Buying Nintendo Switch in Tokyo

How many left in wink Akiba? Or you got the last one?

Best bet in Osaka?

Also, can someone clarify why you can't open the Switch in Japan - is this only if you get it tax free?

Thanks

The box is not sealed. You can open and test the switch after you purchased it. I think what others meant here is that they were unable to test it on the spot first before paying. The shop assistant will just say that it is a new unopened set and there are no issues with it.

all BIC are OOO. can actually order from amazon japan, can deliver within one day, but it cost more about 38000-39000yen. think its still much cheaper than other countries. there is an english translated page though, may still need google translating though

By rule, any tax-refunded items must be consumed or used outside of Japan, although they never checked at the airport. All the shops will ensure all tax-refunded items, customer purchased, must be put in sealed bag, if it is small items e.g. stationeries, snacks, cosmetics, ...

That's why they refused to open Switch for testing because the sellers are so strict with the rule.

Of course that you can open the box and check your Switch after purchased which I am wondering what if we brought it back for any defect found since the receipt will show that it was a tax refunded.

any info on restock days? is it better to go in the morning or later in the day?
went to BIC ikebukuro/labi this morning and nada

I've been following this thread for weeks now and finally arrived in Tokyo today. Popped into a Sofmap store with my luggage in hand to quickly give asking a whirl and the staff said "no," started laughing when I asked if there were any in stock. I presume this will be the case all over town but I plan on canvassing Shinjuku, Shibuya, Akihabara, Roppongi for any available consoles. So the go-to stores are Bic Camera, LABI, Sofmap, am I missing any? Will be in touch if I find SWITCH.

some Bic stores are mostly camera equipment but the main bic stores will have a video game section. good luck and pls update your findings!

Just left otachu akiba. They have 1 last neon switch. My friend didn't want it. Too expensive at 37,800yen.

Maybe some1 else wants it.

https://mobile.twitter.com/otachu_akiba

I just called, they have 2 at that price. Too exxy! And they don't do tax free.

Shinjuku is as dry as Gerudo Valley. LABI, Bic, Yodobashi all out. I did get some vague info from the clerks at each though. At Yodo I was told they receive a shipment every 1-2 weeks but don't know when "in case of an emergency," she said. Not sure what that means. At Bic the guy said "there is no schedule" for the shipments and at LABI I asked a better question: "when was your last shipment?" I was told it was last week.

I'm thinking I might head over there every other morning for the week I'm here on the off chance they get a shipment, then message the group. Does anyone know if the "shipments come Friday morning" rumor holds true?

Tomorrow I will check Shibuya and Friday Akihabara. Wish me luck ladies and gentleman, hopefully we all walk out of this thing with shiny new Switches.

#switchhunt

If you're in the Shinjuku area, the Book Off over there has a few sets on display at 37k yen.

@tlr thanks for the info! I was just about to head to shinjuku but now I'll try checking out ikebukuro. will post if I manage to find one...
good luck to ya tomorrow!

I plan to visit Tokyo on 1st June. Is it easier to find stock at locations outside like Saitama or cities like Nagano?

The chain stores like GEO Hyper Media Shop also carries the switch. You might want to check their outlets too, in the mornings when they might get a restock. I got my switch from them when I couldn't find any at yodabashi and bic.

Guys, I just bought a Nintendo Switch at Traders akiba, beside softmap building. No tax free but just ask the cashier at the first floor. Be quick!

How much?

Anyone know any place in Tokyo got switch stock? Shinjuku looks like all out of stock.

32k+ after tax, they're selling at standard retail price.

Sold out at Traders Akiba, checked an hour ago.