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Business● LowOct 31 · Oct 31, 2026, 4:07 AM

Zelda Switch 2 buyers promised $519 gift cards after Walmart's preorder fiasco

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Walmart is reportedly offering $519 gift cards to some customers affected by its last-minute cancellations of Zelda 40th Anniversary Nintendo Switch 2 preorders. Other customers have been given a limited opportunity to reclaim their reservations, although it remains unclear whether everyone affected will receive both forms of compensation.

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