Walmart Cancels Zelda-Themed Switch 2 Pre-Orders a Day Before Delivery
Buyers were told by email that their orders were out of stock; the console now shows as unavailable at $700, nearly $200 above the pre-order price.
Walmart canceled pre-orders for the Zelda-themed Switch 2 console one day before the consoles were scheduled to be delivered, according to Kotaku. Affected buyers received emails informing them that their delivery orders were out of stock.
The console is now listed as out of stock on Walmart's website, where it appears at $700 — nearly $200 more than the original bundle pre-order price.
Customer service representatives reportedly told buyers that Walmart oversold the pre-orders. The company has not issued a public statement on the cancellations.
The Zelda-themed Switch 2 was a limited edition bundle decorated with the Triforce. According to past customers on Reddit, Walmart has canceled pre-orders for other items in the past.
The Ocarina of Time remake launches on November 5.
Quick answers
Why did Walmart cancel my Zelda Switch 2 pre-order?
Buyers were told by email that their delivery order was out of stock, and customer service representatives reportedly said Walmart oversold the pre-orders.
When does The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time launch?
The Ocarina of Time remake launches on November 5.