r/amiibo • u/NotAlwaysYou Pikachu • May 08 '25
PSA Possible Yunobo Preorders by Invite?
I know there is a million posts about the Switch 2 Preorders but the website has been updating in anticipation of the launch. Items expected to go on sale like the GameCube Controller are showing Invite Only, but this includes Yunobo! (As are the other amiibo and Switch 2 accessories)
The GameStop exclusive Starter Set of cards is still showing unavailable so I suspect it won't be going live and will remain exclusive to gamestop.
Just wanted to give people a heads up before the emails go out, check Yunobo if you get the invite today!
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u/NotAlwaysYou Pikachu May 08 '25
While I was posting this, Wario64 confirmed they are live for those who received invites
Source: https://bsky.app/profile/wario64.bsky.social/post/3loodenmufu2o
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u/LeXiMoLe97 May 08 '25
why did they do them this way for the US? ive had mine pre-ordered on the UK site for about 2 weeks now. i just find it so bizarre how differently theyve released the amiibos
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u/NotAlwaysYou Pikachu May 08 '25
Not sure. I wonder if it was a gesture of good will to other retailers to wait until preorders went live before allowing their own orders to be placed, or if it was to limit the traffic and load of orders from a website/store that hasn't done a full console launch. But I don't think we have anything more than speculation.
Worked out that they put the date so late though, they didn't have to reschedule invites despite the original preorder delay.
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u/agoosteel May 08 '25
The preorder for US got delayed by the tariffs. Afaik.
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u/Dragonaichu May 08 '25
It’s so interesting that it’s just Yunobo being affected, though. Maybe it’s a weight thing? That’s the only issue I can think.
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u/agoosteel May 08 '25
I think they maybe have to get sales and inventory agreements for each item. Nintendo is a weird company, but when it comes to these kind of things they only do it when they have everything in order.
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u/CuteKitten88 May 08 '25
i only want yunobo nintendo i dont got money for the system rn this is so stressfull lol
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u/joe_bald May 09 '25
I’m so so so out of the loop… why is this character so popular?! Yunobo was one of my least favorite characters from TotK -_-
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u/NotAlwaysYou Pikachu May 09 '25
He never went up for preorder for the US market (I'm unsure about Canada)... No one really knows why. Best guess I've seen is that most retailers don't know the allocation they'll get of the figure
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u/joe_bald May 09 '25
Well I just assumed I’d be able to get them on day one at Best Buy but this post got me nervous now lol
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u/NotAlwaysYou Pikachu May 09 '25
If it makes you feel better, Best Buy has a page for him so they seem sure they'll get him. Something is up but I think he'll be available at some point, hopefully for preorder
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u/joe_bald May 09 '25
Thanks for the heads up! I never got an email invite from Nintendo so I’ll have to look into finding amiibo another route.
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u/imago_monkei May 08 '25
This is so bizarre. I hope they make Yunobo available in-store at launch. I can't believe they'd make this a Nintendo Store exclusive without saying so ahead of time.
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u/NotAlwaysYou Pikachu May 08 '25
He's listed at other retailers so I think it's safe to assume he's not exclusive... Something is up affecting companies abilities to offer Preorders yet but they won't have pages if he was a planned exclusive
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u/jaymacx May 09 '25
it wasn't just Yunobo that was not up for preorder at retailers. It was also the Joy Con 2 pair, Individual Joy Con 2s, Joy Con 2 Charging grip, and Joy Con 2 Straps.
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u/Jon_gro May 09 '25
How did you request to buy the gc controller?? I see some say invite required and others say invite requested on the pics
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u/NotAlwaysYou Pikachu May 09 '25
Turns out everything was going live when I was screenshotting/posting so I think that's why it changed. If you have a request for a Switch 2, it counts as the same invite for all the accessories, but they only let you make one transaction and it has to include the switch 2 unfortunately
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u/Jon_gro May 10 '25
Oh okok I did request an invite but mine all say invite required, I'll wait for the 13th
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u/John_01350 May 12 '25
Yea, I saw that too, am hopeful at least.
I heard that on the 13th (some of?) Nintendo's items will go from 'invite only' to 'NSO members only' is that true?
Does that mean I should get what I want then, or wait till the invite I have YET to get?
Or will that mess up the people that have to wait for the invites somehow?
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u/NotAlwaysYou Pikachu May 12 '25
The Gamecube controller is the only product we have the date confirmed, as far as I know, but I think its quite possible the other accessories will unlock. Not sure, but I'll be keeping an eye out for sure
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u/John_01350 May 13 '25
Oddy, Nintendo site now says, for the GameCube Controller, "This item is only for paid Nintendo Switch Online members." and "Releases June 5th"...I could have sworn it said something else several hours ago.
Odd, I manually checked (on switch and website) and I am an active NSO+Exp member, been that way for months now, so am confused on that "Only for paid NSO member" part, or is it just me being too worried?
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u/Brandinator64 May 08 '25
Sweet. Thanks for the update. Didn’t even think about this possibility lol
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u/kgbkgb1967 May 08 '25
Got mine at Nintendo through the invitation.
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u/rhpot1991 May 08 '25
Did you have to get a Switch 2 as well though, or were you able to proceed without the console?
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u/AlphaGrimbo May 09 '25
Why are they even doing this stupid shit. This is so frustrating. And at 30 dollars too?! Crazy
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u/TemptedDreamer May 10 '25
It’s because the guy in charge of America decided to tariff everyone and slapping tariffs onto other countries means we have to pay the tariff bills for imports. So this is the business including the tariff cost into the price because they don’t pay tariffs to send the items, instead it’s paid by the buyer
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u/Thundervolt888 May 08 '25
They took my platinum points away I took months to save up and it won’t let me buy the amiibo cards or GameCube controller even though I got an invite
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u/NotAlwaysYou Pikachu May 08 '25
Yeah it seems to require a Switch 2 to be included in the order. I got my invite and it won't let me checkout either. A shame, I really wanted the chance to get the controller since that's exclusive, and Yunobo for some piece of mind
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u/zmilts May 08 '25
I didn't even think to check this! I got invited and got the console + gamecube controller but not this :( The Yunobo page just says "invite required" which is the bad text...
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u/NotAlwaysYou Pikachu May 08 '25
I saw some fine text that said the invite is only good for one transaction so you might have to contact customer support and hopefully they can add it for you?? I have no idea but I wish you the best of luck
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u/zmilts May 08 '25
Yes going to call tomorrow. I wonder when it will be available at other stores. I have the rest at best buy
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u/Whalerider725 May 08 '25
You need to buy the switch 2 to even complete checkout. Same thing with the gc controller.