Buyers got emails saying their orders were out of stock.
The limited black and gold Triforce edition marks 40 years of Zelda.
Customer service told buyers there simply was no console to ship.
One buyer called the move unethical sales practice on Reddit.
Some Walmart listings show the console at nearly $200 over price.
A Nintendo executive said the company underestimated the demand.
Nintendo says it is working on replenishments of the console.
An internal note blames a supply chain delay for the hold.
Target opens online orders November 6, with in-store orders November 5.
The classic returns with modern graphics one week after the console.
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