Gaming Forums => Nintendo Gaming => Topic started by: Ceric on November 20, 2011, 03:52:17 AM
Title: Hunt for Zelda Skyward Sword
Post by: Ceric on November 20, 2011, 03:52:17 AM
So I have some time without my Son this weekend and I thought, "what perfect time to play Skyward Sword" with it coming out.
I don't own a Wii Motion Plus. Never saw a need for it and never got around to getting Resort so, I definitely want The EPIC BUNDLE. (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002I0GEHI/ref=oh_o00_s00_i00_details) You know the one with the Gold Wiimote+ and Anniversary Soundtrack. (http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/blog/28289)
To make sure I would be guaranteed The EPIC BUNDLE (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002I0GEHI/ref=oh_o00_s00_i00_details) I pre-ordered it on Amazon the day it was listed as Pre-orderable. About the end of October I was verifying everything was OK with the order and looking at it I noticed something disturbing. Zelda wouldn't be here till the 25th of November! I mean I like things on my Birthday but, that was after Thanksgiving which would Not Do. Off to change my Shipping.
Standard... Still after Thanksgiving 2-Day... Before Christmas but what do you mean 2 day isn't Tuesday. 1-Day... Tuesday and just 2 more dollars then 2-Day (If your going in Full Hog anyways...)
Disappointed Amazon could not get the game to me at launch, I had made my decision. I had informed the Misses. Time passed. I got Older. I got Wiser. I got Worried.
You know people will probably start to talk on Sunday. The social element of any on release game purchase for me is very important. Thats why I hunted Portal 2 down like a Wild Boar. I plan started to form in my head...
Queue Plan Music Step 1 *slap board, click boots*: Check Amazon on the day of the 20th to see if my order could be cancelled. Step 2 *slap board, click boots*: Go to Walmart at Midnight and obtain bundle. Step 3 *slap board, click boots*: Maybe eat a Sandwich or Something. *board falls*
The Plan was made and all Parties were informed. I had even got a companion for the deed. Though being 3 he really didn't know what he was signing up for. Now where is a ridiculously oversized scarf or a Bow Tie, I hear there cool.
The Day of Reckoning has Arrived. Fate had Dined to leave me Childless for this oncoming Day.
After a Hard Day of Podcast Chat Participation, Do'n It for the Kids folks, where we shattered through the goal like the line at the end of a foot race, I took a bit of a nap . Well I slept past Midnight. It was time to figure this Out.
Amazon: Request for Cancellation is still viable Pants: Check Cat: Outside Keys: Keys... where are those oh there they are. Check
Wait, its not Midnight so everyone that is open 24 hours a day may already be out. No problem. *Heroic Voice*It's Time to Use TECHNOLOGY!*end Heroic Voice*
Alright here we go to Walmart.com let me put in The EPIC BUNDLE. (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002I0GEHI/ref=oh_o00_s00_i00_details) Oh, Hey look I could get a Cinch Bag with a Nintendo Select Title. (http://www.walmart.com/ip/Nintendo-Selects-w-Bonus-Limited-Edition-Cinch-Bag/19407797?findingMethod=rr) Wait, The EPIC BUNDLE (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002I0GEHI/ref=oh_o00_s00_i00_details) isn't listed on the site. Thats odd. Well I'll just give them a call.
1:46am CST Ring "Thank you for calling Walmart." Ring x 4 Female Wally World (FWW): Welcome to Walmart I (Ceric):HELlo, I'm calling to see if you have any copies of Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword in Stock. In Specific the one with the Gold Wiimote bundled in, (aka The EPIC BUNDLE (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002I0GEHI/ref=oh_o00_s00_i00_details)) FWW: Let me check. about 6 minutes later FWW: I'm Sorry we don't have any. Ceric: Thank you for your time. You have a good night.
Thwarted but, not beaten. Come on Internet what else is open 24 hours Daddy Needs a New Game. Lets see maybe Target. What do you mean its online exclusive bah. It was then I knew I wasn't getting this game at Midnight and I may have to go to the Devil to get it earlier then Tuesday.
Alright Gamestop.com, Lets Dance. Sunglasses.... No, No, Put those mats away. :cool;
Much better. The EPIC BUNDLE (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002I0GEHI/ref=oh_o00_s00_i00_details). Processing...
The Results are in: (http://www.gamestop.com/browse/storesearch.aspx?sku=231275#expand) In Stock*
In Stock*? Wait there is a Star there. What does this mysterious Star means. What Secrets does it hold? Oh well it doesn't say anything on the site. Talk about bad Footnote usage... lets see if the Interweb knows. Hmmm, it seems to be Just bad English though I know its more Nefarious. An opening for LawNinjas (http://www.nuklearpower.com/2007/05/15/episode-846-ninja-chow/).
With my Bubble Popped I came here to provide a thread of Rainbows and Unicrons. (http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f118/Cericme/UnicronplanetRainbow.jpg) I know somewhere out there is a gamer getting Skyward Sword. That Gamer is not me. So Tomorrow...Wait Today is another day and Will I over come this challenge. Will I just start to play the Waiting Game again? (Probably) Though I think I'm just going to go to sleep and Remiss that OSX doesn't have MS Paint... On a Serious note does anyone have a Story they like to Share of Hunting Skyward Sword? Now I have a compulsion to try to note that I used a Lance and Armor with Attack(L) and Heat Resistance
Title: Re: Hunt for Zelda Skyward Sword
Post by: Shorty McNostril on November 20, 2011, 04:39:39 AM
I have an awesome story.
I get to sit here on my backside whilst reading about people who now own and play this game while I wait till the 24th before I can buy it. It is a doozy.
Title: Re: Hunt for Zelda Skyward Sword
Post by: Ymeegod on November 20, 2011, 06:19:50 AM
They have the collector's edition in my local Kmart, think they had 4-5 left. Not many Shop at Kmart and those that do perfer cheaper than the more expensive one. Also Kmart is having an $20 gaming coupon for SYW (shop your way) members which is free to sign up.
GS's still have it in my area as well--each store had 1-2 copies left so there's roughly 12 or so in my area.
Title: Re: Hunt for Zelda Skyward Sword
Post by: BeautifulShy on November 20, 2011, 06:20:32 AM
Around the 1st of November I went down to Target and got one of those reservation sleeves so I should be able to just walk into Target around 8am and get it. The wait till today has been kinda tough. Only a few more hours till I leave and get the game. Hopefully everything goes swimmingly. Speaking of water it seems it is going to rain here so hopefully I can get to Target before it starts.
Title: Re: Hunt for Zelda Skyward Sword
Post by: UncleBob on November 20, 2011, 06:28:42 AM
Walmarts are holding the bundle back for the Black Friday sale.
Which really, really sucks for those of us who planned to buy it there but have to work. :(
Title: Re: Hunt for Zelda Skyward Sword
Post by: Gamejunkie on November 20, 2011, 07:25:41 AM
I share your frustration. I live in the UK but own mainly North American consoles. I wont go into why right now but there are several reasons. As the Wii along with the 3DS is not region free I have to import all my games. There are very few retailers who will ship North American games here to the UK. The one I have been using on a regular basis for the last nine years is www.videogamesplus.ca in Canada. Anything I order from there typically takes 7 to 10 days to reach me. However they are reliable and have very good customer service although they are a small operation.
Any way I pre-ordered Skyward Sword from them and it was shipped on Thursday of last week which is 3 days before release in the US and 1 day before here in the UK. I had also pre-ordered Super Mario 3D Land from them which was shipped the Thursday before and I received it on Friday which is 8 days later. Judging by that I should get Skyward Sword this coming Friday or 8 days from being shipped. By that time loads of people in the US as well as here in the UK will have already been playing it.
I realise owning mostly US consoles this is something i have to deal with. As PS3 and many Xbox 360 games are region free it's not an issue with them. My PS3 is North American and my US Xbox 360 was replaced for the second time but this time for a UK model. Unfortunately with the Wii and 3DS I still have to import all my games. Anyway if all goes well I'll be playing Skyward Sword next weekend. I've got Mario to tie me down till then.
Title: Re: Hunt for Zelda Skyward Sword
Post by: Adrock on November 20, 2011, 08:54:00 AM
I have to wait until 11am EST to buy it because that's when Best Buy opens. I originally though it came out on the 21st for some reason but now I get to play it all day. Darn...
Title: Re: Hunt for Zelda Skyward Sword
Post by: Sundoulos on November 20, 2011, 09:05:49 AM
I may go out hunting today, but I'm content (for now) just to let my Skyward Sword order play out. Mine is currently slated for delivery on Nov. 23rd; the problem is that I won't be here due to travel over Thanksgiving. That's why I'm changed the order to be sent to my parents' house to await my arrival. The sad part is, I won't get any (or much) time to play it.
Since there won't be another console Zelda for a long time, as far as we know, I'm content to take my time with this one since it's supposed to be good.
Title: Re: Hunt for Zelda Skyward Sword
Post by: Ceric on November 20, 2011, 09:19:59 AM
Wow, I'm Happy to see responses so fast. Thank you all.
You know, I didn't think about K-Mart and we have one of those in Dickson as well. We are going to be stopping by Toys R' Us today because they have Operation on Sale for $10 so I'll see if they have it. That sort of stinks about Walmart. I just don't really want to give Gamestop the business because they are a Monopoly in this Specialty and frankly get away with a bit. Though the Pre-Order specials are good at times.
UncleBob aren't you sort of stuck with the Walmart Situation? I don't remember there being much else that sells video games where your at.
On Amazon I'm still curious why they didn't Ship it out on Saturday or even Friday. I know they use to have a thing where you get on or close to launch as possible. In this case that be Monday.
We've had Epic winds for the last few weeks here in Tennessee plus its gotten to the 70's again. Hopefully you won't get soaked Maxi.
Title: Re: Hunt for Zelda Skyward Sword
Post by: Sundoulos on November 20, 2011, 09:25:11 AM
I've often had the delay problem with Amazon over high-profile Nintendo launch games. I'm guessing that it has something to do with the fact that Nintendo's street date is normally on a Sunday, but I could be wrong.
Ceric, where do you live in Tennessee. We go Chattanooga pretty often to visit my wife's family. I was actually able to pick up my Wii at a Circuit City there at launch, when there was none to be found here in Huntsville.
Title: Re: Hunt for Zelda Skyward Sword
Post by: Ceric on November 20, 2011, 09:36:25 AM
I've often had the delay problem with Amazon over high-profile Nintendo launch games. I'm guessing that it has something to do with the fact that Nintendo's street date is normally on a Sunday, but I could be wrong.
Ceric, where do you live in Tennessee. We go Chattanooga pretty often to visit my wife's family. I was actually able to pick up my Wii at a Circuit City there at launch, when there was none to be found here in Huntsville.
Thats Cool you live in Huntsville. I wanted to work in that town when I graduated but it didn't work out. I actually live in the Nashville area in Fairview. I have my story posted here somewhere how I got my Wii but, it involved being prisoner in a Garden Center.
Title: Re: Hunt for Zelda Skyward Sword
Post by: Lithium on November 20, 2011, 10:07:56 AM
I just pre-ordered it from Amazon. I hate going to the city to fight my way through crowds because my town doesn't have a games store. I live in Canada where we had thanksgiving in October so travelling isn't an issue. So I'd rather wait about a week or so for the game to get here. Besides, I still have 999 to wrap up.
Title: Re: Hunt for Zelda Skyward Sword
Post by: BeautifulShy on November 20, 2011, 10:20:36 AM
Well I am off to grab the game. (http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii47/Maxi_80/tumblr_li9dbcC24E1qziv5qo1_500.gif)
Hopefully it isn't rough like this... (http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii47/Maxi_80/tumblr_l938u1Bfws1qbzf0vo1_r2_500.gif)
Hopefully I come back with this. (http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii47/Maxi_80/i_30744.jpg)
Title: Re: Hunt for Zelda Skyward Sword
Post by: Ceric on November 20, 2011, 10:26:56 AM
Maxi: I got your rain... The flooding of Hyrule is Neigh. Don't forget your Grapple!
Title: Re: Hunt for Zelda Skyward Sword
Post by: Ceric on November 20, 2011, 11:58:14 AM
Captains Log: Upon arrival at planet Toys R' Us immediately began search for the Skyward Sword. Local inhabitants needed to be shown pictures of the relic. It was revealed that shipment had yet to be procured. Still searching.
Title: Re: Hunt for Zelda Skyward Sword
Post by: BeautifulShy on November 20, 2011, 12:08:29 PM
I had no trouble getting the game. I arrived just as the store was opening. I think I was the first in the store. I got a 20 pack of double A's. They didn't have any Wiimote chargers in stock so I will have to get that later. I also noticed that there was a deal there where if you buy the NSMB Wii bundle then you get Skyward Sword for free. Seems like a good deal if you don't have a Wii yet. Got multiplayer and single player covered with 2 games. That was at Target for those wondering. Anyway you guys probably won't see me for a few days.
Title: Re: Hunt for Zelda Skyward Sword
Post by: Ceric on November 20, 2011, 02:56:06 PM
Here We GOOOOO: On our Journey we stopped at Target much like Maxi. Though the Target in Bellevue had none in stock. Dejected and Paper Towel Stocked I remembered there was a Best Buy down the walk way. To the Best Buy. What did I behold but: (http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f118/Cericme/SkywardSword.jpg)
My search was to an end. Now to fix Amazon.
Canceel Request from Phone. Error Cancel Request from Laptop. Error.
Call Customer Service. In Amazon Land you don't Call Amazon Customer Service. Amazon Customer Service Calls You!
Which they did. After a nice conversation it seems the courier has it already. Amazon said I could just Refuse the order and get a full refund. I have till January since it was holiday. So we should be all good. Mission accomplished now to go play the game.
Title: Re: Hunt for Zelda Skyward Sword
Post by: nickmitch on November 20, 2011, 03:33:58 PM
I just saw on Amazon that my pre-order wouldn't arrive until the 23rd. Switched it to next day and now it says the 22nd. I usually get stuff from Amazon earlier than expected, but we'll see. I don't have class starting Wednesday, so I'll have ample time to play with few distractions.
I'd make a Ceric like journey, but I still have Kirby to beat.
Title: Re: Hunt for Zelda Skyward Sword
Post by: NWR_insanolord on November 20, 2011, 03:37:39 PM
I ordered Mario 3D Land, the Skyward Sword Collector's Edition and Mario Kart 7 on Amazon in one shot a couple months ago with one day shipping on all of them. I was expecting Mario this past Tuesday like it said, but got a notice last Sunday that it had shipped and ended up getting it Monday. I'm hoping that happens again, but I haven't gotten an email about it yet.
Title: Re: Hunt for Zelda Skyward Sword
Post by: Ymeegod on November 20, 2011, 04:25:06 PM
I hope you were smart enough to get your "free" $10 gift card.
Title: Re: Hunt for Zelda Skyward Sword
Post by: King of Twitch on November 20, 2011, 05:47:09 PM
Whats the blue book thingy???!!! Is that a guide?
Title: Re: Hunt for Zelda Skyward Sword
Post by: TJ Spyke on November 20, 2011, 06:31:27 PM
UncleBob aren't you sort of stuck with the Walmart Situation? I don't remember there being much else that sells video games where your at.
Okay, so here's my Skyward Adventure (a.k.a. How Walmart, Toys R Us and Target lost sales all in one day).
So, as I previously mentioned, I planned on getting the bundle pack at Walmart, but we screwed me over by holding it back for the Black Friday special. No big deal - I saw on CAG that TRU was running a $10 Gift Card special when you get the game there. So, I called over to TRU and was told they're doing a midnight release! And they have plenty of the bundle version! Sweet!
Meanwhile, I mention it to a co-worker who gives me the money to pick her up a (non-bundled) copy w/gift card.
Come Saturday night, after I help my wife with a stupid-crazy catering job, I get ready to make the hour drive to Toys R Us... Thankfully, I get smart and call first... no, no midnight release. Sonuva.
So, dejected and rejected, I ask what time they opened today. 8 AM. Cool. I get up super-early in the morning, shower, throw on my rockin' Zelda shirt and Mario Hat, dig out my Orchestrated Zelda OoT Soundtrack and take off on my adventure.
I arrive at TRU at 7:30. Hang out for a bit... go in... look around... NO ZELDA ANYWHERE. So I ask - "You got Zelda?" "What's that?" "..." - they go to the back and pull out a box of the individual game. "You got bundles?" "What's that?" "..." - they go back to the back and... nothing.
I tell them thank you, grab an ad on my way out the door and go on to Target. Screw you, TRU - you lied about having the bundle and lied about a midnight release. Bite me. Get to Target, look around... no Zelda. Finally, I see cases of it sitting on a cart. Seeing the Price Matching signs, I ask if they price match gift card offers. No. So then I took a single copy - one of the bundles - just in case I can't find it anywhere else.
Then, I swing over to Best Buy... about 30 minutes before they open... that's fine - I wait. They open. I go in. Look around... no Zelda. "You got Zelda?" "That comes out Tuesday." "..."
He quickly realized his mistake and said he'd go to the back and look for them - meanwhile, I see they're running a $10 gift card deal too! Sweet! He comes back and asks if I want the regular or the bundle. "One of each, please." "You want the strategy guide too?" "No. Well... will you match Toys R Us?" - TRU also had where if you bought the game and the guide, you get a $25 gift card. He looks at the ad and says he'll do it.
So, to ring it up, he takes $10 off the first game, $10 off the second game and $5 off the guide - then charges me for a $25 gift card.
Then the system forces him to ring me up two free $10 cards for the two games I bought. I point out to him that I don't think that's right. He shrugs and says he'll do it anyway, the system won't let him not do it. (Really, he probably should have just did a $15 gift card initially...)
So then, I bring back my Target copy to Target. "Anything wrong with it?" "No, just Best Buy price matched." "..."
So, screw you Walmart, Toys R Us and Target. Yay Best Buy! Extra $10 to make up for the trip!
Then, to make it all even better, the Best Buy mobile in the mall had the phone I was planning to get. It's currently $100 at Walmart and, starting Friday, there's a $100 gift card with all smart phone purchases.
Well, they had the phone for $1 out the door.
Yay!
Title: Re: Hunt for Zelda Skyward Sword
Post by: NWR_Neal on November 21, 2011, 12:04:24 AM
I was buying this for Danny Bivens in Japan and Target had no effing idea about this game's existence. I ended up just going to GameStop and after being grilled over whether or not I pre-ordered it, I got it for him. I like how they were worried about me pre-ordering it when they had what looked like 10 copies not touched by pre-orders.
Title: Re: Hunt for Zelda Skyward Sword
Post by: broodwars on November 21, 2011, 12:12:41 AM
I was buying this for Danny Bivens in Japan and Target had no effing idea about this game's existence. I ended up just going to GameStop and after being grilled over whether or not I pre-ordered it, I got it for him. I like how they were worried about me pre-ordering it when they had what looked like 10 copies not touched by pre-orders.
That's something that always bugs me about going to GameStop, and I generally have good GameStops in my area that keep the B.S. to a minimum. You would think that when I go into a store and I ask them if they have a copy of the game, the natural conclusion you should reach is that I didn't pre-order it. Otherwise, I would be asking to pick up my pre-order. Yet every time I ask that question when I walk into any GameStop on launch day is "well, did you pre-order it?!" Sheesh.
Title: Re: Hunt for Zelda Skyward Sword
Post by: FZeroBoyo on November 21, 2011, 12:18:20 AM
This morning, I walked into Best Buy shortly after it opened, picked up the bundle, endured some employees explain that the ones on the shelf were separate from the pre-orders, gave them my money and then left.
Exciting stuff, no? :P: Haven't touched it though; spent the entire evening with Super Mario 3D Land.
Title: Re: Hunt for Zelda Skyward Sword
Post by: nickmitch on November 21, 2011, 02:15:15 AM
Just read the email Amazon sent about my copy being shipped. The count down is on!
Title: Re: Hunt for Zelda Skyward Sword
Post by: Adrock on November 21, 2011, 07:22:38 AM
I didn't know Best Buy was on holiday hours so it opened at 9am yesterday. I didn't actually start playing until way later. Best Buy gave me a $10 gift card just for buying the game. Thug life.
Title: Re: Hunt for Zelda Skyward Sword
Post by: Ceric on November 21, 2011, 08:05:06 AM
I think the moral so far is Check Best Buy First.
Title: Re: Hunt for Zelda Skyward Sword
Post by: gojira on November 21, 2011, 09:58:27 AM
I picked up my copy from Target since I had to buy a few things from there anyway. The clerk had to go to the back to get more. So I guess it's selling well.
After a bunch of issues in the past I only preorder on Amazon if I'm going to do one day shipping (or release day for 99ยข on Arkham City). They send out the orders based on what delivery service you asked for. So if you order one day, they send it out right away. But if you choose free shipping they don't even send it out until the end of the week.
Title: Re: Hunt for Zelda Skyward Sword
Post by: marty on November 21, 2011, 11:58:04 AM
Can't say I mind the wait for the bundle to ship eventually. Playing TP again has really dampened my enthusiasm for this series.
My preorder of OoT couldn't come soon enough 13 years ago.
Title: Re: Hunt for Zelda Skyward Sword
Post by: Luigi Dude on November 21, 2011, 01:39:58 PM
I went to the local Wal-Mart right at midnight on Saturday. I couldn't find the bundle anywhere so I asked them and they said they didn't recieve any of the special editions. I then left the store and went to the next closest Wal-Mart that was 15 minutes away. When I got there they also didn't have the bundle so I just decided to f*ck it and buy the standalone game and just bought a $20 motion plus attactment for my existing controller instead.
When I got back to my apartment I was pretty tired so I decided I'd get some sleep and play Zelda when I wake up in the morning. The next day when I wake up I feel like sh!t and my head won't stop hurting, so I was unable to play the game on Sunday. Now today I get up and still feel even worse. Damnit I have the f*cking game but I'm too sick to even remotely enjoy trying to play it.
Seriously, I always seem to get messed up on this week every November. I was unable to play Donkey Kong last year and NSMBW the year before that for the same reason. Seriously, how do I get really sick on the same week every November for the last three years which happens to be on the same time Nintendo's biggest Wii game comes out.
Seriously, what the f*ck? Does Reggie love sneaking into my apartment the night before and inject me with some kind of virus while I sleep because this is just messed up.
Title: Re: Hunt for Zelda Skyward Sword
Post by: Ceric on November 21, 2011, 01:46:34 PM
Luigi Dude do you have a Significant other you be ignoring in favor the Major Release?
Yeah, UncleBob found out for us that Walmart is holding all its bundles for Black Friday.
Though that really stinks man. Hope you get to feel better.
Title: Re: Hunt for Zelda Skyward Sword
Post by: Ian Sane on November 21, 2011, 05:34:56 PM
I don't have Skyward Sword yet and it ain't because the store was sold out or anything like that. My birthday is December 1. I typically make a birthday/Christmas combo list for this time of year and can you guess what is at the top of it? This is a routine scenario for me as great games always come out this time of year and I always put off videogame purchases until after Christmas in case a family member wants to get me one as a gift.
So I have to wait about a week and a half to play this... IF I get it as a birthday gift. If not I'll have to wait until Christmas! Thought my youngest brother and I help each other out. Since we have similar interests our parents often ask us for advice about what gifts to get the other. I know he is steering our Mom in the right direction as I always do the same for him. Still gifts from one's mother are never a sure thing (and any gift from my Dad was always purchased by my Mom; he always jokes "what did I get you?"). Fun Mom and Nag Mom both inhabit the same body and you never know which Mom is present at the store. I could just as easily get an expensive "useful" gift instead.
Title: Re: Hunt for Zelda Skyward Sword
Post by: dack25 on November 21, 2011, 07:24:03 PM
As cool as the golden bundle is, I might opt to buy the regular edition instead because my K-Mart has bundles of games with the motion plus for $15 and maybe even wait until after Christmas to buy Zelda since it will probably be $40 (maybe) at some of the after Christmas sales. For Black Friday it really seems like the real steals are with Best Buy and Wal*Mart selling fairly new games for $30 and I'm probably going to pick up Gears 3 and something else.
EDIT: So the check from my job finally arrived and I was in a lousy mood so I went ahead and bought Zelda with the gold remote. It was the last copy of the bundle at my rinky dink Best Buy and it wasn't even in a plastic lock case it was just the cardboard box beat up. But I got a $10 gift card as well so at least I can save some money on Black Friday.
Title: Re: Hunt for Zelda Skyward Sword
Post by: Sundoulos on November 23, 2011, 07:13:48 AM
There's been a lot of drama on the Amazon threads regarding the golden bundle. I say drama, but based on the responses in the relevant threads, it's more aptly described as wailing and gnashing of teeth.
A number of people have had their expected shipping date changed to sometime mid-December. December 16th was a date that's been thrown out a lot. Some people claim that their order was entirely cancelled by Amazon. Somewhat unsurprisingly, Amazon appear to have taken more preorders for the box than they received from Nintendo; even worse, I'm not that there's really any rhyme or reason they have for determining who gets them and who doesn't. It doesn't appear to be on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Since they had already charged my card and had given me a $10 credit towards a future purchase, I decided that I had a good chance of eventually getting it. Fortunately, I received notification that my copy is shipping. It starting Phoenix, AZ last night and is somewhere in Tallahassee, FL as of this morning. Scheduled to show up at my parent's doorstep in south Alabama by the time I drive my family there for Thanksgiving today. Between Skyward Sword, the Iron Bowl, and the Ark vs. LSU game, it's shaping up to be a fun weekend.
Title: Re: Hunt for Zelda Skyward Sword
Post by: Ceric on November 23, 2011, 09:24:55 AM
Well Someone over at Amazon is going to be happy. I got my copy from Amazon Yesterday despite my best effort to cancel it. So its going back today. Didn't even bother to open the box.
Title: Re: Hunt for Zelda Skyward Sword
Post by: NWR_insanolord on November 23, 2011, 04:36:52 PM
I ordered the Special Edition from Amazon and I was upset that it didn't ship until yesterday; now I'm glad I don't have to wait any longer.
Title: Re: Hunt for Zelda Skyward Sword
Post by: Caterkiller on November 23, 2011, 07:47:08 PM
Someone help me out please! I think I missed a side quest concerning a toilet! Can someone pm me and let me know if I have to finish the game without knowing what it was?
Title: Re: Hunt for Zelda Skyward Sword
Post by: Mop it up on November 23, 2011, 11:05:18 PM
A number of people have had their expected shipping date changed to sometime mid-December. December 16th was a date that's been thrown out a lot.
Yeah, I'm one such unfortunate person. I had my estimate changed to December 19th, but then I checked again today and it had just shipped out with the estimate now November 28th. I'm glad that you mentioned getting a $10 credit, because I didn't get one. So I emailed Amazon about the issue and I was able to receive the credit. I don't mind waiting a few extra days, I'm pretty busy this week anyway so I wouldn't have much time to play.
Title: Re: Hunt for Zelda Skyward Sword
Post by: Sundoulos on November 24, 2011, 06:02:22 AM
A number of people have had their expected shipping date changed to sometime mid-December. December 16th was a date that's been thrown out a lot.
Yeah, I'm one such unfortunate person. I had my estimate changed to December 19th, but then I checked again today and it had just shipped out with the estimate now November 28th. I'm glad that you mentioned getting a $10 credit, because I didn't get one. So I emailed Amazon about the issue and I was able to receive the credit. I don't mind waiting a few extra days, I'm pretty busy this week anyway so I wouldn't have much time to play.
I'm sorry to hear that you got hit by the delivery delay. When you got the promo code, did you notice thatthe time window to use the promotion code is unusually small? My notification indicated a deadline of Nov. 30...so I decided to use it on a Mario 3D Kart preorder. It's strange; I recall that in the past I've been able to wait at least 6 weeks before applying the code to another item.
Title: Re: Hunt for Zelda Skyward Sword
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on November 24, 2011, 02:59:48 PM
Whats this about a $10 credit?
I preordered so long ago I never checked any deals they had for the game since. My estimated delivery did change though from Nov. 28th to Dec 1st now that it finally shipped today.
Should I be contacting Amazon about a $10 credit for buying Skyward Sword?s
Title: Re: Hunt for Zelda Skyward Sword
Post by: Sundoulos on November 24, 2011, 05:10:00 PM
I would. I think it resulted as a attempt to price match a Toys'RUs deal or something similar. It wasn't offered when I preordered the game some time ago. The $10 credit actually surprised me, but I received a notification in the mail at around the time that Amazon charged my credit card and marked my order as "Shipping Soon."
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Thank you for purchasing from Amazon.com. Your recent order XXX-XXXXXXX-XXXXXXX entitles you to a promotional code that you can apply on your next qualifying order. Your promotional code: XXXX-XXXXXX-XXXXXX
Additional information on this offer can be found here (http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html/ref=amb_link_47249862_2?ie=UTF8&nodeId=518228). Thank you for purchasing "The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword Gold Remote Bundle" from Amazon.com. It is our pleasure to let you know that you have earned a $10 credit toward the purchase of items shipped and sold by Amazon.com until 11/30/2012 (certain exclusions apply, including Kindle books, MP3s, and video rentals and downloads).
To redeem your reward, simply visit http://www.amazon.com (http://www.amazon.com/), add a qualifying item shipped and sold by Amazon.com to your shopping cart, and proceed to checkout. On the final checkout page, enter the promotional code listed above in the "Gift Cards & Promotional Codes" box. Once you click Apply, the discount should appear in your Order Summary.
The promotion code must be used by November 30, 2012. This offer is subject to Terms and Conditions (http://www.amazon.com/gp/promotions/details/A1VENE5T8DH7P4). Thanks again for shopping with us. Amazon.com (http://www.amazon.com/gp/homepage.html) Earth's Biggest Selection
Title: Re: Hunt for Zelda Skyward Sword
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on November 24, 2011, 06:17:42 PM
Just so you know, you dead line is November 30th 2012 that is more than a year away. I think you overlooked that when you read it last time.
I'm sorry to hear that you got hit by the delivery delay. When you got the promo code, did you notice thatthe time window to use the promotion code is unusually small? My notification indicated a deadline of Nov. 30...so I decided to use it on a Mario 3D Kart preorder. It's strange; I recall that in the past I've been able to wait at least 6 weeks before applying the code to another item.
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It is our pleasure to let you know that you have earned a $10 credit toward the purchase of items shipped and sold by Amazon.com until 11/30/2012 (certain exclusions apply, including Kindle books, MP3s, and video rentals and downloads).
The promotion code must be used by November 30, 2012. This offer is subject to [/size]Terms and Conditions (http://www.amazon.com/gp/promotions/details/A1VENE5T8DH7P4)[/color][/size].[/size] Thanks again for shopping with us.
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also got my claim code too. They said it's usually e-mail 2-3 days after purchase confirmed/shipped.
Title: Re: Hunt for Zelda Skyward Sword
Post by: Sundoulos on November 24, 2011, 10:10:23 PM
D'oh! :-[ I did indeed.
Title: Re: Hunt for Zelda Skyward Sword
Post by: Kytim89 on November 25, 2011, 12:03:48 AM
If I buy Skyward Sword from Amazon then I will get a $10 gift card?
Title: Re: Hunt for Zelda Skyward Sword
Post by: Lithium on November 25, 2011, 06:18:30 PM
just got Skyward sword in the mail, took about 5 days from amazon.
Title: Re: Hunt for Zelda Skyward Sword
Post by: nickmitch on November 25, 2011, 06:55:34 PM
If I buy Skyward Sword from Amazon then I will get a $10 gift card?
You get a promotion code via email.
Only people who pre-ordered the game and had its delivery delayed were eligible for the credit.
Title: Re: Hunt for Zelda Skyward Sword
Post by: Ian Sane on December 02, 2011, 12:07:41 PM
So I got it yesterday for my birthday! Oh yeah! So what do I think of it? I haven't gotten to play it yet (D'OH!). I had dinner at my parents (they being the ones to give me the game) and didn't get home until later. I could have played it for like 15 minutes but that doesn't make sense. Zelda is the type of game I need to have at least a few hours set aside, at least for the start.
Title: Re: Hunt for Zelda Skyward Sword
Post by: stevey on December 03, 2011, 12:01:50 AM
Glade I'm not the only one left out. I just got my copy today but probably wont even have a chance to dive into Zelda (http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y267/n64/zeldasFallingSky.jpg) until 14th or 26th :(
