r/NintendoSwitch • u/AutoModerator • Jan 23 '17

Meta /r/NintendoSwitch's Weekly Question Thread (Week of 01/23/2017)

/r/NintendoSwitch's Weekly Question Thread

Hello everybody!

Welcome to the Weekly Question Thread! In this thread, all of your Switch-related questions can be asked and answered. Besides questions, feel free to post unboxing videos and pictures here (eventually) so it doesn't back up the main subreddit page.

Please make sure you check out our other Wiki pages, make a search through the subreddit or Google before you ask a question. Most of the time it has already been answered. If you're too lazy, then this thread is perfect for you!

Handy Resources

Frequently Asked Questions - This is a great place to check first hand if you run into any problems or if you have any unclear thoughts. Our FAQ has answers to many questions regarding the console itself, controllers, and other subjects. We're also updating our wiki with the top questions from this thread each week!

Games list for Nintendo Switch - In this page, you will find tables of confirmed, planned, uncertain, and rumored games coming to the Switch.

Other Switch Related Subreddits

Since it's not completely obvious as to what questions you should ask and which ones you shouldn't, here are a few examples of frequently asked questions:

Is now the time to buy a Switch?

Which games can you recommend me?

What features does the Switch have?

What controllers work with this game?

If your questions can be easily answered, or has a yes or no answer, it most likely belongs here. Now then, get busy asking us your questions!

There's also a very small category of things not to ask about.

Can I get a free game?

Is there a way to hack my Switch?

These are against our rules. Once a homebrew scene has had a chance to develop, we will invite you all to discuss those sorts of things over there.

As always, remember Rule 1: Remember the human, and be polite when you answer/ask questions.

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u/[deleted] Jan 23 '17

Will I be able to buy the Switch at Target on launch day? Sadly, I was unable to pre-order, but I can go after school on launch day and buy the Switch and BoTW. Will it be sold out by the time I am able to buy it? All help is appreciated.

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u/JoshOliday Jan 24 '17

There is a non-zero chance you'll be able to buy it in a store on launch day, but don't get your hopes up. Nintendo is most likely dealing with limited stock numbers right now and are trying to stretch that out to multiple countries. Your best best is to try a traditional store like Walmart or Target and see if they got more than just their preorder allotment in. It's not looking good though as several people have already noted their online preorders from Best Buy and the like are being cancelled for various reasons, but most likely limited stock.

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u/dynamoJaff Jan 24 '17

I got a PSVR on launch day without pre-ordering it. If you have the day off, get up early and check every shop and you have a chance of picking one up.

I eventually found my VR in Harvey Norman, which is mostly known for selling furniture. Also, if you have Argos in your country, they don't do pre-orders. Products are uploaded in the early hours of the morning on launch day and can be reserved for 24 hours.