Good news, Nintendo fans! GameStop has announced they will be getting a restock of the Nintendo Switch starting next week for anyone who didn’t get their hands on the console at launch.
Beginning March 22, customers can purchase the console which GameStop has touted as one of its biggest launches in the last several years.
“GameStop continues to see strong demand from customers who are looking to purchase the Nintendo Switch system. We are meeting this demand by securing additional systems as fast as we can to ensure customers are able to purchase this innovative gaming technology,” said Eric Bright, senior director of merchandising for GameStop. “The customer enthusiasm and response we have seen so far has been incredible as we continue to sell through our supply of systems. We strongly suggest any customer who is still looking to purchase a Nintendo Switch, visit one of our stores as soon as they can. This new allotment will go fast!”
Individual units are available in-store only (limit one per household), but bundles still can be ordered online so be sure to get to your local GameStop.
The Nintendo Switch has been one of the most successful launches in Nintendo’s history, but like the Mini NES Classic and the first wave of amiibo before it, Nintendo was conservative with the amount of units manufactured, resulting in a shortage across the country.
Nintendo of America’s Reggie Fils-Aime is on record stating Nintendo would only distribute about two million units by the end of March and with the totals in the U.S. approaching 1.5 million in its first two weeks the shortage was imminent.
GameStop encourages customers to check with their local store to check for availability. You can find a GameStop near you using the store locator.
So are you excited for the Nintendo Switch restock? Do you want to purchase a Switch now or are you planning to wait for later in the year? Let us know in the comments section below.
