Restocking of the Nintendos OLED has been a bit easier to find in 2022. The device remains very popular, but we have seen several major retailers stop restocking it for much longer than expected.

The upgraded version of Nintendo's popular hybrid console will be available in October 2021, and like the PS5 and Xbox Series X, it is a mostly sold-out gaming product at all major retailers, including Amazon, Target, and GameStop.

It is no wonder that avid gamers have snapped up stock of the OLED model, as even purchasing a regular Nintendo Switch has not been easy over the past year and a half; the OLED on the Nintendo Switch is now one of the most in-demand technology products available.

Doug Bowser, president of Nintendo of America, said of the restocking of Nintendo Switch OLEDs, "There's not a huge improvement that we're seeing. So I think the challenges will continue through 2022." Unfortunately, while there are signs of improvement in the availability of Nintendo Switch OLEDs, it appears that the situation will continue to require close monitoring in the coming months.

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As of Tuesday, January 11, Walmart (via a third party) and Antonline are preparing to restock the Nintendo Switch OLED, but the latter is only offering the console as part of a $400-plus bundle.

We have also heard reports from reliable inventory tracker Jake Randall that the Nintendo Switch OLED is much easier to purchase in stores. However, if you live near a retailer that stocks the console, it's definitely worth a look in person, as you might get lucky.

It's not just the Nintendo Switch OLED that has been plagued by inventory issues in recent months; Nintendo has confirmed that the special Nintendo Switch compatible N64 controller will no longer be in stock until some point in 2022. even 25 year old technology is now It appears that a serious inventory hunt is in order.

One of the best ways to find out when the Nintendo Switch OLED restock will arrive at online retailers is to follow Twitter accounts dedicated to inventory tracking, such as mattswider, @Wario64, and @Jake_Randall_YT. I recommend following accounts such as @mattswider, @Wario64, @Jake_Randall_YT, etc.

Of course, it is worth remembering that not all restocking information may be available in your local area, as restocking of the Nintendo Switch OLED varies by region and may be limited to certain stores. Nevertheless, following an inventory tracking account can give you an edge when competing for limited inventory reductions.

Be prepared: before restocking, make sure you have all the correct payment details pre-stored in your device/retailer account. Doing so will give you the best chance to purchase the Nintendo Switch OLED. Restocking times are usually very fast, so if you take the time to enter your credit card number, you may miss your chance to secure your Nintendo Switch OLED order.

Selecting a retailer: As you can see from the list above, there are so many retailers to choose from. This can make the process of securing a Nintendo Switch OLED a bit complicated; we recommend that you choose a few major retailers, such as Target or Best Buy, and keep an eye on their Nintendo Switch OLED landing pages. Trying to check all major retailers regularly may result in missing inventory.

Sign up for inventory alerts: several retailers will notify you that they have the Nintendo Switch OLED in stock. While these alerts are not always the most reliable, it is still recommended to register with any retailer that offers this service. They may be able to notify you of restocking.

Sign in to your retailer: Before restocking, make sure you have already signed in to the retailer where you have an account. If you do not already have an account, create one. Things will go much faster if you already have an account when you are trying to buy a Nintendos OLED and find it on sale. After all, speed is of the essence when trying to check out.

Refresh: It is quite common for retailers to keep a small inventory when restocking. If you pop into a retailer's website during a restock and it looks like the Nintendo Switch OLED is already sold out, don't give up right away. Keep refreshing the product page and you may get lucky.

Don't give up: it may feel impossible to get your hands on the Nintendo Switch OLED, but it's important to keep trying. There will be plenty of restocks in the coming months, and if you follow all of the above tips, you will eventually succeed and get your shiny new console.