It’s been stated that units will start shipping out the same day it’s available for order (16th). That doesn’t necessarily guarantee they’ll be able to get to every single person’s order on that day, but it’s not going to be long waiting period either.

anyone know if they will ship in the same box it comes in ?

That was very bad for those ordering so many product was stolen because the box was the actual box the Steam Deck was in that’s how it ships and a label on it lmao. Nothing hiding what the product is