Walmart cancels Zelda-themed Switch 2 pre-orders a day before delivery

Buyers who pre-ordered the Zelda-themed Switch 2 console through Walmart received emails canceling their orders a day before delivery, citing the item being out of stock. Customer service reportedly said Walmart oversold pre-orders; the console now shows up on the site for $700, nearly $200 above the original bundle price.

• Cancellation emails arrived one day before scheduled delivery
• Messages cited "out of stock" despite pre-orders reserving units
• The console is now listed at $700 versus the original ~$500 bundle
• The Ocarina of Time remake launches on November 5