Want to buy a Nintendo Switch from Amazon? You'll need to join Prime first

Move continues trend of exclusivity for premium members, after Switch sells out from major retailers as it records successful start

If you want a Nintendo Switch, you might have to start thinking about the prospect of Amazon Prime membership: the online retailer has started selling its admittedly limited stock of the new Nintendo console exclusively to members of its Prime subscription service.

It's the continuation of a growing trend from Amazon, which was first spotted making certain games and films members-only in early 2016. Then, Amazon's explanation for the exclusivity, which affected games like Grand Theft Auto V and films including Birdman, was that "one of the many benefits of Amazon Prime is access to exclusive selection on a number of great products". Those products were available from third-party sellers on Amazon.