Post by: Smash_Brother on September 18, 2006, 06:50:52 PM
So I have $272 is store credit now. Good stuff. Problem is, will I even be able to GET a Wii from Gamestop?
They're still not taking preorders, and it occurred to me that 4,000,000 worldwide isn't as much as I had first imagined it to be. With Amazon Wii preorders selling out in under a day, frankly, I'm concerned about my chances of getting one, even if I do have some connections to the folks at Gamestop.
I've heard rumors that Gamestop might not even be doing preorders at ALL and that we'll be looking at a "line up at midnight" scenario. Being the type who prefers to not be dragging ass at work the next day, I'd prefer to preorder.
Anyone else sharing similar concerns?
Post by: Kairon on September 18, 2006, 06:59:26 PM
... I'll already be missing all that once I get it! I can't pull double shifts!
~Carmine M. Red
Kairon@aol.com
Post by: IceCold on September 18, 2006, 07:00:15 PM
Post by: Smash_Brother on September 18, 2006, 07:01:55 PM
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Originally posted by: Kairon... I'll already be missing all that once I get it! I can't pull double shifts!
That's my concern.
I work in my family business, but I don't think it'll be easy convincing my father that being up all night for the Wii was worth being useless at work.
Though, I did stay up all night for the GC...
Post by: WalkingTheCow on September 18, 2006, 11:07:14 PM
Post by: nitsu niflheim on September 19, 2006, 04:12:17 AM
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Originally posted by: Smash_Brother
I did it: sold back all of the GC games I don't play anymore (which is just about all of them) to Gamestop. They have a special going on right now where you can bring in 3 games and get an extra $10 in store credit. I HIGHLY recommend this if you have a big ol' pile of games you never play like I did.
So I have $272 is store credit now. Good stuff. Problem is, will I even be able to GET a Wii from Gamestop?
They're still not taking preorders, and it occurred to me that 4,000,000 worldwide isn't as much as I had first imagined it to be. With Amazon Wii preorders selling out in under a day, frankly, I'm concerned about my chances of getting one, even if I do have some connections to the folks at Gamestop.
I've heard rumors that Gamestop might not even be doing preorders at ALL and that we'll be looking at a "line up at midnight" scenario. Being the type who prefers to not be dragging ass at work the next day, I'd prefer to preorder.
Anyone else sharing similar concerns?
Don't worry too much about Amazon.com's selling out their pre-orders. The same exact thing happened with GCN and Amazon.com when it was offering pre-orders. I think Amazon.com is just testing to see how many people will try and pre-order so they can get an idea
Post by: BigJim on September 19, 2006, 04:17:06 AM
Post by: MaryJane on September 19, 2006, 04:30:05 AM
maybe they're
wrong, but that's all they talked about for an hour.
Post by: Ceric on September 19, 2006, 04:41:23 AM
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I'm starting to worry myself too. Dear god, PLZ let me pre-order1 I can't miss class/work/stuff/life just to line-up!
... I'll already be missing all that once I get it! I can't pull double shifts!
Iwata is not pleased with you Kairon.
Post by: EasyCure on September 19, 2006, 04:56:49 AM
Ever hate someone just because of the way they look? well thats how it is with the second guy. He always has this smug look on his face that i cant stand.... He hears me asking about the preorders and he interupts his own manager when telling me about the game-preorders to say "it wont sell out..." and whipes off his psp (which made it even more insulting). the manager simply said, "we should have enough systems that it wont be hard to find, but the games might sell out alot faster since they have a really good lineup. so if you're planning on buying one of the bigger titles, i do suggest a preorder."
i wasn't sure how to take that. i too was wondering if they would merely sell systems on a first come-first serve basis in order to avoid the mishap with the 360. i've been thinking that, just in case, i'll preorder at other places as a backup plan. i prefer gamestop though only because i work in the mall there and can get in before the general public, so i'll be first one outside of the store on launch day ;-).
Post by: mantidor on September 19, 2006, 07:43:48 AM
Post by: Smash_Brother on September 19, 2006, 08:15:33 AM
Still, I'm not a fan of sitting against a cement wall at 9 AM on a frigid November morning, acknowledging that my nether organs are freezing into snowballs while I wait for the clerks inside, warm and toasty, to open the goddamn door.
Post by: EasyCure on September 19, 2006, 08:21:20 AM
Post by: Kairon on September 19, 2006, 08:23:04 AM
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Originally posted by: CericQuote
I'm starting to worry myself too. Dear god, PLZ let me pre-order1 I can't miss class/work/stuff/life just to line-up!
... I'll already be missing all that once I get it! I can't pull double shifts!
Iwata is not pleased with you Kairon.
Iwata should turn that mirror back on himself. I'm a non-liner-upper. I'm his target audience.
~Carmine M. Red
Kairon@aol.com
Post by: Smash_Brother on September 19, 2006, 08:31:19 AM
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Originally posted by: Kairon Iwata should turn that mirror back on himself.
His one weakness!
Post by: Ceric on September 19, 2006, 09:10:57 AM
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Originally posted by: KaironQuote
Originally posted by: CericQuote
I'm starting to worry myself too. Dear god, PLZ let me pre-order1 I can't miss class/work/stuff/life just to line-up!
... I'll already be missing all that once I get it! I can't pull double shifts!
Iwata is not pleased with you Kairon.
Iwata should turn that mirror back on himself. I'm a non-liner-upper. I'm his target audience.
~Carmine M. Red
Kairon@aol.com
Iwata: But Kairon I see that you are a local on a game forum. You are not part of my Brave New Audience. You are in fact a gamer. You might like and play non-traditional games but you are on PGC. Lines... I don't need no stinking lines. I could pave my driveway with Wiis if it is such my will. Though not you. I need you to be one of my disciples. To spread the Word of the Wii. With an introductory price of just $310 you should go and make believers. Convert the lowly masses onto the vision. For united are the Wii in the fight of conversion.
Post by: Smash_Brother on September 19, 2006, 09:31:24 AM
That's all that matters.
Post by: Kairon on September 19, 2006, 09:47:14 AM
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Originally posted by: Ceric
Iwata: But Kairon I see that you are a local on a game forum. You are not part of my Brave New Audience. You are in fact a gamer. You might like and play non-traditional games but you are on PGC. Lines... I don't need no stinking lines. I could pave my driveway with Wiis if it is such my will. Though not you. I need you to be one of my disciples. To spread the Word of the Wii. With an introductory price of just $310 you should go and make believers. Convert the lowly masses onto the vision. For united are the Wii in the fight of conversion.
Iwata-sama! I repent! Please forgive me my truculence! I didn't mean what I said, I was weak! Please don't leave MIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!
*sob* I'm sorry. I'll buy a Wii even if I have to line-up for it and throw a launch party at my dorm. I'd even light incense in your honor if only it wasn't against dorm rules.
~Carmine M. Red
Kairon@aol.com
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on September 19, 2006, 10:09:11 AM
Post by: Smash_Brother on September 20, 2006, 05:01:31 PM
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Or you can wait Smash and buy one from me on ebay
I'll be doing everything I can to get one come launch, I'd just prefer to not make a race out of it and start camping out in front of Gamestop in order to be assured that I get one.
Post by: RickPowers on September 21, 2006, 05:30:23 AM
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Originally posted by: Kairon
Iwata-sama!
ooooooohh ... you said "Sama!" *Ducks out of the way of nerds wearing Karate-Kid headbands*
Post by: couchmonkey on September 21, 2006, 06:30:01 AM
