Walmart Promises $519 Gift Cards to Zelda Switch 2 Buyers After Preorder Cancellations, With Some Offered a Second Chance

Walmart is reportedly offering $519 gift cards to customers affected by its last-minute cancellations of the limited-edition Zelda Nintendo Switch 2 console preorders. The move follows widespread frustration among buyers who lost their reservations shortly before the console’s October 29, 2026, release. Some affected customers have also reportedly received a second opportunity to purchase the console through restored reservations. However, it remains unclear whether Walmart will provide both forms of compensation to every customer whose preorder was canceled. The situation…