The $519.99 special-edition console first went on sale Oct. 29. Amazon is releasing small quantities at unpredictable times, according to the article. Nintendo’s online store and Walmart are listed as out of stock; Nintendo shoppers can add the console to a wishlist, while Walmart customers can enable email alerts. Target is sold out online, and GameStop is not taking online orders, so shoppers will need to check stores.
Demand is rising ahead of the Nov. 5 release of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Switch 2. The game costs $59.99 and is not included with the console. The remake updates the 1998 game with modernized controls, an orchestrated soundtrack, revised dungeon puzzles and expanded Hyrule environments.
The bundle includes a black-and-gold Switch 2, themed Joy-Con 2 controllers and a dock with a gold Triforce emblem. It has 256GB of built-in storage, expandable with microSD Express cards, and supports up to 4K resolution on compatible TVs when docked. The system also offers handheld and tabletop play, mouse-style tracking in supported games, GameChat voice and screen sharing, and compatibility with older Switch games.
To prepare for a drop, shoppers can save payment and shipping details with retailers. The article advises Best Buy customers not to refresh while in the online queue, which uses a randomized line, and says Walmart may give Walmart+ members access to major console drops 30 to 60 minutes before the general public. Buyers should check that listings are sold and shipped by the retailer to avoid inflated marketplace prices. The article also identifies store visits as an alternative to online drops.
Walmart, Amazon and Best Buy may hold popular gaming hardware for Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but the article cautions that those restocks can be difficult to secure. It recommends treating them as a backup rather than relying on them.
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