It may not have been the update we wanted, but that hasn't stopped many from wondering if there will be Nintendo Switch OLED restocks on Black Friday. Supply shortages have meant the latest device has been incredibly difficult to get your hands on over the last couple of months, but those trying to find out where to buy Nintendo Switch OLED are looking to the Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals for the next big restock.
Retailers like Walmart, Best Buy, Target, and Amazon (in the US) and Currys, Amazon, Very, and Argos (in the UK) have been struggling to keep this console on the shelves. However, we are expecting a spattering of Nintendo Switch OLED restocks here on Black Friday.
These stores have been holding back on PS5 restocks and Xbox Series X stock drops before this month, with the fruits of that hoarding coming to light in recent weeks. We've seen far more consoles hitting the shelves recently than in October, and we expect a similar forecast for the Switch as well.
That's not to say the shelves will be awash with Nintendo Switch OLED restocks on Black Friday, but if you're struggling to find a shiny new model ahead of the holidays, the November 26 event may offer another chance to buy.
- USA Nintendo Switch OLED ($349.99): Amazon | Walmart | Best Buy | Target | GameStop | Dell | Newegg
- UK Nintendo Switch OLED (£309): Amazon | Very | John Lewis | Currys | Argos | Game | Ebuyer
Will there be Nintendo Switch OLED restocks on Black Friday?
It looks like there will be more chances to secure a Nintendo Switch OLED this Black Friday, then. While we're not expecting the console to be easily accessible, and chip shortages have significantly reduced Nintendo's manufacturing output over the last few weeks, the consoles that have been shipped to retailers are likely being held until the biggest shopping weekend of the year.
Target, for example, is the first retailer to mention the new console in its Black Friday advertising. The store has listed the Nintendo Switch OLED in its latest sneak peek ad, with the console looking to be available sometime between November 21 and 27.
In the UK, Very has been offering a range of Nintendo Switch OLED bundles ahead of Black Friday, with shipping set for December 21. That's both a blessing and a curse. It tells us that there are consoles out there waiting to go live on the shelves, but those extended delivery dates mean they might not necessarily be in retailers' hands quite yet. Nevertheless, stores will be keen to take advantage of the shopping activity over Black Friday itself, so may well offer more pre-orders like this.
All of this suggests there will be some Nintendo Switch OLED restocks on Black Friday, but you'll have to be quick to snatch them up. We'd recommend keeping in regular contact with the retailers above throughout next week, and paying particular attention on Sunday November 21 when Nintendo launches the rest of its Black Friday deals.
Where will Nintendo Switch OLED restocks be on Black Friday?
There are a few retailers we'll be watching for Nintendo Switch OLED restocks this Black Friday. In the US, Target is the only store that has mentioned the new console in its official Black Friday ads which means we'd advise watching this retailer like a hawk. However, Walmart and Best Buy have both offered more consoles in recent weeks - though they were locked behind membership paywalls.
In the UK, however, we've already seen Very offering some excellent Nintendo Switch OLED restocks well ahead of Black Friday. The retailer has been offering bundles over the last week, with delivery slated for December 21. Those shipping times might be pushed back once this stock drop dries up, but we're expecting to see more consoles on the shelves here soon, with Argos, Currys, and Amazon remaining suspiciously quiet in recent weeks as well.
You'll find all the retailers we recommend keeping tabs on just below.
Nintendo Switch OLED restocks on Black Friday - US
Nintendo Switch OLED restocks on Black Friday - UK
You'll find plenty more Nintendo Switch bundles up for grabs over the next couple of weeks, and we're also rounding up the best Nintendo Switch Lite deals as well. For more console savings, though, check out our guides to the best Black Friday PS5 deals and Black Friday Xbox Series X deals.
