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Re: Talking Point: The Switch 2 Pre-Order Situation Sucks, But Can Nintendo Do Anything About It?

zenprism

USA-based Nintendo fan here. I've pre-ordered every Nintendo console and handheld since the N64 days, yet have been unable to get a Switch 2 pre-order despite putting in the effort. I'm honestly not happy about any of it. I struck out April 24th when online US pre-orders began despite my best efforts, I haven't gotten any notifications from My Nintendo about getting one through them, both physical GameStops in my area closed a few years ago, and I don't have a Wal-Mart anywhere nearby. I do have a Target and a Best Buy in my area, which might be my only hopes at this point.
I do most of my online shopping through Amazon. I'm beyond miffed that Amazon USA isn't taking pre-orders, as that's the #1 place I'd like to buy it from, but because Nintendo doesn't like Amazon USA for whatever reason, I can't rely on that. Seems like it would at least be an easy way to get more systems into the hands of more people by letting Amazon USA sell them, but nope.
I'm going to keep trying where I can, short of overpaying on eBay, but I'm quickly losing hope of having a Switch 2 secured on launch day.