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Amazing game journalism by Metro.

Article claims the Gamestop got 500k Switch allocated for launch, all of which have been pre-ordered, it also claims Gamestop has 1.2 million Switch game pre-orders and 250k on a wait list for a second batch of Switch pre-orders.

Nintendo Switch sold-out at Amazon and GameStop | Metro News

Weirdly enough there's no mention of any of these numbers in Gamestops press release...

http://investor.gamestop.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=130125&p=irol-newsArticle

...but I remember reading these numbers somewhere, oh right it was on Gaf, where Zhuge Ex was talking about the Wii U!

GameStop Reserves All of Its Initial Nintendo Switch Allocation - NeoGAF

GRAPEVINE, Texas, Jan. 15, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 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.”

 

http://investor.gamestop.com/phoenix...cle&ID=2237454
 Credit to Zhuge
 Zhuge in context tweets

For those who want a reference.
 GameStop had 500,000 total Wii U units at launch, all pre ordered.
 1.2 million games were preordered too

 

https://twitter.com/zhugeex/status/820743325598752768

The initial pre order allocation for Wii U also sold out very quickly at GameStop. With 250,000 left on a waiting list for the second batch.

 

https://twitter.com/zhugeex/status/820743683402240001
 

Oh, I guess someone didn't properly read his sources before writing his little article and the chertz are believing it of course (then again you probably wouldn't expect a mistake like that).

gamrConnect Forums - GameStop Switch pre-order numbers

GRAPEVINE, Texas, Jan. 15, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 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.”

 

http://investor.gamestop.com/phoenix...cle&ID=2237454
 Credit to Zhuge
 Zhuge in context tweets

For those who want a reference.
 GameStop had 500,000 total Wii U units at launch, all pre ordered.
 1.2 million games were preordered too

 

https://twitter.com/zhugeex/status/820743325598752768

The initial pre order allocation for Wii U also sold out very quickly at GameStop. With 250,000 left on a waiting list for the second batch.

 

https://twitter.com/zhugeex/status/820743683402240001
 

God, when I see shame like this I just can't help feeling that I'd easily be able to do this better or at least more accurately, I should try to become a freelance writer for shame like this.