Coronavirus and preorders
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stitchmaker
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EBGames Canada midnight release is cancelled for Doom and ACNH. The game for now is available for pick up on March 20 in store.
EbGames is owned by Gamestop. I have the digital copy downloaded on my 2nd switch but want to start my first island on my main switch. If it gets delayed for a long time I might buy digital for the main switch and keep the physical for my collection.
EbGames is owned by Gamestop. I have the digital copy downloaded on my 2nd switch but want to start my first island on my main switch. If it gets delayed for a long time I might buy digital for the main switch and keep the physical for my collection.
I’m in Seattle (basically the epicenter for this for the USA) and so far I don’t think any major retailers are closing down... but I would be concerned anyway, especially if your preorder is shipping.
One of the main reasons i’m glad I switched to a digital preorder for sure.
One of the main reasons i’m glad I switched to a digital preorder for sure.
I preordered the physical version on Amazon back in February, but I've now canceled that order and bought it digitally instead. I didn't want my package to be (understandably) delayed due to health concerns.
Besides, now I get to play the game when it launches at midnight instead of having to wait for the physical copy to show up later in the day.
Besides, now I get to play the game when it launches at midnight instead of having to wait for the physical copy to show up later in the day.
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watercolorwish
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I literally called my local gamestop because I was so scared of this happening and the person who picked up said that theres nothing to worry about because the shipments are already on their way or something. I’m pretty comfortable about it rn because I live in such a rural area so there would be no reason to close it.
acornavenue
Senior Member
I ordered digitally incase of that, everything around me is now closing for two weeks
mine's being delivered
hype for that free coronavirus preorder bonus
atalkingfish
Senior Member
It’s true that you are only buying a license, and that if the eShop goes down, you will be unable to re-download the game, but this is a bit of a misrepresentation of the issue. First off, you may lose the ability to download the game if the eShop goes down, but you don’t lose access to the game you’ve already downloaded.
Moreover, there are many more practical ways to lose access to a physical copy. That is to say, sure, the eShop *could* go down, but it’s not feasible in a reasonable amount of time. You can still redownload games you bought on the Wii now. The support will likely go on for a long time. I would wager that 95% of people are more likely to *lose* their cartridges before the Switch eShop goes down.
And, of course, you can break, damage, or lose a cartridge way easier than you can lose a download. If you do lose or damage your cartridge, you *must* buy a new one. You “lose access” to it. With digital, you can download for free for the indefinite future.
So, it’s not so much “digital has so many downsides that people don’t notice”. Assuming society doesn’t collapse and Nintendo doesn’t turn evil, digital provides much, much, much more practical security than physical. Not to say physical is bad. Both have benefits. Both are, in practical terms, essentially equal in these terms, with the only major differences being price and convenience.
Imaginetheday
Senior Member
My Gamestop told me yesterday that they are waiting for about 20 pre-orders, which they expect this weekend. Assuming they receive them, they will be available at 11:00 pm on Thursday (midnight on the east coast). Fingers crossed!
sarvamentu
History-loving researcher
Here in the Netherlands gatherings of 100+ people are now prohibited and they are discussing in a few hours whether schools should close as well. My university already closed down and stopped all physical classes (we have an online environment now so we can follow classes through video and voice chat).
Honestly, I am worried that I won't be able to pick up my physical copy next Friday. But when I called the store (very small one), last Thursday when these measures were announced, he assured me that as things are looking now there won't be an issue. However, the store still provides online preorders for the game; they're not closed. Cancelling my current order to pick up and putting in a new one for delivery is still possible. It would mean losing my bonus though...
Seriously hope everyone can get their copy in time!
Honestly, I am worried that I won't be able to pick up my physical copy next Friday. But when I called the store (very small one), last Thursday when these measures were announced, he assured me that as things are looking now there won't be an issue. However, the store still provides online preorders for the game; they're not closed. Cancelling my current order to pick up and putting in a new one for delivery is still possible. It would mean losing my bonus though...
Seriously hope everyone can get their copy in time!
Hey Lilly! By chance do you happen to work in the metro Detroit area?
Hey Cielle, I have sent you a PM.
BlueFlameAngel
Senior Member
Originally I had pre-ordered a physical copy, but things have gotten worse in Ireland. All schools and universities since Thursday are now closed for 2 weeks (this may be extended), public gatherings of over 100 people are banned, gyms and bars are also closing, so there's a real possibility of a lot of retail stores closing too. I have literally no patience and want to play ACNH at midnight when it releases, so I cancelled my physical pre-order and just went digital. I really have no major preference when it comes to digital/physical. I had ACNL digitally and it was fine.
