come with me to Best Buy at midnight and just pick one up if that have extras.
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Windwaker on the Switch would actually be pretty cool. Also GameCube Metroid primes!? Seriously though, can't wait for Friday. I also have a week off from work starting Friday, can't wait to sink my teeth in Zelda
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since i don't have a preorder for anything is my best bet
go to best buy midnight release and hope my store has extras?
go to toys r us at like 7 am and hope they have enough?
or..?
i'd prefer to get all my games at best buy since, gcu, you know. but the system itself is what i'm worried about.
go to best buy midnight release and hope my store has extras?
go to toys r us at like 7 am and hope they have enough?
or..?
i'd prefer to get all my games at best buy since, gcu, you know. but the system itself is what i'm worried about.
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All we have to go on are the few Best Buy store allocations for Switch consoles that calismasker generously posted 3 or 4 pages back.
Just based on those numbers (small subset I know), if you're at a BestBuy at opening (or midnight launch if your location is participating), it looks like there should be enough extras for some walk-ins. YMMV tho
Just based on those numbers (small subset I know), if you're at a BestBuy at opening (or midnight launch if your location is participating), it looks like there should be enough extras for some walk-ins. YMMV tho
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Just an fyi. I work at a fairly big walmart in my area(st louis) and my electronics department manager told me that so far he only knows of them getting preordered switch allotment and said its the same way with walmarts throughout the district. He said if they get extras it would more then likely be only a few cases which im pursuming 2 to a case so maybe 4-6 switches extra if that so I would not count on Walmart if u didnt preorder there and even if you did preorder from Walmart id be slightly worried.
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Would love that too. Also not a fan of the Metroid Prime waggle controls, so I would love the option to play the trilogy in HD with the Pro controller. Also hope they do a Mario Galaxy 1&2 HD remaster one day in the same vein. They should at least give the option of regular controls, and include JoyCon motion controls as well if they want.
Ha, I was going to do this. Great minds think alike.
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believe it or not.
my console and controllers are on the way here already. i have tracking numbers for everything, and there is movement. All three packages arrived at one of the larger FEDEX hubs in the lower 48. They are on pace to meet the March 1 delivery estimate FEDEX predicts.
Does FEDEX hold packages till release at the destination? I don't want to get my hopes up, just to have something like that happen. even If it does get here early, I still won't have any games....sooo yeaaa.
my console and controllers are on the way here already. i have tracking numbers for everything, and there is movement. All three packages arrived at one of the larger FEDEX hubs in the lower 48. They are on pace to meet the March 1 delivery estimate FEDEX predicts.
Does FEDEX hold packages till release at the destination? I don't want to get my hopes up, just to have something like that happen. even If it does get here early, I still won't have any games....sooo yeaaa.
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I would either try Best Buy at midnight, or a 24 hour store that doesn't do pre-orders. (Around here that would be Meijer)
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My bestbuy order finally is preparing! Super excited finally can get a little rest. I think I refreshed that page thousands of times today. Just so others know I cancelled multiple orders from a bunch of stores, since this one is finally shipping. I have to assume at some point people who did the same they will make those available again. I used target, Walmart and bestbuy. So happy hunting if anyone still out there.
These shipping companies systems are not designed to hold a package unless it's for pickup from one of their hubs. It'll most likely deliver as specified
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Mario maker is why I think I'm still keeping wii u.
Here's hoping for a mario maker 2 or a zelda maker on the Switch.
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Walmart was the last place to take preorders, as they took them the longest. Where other retailers stopped at a set amount, so based on that, it wouldn't be surprising that Walmart gets the least amount of extra walk in units, as it's a good possibility they had the most preorders. Still, based on the BB walk in numbers, and the fact that most stores will be getting extras, I'm still thinking this can be had at retail if someone is willing to look for it.
The NS is going for a decent amount on Ebay right now, but not great, and once they flood with flippers, a lot of those systems will be returned as well. The average asking price is $450 with free shipping, and they have tons at that price. That will only go down in coming days and weeks.
The fact that the N3DS got Mario Maker, I would say it's a 99.99% chance you will see a new MM, or some other "maker" style game on the NS. There's a ton of things "N" does that I can't wrap my mind around, but when they have a product that makes them good money, they will milk it for all it's worth, so I wouldn't worry about if it will happen, but when it will happen. I'm expecting a ton of remakes and ports on the NS, as it's good cheap fillers to keep funds flowing during the standard "N" gaming droughts.
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Are there usually pretty big lines at gamestop for console releases?
I want to pick up a Switch but I don't have a pre-order. I can get enough from my pointless X1 and games to cover the Switch so I would like to do gamestop. I don't really want to wait in line for hours though with a small chance of getting a non pre-order Switch...
I want to pick up a Switch but I don't have a pre-order. I can get enough from my pointless X1 and games to cover the Switch so I would like to do gamestop. I don't really want to wait in line for hours though with a small chance of getting a non pre-order Switch...
1. Call your store to see if they will even have extras.
2. If yes, arrive at GameStop at the earliest time from midnight that you're willing to spend at a GameStop.
3. Ask associate or physically see if there are Switches left over when you factor in people who arrived before you.
4. Either wait all the way until midnight or go home.
It's not a free for all, it's a first come first served system. Also do not expect to be able to trade your XB1 at midnight or something.
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I agree, trying to trade in at launch is not the best idea. Normally, that should be done earlier, so the credit is taken care of before hand, but that may be hard to determine in this situation. Most stores stay open past regular hours until the launch time, so if you get in line early enough, they may allow you to keep your place in line, while trading in items. By then you should already know if they have enough to cover your walk in or not.
He may be able to make this work, but it's going to require some pre planning for sure.
I think it is pretty likely that GameCube games will come to Switch as virtual console.
Gamestops will allow folks to purchase whatever they don't have preordered out as early as 6pm on Thursday. You might want to get there ahead of time, most stores only have 1-3 units if they're lucky available.
They were running trade in bonus though for stuff traded in. I would go ahead of time and trade that stuff in towards the games and accessories you want so you get the 50% bump if that is still going today. And then buy the system outright. This will net you better value for the games/system.
My buddy stopped by our local (rural) Walmart and it had 11 pre orders and 18 systems available. so some extra but not a lot.
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n8littlefield
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Do we know that figure for certain at this point? As of yesterday my local GS didn't have their stock yet so they weren't certain what they were going to have beyond pre-orders.
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Thanks for this. I called two locations. One said they were getting four extra and the other said he didn't they were getting any extra but he wasn't sure. I'll definitely trade in the X1 before launch.
For real? So, you are saying I could go up there Thursday around 6pm or after and purchase a Switch. Then swing by at midnight and pick it up? That would be perfect. Can anyone else confirm if this is possible?
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That's what my GS said they're doing, except they told me they could check people through starting at 9pm, so maybe check with your store? I suppose it could be a time lock in the registers and my 9pm is 6pm in a different time zone?
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No
He's saying you can cash out any preorders you have/make
You still need to brave the lines to get a switch since you can't preorder it anymore
Edit: my eastern time zone store called me and said pre rings begin at 6pm
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Yeah, GS always does this, as it would be utter chaos to try and do all kinds of side transactions at midnight. As most people want to pay and go, ASAP!
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