Topic: The Insanity Begins Again....Where can I still buy a Wii U?

[TJ Spyke]

Not pre-ordered. I bought both of my Xbox 360s there though, my 3DS, and my PlayStation 3. I don't think they offered pre-orders before (maybe they did for systems, but they only recently started a test program fro pre-ordering games). Never had any problem.

[Adrock]

I bought my 3DS at Best Buy last year. No issues. My friend bought the Wii there on launch day after standing in line overnight. Also, no issues.

[Louieturkey]

The only preorder experience I have a BB was a bad one, though it was about 8 years ago (so maybe it's better now).  I spent the $5 to preorder a game.  When it came in, I got no notice (I knew when it was releasing).  I then had to stand in the return line to actually buy it.  When I finally got to the front, they preceded to look for my preorder and could not find it.   I ended up just getting a refund of the $5 and went to Target and bought the game instead.  Hopefully, they are better now.  Adrock makes it sound like they are.

[Adrock]

I don't believe Best Buy calls when you preorder. They might, but I don't recall it happening for me (though I prefer they not call side I typically know release dates). The projected release date is on the receipt. You have to wait in the customer service line, but they normally have the game on a shelf or rack up there. I never preordered hardware there. I asked them to hold a Zune HD for me and there were no issues. I believe the last game I preordered there was Castlevania: Lords of Shadow Limited Edition. They had to pull it from the back because they didn't even open the box yet.

[BlackNMild2k1]

Actually you get an email when your pre-order is ready to pick up.

[Louieturkey]

Actually you get an email when your pre-order is ready to pick up.

I've gotten an email every time I order something from them online to pick up at the store.  This one time, I did not.  I think it has to do with whether you order online or in the store though.

[Adrock]

Actually you get an email when your pre-order is ready to pick up.

Are you preordering online or in the store? I don't recall even getting an email either and I think there 2 email addresses on my Reward Zone card.

When I order from Amazon, they email me when it has been shipped.

[Soren]

Gamestop near my house told me they had just gotten an email this morning telling them to stop taking pre-orders, even on basic sets. They had only managed to take 7(!!) pre-orders before the notice came to stop.

Walked into my local Best Buy and reserved the basic set.

If pre-orders don't open up before launch(which I'm sure they will) we're probably looking at a ridiculously low number of units. That can't be good.

[Kairon]

I heard that GameStop was looking at stock nationwide to determine their cut-offs, suggesting that some stores might end up with less pre-orders than others, but the aggregate number in total meant that they couldn't risk taking any more pre-orders period, whether they had 7 preorders at that store or 70.

[Louieturkey]

I heard that GameStop was looking at stock nationwide to determine their cut-offs, suggesting that some stores might end up with less pre-orders than others, but the aggregate number in total meant that they couldn't risk taking any more pre-orders period, whether they had 7 preorders at that store or 70.

Well we know some stores will get more than others.  The amount of people in the area will dictate that most likely.

[Mop it up]

I should have pre-ordered one just to sell it on eBay, people are already starting to buy them. I could be the one who got $600 for it...

[ShyGuy]

Didn't Golden Phoenix resell a bunch of Wiis in 2006?

[Kairon]

Walmart re-opened their Wii U Bundle option on their online store. You can opt to pay $10 more for a Pro Controller instead of sticking with the Wii Remote Plus. It looks to me like they're not charging any extra over MSRP, just forcing you to buy things.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Nintendo-Wii-U-Solution-Bundle-w-Customer-Choice-of-Wii-U-Game-and-Wii-Remote-Plus/21803986

Is it true they try to charge the whole amount to you now instead of when it ships?

[AV]

called around all my local gamestops and all sold out.


Went to target and they were sold out.


Apparently one guy preordered 6.
2 ebay, 2 for his kids, 2 for his sisters kids.


I was like are you fucken kidding me? Seriously they allowed more than 1 preorder a person? WTF.


Am I the only one to be blind sided by this? I was going to wait for next paycheck  to preorder and now all this makes me feel bad for not using credit card to preorder.

[TJ Spyke]

I think most stores restrict preorders to 1 per person. I would be pissed if I couldn't get one because they let someone do 6, maybe even give them some choice words

[UncleBob]

I think most stores restrict preorders to 1 per person. I would be pissed if I couldn't get one because they let someone do 6, maybe even give them some choice words

You know, I've never understood this line of thinking.

PS: Still waiting for your source.

[ShyGuy]

UncleBob! What's the inside track on scoring a Wii U from Walmart? Help out the people who missed the preorder options at other stores.

[AV]

I think most stores restrict preorders to 1 per person. I would be pissed if I couldn't get one because they let someone do 6, maybe even give them some choice words

You know, I've never understood this line of thinking.

PS: Still waiting for your source.

The source is me. I was angry at the clerk and said that fucken sucks and walked off.
I went to another Target and they didn't even know what it was. They thought I was talking about the U draw for Wii and told me to come back when somebody who knows what they are talking about is their, the person in charge said more tickets would come but the spot for them wasn't even on the shelf.


So I went to Toys R Us Wednesday night and got mine reserved. The girl said only one more ticket for white one and I asked her nicely to look around and eventually she found one that had both barcodes so I can choose. So the other tickets were for the deluxe or basic, this ticket was unique and gave the consumer the option and had both barcodes on it. I picked the deluxe and paid my $20 and left.

[yoshi1001]

Pre-ordered my 8GB model from Sears's web site (you have to dig through the site to find that one, so that's probably why it's still there). If something opens up later I may switch to the 32gb model, but I'm not terribly broken up about it if I end up getting stuck with the basic set.

[Shecky]

Wanted to start a thread for folks trying to get information about pre-orders, and as we get closer to November, launch details for retailers.

As far as I can tell, Game Stop is no longer taking pre-orders, and Best Buy has allocated it's anticipated stock.

Online, most retailers have sold out of their pre-orders.

So it looks like if you weren't fortunate enough to grab one of those, snagging any excess at launch is the next best bet.  As we get closer to the release date, hopefully this thread can be updated with useful info about how the brick and mortar store will be handling the launch.

[BlackNMild2k1]

 Preordered through Best buy back on the 13th, and got a charge notice for the full amount in my email.

I just got another charge notice on my credit card moments ago for the same amount i thought i paid on the 13th.

I was worried my card info got stolen and someone else was trying to pre-order a Wii u from Best Buy on my card...

Called my card and realized that the first charge wasn't even made, so it seems that Best Buy is putting a hold for that amount on my card, and checking to make sure it is still available. So if it happens to you, don't panic.

[Kytim89]

Does anyone think it could reach a point where people start fighting for the Wii U?

[leahsdad]

Does anyone think it could reach a point where people start fighting for the Wii U?

No, but you may have to start subscribing...to GAME INFORMER!  ACK!


If you are a Power Up Rewards Member, you will get the awe inspiring privilege of putting your name down on...a waiting list, for people who want to get a Wii U console AFTER the launch date, as supplies become available.  Be still, my throbbing heart.

http://www.gamestop.com/mrkt/landing/wiiuwait/

[leahsdad]

Does anyone think it could reach a point where people start fighting for the Wii U?

BTW, Kytim, your avatar...um...I need not say, do I?   I had to minimize that window really quickly when my daughter walked into the room.  :-)

[Kytim89]

Does anyone think it could reach a point where people start fighting for the Wii U?

BTW, Kytim, your avatar...um...I need not say, do I?   I had to minimize that window really quickly when my daughter walked into the room.  :-)

Would you like for me to change it?