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Walmart's Zelda Switch 2 pre-order fiasco spreads to Target, Best Buy, UK buyers

Problems spread to Target and Best Buy customers

3 Oct 29 12:48 PM · 14d ago · 1 article · 1 source · development 3 of 4

Polygon reported that beyond Walmart, Target customers faced canceled orders or shipping delays into mid-November, while some Best Buy game pre-orders would ship late; Best Buy's hardware, with a later Nov. 5 release, was comparatively less affected.

Problems spread to Target and Best Buy customers
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“Head to r/NintendoUK to get a snapshot of the absolute shitshow of a day it's been for Zelda Switch 2 deliveries in the UK today.”

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Walmart Retailer selling the Zelda Switch 2 bundleNintendo Maker of the Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 consoleTarget Retailer also selling the special-edition consoleBest Buy Retailer with a later, Nov. 5 console release

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  1. 1 outlet The 'Zelda' Switch 2 Console Release Is A Confirmed Disaster For Some

    first by Polygon, 14d ago

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