Where to buy the new Nintendo Switch

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Monza

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Ultimate Geek

#254367 9-Aug-2019 08:30

Anyone know where in NZ a shop has the revised model switch in stock? I've asked Mightyape and they aren't sure when they are getting it. The box is different as mainly red instead of white...

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Uber Geek

#2292773 9-Aug-2019 09:03

The only difference is the screen and associated battery efficiency? I would have thought the older models were in higher demand due to the exploit for custom booting.

Often when a product gets a revision but not a re-release its very hard to find out which is which unless you physically pick up or confirm with the seller that the new stock is indeed the new revision and not old stock. Same thing happens with graphics cards and motherboards all the time.

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Uber Geek

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#2292791 9-Aug-2019 09:53

I didn't think they were on shelves until next month?

The box and serial number should show the new ones clearly - box is mostly red for the new ones I believe.

I too will be after one - the battery life boost is pretty significant!

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Uber Geek

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#2292793 9-Aug-2019 09:54

Actually, it does seem as if they have been spotted in the wild in both Australia and Singapore according to this:

https://bgr.com/2019/08/02/nintendo-switch-new-model-release-date-battery-life/

Benjip

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Ultimate Geek

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#2292821 9-Aug-2019 11:13

I'm keen to find out too – I also contacted Mighty Ape and had the same "we're not sure" response.

Monza

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Ultimate Geek

#2292832 9-Aug-2019 11:23

Might head out to a few shops this weekend and have a nosey.

JaBZ

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Ultimate Geek

#2293105 9-Aug-2019 16:59

Only retailer that has it listed appears to be Noel Leeming. No stock in any stores.

NZ doesn't have a Nintendo distributor any longer, I think they are sourced from Nintendo AU and in this case ordered in.

EB Games advised they won't have it till Oct! (lol), Due to need to sell out of existing stock.

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JaBZ

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Ultimate Geek

#2299705 15-Aug-2019 11:41

Anyone got one yet?

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#2299714 15-Aug-2019 11:53

JaBZ:

EB Games advised they won't have it till Oct! (lol), Due to need to sell out of existing stock.

Unless they slash the prices, they will surely struggle to sell the old stock with the new ones arriving imminently?

fatsomiggi

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#2300494 16-Aug-2019 16:13

I just bought one last week at eb games! Didn't know much about this (that a new one is coming) so I just grabbed what's available. No regrets though, my son is enjoy Mario a lot :D

Monza

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Ultimate Geek

#2300495 16-Aug-2019 16:14

JaBZ:
Anyone got one yet?

No, had a look at a few shops in Albany Mall but no luck....

JaBZ

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Ultimate Geek

#2302597 20-Aug-2019 20:40

Noel Leeming came through, I did a click and collect order when they showed up on the site.

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Monza

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Ultimate Geek

#2302640 20-Aug-2019 21:58

Nice work, I'll try the same. Have been watching their website and it kept saying out of stock.

nunasdream

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Master Geek

#2304186 22-Aug-2019 19:58

I want to sell my old one and get this. It's hackable so I guess it makes it a bit more valuable.

Monza

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Ultimate Geek

#2304446 23-Aug-2019 10:28

JaBZ:

Noel Leeming came through, I did a click and collect order when they showed up on the site.

How long did you have to wait from ordering to being able to pick it up? I ordered mine Tuesday night and still nothing, order just says "processed"

JaBZ

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Ultimate Geek

#2304478 23-Aug-2019 11:30

13 days, I was told they enter their orders on Tue with the supplier, (no stock in NZ, comes from Aus) so it looks like you missed out for this week.

They will process the order next Tue, and it should arrive within a week so you're looking at 3rd Sept.

I noticed the neon is showing instock on The Wharehouse site, so maybe order from them?

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