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Fans Can't Believe Walmart Canceled Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Switch 2 Pre
Kotaku • • technology
Key Points:
- Several customers who pre-ordered the Legend of Zelda–themed Switch 2 consoles through Walmart received cancellation emails a day before delivery, citing the item as “out of stock.”
- Typically, pre-orders guarantee reserved stock, but Walmart appears to have oversold the consoles, leading to abrupt cancellations despite the consoles being listed on their website.
- The consoles are now appearing for sale at $700 on Walmart’s platform, significantly higher than the original pre-order price, likely due to third-party scalpers.
- Affected buyers have criticized Walmart for unethical sales practices, highlighting that overselling pre-orders prevents both customers and competitors from making legitimate purchases.
- Customer service representatives confirmed the lack of available stock, acknowledging that some customers were unlucky victims of the overselling issue.
