Switch 2 Pre-Order Hullabaloo

[Ashley]

As suggested by @Julius, given there may be a rush/scarcity this will be a place to give people a heads up about where to find them.

The topic is set to unlock when the Direct starts which is a feature I've never used before but fingers crossed! 

[Ashley]

Just a FYI that this has been pinned so it doesn't get lost

[Julius]

2 minutes ago, Ashley said:

Just a FYI that this has been pinned so it doesn't get lost

Thanks Ashley, appreciate you sorting this thread – and I was here at 14:00, it worked! 

Keeping an eye out for these to drop and the GCN NSO controller...

[Will]

Where can I order!?!? I must have it right now.

[Julius]

Pre-orders on the official UK site go up next Tuesday (8th April):

[Ike]

Why is there a queue on the Nintendo Store already? 

[Julius]

Just now, Ike said:

Why is there a queue on the Nintendo Store already? 

Probably people trying their luck for Switch 2 and not seeing it's not until week

Also maybe the GCN controller? 

[Ike]

2 minutes ago, Julius said:

Probably people trying their luck for Switch 2 and not seeing it's not until week

Also maybe the GCN controller? 

Is the GCN controller already available?

[Julius]

Way more detail on pre-orders and pricing now that the Find Out More isn't returning a 404:

TL;DR:

• Opportunity to preorder from the Official Nintendo Store will initially be available on an invite-only basis to NSO members, criteria above. From 08/04. 
• Games, accessories and upgrade packs available to pre-order from 24/04 – including the GCN NSO controller. Pricings listed. 
• Physical pricing higher than digital pricing across the board. 

Edited 21 hours ago by Julius

[Ike]

Better put some more play time on the Switch then.

@Glen-i should be guaranteed at this point.

[killthenet]

Gah, my brother pay for our Family Membership of NSO so I won't be eligible to pre-order through that scheme

[Glen-i]

2 minutes ago, Ike said:

Better put some more play time on the Switch then.

@Glen-i should be guaranteed at this point.

I didn't purchase the Family Membership, so no.

Not that it matters, I can't afford that next week.

[Julius]

3 minutes ago, Ike said:

Better put some more play time on the Switch then.

@Glen-i should be guaranteed at this point.

Yeah, that was my first thought – and most people on here who play mainly on Switch should be good to go, I imagine. 

I, however, don't think I will  there was a small break between my standard NSO subscription and then buying the NSO + Expansion Pack; I play on my Switch SUBSTANTIALLY less than my PS5; pretty sure I'm opted into emails at least 

Would be nice if those attending the hands-on events got a ticket or something, but that sounds a little greedy  ah well, I'm sure there'll be other places to pre-order from if I can't get one from the official store.

Either way, good on them for finding an effective counter strategy to stop/massively reduce scalped units! 

[Ike]

3 minutes ago, Glen-i said:

I didn't purchase the Family Membership, so no.

Not that it matters, I can't afford that next week.

Hadn't seen that small print. Depends if you need to meet every criteria or if they weigh them.

I see the cut off date was 2 days ago, so no sneaking in some extra hours.

[Dcubed]

7 minutes ago, Ike said:

Hadn't seen that small print. Depends if you need to meet every criteria or if they weigh them.

I see the cut off date was 2 days ago, so no sneaking in some extra hours.

So people can’t game their playtime by leaving their Switches on going forward…

Sneaky!

[Helmsly]

14 minutes ago, Julius said:

 

I, however, don't think I will  there was a small break between my standard NSO subscription and then buying the NSO + Expansion Pack; I play on my Switch

Yeah, I let mine lapse for a few days last year but other then that I was a subscriber non-stop since the very start. I opted into emails and everything else.

The site says "Has spent a certain amount of time played purchased/paid Nintendo Switch games". I mostly played Fortnite in recent months which is F2P so i assume that doesn't count.

Edited 21 hours ago by Helmsly

[killthenet]

So launch is going to be pretty expensive - if I go for the MK bundle, a pro controller and another game then that will run me about £600

[Julius]

7 minutes ago, Helmsly said:

Yeah, I let mine lapse for a few days last year but other then that I was a subscriber non-stop since the very start. I opted into emails and everything else.

The site says "Has spent a certain amount of time played purchased/paid Nintendo Switch games". I mostly played Fortnite in recent months which is F2P so i assume that doesn't count.

Crossing my fingers for you Helmsly! I'm hoping it just means they're considering all three criteria but don't necessarily need all three, a few days lapse being the reason to miss out would be very cruel! 

[Helmsly]

I am surprised the Switch 2 in the MK bundle doesn't look any different. Like, a different colour or something

Edited 21 hours ago by Helmsly

[Julius]

Started totting up my launch day plans and, uh...yeah this is going to be one pricey ride! 

• Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle - £429.99 (assuming I'm sensible and don't do what I probably will do and buy them separately because I want it physically)
• NSO GCN controller - £58.99
• Switch 2 Pro Controller - £74.99
• 256 GB microSD Express - £56.99

So that's at least £620.96 for the prices we know (again, do I get World physically or am I cool with getting it digitally...idk). 

For the prices we don't know, I would then probably pick up the Welcome Tour (if the price is right), Fast Fusion (felt like I missed out on Fast RMX by not being there for the Switch launch, and I have enough curiosity about RMX and have heard enough good things on here), and maybe Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster – always been curious about Bravely Default, but honestly that one depends on whether or not other JRPGs I'm interested in from the OG Switch are getting a boost here (I'm thinking Dragon Quest III HD-2D)...but I would like a second physical launch game to go with Mario Kart World. 

Yeah, this is a £700+ launch for me pretty easily. Time to tweak my budget a little bit, as I underestimated – mainly because of the NSO GCN controller, to be honest! 

Edited 19 hours ago by Julius

[Ike]

Oh, just got an email to confirming my invite to preorder!

[Julius]

4 minutes ago, Ike said:

Oh, just got an email to confirming my invite to preorder!

[Julius]

Switch 2 pre-order page is up on Amazon UK – currently showing as unavailable. 

Potential for it to go live in the morning at 08:00 (based on their past pre-order update times), if it doesn't just drop randomly this evening/tonight? 

[Dcubed]

All that Balatro playtime paid off!

[Hero-of-Time]

I also made the cut.

Doubt I'll be buying it though.