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Metro
4 days ago
- Business
- Metro
UK retailer cancels Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders a week before launch
A UK retailer has informed customers it's cancelled their Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders, causing pandemonium amongst some fans. No matter where you are in the world, the Nintendo Switch 2 is likely going to be incredibly hard to come by once it launches next week. Pre-orders here in the UK routinely sell out, while the My Nintendo Store in Japan completely ran out of stock last month. Aside from Smyths, which promises to have some stock available in its stores as part of a midnight launch, you shouldn't expect to be able to purchase a Switch 2 over the counter for a while. However, even those who've successfully scored pre-orders aren't safe from a Switch 2-less launch day, as one UK retailer has admitted it's cancelled some of them for unknown reasons. In a post to its X account, GAME apologised to customers for the cancellations. So, if you pre-ordered through GAME, you should check your emails in case you've been affected. GAME hasn't stated how many customers have been impacted, nor what the cause is, so it's unclear if it's a stock shortage issue or a technical error of some kind. Whatever's going on, GAME says it is 'working to reinstate as many affected pre-orders as possible. If your pre-order was impacted, please know that we're doing everything we can and will be in touch with further updates and next steps.' It's hardly a good look for GAME, which has been in sharp decline over the past few years. After having already halted sales of pre-owned games and its own rewards scheme, it confirmed it wouldn't be able to offer Switch 2 pre-orders in store and last month it shut down its headquarters in Basingstoke. With any luck, the situation will be resolved in time for the console's launch. Although, even if the cancellations are undone, there's now no guarantee customers will get it on launch day. At time of writing, new pre-orders in the UK are almost non-existent, with even Nintendo's own storefront out of stock. More Trending There is one Mario Kart World bundle still available at Currys, which also comes with a 256GB microSD card for data storage, the Switch 2 camera accessory, and a Switch 2 copy of Street Fighter 6. As such, it's a lot pricier than usual, at £579 instead of the usual £429.99. Currys is also running a midnight launch in Oxford Street so anyone who's pre-ordered a Switch 2 with that store can go pick it up from the counter as soon as the clock ticks 12. You can find some Switch 2's being scalped on eBay as well, but you'll be expected to cough up for above the normal retail price. Email gamecentral@ leave a comment below, follow us on Twitter, and sign-up to our newsletter. To submit Inbox letters and Reader's Features more easily, without the need to send an email, just use our Submit Stuff page here. For more stories like this, check our Gaming page. MORE: First Nintendo Switch 2 unboxing has already happened but there's a catch MORE: Pokémon Legends: Z-A release date announced with Switch 2 upgrades MORE: Nintendo Switch 2 fans expecting secret Christmas game at Summer Game Fest 2025
The Sun
01-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
The little-known website where parents are nabbing epic bargains for their kids – from £3 Barbies to £6 Xbox games
GAME ON There's also a Polaroid speaker reduced from £119.99 to just £24 KIDS cost a lot - especially when it comes to their birthdays. But parents have found a clever way to nab bargain gifts for their sprogs, on a little-known website. 3 3 Mums and dads took to Facebook to share the amazing deals they'd come across on the GAME website, with everything from Barbie dolls to Xbox games at rock bottom prices. The delighted shoppers posted about their buys on the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group on the social media site, as they encouraged others to take advantage of the cheap deals. "Massive warehouse clearance on GAME website," Miranda wrote, sharing screenshots of some of the most impressive discounts. Among them was the interior designer Barbie doll, which had been reduced from £11 to just £3, as well as branded Disney dolls - such as The Little Mermaid - for £4. And while the Polly Pocket Big World Sparkle Adventure Unicorn edition was initially priced at £17.99, it's now just £6. Or, if your child is more of a gamer, they have games for the Xbox - including NBA 2K23 reduced from £29.99 to £3. Other Xbox games, such as Warner Brothers' Gotham Knights, had their prices slashed to just £6. There are also board games on offer, such as the regional Monopoly - Phuket edition - reduced from £40 to £12. And on the electronics front, one of the biggest bargains has to be the Polaroid Music P210 speaker, slashed by 75% from £119.99 to just £24. The massive sale comes amid reports that GAME may be downsizing. LG TVs now play Xbox games even without any console after upgrade The retailer was purchased by Sports Direct in 2019, with the main stores closing down and concessions opening up instead Once it was fully integrated into the Frasers Group, who own Sports Direct, GAME called time on several of their in-store features, including their loyalty card program and pre-orders. The website has remained running, but GAME sparked concern about their future when they hosted an auction to sell their warehouse equipment. The initial auction sold off chairs, tables, shelves and vending machines. While the second, more highly-anticipated, auction saw them part ways with consoles including "PlayStation, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Nintendo Switch, PSVR2, and much more".
Scottish Sun
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
The little-known website where parents are nabbing epic bargains for their kids – from £3 Barbies to £6 Xbox games
All recommendations within this article are informed by expert editorial opinion. If you click on a link in this story we may earn affiliate revenue. There's also a Polaroid speaker reduced from £119.99 to just £24 GAME ON The little-known website where parents are nabbing epic bargains for their kids – from £3 Barbies to £6 Xbox games Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) KIDS cost a lot - especially when it comes to their birthdays. But parents have found a clever way to nab bargain gifts for their sprogs, on a little-known website. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 The interior designer Barbie is just one of the toys that have been reduced to rock bottom prices on the GAME website Credit: Game 3 While this basketball Xbox game is on offer for just £3 Credit: Game 3 The sale comes amid reports that GAME, which previously shut down all its high street stores after being bought in 2019, is further downsizing Credit: Getty Mums and dads took to Facebook to share the amazing deals they'd come across on the GAME website, with everything from Barbie dolls to Xbox games at rock bottom prices. The delighted shoppers posted about their buys on the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group on the social media site, as they encouraged others to take advantage of the cheap deals. "Massive warehouse clearance on GAME website," Miranda wrote, sharing screenshots of some of the most impressive discounts. Among them was the interior designer Barbie doll, which had been reduced from £11 to just £3, as well as branded Disney dolls - such as The Little Mermaid - for £4. And while the Polly Pocket Big World Sparkle Adventure Unicorn edition was initially priced at £17.99, it's now just £6. Or, if your child is more of a gamer, they have games for the Xbox - including NBA 2K23 reduced from £29.99 to £3. Other Xbox games, such as Warner Brothers' Gotham Knights, had their prices slashed to just £6. There are also board games on offer, such as the regional Monopoly - Phuket edition - reduced from £40 to £12. And on the electronics front, one of the biggest bargains has to be the Polaroid Music P210 speaker, slashed by 75% from £119.99 to just £24. The massive sale comes amid reports that GAME may be downsizing. LG TVs now play Xbox games even without any console after upgrade The retailer was purchased by Sports Direct in 2019, with the main stores closing down and concessions opening up instead Once it was fully integrated into the Frasers Group, who own Sports Direct, GAME called time on several of their in-store features, including their loyalty card program and pre-orders. The website has remained running, but GAME sparked concern about their future when they hosted an auction to sell their warehouse equipment. All the latest Gaming tips and tricks Looking for tips and tricks across your favourite consoles and games? We have you covered... Can you play PS4 games on PS5? How to get more life out of your PS5 controller's battery All the latest GTA 6 news Everything you need to know about Roblox Who created Fortnite? Most popular Roblox games How to get free Robux How many people play Fortnite? Best PS4 games with free PS5 upgrades Who is the highest-paid Twitch streamer? Get all of the latest PS5, Xbox and other video game news here The initial auction sold off chairs, tables, shelves and vending machines. While the second, more highly-anticipated, auction saw them part ways with consoles including "PlayStation, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Nintendo Switch, PSVR2, and much more".
The Irish Sun
01-05-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
The little-known website where parents are nabbing epic bargains for their kids – from £3 Barbies to £6 Xbox games
KIDS cost a lot - especially when it comes to their birthdays. But parents have found a clever way to nab bargain gifts for their sprogs, on a little-known website. Advertisement 3 The interior designer Barbie is just one of the toys that have been reduced to rock bottom prices on the GAME website Credit: Game 3 While this basketball Xbox game is on offer for just £3 Credit: Game 3 The sale comes amid reports that GAME, which previously shut down all its high street stores after being bought in 2019, is further downsizing Credit: Getty Mums and dads took to Facebook to share the amazing deals they'd come across on the The delighted shoppers posted about their buys on the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group on the social media site, as they encouraged others to take advantage of the cheap deals. "Massive warehouse clearance on GAME website," Among them was the interior designer Barbie doll, which had been reduced from £11 to just £3, as well as branded Disney dolls - such as The Little Mermaid - for £4. Advertisement And while the Polly Pocket Big World Sparkle Adventure Unicorn edition was initially priced at £17.99, it's now just £6. Or, if your child is more of a gamer, they have games for the Xbox - including NBA 2K23 reduced from £29.99 to £3. Other Xbox games, such as Warner Brothers' Gotham Knights, had their prices slashed to just £6. There are also board games on offer, such as the regional Monopoly - Phuket edition - reduced from £40 to £12. Advertisement Most read in Fabulous And on the electronics front, one of the biggest bargains has to be the Polaroid Music P210 speaker, slashed by 75% from £119.99 to just £24. The massive sale comes amid reports that GAME may be downsizing. LG TVs now play Xbox games even without any console after upgrade The retailer was purchased by Sports Direct in 2019, with the main stores closing down and concessions opening up instead Once it was fully integrated into the Frasers Group, who own Sports Direct, GAME called time on several of their in-store features, including their loyalty card program and pre-orders. Advertisement The website has remained running, but GAME sparked concern about their future when they hosted an auction to sell their warehouse equipment. All the latest Gaming tips and tricks Looking for tips and tricks across your favourite consoles and games? We have you covered... Can you play How to get more life out of your All the latest GTA 6 news Everything you need to know about Who Most How to get How many people play Fortnite? Best PS4 games with free PS5 upgrades Who is the highest-paid Twitch streamer? Get all of the latest PS5, Xbox and other video game news here The initial auction sold off chairs, tables, shelves and vending machines. Advertisement While the second, more highly-anticipated, auction saw them part ways with consoles including "PlayStation, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Nintendo Switch, PSVR2, and much more".
USA Today
20-03-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Bengals legend Chad 'Ochocinco' Johnson gives advice to prospects in 2025 draft class
Bengals legend Chad 'Ochocinco' Johnson gives advice to prospects in 2025 draft class This week, Touchdown Wire's Ed Easton Jr. spoke to Cincinnati Bengals legend and retired NFL wide receiver Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson at the Whitney Museum in New York City during his panel appearance for eMLS CUP 2025. During his interview with Easton Jr., Johnson shared valuable advice for the talented crop of wide receiver prospects in the 2025 NFL draft class, and gave his opinion on touchdown celebrations in the league today. "Focus on your craft and not your brand because of social media right now; everybody wants to create this brand, and, you know, without working on the craft, but if you're good at your craft, the brand can create itself," Johnson advised. "So everybody's getting lost and worrying about a brand deal. Take care of everything if you're that boy on the field. Social media is somewhat of a drug, in a sense. You have to be seen focusing on your craft. I haven't played football in 13-14 years, and that brand of mine is still just as strong as if I had just played yesterday, but I was great at what I did on the field. So you take care of that part. The rest is carrying itself. The name is carrying itself. I ain't caught the ball in years." The six-time Pro Bowler spoke on Major League Soccer's GAME ON: Next-Gen Fandom panel, which featured thought leaders, industry disruptors, and Gen Z voices. The panel explored the evolution of sports consumption, the influences of gaming, hip-hop, digital art, and sneaker culture, and how authenticity in the digital age is essential for audience engagement. "There's another example of how sports expands and transcends boundaries and athletes today," said MLS Executive Vice President and Chief Engagement Officer Sola Winley. "They resonate, and so you look for heroes, right, people that can transcend teams, since athletes are moving around, and people feel connected to athletes and individuals and want to know what they're doing in their life. So Chad [Johnson is] out here today, hanging out with us and enjoying some Major League Soccer." Johnson enjoyed pushing the boundaries of how he could celebrate touchdowns during his successful football career, and he chimed in strongly on the freedom players have today with their ideas. "That's what made it so fun, the fact that you couldn't do it," Johnson explained. "So, [we] always [found] loopholes around it. Today, they let everybody celebrate, but nobody's pushing the [expletive] envelope. Push the envelope. I would push it. Listen, if I was playing today and you're allowed to celebrate, I'm pulling the fan out of the stands or some [expletive] that hadn't been done before. We can celebrate as a group. I would integrate. Listen, the game of football is all about fan interaction. I would take that to the next level: fan engagement. I'll pull somebody out of the stands so fast. Can you imagine?" "We've seen it. No matter what you do, the stuff I did was authentic. It was one of one. It's organic, not everything you see now. We've seen that before," said Johnson in his evaluation of today's NFL celebrations. "Doing the Temptations and the Five Heartbeats are doing stuff that we've already seen, whether through TV media. I would push the envelope. Do something not in the rule book and force them to make a rule."
