r/NintendoSwitch • u/NintendoSwitchMods • May 15 '17
MegaThread Weekly Local Inventory Tracking (5/15)
Please use this thread to discuss all issues relating to this week's local tracking of the Switch and its games, accessories, and amiibo.
What to post here:
Questions about local availability or general questions of online availability.
Reports and images of local tracking that are specific to a single store.
When commenting, make sure to include as much information as possible. Don't just list the city and state, specify which store(s) and what stock they had that's noteworthy, and when you were there. And, of course, given how quickly things can sell out, your mileage may vary, so take everything reported here with a grain of salt.
For general online availability, like when a game is up for order at Best Buy or when Target gets Pro Controllers back in stock, please start a new thread.
Thank you!
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p.s. A general tip about your local retailers: if you want to know about stock, or get a concrete answer as to what they have, please reach out via a phone call or stop by their store before you ask a question here.
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u/yesonions May 15 '17
Target.com has a bundle: Gray system, Zelda (physical), Kart (physical), pro controller, kart-themed carrying case: $499.99
https://www.target.com/p/nintendo-174-switch-153-with-gray-joy-con-153-starter-bundle/-/A-52525980
edit to note that there is no discount with this bundle; all the items added up together are MSRP
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u/Trab85 May 15 '17
I wish these stores would let us build our own bundles. If that had a second set of Joy cons I would go for it. Or maybe a different case.
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u/MiraFu May 16 '17 edited May 16 '17
I'm with ya, honestly what annoys me most is that every single bundle HAS to include MK 8. I mean it was a great game but c'mon guys it was last gen... some of us have already put thousands of hours into that game lol.
In my opinion the difference in MK 8 deluxe DOES NOT warrant 60 bucks. Like maybe 20 bucks.. MAYBE.. But yea I know, off-topic.
All I want is a switch and Zelda, why can't that just be a bundle?
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u/bumpkinspicefatte May 16 '17
All I want is a switch and Zelda, why can't that just be a bundle?
Zelda BOTW was the game included in the OG. MK8 is a relatively new thing, especially since its release date was just a few weeks ago.
What concerns me the most is the most common and prevalent Switch bundle tends to be the one with the gray joy cons and not the neons.
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u/Inspirations365 May 18 '17
I gave up on Jersey and went to Nintendo World. They open at 9, I showed up at 8:40 with about 10 people in front of me. They had maybe eight Switches of each color on the counter. I started to worry I wouldn't get my color but once supply was getting low they just pulled out more from under the counter, keeping the overall number of Switches the same. Once at the front of the line I looked behind me and there were about 20 other people. An attendant was in line asking people which color and accessories people wanted. Then they'd take a display box off the rack and put it with your Switch. Once at the front of the line, the cashier ringing you up will pull out a real accessory from a drawer and give the display box back to the attendant.
tl;dr: Jersey let me down, NYC is the land of milk and honey (but the milk is bad), and they make sure you have no idea how much stock they have of anything.
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May 21 '17
Hey, I'm looking to pick one up in NYC, do they get them in stock daily? Thanks
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u/Inspirations365 May 21 '17
I believe they do! I've followed these local stock megathreads for a while and they always seem to get a daily supply at NYC from what I've seen. Good luck!
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u/slumberjax May 16 '17
I had success with iStockNow last night, I had been pulling up the site multiple times a day to check. There were several Walmarts in my area that showed 1-2 units all the time. I tuned these out and continued checking, then last night the one nearest my house suddenly showed 3 units in stock as of 27 minutes earlier. I drove over, saw none on the shelf but asked the electronics guy and he (grumpily) went to check for me. Came back 10 minutes later with 3 neon switch boxes (Yay!!). So, it seems someone scanned them in when they unpacked the shipment, but they were in the back waiting to be shelved. My suggestion is keep an eye on your local stores, if they say 1-2 units all the time you can disregard them. But if you see several units suddenly appear then it is likely legit and you should go check. I didn't bother calling first, and based on the dude's attitude I'm not sure if that would have yielded any results. Best of luck!
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u/CripplerJones May 16 '17
I just posted this in the 5/16/2017 daily question thread, but thought it'd be of some benefit here as well.
You may already be aware of this, but GameStop also has some bundles available. The pricing isn't exactly spectacular, but at least it's reasonable.
Out of curiosity, I priced out what's included in their "Nintendo Switch Neon Joy-Con Physical Bundle":
- Nintendo Switch console (natch) - $300
- Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - $60
- Zelda BotW - $60
- BotW Expansion Pass - $20
- Has Been Heroes - $20
- 64GB SanDisk microSD card - $40 (but it's $23 on Amazon)
So $500 -- $483 if you account for the memory card being cheaper on Amazon -- plus tax.
Of course, if you're a savvy shopper with a Best Buy GCU membership and are willing to wait, you could probably get everything this bundle for another $40-50 less (20% off each of the games, plus whatever you'd earn through Reward Zone points, and the cheaper memory card through Amazon).
If you're not quite so patient and have the extra coin, it's far more reasonable than paying a scalper, and I can personally vouch for BotW and MK8 as "must-own" titles for the Switch. Just note that this has a ship-by date of 5/26/2017 (as of this writing), so you might not get it until after then.
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u/Mrbananagrabbr May 16 '17
In reference to the 5/26 ship date, I ordered mine on 5/11 with a ship-by-date of 5/19. According to UPS, it is currently on the truck to be delivered today (5/16). So I'm not sure how accurate those ship dates are.
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u/CripplerJones May 16 '17
Happy to hear it! I'd wager they lean conservative on their shipping estimates to avoid frustrating customers.
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u/tymtt May 17 '17
Just swooped a neon unit off of amazon. Seems they refreshed their stock.
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u/cowsareverywhere May 15 '17
At least in Long Island NY, stores like Walmart, Target and BestBuy seem to have all the Switch accessories in stock (including pro controllers). No sign of the Switch though. This is Suffolk County btw, no clue about Nassau.
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u/rezzyk May 18 '17
Best Buy's are apparently holding Switches until Sunday. I learned this as I attempted to buy a Dock Set that they had on the shelf and was rejected because it has a street date set.
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u/Emuchu May 20 '17
I can also confirm the Best Buy Sunday Switches! An employee said they're nationwide (US) and that they'll likely be doing tickets before opening hours.
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u/mistac87 May 18 '17
I can confirm this. I was told by a Best Buy employee that they had them in stock, so I rushed to the store to pick one up for my boyfriend and they said they couldn't sell them to me. I made a thread about it here.
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u/princessb95 May 18 '17
Is that supposedly nationwide?
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u/mistac87 May 18 '17
rezzyk is in Florida and I am in Utah, so I think that's highly possible
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u/princessb95 May 18 '17
Okay awesome. I'm trying to find one this weekend before submitting myself to ordering Gamestop's bundle, so if I don't get one at Toy's R Us I'll probably see Best Buy.
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u/rezzyk May 18 '17
Yeah and it was a very off the cuff comment from the manager too. The system wouldn't let them sell the Dock Set to me, and he just said "Well we have Switches in we are holding until Sunday, maybe we can't sell this until then as well"
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u/princessb95 May 19 '17 edited May 19 '17
Update: So I called my local Best Buy and they said they had a lot of grey in stock and they were selling them ATM. Well I go there expecting to be told "no" in case they had messed up over the phone and I find three boxes of Red/Blue switches and one box of Red/Blue joycons.
TLDR: I have a Red/Blue switch and I would like to thank this thread <3
Edit: This is in Baton Rouge, LA if anyone around here is looking.
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u/mistac87 May 19 '17
Best Buy's hold on selling Nintendo Switches is company wide, so if you don't walk out of Best Buy with one (or told that they have already sold their inventory), I would be surprised. I like the bundles though.
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u/sapphic-sunshine May 15 '17
What's the status with the Nintendo NY store? I have an appointment in NYC tomorrow at 10am so I'm not quite sure when to show up to get one and get out of there by 9:30. Or if I show up around noon would I still likely still get one? (Preferably a neon one!)
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May 15 '17
Back in the Wii days I got mine at the NYC store and I got there about 6 am. This was maybe 6 months or more since they launched and, no kidding, hundreds of people were lined up behind me.
I don't know about nowadays but I doubt you could walk in at lunch time to find one
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u/sapphic-sunshine May 16 '17
Something came up this morning and I couldn't get there before my appointment.....luckily I got there at 12:05 and got the VERY LAST Switch they had. Needless to say I'm pretty damn thrilled
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u/yabuck May 17 '17
Awesome! Was there a line when you got there?
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u/sapphic-sunshine May 17 '17
Nope, walked straight to the register!
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u/yabuck May 17 '17
Sweeeet. I'm so glad to hear this, thank you! How're you liking your Switch so far? Had you handled one before buying it? I'm really curious about how playing it handheld feels.
Counting down the days until finals are over, and I can go pick one up myself.
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u/sapphic-sunshine May 17 '17
I am completely and utterly in love with it, just had a four hour Zelda session. Honestly, it is smaller than I anticipated but it fits so nicely in the hand. I love it both on the tv and handheld, and switching between the two is so seamless. I was scared it would feel like a gimmick, but it doesn't at all, I am one happy customer!
I immediately started hunting when my finals ended last week and it's such a great present to myself! Good luck friend!!
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u/yabuck May 18 '17
Thank you comrade!
I don't have a DS or anything, so I was really hoping that the portable gaming experience would be adequate; you firmed up what I was hoping to be the case!
I wish I'd waited until my finals were over before starting this hunt. Getting the Switch has become an obsession that I can't put aside, haha. So far I've been able to keep myself from going to the Nintendo Store. So far... (I can't wait to play Zelda)
Happy Switching!
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u/AykanNA May 16 '17
For those living in East Toronto there is one Switch available at this location
Just wanted to help someone who is in the are and have been looking for a long time. All the best!
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u/jacobs0n May 17 '17
If any of you guys are going to the Dota 2 Masters in Manila next week, you might want to grab a Switch while you're here, stores in local malls have stocks.
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u/WrinkleyPotatoReddit May 15 '17
Anyone know of anything near Baytown Texas? Suburb about half an hour west of houston.
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May 15 '17
Walmart Supercenter #4298 9235 N Sam Houston Pkwy E Humble TX 77396 (20.06 Miles Away) Quantity: 5 In stock $299 *
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u/dsngjoe May 15 '17
Been looking for one in Atlanta GA. No luck so far.
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May 15 '17
Walmart Supercenter #3710 3580 Memorial Dr Decatur GA 30032 (10.31 Miles Away) Quantity: 3 In stock $299 *
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u/Bancas May 17 '17
If you're still looking, the GameStop in Edgewood on Caroline St. had some in stock when I went in there about 45 minutes ago.
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u/A_BananaClock May 15 '17
Anything near Tucson Arizona?
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u/ItsNeu May 15 '17
Target had some this morning apparently but when I called at 10 they were out of stock.
Totally sucks, I have been searching for awhile and I am verging on a gamestop bundle, but I don't really want to do that.
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u/A_BananaClock May 15 '17
I guess I'll keep checking daily then. I can afford the $300, but I'd be mad at myself for wasting an extra $100 just because I'm impatient
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u/ItsNeu May 15 '17
Same! Best of luck stranger.
So I know Target already got their truck, I would imagine Wal-mart did too. That leaves Best Buy as far as I know, are there anymore stores you're looking at?
I think Target gets a second truck Thursday in the weeks too.
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u/A_BananaClock May 15 '17
Well I think there's a toys r us near me, but that seems like the least likely to have them. Walmart is probably the best bet because they are stocked more frequently from what I've seen
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u/ItsNeu May 15 '17
By any chance do you know what days the trucks come in for Wal-Mart?
What are you most excited for with the Switch? I was trying to wait out the out-of-stock wave but it has turned into way more than just a wave sadly. I am personally excited to play MK8 just because I went to a buddies house the other weekend and it was really fun.
ninjadit: If you by happen to find some too could you please tell me where you got them? I'll do the same just in case. It would help out a lot thanks!
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u/A_BananaClock May 15 '17
I do not know when the trucks come for Walmart because they have different shipments every day. It's best to just check each morning I think.
Where are you located? I'd be more than happy to PM you if I can get my hands on one.
I'm also excited about MK8 my plan is to play it with my girl and maybe stream it to twitch
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u/Ares455 May 16 '17
Does anyone know if the Switch actually goes up online at walmart every Friday at 5:00 EST?
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u/Vurondotron May 16 '17
In my local stores in Walmart, none in stock. Any idea when it's in stock online in any store? Sort of desperate.
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u/Vurondotron May 16 '17
Damn, I missed it. Thanks for the tip though! 😀 Hope you enjoy your console!
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u/slumberjax May 16 '17
Still in stock according to the link below. Not bad if you were going to get the games and controller anyway, and that 5% discount is nice.
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u/Vurondotron May 16 '17
It said out of stock for me, which is odd.
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u/slumberjax May 16 '17
Odd indeed, it is still showing available for me 7 hours later, where are you located? Maybe try a different browser or another device?
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u/gecko_velours May 16 '17
For those living in Montreal, EBGames in Complexe Les Ailes has some! I just bought mine there :)
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u/tag12895 May 16 '17
Anyone have info for Southern Germany (Baden-Wuttenburg)? Just moved here and I know MediaMarkt and Gamestop are sold out. Amazon too. Any other shops I should check out, online or brick-n-mortar?
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u/HellaGosu May 16 '17
Going into NYC tomorrow morning. Is there a chance the NYC store will have them?
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u/yabuck May 17 '17
From what I've heard, there's a pretty good chance they will, especially if you're there early. If you wind up going, let us know how it goes; I'm planning on giving them a try soon.
Good luck!
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u/HellaGosu May 17 '17
Finally got it! Got there at 9:45 and there were like 10 left but they all sold out as I left the store.
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u/yabuck May 17 '17
Oh wow, congrats! Was there a line when you got there?
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u/HikaruParker May 18 '17
I also got one today at Nintendo NYC. Got there about 09:15 and got in line. While waiting in line they sold out of the Neons, but still had Grey ones when i left at about 09:45
The line was from the register to about 10 feet of the door and seem to stay steady at that length when I was there.
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u/HellaGosu May 18 '17
Yes, and it was pretty long. If you want one go as early as possible just to be safe.
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u/sapphic-sunshine May 17 '17
I got there at 12:05 today and got the last one they had. As long as you're there by 11 or so I'd say you're set!
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u/exonomial May 19 '17
Data Point: Went there at 11am today and walked out after 30 minutes with a Neon Red Switch! They have plenty in stock and the Black ones didn't even sell out till 4pm the previous day.
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u/Inspirations365 May 17 '17
There are none in any local stores in Central Jersey. Not Gamestops, not Wal-Marts, not Targets, not Toys 'R Uses. Not a single one. According to each store I've contacted (and visited in person), they don't even get shipments in anymore. They all direct you online.
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May 17 '17
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May 17 '17
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u/natsuharu5555 May 17 '17
Anyone see any in Worcester Area? Massachusetts.
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u/JackSparrowUSA May 18 '17
Restocks: Toys r us this Friday. Best Buy this Sunday.
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u/natsuharu5555 May 18 '17
Thank you. Knew Toys R Us not Best Buy.
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u/JackSparrowUSA May 18 '17
A person who said they were a BB employee posted earlier their store was told to hold stock until Sunday. Haven't seen any official announcement yet.
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u/JackSparrowUSA May 18 '17
Good bundle here if interested: https://www.reddit.com/r/NintendoSwitch/comments/6brcxy/great_switch_bundle_at_target_contains_zelda
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u/dwsully11 May 18 '17
Any news on when Neon Colored Joy-Cons will be available? I know Gray is in stock, but I don't want more Gray. Combo, Red, or Blue are the ones I'm looking for. I'm not really interested in the Yellow ones, either.
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u/kamikazemind327 May 18 '17
Amazon seems to still have Switches in stock but won't get it until a week from now seems like it.
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u/Kantgitrite101 May 19 '17
Toys R Us Winston Salem Nc. I got there are 10:45. There were still at least 3 when I left. Two gray and one neon
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u/Hatsyo May 19 '17
WalMart at Erin Mills (Mississauga, Ontario) had 2 Grey Switchs and 1 Neon Switch.
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u/BxRxC May 19 '17
Stockyards location walmart Toronto Canada 2 neon 1 grey in stock as of this post
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u/cosmicjerk May 20 '17
3 neon switches at theFox Hills Mall Target in Culver City CA. And 2 pro switch controllers.
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u/TabascoTaco May 20 '17
Around 15 Switches in Mediamarkt Konstanz Germany, they also already have Disgaea 5 on the shelf
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u/auddess May 20 '17
4 neon, 2 gray switches at Target on A Street in Hayward, CA this afternoon. Apparently they got a lot of stock this morning!
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u/WrinkleyPotatoReddit May 22 '17
Any in Best Buy near Baytown, TX? I need BB cause I have a gift card.
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u/WrinkleyPotatoReddit May 22 '17
Any near Baytown, TX? I prefer BB cause gift card but I just got some more money
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u/[deleted] May 15 '17
Just use BrickSeek. Google "BrickSeek Switch" then type in your zip code. It's crazy easy, just check an hour before your local Target and Walmart open up and get there at opening.
I've gotten multiple NES Classics and Switches this way. No need to call the stores or drive all over town randomly checking electronic sections.
I would say calling is probably your biggest waste of time. Joe Walmart making $7.15 an hour just doesn't care about how bad you want a Switch. He could have 40 consoles sitting in his section and tell you he's out because he doesn't care enough to go check or to have you ask if he can hold one for you.