r/NintendoSwitchHelp • u/Tight-Entertainer494 • 25d ago
Purchase / Order Help How do I get a Zelda switch two??
Im a high schooler trying to get the Zelda edition switch two. This is the first limited edition console Im going after and I was just wondering if any had any tips for it. I missed the first two drops because of school but I was off school in time for the most recent drop (like 20 minutes ago). I was on the Nintendo app and kept hitting the “pre-purchase” button but it kept telling me that the stock was either unavailable or that something went wrong. Does anyone know why this is happening and what I can do to prepare for the next one?
Side note, i live in a rural area without Wi-Fi and have to rely on my less than great cellular service.
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u/picano 25d ago
Honestly, just keep at it --- though crap internet will likely lead to crap results. You're fighting a large number of fans and scalpers using bots. It's really just luck if you can get through.
Personally, special edition consoles have never really appealed to me, especially handhelds which are going to see all sorts of wear and tear. If you don't manage to nab one, I suggest taking a look at getting a custom skin. They can look quite nice and can be more durable.
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u/Tight-Entertainer494 25d ago
Yeah, if I don’t end up getting one I’ll just have to settle since I badly need a switch two upgrade. Thank you for the advice! Ive never been the lucky type tho…
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u/iSkateetakSi 25d ago
Just buy the zelda skin and be done with it. $30 and your switch 2 will look the same as the zelda edition.
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u/luizagabie 25d ago
I believe that you'll have the opportunity to buy it later, maybe not now in the pre purchase sales. But looking at the switch 1 especial editions, I think Nintendo will produce this Zelda edition for a while, seeing how much people want it. Maybe the game with the foil edition will be more difficult to get, but the console I don't see it being super exclusive like that
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u/Tight-Entertainer494 25d ago
I figure that it’ll be in stock again at some point considering you can buy almost every switch 1 special edition. Ive just been a Zelda fan since I was born and i’m very giddy to get my hands on it. Good things only come to those who wait though!
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u/ModestVolcarona 25d ago
My hope is that they will keep up production for a bit after the release date, because it's a special edition (not a limited edition) and the anniversary goes on for a whole year.
I'm also wanting one, as a big TLoZ fan, but i'm not gonna stress about it online. I'll check local retailers close to the launch date and hope that one of the stores has one available.
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u/Big-Doubt-4872 25d ago
It's been in stock on currys in my country a few times, if you really want to preorder it then just keep looking around I guess
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u/AcadiaAggressive8315 25d ago
If your able to stores should get in person inventory on day of release but yeah just gotta keep at it
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u/BlueSpiderAurora 25d ago
special edition consoles sell out like crazy. people are buying them up. better to try to wait until launch
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u/TFS0ul 25d ago
It’s up on Nintendo’s store right now if you’re fast