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Are you buying a Wii U at launch?

Yes, already pre-ordered
30 (61.2%)
Yes, will try my luck
4 (8.2%)
No, but I will soon after
0 (0%)
No, maybe next year
11 (22.4%)
No plans at this time
4 (8.2%)

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Offline EasyCure

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Re: Who is buying a Wii U at launch?
« Reply #50 on: November 16, 2012, 08:03:21 PM »
Quote from: Caliban on November 16, 2012, 11:18:39 AM
Quote from: UncleBob on November 16, 2012, 01:50:20 AM
Quote from: Caliban on November 15, 2012, 10:56:30 PM
I would of done the same when I was working at NWS for the Wii launch... but Reggie was watching..

Yeah, that seems like more reason to do it...

I am not EasyCure...

Glad I'm not the only one who noticed...

@Mannypon: I'd play it safe and try to get there early. Every single pre-order I've done at GS, dating back to as far as I can remember (Loz: OoT - 1998) I've had issues with them. I'm starting to worry about BB and my pre-order and am bracing myself for some BS from them (trying not to rant about the scenarios playing in my head right now).

At least you have all those days off, I'm jealous! I took a vacation earlier this year so by the time Wii U's launch date was confirmed I only had 2 days left in the year to take off. Taking Monday off but saving those last 8 hours for an emergency. Lucky bastard...
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Re: Who is buying a Wii U at launch?
« Reply #51 on: November 16, 2012, 08:27:49 PM »
Have my deluxe system already paid off at GameStop.
« Last Edit: November 16, 2012, 09:48:28 PM by NeoStar9X »
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Re: Who is buying a Wii U at launch?
« Reply #52 on: November 16, 2012, 08:28:11 PM »
Quote from: EasyCure on November 16, 2012, 08:03:21 PM
Quote from: Caliban on November 16, 2012, 11:18:39 AM
Quote from: UncleBob on November 16, 2012, 01:50:20 AM
Quote from: Caliban on November 15, 2012, 10:56:30 PM
I would of done the same when I was working at NWS for the Wii launch... but Reggie was watching..

Yeah, that seems like more reason to do it...

I am not EasyCure...

Glad I'm not the only one who noticed...

He must have been typing from his cell phone with one hand, while the other hand was holding a Wii U box close to his chest. His tears didn't let him see his error.
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Re: Who is buying a Wii U at launch?
« Reply #53 on: November 16, 2012, 08:32:31 PM »
as long as that's all he was doing with his free hand...
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Re: Who is buying a Wii U at launch?
« Reply #54 on: November 16, 2012, 08:45:08 PM »
I did the same with the Basic (we didn't get the Deluxe) but I had a to wait a few hours so no caught me doing it. Too bad LP probably saw me on the camera...
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Re: Who is buying a Wii U at launch?
« Reply #55 on: November 16, 2012, 10:47:38 PM »
I'm sure they turned the other way, it's not what they were supposed to be preventing..
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Re: Who is buying a Wii U at launch?
« Reply #56 on: November 17, 2012, 12:01:32 PM »
Mine arrived at Best Buy today! I wonder how early I can pick it up?
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Re: Who is buying a Wii U at launch?
« Reply #57 on: November 17, 2012, 12:04:52 PM »
No notice from GameStop on my fully paid preorder just yet... but man. The anticipation is KILLING me! :D
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Re: Who is buying a Wii U at launch?
« Reply #58 on: November 17, 2012, 12:40:59 PM »
Quote from: Caterkiller on November 17, 2012, 12:01:32 PM
Mine arrived at Best Buy today! I wonder how early I can pick it up?

My email said I have to pick it up tomorrow but i wonder how much the employees really know/care about it, maybe I could pick it up today... worth a shot no?
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Re: Who is buying a Wii U at launch?
« Reply #59 on: November 17, 2012, 01:14:18 PM »
Quote from: EasyCure on November 17, 2012, 12:40:59 PM
Quote from: Caterkiller on November 17, 2012, 12:01:32 PM
Mine arrived at Best Buy today! I wonder how early I can pick it up?

My email said I have to pick it up tomorrow but i wonder how much the employees really know/care about it, maybe I could pick it up today... worth a shot no?
Go for it and let us know how it goes.  Add pics if you do get it.
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Re: Who is buying a Wii U at launch?
« Reply #60 on: November 17, 2012, 01:44:34 PM »
I'll be doing other chores in the area, I may just try. I'll report back (if I'm not too busy playing Zombie U)
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Re: Who is buying a Wii U at launch?
« Reply #61 on: November 17, 2012, 02:32:34 PM »

@EasyCure - I called mine, it's there, but can't pick it up until tomorrow.

One of the biggest gamestops in the country, if not the biggest, with a very late night friendly environment is not doing a midnight launch. If they aren't who is?

I guess it doesn't bother me either way. I just wanted to hang around and play Pokemon and Mario Kart.
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Re: Who is buying a Wii U at launch?
« Reply #62 on: November 17, 2012, 02:45:53 PM »
Quote from: Caterkiller on November 17, 2012, 02:32:34 PM
One of the biggest gamestops in the country, if not the biggest, with a very late night friendly environment is not doing a midnight launch. If they aren't who is?

Walmart.  The new home for gamers. :D
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Re: Who is buying a Wii U at launch?
« Reply #63 on: November 17, 2012, 02:52:58 PM »
Ain't got the money right now. Better luck next year I suppose?
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Re: Who is buying a Wii U at launch?
« Reply #64 on: November 17, 2012, 03:52:01 PM »
Quote from: UncleBob on November 17, 2012, 02:45:53 PM
Quote from: Caterkiller on November 17, 2012, 02:32:34 PM
One of the biggest gamestops in the country, if not the biggest, with a very late night friendly environment is not doing a midnight launch. If they aren't who is?

Walmart.  The new home for gamers. :D

I guess that's something to think about. I don't want buy one, I just want to hang out with fellow stinky nerds. Or maybe not, it's cold today. 
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Re: Who is buying a Wii U at launch?
« Reply #65 on: November 17, 2012, 04:06:20 PM »
Got my voicemail from GameStop a couple hours ago. I do wish they did a midnight launch, but I'll be bright eyes and bushy tailed when I do pick it up. I can't wait to start hooking up to the NWR community on Miiverse.
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Re: Who is buying a Wii U at launch?
« Reply #66 on: November 17, 2012, 04:31:27 PM »
As for that Best Buy pickup today issue, I was reading that someone in the Neogaf forums actually got to pick theres up today and once the staff realized they Fed up, they called and offered him a 25 dollar gift card to bring it back lol.  I don't know how true it is but I wouldn't be suprised. 

Anyways, I finally got my system paid off today and was assured they have enough at my local Gamestop to cover preorders (I'll still be there early just in case though). 
I really can't wait though.  I've never really been too big on online gaming even though I have a 360 and PS3 but Nintendo's whole approach really has me excited for this.  I too cannot wait to have the NWR posse of Miis running around my WiiU.  I think I'm going to even change my profile avatar to my Mii so everyone will be able to recognize me if they ever see me running around their games or plaza lol
 
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Re: Who is buying a Wii U at launch?
« Reply #67 on: November 17, 2012, 05:45:03 PM »
Quote from: Mannypon on November 17, 2012, 04:31:27 PM
I think I'm going to even change my profile avatar to my Mii so everyone will be able to recognize me if they ever see me running around their games or plaza lol
 

I think this is a good idea, plus I need to get rid of my Halloween avatar.

I was near the BB where my pre-order was made but I was too busy doing other things that I didn't bother. I have a lot of work to do tonight so it's probably for the best that I couldn't get my hands on it early.
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Re: Who is buying a Wii U at launch?
« Reply #68 on: November 17, 2012, 06:07:55 PM »
Yeah, I should be doing some homework for class Monday but I'm too enthralled reading the meltdowns over in the Neogaf ZombiU review thread lol. 

Quick question though for everyone who is getting the WiiU.  Are you getting a screen protector for the gamepad or you jumping in without protection?  I'm a little paranoid about touchscreens so I might be picking up a screen protector tomorrow.  Does anyone also know if the gamepad's screen is scratch resistant or have any special layers to it. 
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Re: Who is buying a Wii U at launch?
« Reply #69 on: November 17, 2012, 06:21:06 PM »
Quote from: Mannypon on November 17, 2012, 06:07:55 PM
Yeah, I should be doing some homework for class Monday but I'm too enthralled reading the meltdowns over in the Neogaf ZombiU review thread lol. 

Quick question though for everyone who is getting the WiiU.  Are you getting a screen protector for the gamepad or you jumping in without protection?  I'm a little paranoid about touchscreens so I might be picking up a screen protector tomorrow.  Does anyone also know if the gamepad's screen is scratch resistant or have any special layers to it.


I'm forgoing getting a screen protector because I'll be the primary user of the device and, if the DS and 3DS touch screens are anything to go by, I think the GamePad's screen will be pretty scratch resistant on it's own. Though, now that I have 2 little girls at home, I think I'll make that investment just in case  ;D .
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Re: Who is buying a Wii U at launch?
« Reply #70 on: November 17, 2012, 06:23:49 PM »
I'm going raw dog with mine as well.
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Re: Who is buying a Wii U at launch?
« Reply #71 on: November 17, 2012, 06:25:08 PM »
So if you follow games journalists that got pre-launch units on Twitter, you may have heard that the 'Day One' update still hasn't gone live....concerning to say the least.  I've been planning on buying NSMBU through the eShop so if the shop isn't there when I bring my Wii U home I will be very sad indeed.
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Re: Who is buying a Wii U at launch?
« Reply #72 on: November 17, 2012, 06:32:56 PM »
I find it funny that a "day one update" not being available before "day one" is concerning lol.  I do get what you mean though, one would assume it'll be available for all the press to use but if its called a "day one update", I'd expect it'll be going up on day one.  Now if tomorrow the update is not coming through, then I'll be worried.  Regardless though, as long as the thing plays games, all the other stuff I can wait for.
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Re: Who is buying a Wii U at launch?
« Reply #73 on: November 17, 2012, 06:45:09 PM »
Quote from: Mannypon on November 17, 2012, 06:32:56 PM
I find it funny that a "day one update" not being available before "day one" is concerning lol.  I do get what you mean though, one would assume it'll be available for all the press to use but if its called a "day one update", I'd expect it'll be going up on day one.  Now if tomorrow the update is not coming through, then I'll be worried.  Regardless though, as long as the thing plays games, all the other stuff I can wait for.


True true, I'm hoping it'll available right at midnight (or 12:30 or whenever I get home) but if it isn't I guess it'll give me a chance to give Nintendoland a fair shake because once I have Mario U that game will probably be swept aside for a while.
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Re: Who is buying a Wii U at launch?
« Reply #74 on: November 17, 2012, 06:50:18 PM »
Disco Stu I am disappoint you do not make your sentences rhyme.

I live in the UK so I won't be getting it for another 12 days. You guys gotta let me know how ZombiU turns out. I've preordered it online in the hopes they will dispatch it early and I'll receive it before release date.
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