Nintendo’s store is currently out of stock, though shoppers can add the console to a wishlist for restock alerts. Amazon has been releasing small batches at unpredictable times. Walmart listings have been limited to third-party sellers charging above the standard price, while Target is sold out online but has had occasional in-store drops. Best Buy is also sold out online; select locations held midnight openings with walk-in stock on Nov. 5. GameStop is not taking online orders, so shoppers must check stores.
The custom black-and-gold system went on sale Oct. 29. Demand has risen ahead of the Nov. 5 arrival of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Switch 2, a remake of the 1998 game. The console costs $519.99 and does not include the game, which is listed at $59.99.
The bundle includes themed Joy-Con 2 controllers and a dock with a gold Triforce emblem. The system has 256GB of built-in storage, expandable with microSD Express cards, and supports TV, Tabletop and Handheld modes. It also offers up to 4K resolution on compatible TVs when docked, mouse-style tracking in supported games, GameChat voice and screen sharing, and compatibility with older Switch games.
To improve their chances, shoppers can save payment and shipping details with retailers, avoid refreshing during a Best Buy online queue, and check that Walmart marketplace listings are not from third-party sellers. Walmart+ members may get access to some drops 30 to 60 minutes before the general public. The article says physical-store visits may offer a better chance than online checkout, where bots can take stock in under 15 seconds.
Walmart, Amazon and Best Buy may hold popular hardware for Black Friday and Cyber Monday promotions, but the article cautions that those restocks are difficult to secure. It recommends treating them as a backup rather than waiting for a holiday drop.
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