Walmart Reverses Zelda Switch 2 Pre-Order Cancellations With $519 Gift Card
Affected customers get a 48-hour reservation window through an 'Exclusive Reservation' item placed in their cart, Walmart says.
Walmart has told customers whose The Legend of Zelda-themed Switch 2 console pre-orders were canceled that the cancellations were made in error, according to Kotaku. The retailer is contacting those affected with a way to re-secure the console.
Customers receive an email from Walmart customer service with an item labeled "Exclusive Reservation" placed in their cart. From checkout, they have 48 hours to reserve the console through that listing.
Walmart is also issuing affected customers a $519 eGift card, matching the console's original price.
The cancellations hit pre-orders for the Zelda-branded Switch 2 bundle. Walmart has not said publicly how many orders were affected.
Release timing
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake is coming to the Switch 2 on November 5.
Quick answers
How long do Walmart customers have to re-reserve the Zelda Switch 2 console?
They have 48 hours from checkout to reserve the console through the "Exclusive Reservation" item in their cart.
What compensation is Walmart offering for the canceled pre-orders?
A $519 eGift card, matching the console's original price.
When does The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake launch on Switch 2?
November 5.