Coronavirus and preorders

[Abyrae]

I preordered a physical copy from EB Games and paid it in full. Hopefully the mall where it is located does not close by Friday, because I cannot afford to go and buy it digitally.

Keeping my fingers crossed.

 

[Khaelis]

I just called my Walmart to see if they have them in stock, and I was told they have plenty of stock coming in Thursday, ready for Friday morning. So that's a load off my chest. Now I just need to hope bus transit remains open, because I am definitely not looking forward to 4 hours of walking if it is closed, lol.

 

[pinkbunny]

I'm in Australia and I have to pick up my AC console and game from EB Games on Friday and I'm soooo worried they'll close down the shopping centre the EB Games is in!
It's a pretty big shopping centre, so I wouldn't be surprised if they shut it down. I'm just praying all is well and it stays open just until the end of the week!
Being in isolation without the new game or console will suck so muhc hahaha

 

[sarvamentu]

I just called my Walmart to see if they have them in stock, and I was told they have plenty of stock coming in Thursday, ready for Friday morning. So that's a load off my chest. Now I just need to hope bus transit remains open, because I am definitely not looking forward to 4 hours of walking if it is closed, lol.

I don't know where you're from, but perhaps you could go with a bike? It would be much quicker than walking, if transits close

 

[Khaelis]

I'm in Australia and I have to pick up my AC console and game from EB Games on Friday and I'm soooo worried they'll close down the shopping centre the EB Games is in!
It's a pretty big shopping centre, so I wouldn't be surprised if they shut it down. I'm just praying all is well and it stays open just until the end of the week!
Being in isolation without the new game or console will suck so muhc hahaha

I guess I can consider myself lucky to have an EB Games that isn't in a shopping mall. Well, there is one in the shopping mall but there's also one in its own building. The only thing wrong is that the EB Games there is actually hot garbage lol.

 

[pinkbunny]

I guess I can consider myself lucky to have an EB Games that isn't in a shopping mall. Well, there is one in the shopping mall but there's also one in its own building. The only thing wrong is that the EB Games there is actually hot garbage lol.

Honestly most EB Games are hot garbage ahaha, I've had many issues from many different stores. Yet to find one to be really reliable. I'm mostly scared if they close doors by Friday, I won't even be able to pick up my pre-order when they re-open.

 

[rebornking]

I am in France and the president will announce tonight if the deliveries will be prohibited or not

 

[Khaelis]

I am in France and the president will announce tonight if the deliveries will be prohibited or not

Hoping for the best for you guys over there.

 

[Scrafty]

if i can't get my switch i'll just have to play with a digital copy on my old one. it'll be sad but i understand if my country has to take more extreme measures

 

[5cm/s]

i cancelled my preorder of a physical copy yesterday and just preordered on the e-shop- i'm not risking getting sick or not being able to play! i'm so excited ;;;;;;;''''))))

 

[Selky]

UPDATE: Yesterday the Dutch government announced that schools, cafes and restaurants will close down as well. Further measurements are being taken and I have a feeling that by this Friday everything will close down, including my gameshop. I called them to change my order to delivery but that was not possible. Managed to order a physical copy elsewhere, but it costs me an extra €5,00 and I lost my pre order bonus Now let's hope they will still deliver...

In the U.S., we are doing the same but they aren't fully closing. The restaurant is closed but delivery/take out orders can still be taken. Grocery stores are going to reduced hours (but honestly the reduced hours are pretty much the same give or take a few hours on closing). So, I don't think anyone should panic. I'm sure stores will be open and releasing the physical copies.

 

[PeeBraiin]

UPDATE: I have cancelled my pre-order from Gamestop and now have the game digitally pre-loaded on my switch!

 

[sarvamentu]

In the U.S., we are doing the same but they aren't fully closing. The restaurant is closed but delivery/take out orders can still be taken. Grocery stores are going to reduced hours (but honestly the reduced hours are pretty much the same give or take a few hours on closing). So, I don't think anyone should panic. I'm sure stores will be open and releasing the physical copies.

Ah yes, makes perfect sense. But here the developments go so quickly, and that is the most scary part. A week ago we were told not to shake hands, and then all our universities closed, restaurants, sports, etc. Take out is not allowed anymore, but delivery is. Grocery stores still have the same hours, but I doubt that will last long.

Yesterday our prime minister addressed us as citizens, which hasn't been done since 1973, to show how serious the matter is. This whole is going to last for months

All in all, I'd rather take the more certain route, but definitely a physical copy-road ahahah. I also see people switching to digital because of the whole thing, which I can also understand. But I really want the physical one. I do hope you are right though, in stores staying open this Friday

 

[kayleee]

Yeah I’m kind of worried because a lot of retailers around where I am have already announced closures and by Friday it will be even more... I preordered from Best Buy so hopefully they stay open. I might end up having to order from amazon or get it digitally, which would be unfortunate cause I want my preorder bonus from Best Buy lol

 

[Zirken Achiroda]

Well, here in germany we begin to close more and more retail stores, from what I heard. Though delivery is still available, I think. I just hope that everyone can get the gam, and that these measures end up doing something.

 

[poweradeex]

I hope delivery is still going ahead with mine. If worst comes to worst, I will buy the digital download from the eshop.

 

[Neechan]

If my oreder isn’t coming until the 26th, I’m definitely going digital, gonna give it until the 18th

 

[ThomasNLD]

Never thought the Dutch government would be encouraging me to stay home and play this game, but they are. If I knew they would, I had voted for them.

 

[AccfSally]

If my oreder isn’t coming until the 26th, I’m definitely going digital, gonna give it until the 18th

It might come earlier than the 26th.

I pre-ordered my game and my Animal Crossing: New Horizons Switch Lite case from Target online. I remember the estimated date for my Switch case was around the day before the game release, March 19th.

My case was shipped on Thursday of last week and I just got it on Monday of this week.


When I went to check on my order for the game today, it now looks like this.

My case looked like this last Tuesday

It shipped from Texas, not far from where I live (South Carolina)...I wonder if my game is coming from there as well.

 

[sarvamentu]

UPDATE: Just checked my order status on GameMania and the status says now 'sent'. Usually this means delivery next day?! OMG I'm so excited ahahah. (I didn't get an email yet stating they actually send it though, but this is exciting nonetheless).