GameStop Reserves All of Its Initial Nintendo Switch™ Allocation
January 15 2017 - 4:17PM
GameStop, a family of specialty retail brands that makes the most
popular technologies affordable and simple, has reserved all of its
first allotment of Nintendo Switch systems.
On Friday, the retailer began taking reservations for the
Nintendo Switch online and in its more than 3,900 stores
nationwide.
“The fact that this initial allotment has been completely
reserved in a matter of a few days demonstrates gamers desire for
this fun and revolutionary gaming system,” said Bob Puzon, senior
vice president of merchandising at GameStop. “We’re working closely
with Nintendo to get additional Nintendo Switch units, and will let
our customers know when they become available. We encourage
customers to visit www.gamestop.com/switch and sign up to be get
updates about the product and availability.”
Meanwhile, sixteen games for the Nintendo Switch platform are
still available for reserve now at GameStop. Players can look
forward to games available at launch such as The Legend of Zelda:
Breath of the Wild ($59.99) and 1-2-Switch ($49.99) from Nintendo,
Just Dance 2017 ($59.99) from Ubisoft, and Has-Been Heroes ($19.99)
from GameTrust, available exclusively at GameStop. Additional games
coming this spring, and available now for pre-order at GameStop,
include ARMS, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and LEGO City Undercover
($59.99). Coming Holiday 2017 is Super Mario Odyssey ($59.99), also
available now for pre-order at GameStop.
Select Nintendo Switch accessories are also available for
pre-order in GameStop stores and on www.GameStop.com. These include
the Joy-Con (L/R) Gray/Gray, Joy-Con (L/R) Neon Blue/Neon Blue,
Joy-Con (L/R) Neon Red/Neon Red, and a Nintendo Switch Carrying
Case and Screen Protector.
Only at GameStop, customers can make their Nintendo Switch
purchases more affordable and trade games, consoles and electronics
for credit to apply towards their purchases of Nintendo Switch
products.
The $299.99 Nintendo Switch will ship and be available for
pick-up on its March 3 launch day.
About GameStop
Corp.
GameStop Corp. (NYSE:GME), a Fortune 500 company
headquartered in Grapevine, Texas, is a global, multichannel
video game, consumer electronics and wireless services
retailer. GameStop operates more than 7,500 stores across
14 countries. The company's consumer product network also
includes www.gamestop.com; www.Kongregate.com, a leading
browser-based game site; Game Informer® magazine, the world's
leading print and digital video game publication; and
ThinkGeek, www.thinkgeek.com, the premier retailer for the
global geek community featuring exclusive and unique video game and
pop culture products. In addition, our Technology Brands segment
includes Simply Mac and Spring Mobile stores. Simply
Mac, www.simplymac.com, operates 70 stores, selling the full
line of Apple products, including laptops, tablets, and
smartphones and offering Apple certified warranty and
repair services. Spring Mobile, www.springmobile.com, sells
all of AT&T's products and services, including
DIRECTV through its 1,429 AT&T branded stores and
offers pre-paid wireless services, devices and related accessories
through its 70 Cricket branded stores in select markets in the
U.S.
General information about GameStop Corp. can be
obtained at the company's corporate website.
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Contact:
Jackie Smith
GameStop Corp.
817-722-7520 or JackieSmith@GameStop.com
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