ArtMediocre Posted February 28, 2017 Posted February 28, 2017 The store I've pre-ordered from have their "estimated" delivery date for the Switch consoles set to the 8th of march, but the store clerk assured me that it would be there on time when I pre-ordered the console. I was the 2nd person to pre-order, and I have friday off work just to play Switch, so they better deliver. I went there last week to see if there was any updates, but it looked like they still couldnt guarantee with a 100% safety that the console would be there on the 3rd. Jesus, if it isn't, I'll flip. I've just pre-ordered a Neon Switch and Zelda, but I guess I'll pick up an official carrying case as well.
Hero-of-Time Posted February 28, 2017 Posted February 28, 2017 Now Zelda is processing. However, GAME have cancelled my girlfriend's preorder and she is absolutely livid. They don't explain why, either. I think Shopto still have them for preorder for launch if she wants to try there. http://www.shopto.net/nintendo/switch/SWHW01-nintendo-switch-grey-console
Serebii Posted February 28, 2017 Author Posted February 28, 2017 Am I the only one disappointed that Nintendo UK's Store no longer says "Okey-dokey" on the dispatch e-mails? I think Shopto still have them for preorder for launch if she wants to try there. http://www.shopto.net/nintendo/switch/SWHW01-nintendo-switch-grey-console Thanks. Shall pass it on
Londragon Posted February 28, 2017 Posted February 28, 2017 Thanks. Shall pass it on Base.com also have available Grey switches. Sent from my iPod touch using Tapatalk
Jamba Posted February 28, 2017 Posted February 28, 2017 A title that just popped into my head that could have a very broad appeal would be Elite Dangerous. The potential for a great control scheme could be there as an option with motion controls. The idea of being able to play that portably would probably end my life. Do people think it would be possible on the hardware?
Ronnie Posted February 28, 2017 Posted February 28, 2017 No idea if it would be feasible on the Switch from a technical POV, but Elite Dangerous would be absolutely incredible.
Serebii Posted February 28, 2017 Author Posted February 28, 2017 A title that just popped into my head that could have a very broad appeal would be Elite Dangerous. The potential for a great control scheme could be there as an option with motion controls. The idea of being able to play that portably would probably end my life. Do people think it would be possible on the hardware? Oh hell yes. I've been looking into that lately and it looks so good. Been tempted to grab it on PC
Aneres11 Posted February 28, 2017 Posted February 28, 2017 3 Days Till Switch! Not going to lie... I was impatiently waiting for the 3 day post. :p
Falcon_BlizZACK Posted February 28, 2017 Posted February 28, 2017 Not going to lie... I was impatiently waiting for the 3 day post. :p Apologies, work treat us like babies and decide to block sites that aren't for 'work purposes' - so I have to do this on lunch on my phone smh. I need me that song of double time... time is going real slow these days...
Ronnie Posted February 28, 2017 Posted February 28, 2017 Oh hell yes. I've been looking into that lately and it looks so good. Been tempted to grab it on PC The game will really kick off with the 3.0 release, likely the Thargoid War.
S.C.G Posted February 28, 2017 Posted February 28, 2017 Seems my orders are just processing afterall, hype killed slightly. :p Thursday it is then!
Aneres11 Posted February 28, 2017 Posted February 28, 2017 Apologies, work treat us like babies and decide to block sites that aren't for 'work purposes' - so I have to do this on lunch on my phone smh. I need me that song of double time... time is going real slow these days... No need to apologise. I appreciate the posts! My work is the same, the site only got blocked recently but worked for ages before. Now I have to use my phone on the sly to post.
Kav Posted February 28, 2017 Posted February 28, 2017 Just got a call from GAME, my Switch is in store!
Serebii Posted February 28, 2017 Author Posted February 28, 2017 Word is that NUK are shipping Switches out today. It means we'll likely get it Thursday
Ronnie Posted February 28, 2017 Posted February 28, 2017 Word is that NUK are shipping Switches out today. It means we'll likely get it Thursday Annoying, mine still says Awaiting Stock Pick
Shorty Posted February 28, 2017 Posted February 28, 2017 (edited) ^ Same here, but I did pre-order immediately when it was available so hoping for that to change soon! If Nintendo dispatch today, isn't there a chance of getting it tomorrow?? Edit: Just seen the exact 'gaf post you got that from @Serebii :p Edited February 28, 2017 by Shorty
Serebii Posted February 28, 2017 Author Posted February 28, 2017 Annoying, mine still says Awaiting Stock Pick So does mine. Everything else has dispatched, except Zelda which is Awaiting Dispatch
Pestneb Posted February 28, 2017 Posted February 28, 2017 It doesn't, but Nintendo have previously stated it's a home console not a handheld - so if finger pointing needs to be made it should really be at them. I think it was silly of them to fall down on either side of the debate tbh. They did it to protect the 3ds, pure and simple. It is their main income for now, when switch income surpasses 3ds income I imagine they'll stop insisting that it is a home console!
Aneres11 Posted February 28, 2017 Posted February 28, 2017 Just got a call from GAME, my Switch is in store! Well I do hope you told them you can come and collect it immediately? And that you know you shouldn't have to have the burden but on this occasion you'll make an exception and pop in?!
Sheikah Posted February 28, 2017 Posted February 28, 2017 They did it to protect the 3ds, pure and simple. It is their main income for now, when switch income surpasses 3ds income I imagine they'll stop insisting that it is a home console! I don't think they'll really care about the 3DS once this is out tbh. Would make no sense given this literally renders it obsolete. Most likely they are marketing Switch as a home console first and foremost (ie. screenshots with it behind the dock and a controller) since they are trying to position it as a serious console with big games and get more money for it. There's the danger where if your main marketing images show it out of the dock, people will think it's just the next handheld (since that's what it looks like), and people already have preconceptions about handheld games from Nintendo.
Falcon_BlizZACK Posted February 28, 2017 Posted February 28, 2017 Just got a call from GAME, my Switch is in store! *cue heavenly choir song* You picking it up today?
Kav Posted February 28, 2017 Posted February 28, 2017 I wish I could pick it up now! Midnight launch is the earliest they'll let you have it... although I'll be going Friday morning.
Dcubed Posted February 28, 2017 Posted February 28, 2017 (edited) Looks like my Amazon order is getting dispatched tomorrow... Still possible for me to get it early I suppose, but I'm feeling doubtful... At least my accessories that I ordered from the UK Nintendo store have shipped. So at least I know that I can play around with the pro controller and charger on Thursday Edited February 28, 2017 by Dcubed
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