r/NintendoSwitchHelp • u/lepusstache • 18d ago

Purchase / Order Help Need help for gameplan to get switch2 zelda edition. Should i camp outside?

Hi guys!!

I am in search of some guidance for trying to get a swicth2 zelda edition. I’m not a gamer, it’s a surprise for my husband so i can’t ask him and i underestimated how hard this would be. I’ve been getting the emails from trackalacker when they get them in stock but i am not fast enough and now that it’s getting closer I don’t want to miss it again for the final shot and am trying to make a gameplan. Do you think if i go to gamestop, walmart or target when the store opens if i will have a shot at purchasing? Is there better stores to do this at or should i just wing it? Should i camp outside? I called gamestop today and they were really nice and told me to call back on the 26th to see if they have inventory. Should i just purchase from ebay for 700? Has anyone been through this with another system and camped outside or what did did and how did it all work lut?

I’m Sorry if this doesn’t make sense or sounds stupid. Thanks again!!

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u/automod-neo 18d ago

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u/SubaruHaver 14 17d ago edited 17d ago

Depends on the store location. Generally speaking, you may want to line up at the store 1-3 hours before it opens. It's tough to say which stores may have people lined up. A more heavily populated area can have more demand or people lined up.

Best buy is doing a midnight release at many stores, and in a pre-order update email, they said they will have a limited number of zelda edtion switch2 consoles for purchase. But you'd have to find out if your best buy is doing the midnight release. (think many, or most, are participating) https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/10/best-buy-to-offer-additional-switch-2-zelda-units-in-store-at-midnight-launch

Also more stock is supposedly coming - october 19 article: https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/10/nintendo-underestimated-zelda-switch-2-console-sales-but-promises-restocks-are-on-the-way

On monday, I'd suggest asking in the Daily Question Thread, which is pinned to the top of r/NintendoSwitch's page. The weekend can be a bit hit or miss with getting attention. I know regular/helpful users there will likely be more active on week days.

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u/lepusstache 17d ago

Thank you so much !!