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The ‘Zelda’ Switch 2 Console Release Is A Confirmed Disaster For Some
The special-edition Ocarina of Time Nintendo Switch 2 launch has been disrupted by order and supply problems at major retailers. Some customers with confirmed pre-orders have faced cancellations, delays or been unable to collect their consoles, while others may still have to wait for store shipments.
Walmart said some stores had oversold stock or were affected by supply-chain delays, though it says delayed orders will not be cancelled. Target customers have also reported unshipped, postponed or cancelled orders; Best Buy appears less affected, but some game orders may arrive after release. The console is scarce, while the game remains more widely available.
In short
- Zelda Switch 2 pre-orders have faced delays and cancellations.
- Walmart says some delayed orders will still be fulfilled.
- The console is scarce, but the game is easier to find.
Explained simply
Nintendo’s Switch 2 is its latest video game console, and the Ocarina of Time edition is a special version tied to one of the company’s best-known fantasy games. Limited-edition consoles are often harder to find than standard models because retailers receive a set number to sell.
Walmart, Target and Best Buy sell the console in the US, both online and through shops. A pre-order is an advance purchase intended to reserve an item, but it does not always guarantee that a retailer can deliver it on the planned date.
The difference between the console and the game matters: the console is in short supply, while the game is more widely available. Problems with orders can therefore leave customers waiting for the hardware even if they can buy the game.
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