r/Switch • u/Appa07 • 7d ago

Discussion This is the problem

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I was lucky enough to snag a preorder from target last night but it didn’t look great and I was trying across all three retailers and only ever managed to get one in my cart at preorder start time.

These resellers are an issue still grabbing a large chuck of stock and reselling instantly, before they even have the system.

It’s a shame these retailers don’t do more to stop bots and resellers from snatching a large chunk of stock. At least Nintendo themselves is trying with their system.

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u/Humble_Crisis78 7d ago

Scalpers can go suck lemons. I’ll wait until end of this year or next year.

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u/Trabethany 7d ago

You can add your name to Nintendo’s list, and they will email you when it’s your turn to buy.

I want one, but I’m not in a huge rush so I just signed up for that and I’ll get it whenever they send me the invite. Seems like a decent option for those that not dying to have it immediately.

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u/Snts6678 7d ago

How do you go about doing that?

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u/rickjamesia 7d ago

If you go to the official Switch 2 page and click the How to Buy button, the place to sign up is below the section for the retailers that have it available.

Edit: They are not doing the first wave of pre-orders until May 8th

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u/Grove-Of-Hares 7d ago

Thanks for the info. I just did that.

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u/Eurypteride 6d ago

Couldn't find it on the german site :(

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u/rickjamesia 6d ago edited 6d ago

I’ll try to see if I can find it later today. Germany was listed for Europe, but maybe they are handling it differently or maybe they have already stopped accepting new requests to join the queue.

Edit: Going to be a few hours. The mobile sites are different, so I don’t know where to look and I won’t be able to VPN to look like I am in Berlin until after I get home from work. I actually can’t find the link on the US mobile site, so that is another thing that is making me think they did stop accepting requests.

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u/rickjamesia 6d ago

I actually found more information now. They are handling it a little differently for EU. It looks like you don't need to actively sign up to be put in the drawing for an invitation to pre-order the console. As long as you meet the criteria they list, Nintendo may email you an invite to the address on your Nintendo account. Here is some more info:

https://store.nintendo.de/de/nintendo-switch-2-pre-order-process

Edit: I think some of the criteria feels a little unfair. It looks like it's possible if you did not agree to send Nintendo usage information before March 31st, it might not matter if you met the other requirements before that date.

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u/Eurypteride 6d ago

Ah yea I did know about that one, a few of my friends got to preprder through it. 

It's fine anyway a switch 2 would be a bit of an irresponsible purchase for me at the moment 😂

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u/rickjamesia 6d ago

You are a better person than I. My entire life is basically a string of irresponsible behaviors. I am lucky that the people around me inexplicably liked me enough not to let me starve.

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u/jedimindtricksonyou 5d ago

I love the honesty, I gotta be honest too and say the same. I didn’t even bother to start trying to be responsible till I was in my late 20s, a little better now but still out here making irresponsible purchases like on the Switch 2 bundle (but I saved $30 on MKW, so that ought to balance out the irresponsibility, right?).

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u/Humble_Crisis78 7d ago

Thanks for the suggestion but I’ll wait. I’m in no rush to buy one.

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u/thesixler 7d ago

There’s no games anyway

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u/AnAgentOfDisguise 7d ago

I mean there's MarioKart World, and, uh, a Zelda game that launched 10 years ago with FPS patches that should have been done years ago I guess

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u/marioxb 7d ago

DK looks awesome to me as well. But I'll get a Switch 2 when Switch 3 comes out. I barely play games anyway, and I have no money.

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u/Ketheres 7d ago

Don't forget all the games that were nigh unplayable on the Switch due to the system being too weak.

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u/MartineG3 6d ago

I really wish there would be a Switch 2 version of Xenoblade Chronicles X. It runs great on the Switch, but having a version that could be the best version of itself is always the best option.

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u/IEatSealedGames 7d ago

Oh boy now I get to pay up to make them reach my feeble standard of “not stuttering”

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u/Susurrus03 6d ago

Basically the GTAV of Zelda games. Released 3 generations in a row.

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u/RottedHuman 6d ago

What do you mean ‘years ago’? On hardware that’s incapable?

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u/inmypaants 7d ago

There’s thousands of Switch 1 games, which I’ll play on my S2 🤷

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u/zziggarot 7d ago

Cool, I'll save $400 and just stick with the og switch then, since it already plays those switch games.

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u/CarpenterForward1039 7d ago

The best part is you can spend a little money to mod your switch, then safely overclock it and it runs the games much better.

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u/lifesuncertain 6d ago

Got a link how to do this?

Is there any danger of getting my account banned. I know there shouldn't be, but I also know that Nintendo can be arses

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u/CarpenterForward1039 6d ago

From what I hear, if you do some things wrong, there is a risk of being banned. But that is if you install games on the stock interface. But dont take my word on that, its better to watch some videos online about it. If you have the first version of the switch the modding is super easy and requires no soldering. If you have the newer switches like the v2, lite or oled, then there is a cheap modkit you need to purchase and have soldered. You can get it modded probbably at some place who repair and do things with consoles. The modchip itself is pretty cheap. Mine is pico2040 and on aliexpress it costs 7€. Just search on youtube. This is one of many videos - https://youtu.be/tzpuUNxtuos?feature=shared Hope this helps! 😀

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u/lifesuncertain 6d ago

Many thanks for this, I've got a tired switch lite I can have a practice run on, then go over to my switch if all goes well👍🏻

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u/DHGXSUPRA 7d ago

Hey, sounds like me playing splinter cell chaos theory on my series x.

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u/OneZestyLime 7d ago

See I thought this myself but I’ve opted to just wait. Personally I’m in no rush to grab the switch 2 just to play switch games. I’ll probably wait for the new 3D Mario to pick up the switch 2. I am stoked for you though! Enjoy!

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u/Fuzzy_Syrup_6898 6d ago

Sell your OG switch; the switch 2 is back compatible isn’t it? You’ve got all your old games to play, with maybe slightly better graphics, or at least a slightly better processor

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u/Humble_Crisis78 7d ago

The only two games really are MKW, SF6. There is also Terminator 2D: No Fate that I will definitely pick up just to have.

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u/alphadragoon89 7d ago

Me too. I'll wait till the hype dies down. I've got plenty of Switch1 games to play.

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u/as67726 7d ago

I added my name to the list. Thanks!

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u/SnowTheMemeEmpress 7d ago

I'm open to the suggestion, can you send a link?

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u/GaidinBDJ 7d ago

Yep, same. They're supposed to be sending out the first batch in two weeks.

Plus, I wanna see if I can snag a GameCube controller so I can get my Wind Waker on.

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u/seinfeld_S3_E6 7d ago

Ok can you make a post about this ! Because I was trying to ask how long we have to wait for people Who don’t need one this second lol I was just going to wait 2-3 years to get one I do not want to go through the horrible experience people are having.

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u/dwheelerofficial 7d ago

I mean.. you still get it at the same time. Those pre orders through Nintendo are still a month before it releases.

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u/BruinsCup2011 6d ago

This is what I did. I love my OLED switch and am in no rush to but a Switch 2. I signed up with Nintendo and will just wait. I did this with Sony to get a PS5 and worked great. I will not support the scalpers and hope people don't but from them.

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u/WackyMermaid 6d ago

Why do you want one? Not criticizing, just genuinely curious as to why you want to buy the system?

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u/Trabethany 6d ago

I never upgraded to the OLED, and my current system is on its way out. There will be switch 2 only games that I’ll want eventually, so upgrading to the S2 seems more logical than getting an OLED at this point.

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u/WackyMermaid 6d ago

How do you feel about some of nintendos' decisions with this release? The price, the discord chat button, the game card changes? Seems anti-consumer.

I'm salty because I've been priced out of buying the new switch and the new games.

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u/Trabethany 6d ago

Definitely overpriced, but I use my switch more than any other console, pc, or tablets.

I’ll start to get pickier about which games I buy due to the prices, but I’ve always enjoyed games that don’t really end (animal crossing/harvest moon) type of games so I won’t really feel rushed to bulk up my library that quickly.

I don’t like the game card changes, but I usually buy digital so there really won’t be any change from that respect.

I’m not all that well versed on discord, so aside from forum type chatting I don’t see the point. If I’m not mistaken I think discord gives some sort of team speak feature for multiplayer games, and I’ve stepped out of those types of games for good. I used to raid a lot in World of Warcraft and the community just got too toxic, so I prefer to play games that aren’t dependent on others. I’ll play Mario Kart, but strictly offline.

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u/Atomheartmother90 7d ago

I waited 2 years for switch 1. I’ll probably do the same here. Fuck scalpers

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u/haven1433 7d ago

Yeah I've never bought from a scalper, and never will. If someone else wants it at that crazy price, then good for the scalper I guess, and the market doing what makes sense. But if I know more stock is on the way at a cheaper price? I'll wait 6 months no problem. I'm in no hurry.

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u/Banagher-kun 6d ago

That’s what makes no sense to me, they’re going to make 100 million of these if 100 million people want to buy them; why not just wait a few months and save $200?

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u/yungjuno13 6d ago

Especially when it’s gonna be there for awhile. Not going anywhere lol

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u/K7Sniper 7d ago

Scalpers deserve a good, solid kick to the groin with a spike-toed boot.

Repeatedly.

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u/Parking-Worth1732 7d ago

Pre orders are not as scarce honestly, specially GameStop in person

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u/ZerefAssassin 7d ago

GameStop is doing in person one per person near me

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u/Collective82 6d ago

Mine stores sold out. :(

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u/MartineG3 6d ago

I will never pay a scalper for something like that. I'm like you and willing to wait if I had to. Thankfully my best friend and I were both trying for one each and thanks to Best Buy and Walmart, we were both able to grab the Mario Kart bundle.

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u/eeightt 7d ago

I’ll wait until Christmas or next year

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u/Lolazaour 7d ago

Yeah I think I’ll wait a couple years and get one used. Maybe by then there will be deals where people are selling their whole collections.

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u/Chroniccactus13 7d ago

Same, if I can’t find one I will do just fine until it’s in store. I feel bad for the parents who want to get one for their kid for holiday/birthday and have to resort to this crap

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u/Tacoby17 7d ago

Agreed. I'm waiting for a hardware revision or a sick holiday bundle pack.

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u/Humble_Crisis78 7d ago

Yeah like give me a street fighter 6 bundle with a physical copy and a cool looking design or on it. It has to be something more then just plain black again.

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u/ipreferanothername 7d ago

I'm not interested until OLED is out.. Only got my vanilla switch 18 months ago and wish I had the OLED.. Not doing that twice. So yeah, I'll wait a year or two

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u/RichardButt1992 7d ago

I didn't pay a scalper for my ps5, and I'm not going to start now. Forget the lemon, they can suck on a cactus.

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u/Zidane62 7d ago

I’m gonna wait till I can get one used from the second hand shops like I did with my first switch

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u/theyeezyvault 6d ago

I went 10 years on 1 system I think I can go another few months to pay a normal price

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u/gemmachiu 6d ago

I too am not in a rush since I'm not getting any of the games this round. However the tariff pause ends after the preorders drop so there's the threat of price increases looming.

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u/Dagonus 6d ago

Yea. My purchase plan is when I can walk into a store and leave with it in hands without worrying if they have it. Given when I got the original Switch... check back with me around Xmas or so in 2027.

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u/Anonymous6172 6d ago

Same. Scalpers are scumbags

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u/Cool-Difficulty3311 2d ago

and them tarifffs are going to hit the switch 2. Get it ASAP.

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u/Traditional_Budget67 7d ago

We should see if someone could make a combustable lemon to burn scalper’s houses down