Post by: BigJim on September 15, 2006, 06:03:38 AM
Amazon.com has begun Wii pre-orders without bundles, but only a couple of the launch games are activated so far.
Link: Amazon.com Wii pre-order
Edit: Looks like Amazon Wii preorders have stopped for now. Sellout Get?
UKers:
Play.com (UK)
Post by: UltimatePartyBear on September 15, 2006, 07:34:30 AM
Post by: Dirk Temporo on September 15, 2006, 07:50:30 AM
We need some more online pre-order places up in this hizzouse.
Post by: Robageejammin on September 15, 2006, 08:51:24 AM
Post by: nitsu niflheim on September 15, 2006, 09:40:17 AM
Post by: Crimm on September 15, 2006, 09:48:20 AM
YAY! I GET 2 DISK DOCTORS!
Post by: nitsu niflheim on September 15, 2006, 09:55:09 AM
Post by: Donutt007 on September 15, 2006, 10:25:27 AM
Post by: nitsu niflheim on September 15, 2006, 10:31:43 AM
Post by: Crimm on September 15, 2006, 11:17:11 AM
Post by: 31 Flavas on September 15, 2006, 11:19:29 AM
Post by: WuTangTurtle on September 15, 2006, 11:29:27 AM
Anyone that has been in the retail industry knows that retailers make very little money on systems and games, so a smart retailer is going to push whichever system they have more systems and accessories for (accessories they get more profit from.)
Post by: jasonditz on September 15, 2006, 12:26:29 PM
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on September 15, 2006, 12:34:38 PM
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Originally posted by: nitsu niflheim
Gamestop/EBGames doesn't want to get burned again like they were with Xbox 360 so they are holding out for more information. I find it odd that their PS3 page hasn't been changed regardless of the fact that we know how much the system is going to cost for both versions, and launch numbers and launch date, yet like the same day the price and launch date for the Wii is revealed they update the page!
Well like I said in a previous thread the local branch manager at Gamestop told me they may not even have preorders for the brick and mortar stores for either PS3 or Wii. They are considering a lottery system which is one of the stupidest ideas ever!
Post by: croenyit on September 15, 2006, 12:45:21 PM
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Post by: GoldenPhoenix on September 15, 2006, 02:18:39 PM
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Originally posted by: croenyit
FYE Games is taking pre-orders for $50. I went today and purchased mine.
Boooo I Just called my local FYE and they said they don't even have it in the system!
Post by: croenyit on September 15, 2006, 02:32:01 PM
Post by: nitsu niflheim on September 15, 2006, 06:15:10 PM
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Originally posted by: 31 Flavas
so don't buy from such a store. go to toys r us or where ever and buy a non-bundeled system.
But not Best Buy... didn't they force bundles on customers in their B&M stores? (even though the customer was not required to buy the bundle, but BB neglected to inform the customer of this fact?) Then had to apologize and give refunds/rebates/credit or something like that after the XBox 360 came out?
Post by: Kraven on September 15, 2006, 06:56:37 PM
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on September 15, 2006, 07:01:55 PM
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Originally posted by: Kraven
I work at EB and we're not taking pre-orders til we know how many systems Nintendo is gonna send to our store. You can pre-order all the launch games as of right now. Zelda, Excite Truck, etc. Also apparently EB is not allowed to do bundles in store anymore, so you don't have to worry about that. Only online can...
Do you have an estimate as to when you should know how many Wiis you are getting?
Post by: vudu on September 16, 2006, 05:29:43 AM
According to Go Nintendo ...
QuoteWhat do you guys think? Bogus? I find it really hard to believe that this is true. Go Nintendo has an image of a poster that advertised trading in your old stuff to reserve a Wii/PS3. I'm sure someone just misinterpreted this and thought it was the only way to reserve one.
GameStop will start accepting pre-orders for the PS3/Wii on MONDAY SEPTEMBER 18. This will last for ONE WEEK only. Any store can and will stop taking pre-orders at any time (most likely when their limit is reached).
GameStop is NOT ACCEPTING cash, or store credit for your down payment on a pre-order. You HAVE to trade in games or accessories when you pre-order. It must total $50 or more, and it will all go towards your system pre-order.
I'll guess we'll find out come Monday.
Post by: Ceric on September 16, 2006, 05:38:47 AM
Extra promotional stuff is ok with the trade in things but, forcing a consumer to use non-currency items to obtain something from a store is illegal. All stores at their physical locations must take cash to buy goods and services. Its a law. I'm fairly sure its Federal.
That being said it means it sort almost has to be bogus. (Or me and the BBB can figure it out.)
Post by: Dirk Temporo on September 16, 2006, 06:55:36 AM
Post by: vudu on September 16, 2006, 07:23:18 AM
I'm still calling bogus. It just doesn't seem like something they'd have the balls to do.
QuoteI'm not sure that argument would work. You could still buy the Wii/PS3 for cash, you just couldn't reserve one.
forcing a consumer to use non-currency items to obtain something from a store is illegal. All stores at their physical locations must take cash to buy goods and services. Its a law. I'm fairly sure its Federal.
Post by: KDR_11k on September 16, 2006, 08:17:54 AM
Post by: jasonditz on September 16, 2006, 08:34:33 AM
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Originally posted by: Ceric
I would not be too surprised. I just sort of want to know how they are going to spin this to avoid getting in trouble with the law.
Extra promotional stuff is ok with the trade in things but, forcing a consumer to use non-currency items to obtain something from a store is illegal. All stores at their physical locations must take cash to buy goods and services. Its a law. I'm fairly sure its Federal.
That being said it means it sort almost has to be bogus. (Or me and the BBB can figure it out.)
Depends what country you're in... but that's not really the case in the US. You're required by law to accept currency as payment for debts only, not sales. You're perfectly free to refuse, for instance, to accept a jar of pennies as payment for a TV set, and while I can't possibly understand why you'd want to, you're perfectly free to refuse currency altogether if you wish.
Post by: Shecky on September 16, 2006, 12:19:57 PM
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Post by: nitsu niflheim on September 16, 2006, 02:08:18 PM
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Originally posted by: jasonditzQuote
Originally posted by: Ceric
I would not be too surprised. I just sort of want to know how they are going to spin this to avoid getting in trouble with the law.
Extra promotional stuff is ok with the trade in things but, forcing a consumer to use non-currency items to obtain something from a store is illegal. All stores at their physical locations must take cash to buy goods and services. Its a law. I'm fairly sure its Federal.
That being said it means it sort almost has to be bogus. (Or me and the BBB can figure it out.)
Depends what country you're in... but that's not really the case in the US. You're required by law to accept currency as payment for debts only, not sales. You're perfectly free to refuse, for instance, to accept a jar of pennies as payment for a TV set, and while I can't possibly understand why you'd want to, you're perfectly free to refuse currency altogether if you wish.
anybody can refuse pennies for any payment or purchase or whatnot as they can decide that they are in fact NOT LEGAL TENDER. Up to each store or place of business to decide whether they want to accept pennies.
Post by: jasonditz on September 16, 2006, 02:19:43 PM
I don't really understand why they're doing what they're doing, but it's not like its hard to find pre-orders ultimately. If you don't like their terms just go someplace else.
Post by: nitsu niflheim on September 16, 2006, 05:05:28 PM
I say this deal, if true, is in poor taste and takes advantage of the consumer. That's why I never trade in games, because they just don't offer a fair realistic trade in value.
Post by: Artimus on September 16, 2006, 05:12:23 PM
Post by: Ceric on September 16, 2006, 05:25:04 PM
Post by: jasonditz on September 16, 2006, 06:09:20 PM
The people that are telling you it's "the law" are mistaken, the reason most places don't refuse cash is because not everyone has a credit card, and you don't want to turn business away.
Post by: vudu on September 17, 2006, 06:07:33 AM
QuoteSucks to live in Hawaii.
Here’s the deal with the “trade $50 worth of stuff for a pre-order deposit” rumor. This rumor is true…however there is a catch. As of right now, Gamestop is doing a test run of this “offer” in the state of Hawaii and the island of Guam ONLY.All the details you posted last night are correct, but as of right now, this is only going to take place in the aforementioned regions (Hawaii & Guam).
I hope this program fails. Can we trust the good people to Hawaii to complain enough to ensure this program never makes it out of the testing phase?
Post by: IceCold on September 17, 2006, 01:35:56 PM
Post by: nitsu niflheim on September 17, 2006, 05:21:27 PM
Post by: Crimm on September 17, 2006, 05:45:47 PM
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Originally posted by: nitsu niflheim
is bought up by Lipton and now sells only tea bags and tea bag accessories.
That's good news! I was looking forward to getting some tea strainers!
Post by: ShyGuy on September 17, 2006, 07:18:49 PM
Post by: Kairon on September 17, 2006, 07:53:35 PM
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Post by: Nick DiMola on September 17, 2006, 08:00:28 PM
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Originally posted by: Kairon
Is it ethical to shop at Toys R Us? Obviously it isn't to do so at EB or Gamestop...
Sure they aren't evil like EB/Gamestop. No robbing gamers of their games for pennies that they turn around and sell for close to new prices. Plus Toys R Us always seems to have awesome deals on games.
Post by: Crimm on September 17, 2006, 08:12:05 PM
Post by: jasonditz on September 17, 2006, 09:32:39 PM
Post by: wandering on September 18, 2006, 12:09:16 AM
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The Toys R Us in town changed into a Babies R Us
Oh, then that would be a perfect place to get a Wii!
*ducks*
Post by: Robageejammin on September 18, 2006, 12:33:53 PM
Post by: IceCold on September 18, 2006, 01:48:07 PM
I think someone mentioned this, but Amazon sold out of their Wii preorders nearly instantly!
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It seems some early risers were temporarily able to place a pre-order for the Nintendo Wii, at the online retailer, Amazon. The new gaming console is not to be released officially until November 19. It's not possible to know exactly how many of the consoles were pre-ordered, however, the device hit #6 on the top sellers list for Game Hardware category! So, that's a bunch!
From reading comments on the Amazon website, it was available for order beginning sometime last Friday, Sept 15. Having sold out all pre-orders the same day, this would seem to indicate a tremendous pent up demand for these devices. Some actually bought more than one!
Also, there's a rumour that the Nintendo world store is guaranteeing a Wii on the release date if you preorder soon..
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As it stands now, if you preorder anytime soon you're guaranteed one on launch day. If you miss out, you will probably have to wait until they get their second shipment, which will arrive the day after launch (awesome!).
They are also planning on opening at midnight to launch the console. You can wait in line if you don't preorder, or pick up your preorder then.
Post by: Donutt007 on September 19, 2006, 01:34:12 PM
Atomic Park
They do have the classic controller on there which I haven't seen on others websites, and it's listed for $18.82, same price as the nunchuck is listed for.
They also told me that they would ship it out as soon as they got it, but they don't have any confirmed numbers yet.
Post by: Dirk Temporo on September 19, 2006, 02:30:54 PM
Post by: t_mo_therapy on September 20, 2006, 04:31:57 PM
Post by: Ceric on September 21, 2006, 05:47:03 AM
Post by: croenyit on September 21, 2006, 05:50:41 AM
Note: I went to FYE Games not FYE.
Post by: Ceric on September 21, 2006, 06:11:05 AM
Post by: jasonditz on September 21, 2006, 06:19:54 AM
Post by: croenyit on September 21, 2006, 06:26:12 AM
Post by: ProtoNY on September 23, 2006, 01:25:21 PM
Post by: Ceric on September 23, 2006, 01:44:07 PM
Update: I got my Pre-order in at Sam Goody now. They are a division of FEY like others have mentioned. The lady originally tried to spell Wii Weii when I made sure to give her the spelling when I asked... Then a manager type had to actually do it.
Post by: MarioAllStar on September 24, 2006, 10:08:24 AM
Edit: None of my local FYE, Sam Goody, or Suncoast locations are accepting pre-orders, so I guess it doesn't matter. I sure hope that GameStop has a good pre-order deal.
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on September 24, 2006, 05:15:22 PM
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Originally posted by: MarioAllStar
I don't know if my local FYE or Sam Goody are taking pre-orders, but do you guys think there is any advantage in waiting for GameStop/EB to start their pre-order deal? Does GameStop normally get more consoles or earlier shipments than places like FYE or Sam Goody?
Edit: None of my local FYE, Sam Goody, or Suncoast locations are accepting pre-orders, so I guess it doesn't matter. I sure hope that GameStop has a good pre-order deal.
Seems strange that the same retail chains would have different preorder deals.
Post by: Crimm on September 24, 2006, 05:41:55 PM
Around here the FYE doesn't sell games, but across town they do. The primary difference is here there are 3 GameStops (1 in the mall, 2 within 5 miles), and there the closest one is 15 minutes away.
The stores that sell games (or sell them in larger quantity) probably got permission to do their pre-sales early so the company gets a good idea for demand.
Post by: Rhoq on September 26, 2006, 02:16:04 PM
Post by: Crimm on September 26, 2006, 03:52:10 PM
Any word bout bundles and wut not?
Post by: couchmonkey on September 27, 2006, 05:55:37 AM
"We don't know, they'll just phone us one morning, and then we'll start ringing each other up. We'll get 5-10, 10 max."
In other words, only EBGames employees will be getting a launch Wii. Edit: although if Oct. 9 is really the magic date, then maybe if I'm there at opening time I can get one too. But seriously, I might as welll just lineup if it's that much work.
Post by: Spak-Spang on September 27, 2006, 06:03:30 AM
Post by: Kairon on September 27, 2006, 06:29:32 AM
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Post by: JonLeung on September 27, 2006, 06:42:24 AM
I'm going to South Park (yes, that's the name of an area here) where there's a Zellers, Toys R Us, and Future Shop all really close together. Maybe I'll find a couple friends to line up at the other two stores and have the first person who makes it to the front of the line to buy three and call the other two of us via cell phone. Of course then I need a cell phone...
Post by: Ghisy on September 27, 2006, 08:05:28 AM
I guess online pre-ordering will be different, right?
Post by: MarioAllStar on September 27, 2006, 03:58:28 PM
What do you guys think? Should I go pre-order with them or go for midnight at Wal-Mart?
Post by: Ceric on September 28, 2006, 05:23:10 AM
Post by: IceCold on October 03, 2006, 10:12:25 AM
Post by: couchmonkey on October 03, 2006, 10:38:12 AM
Post by: Guitar Smasher on October 03, 2006, 08:31:17 PM
Post by: JonLeung on October 04, 2006, 04:38:49 AM
There's a shopping area in Edmonton called South Park, and there's a Zellers, Future Shop, and Toys R Us all within close proximity of each other. That's probably where I'm going to hit.
For whatever reason I've never had bundles forced upon me anywhere for any launch, so I'm not fearing that at all. Should I?
Post by: couchmonkey on October 04, 2006, 05:38:38 AM
Post by: Nick DiMola on October 04, 2006, 06:00:08 AM
Post by: JonLeung on October 04, 2006, 12:26:46 PM
Post by: IceCold on October 04, 2006, 01:37:10 PM
Post by: Caliban on October 04, 2006, 02:48:37 PM
Post by: Dirk Temporo on October 04, 2006, 03:27:55 PM
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on October 04, 2006, 04:19:43 PM
Post by: Plugabugz on October 05, 2006, 12:17:08 AM
Post by: attackslug on October 05, 2006, 07:24:32 PM
I was surprised, but then again, this is not exactly from an area where the market really has much interest in games other than the usual GTA/Madden/other über-masculine generes for the Xbox and PSP. Thug/urban culture is big here, from the real gangbangers to the middle-class surburban caucasians who are obsessed with them. In fact, the local EB games and FYE have quite possibly the smallest and oldest stock of DS and Gamecube titles -- there are only a handful of first generation titles for each platform and they are still listed at the original prices (34.99 and 49.99!!!).
Post by: Ghisy on October 07, 2006, 02:31:06 AM
I've definitely subscribed to their email alert thing.
Post by: JonLeung on October 10, 2006, 10:13:10 AM
WE CAN'T PLAY WITH OUR WIIS FOR FORTY DAYS.
(Wasn't that a Josh Hartnett movie?)
If I don't preorder, I hope my chances are still good.
Post by: TrueNerd on October 10, 2006, 10:51:13 AM
But really, this is a confirmation that they will be doing Wii pre-orders as well since they're doing it with a system that will have a fraction of the Wii's units at launch.
Post by: JonLeung on October 10, 2006, 10:53:06 AM
Shouldn't it be that the more units there are, the less likely they'll be taking pre-orders because they're less necessary?
Post by: Zach on October 10, 2006, 07:34:23 PM
Friday the thirteenth!
Dont go to TheWiire usually, so I dont know how reliable this is.
Post by: TrueNerd on October 10, 2006, 08:58:54 PM
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Originally posted by: JonLeung
Er, isn't that backwards?
Shouldn't it be that the more units there are, the less likely they'll be taking pre-orders because they're less necessary?
I suppose that's one perspective, but I was using the logic that if they can do it for PS3 and its extremely limited quantities, they can certainly do it for the Wii and its abundant overflowing quantities.
Post by: Donutt007 on October 12, 2006, 08:11:43 AM
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Gamestop and EB Games stores will being accepting limited pre-orders for the Nintendo Wii console on Friday, October 13, on a first come first served basis. Due to extremely limited supply, we expect to reach our limit very quickly, most likely in minutes. We will not accept additional pre-orders at that time. To avoid an unnecessary trip we strongly reccomend you call your local store to determine availabilty. A $50 reservation deposit is required, which can be funded with cash, credit or trade. As we cannot control production and shipping issues by the manufacturer, a reservation deposit does not guarantee receipt of a system available to purchase at launch. Reservation/Purchases are limited to 1 per household.
So $50 reserves one for you, most likely they are gonna play it safe and only do a small amount of pre-orders (like amazon did) which is why they say "extremely limited supply" and I wouldn't worry to much about the "does not guarantee receipt of a system available to purchase at launch" I'm pretty sure they are just putting that there to cover their butts.
Also some little extra's in the e-mail.
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Trade in 3 Xbox, PS2, Gamecube, PSP, or Nintendo DS games and get an extra $10 trade credit
and
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Trade any games towards the purchase of a Nintendo Wii console or Legend of Zelda: Twighlight Princess (Wii) and recieve an extra 20% trade credit
Both offers expire on October 15 and cannot be combined.....well just trade in the 3 games today and do the extra 20% tomorrow.
Post by: Rhoq on October 12, 2006, 08:12:57 AM
US info: http://www.gamestop.com/gs/wii/wiipre_ebgs.asp
Canadian Info: http://www.gamestop.com/gs/wii/wiipre_ebca.asp
I know these images are probably forbidden, so if they get removed, I'll understand...
Post by: couchmonkey on October 12, 2006, 09:47:30 AM
Post by: wandering on October 12, 2006, 09:55:27 AM
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Originally posted by: Donutt007
I wouldn't worry to much about the "does not guarantee receipt of a system available to purchase at launch" I'm pretty sure they are just putting that there to cover their butts.
Yeah, but if they don't have a Wii available for me on day one, can I get my money back?
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on October 12, 2006, 10:00:54 AM
Post by: Ghisy on October 14, 2006, 11:58:38 PM
I think I'll just wait for online pre-orders then. *sigh*
Post by: JonLeung on October 15, 2006, 06:24:19 AM
I'd better go to Toys R Us today and put down a preorder deposit...
EDIT: Never mind, it looks like Toys R Us stopped taking them as of Sept. 26. Looks like it's the EB Games lineup tomorrow...
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on October 15, 2006, 08:56:26 AM
Post by: Caliban on October 17, 2006, 01:50:00 PM
This can have or not have anything to do with pre-orders, it has some degree of closeness to bundles though: http://gonintendo.com/?p=6931#comments
Post by: IceCold on October 17, 2006, 04:08:28 PM
Post by: Caterkiller on October 21, 2006, 05:57:05 PM
Also word has risen that Nintendo will hold some kind of launch party at the EB Games at Universal City Walk. I remember they did something like that with the DS, wouldn't be surprised if it happens for wii as well.
Post by: redgiemental on October 21, 2006, 07:57:46 PM
I notice they are now doing proper preorders online now but they don't gaureentue a launch day Wii since they are unsure of how many they will have. They go on to say that the in store preorder system is completely seperate and run in a completely different way.
I am a little bewildered by all this since usualy I just preorder my system and pick it up and usually without incident too.(Note the only consoles in history I have had on launch day were N64, Dreamcast (lol) and the Cube the rest I picked up long after launch). Should I be worried about my Wii prospects, I'm really hyped for this and really don't want to miss out on getting one on launch day. Which isn't until Dec 8th for us europeans
Post by: Mario on October 25, 2006, 05:16:48 AM
Post by: IceCold on October 25, 2006, 10:17:20 AM
Post by: vudu on October 25, 2006, 11:24:26 AM
Post by: Rhoq on October 26, 2006, 09:29:19 AM
Post by: Smash_Brother on October 26, 2006, 09:34:04 AM
Post by: Rhoq on October 26, 2006, 10:13:30 AM
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Originally posted by: Smash_Brother
Whoa, TRU said they STRICTLY don't preorder systems, only games...
Just called the store again, to confirm. The console will be available for pre-order on Sunday morning and they are only expecting a shipment of 20. Thanks for the heads-up though. It would have sucked to go there on Sunday morning to find-out the pre-order applied to Wii games only. Luckily, as it turns out, that is not the case.
Post by: Smash_Brother on October 26, 2006, 10:20:51 AM
Post by: Rhoq on October 26, 2006, 03:42:50 PM
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Originally posted by: Smash_Brother
No, I believed you, it's just that I was stunned that they would renege on their previous policy of only preordering games.
I never thought that you didn't believe me. What happened was - after reading your reply, I realized that when I had called and asked about the Wii pre-orders the girl said "Sunday", but never clarified whether it would be games-only or systems, too. I figured it would be best to double-check before I set myself, and a lot of others here, up for disappointment. It's better to be safe than sorry, so I'm glad that you posted about TRU's usual no pre-ordering of consoles policy.
Post by: IceCold on October 26, 2006, 09:22:23 PM
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The retailer has also added a new pack to its offerings: the Zelda Family Pack. This $729.99 deal includes the Wii Console, an extra Wii Remote, 5 games - The Legend of Zelda Twilight Princess, Wii Sports, Rayman Raving Rabbids, Need For Speed Carbon and Open Season - plus a Wii Console bag and $400 worth of coupons. For those of you playing at home, that's about a $160 saving.
Post by: Mario on October 26, 2006, 09:49:28 PM
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Post by: couchmonkey on October 30, 2006, 05:56:29 AM
Post by: Rhoq on October 30, 2006, 06:52:20 AM
Same story at a different location, though I didn't get there until 10:30 AM.
Post by: Plugabugz on October 30, 2006, 07:51:43 AM
Don't panic, it's us semi-forgotten folk in the UK.
Post by: Ceric on October 30, 2006, 09:53:28 AM
Post by: couchmonkey on October 30, 2006, 11:19:05 AM
Wal-Mart
Best Buy
Future Shop (Canadian)
Superstore (Canadian - I've heard a rumour that they will include a second game for $300 instead of $280, but that sounds too good to be true.)
Edit: Feel free to add more folks. I have no idea about Target (not in Canada) or Sears (don't seem to sell video games at my Sears anymore).
Post by: stevey on October 30, 2006, 11:59:26 AM
Post by: Ceric on October 30, 2006, 01:42:17 PM
Post by: Rhoq on October 30, 2006, 02:12:50 PM
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Originally posted by: couchmonkey
For those who are in the same boat as me, here are the places that I believe AREN'T taking pre-orders so far:
Wal-Mart
Best Buy
Future Shop (Canadian)
Superstore (Canadian - I've heard a rumour that they will include a second game for $300 instead of $280, but that sounds too good to be true.)
Edit: Feel free to add more folks. I have no idea about Target (not in Canada) or Sears (don't seem to sell video games at my Sears anymore).
Target = no pre-orders in the US, too.
Post by: IceCold on October 30, 2006, 08:29:39 PM
Post by: couchmonkey on October 31, 2006, 05:10:40 AM
PS3 is kind of a blessing and a curse here...I think lineups for combined Wii/PS3 preorders are making the systems look more popular than they really are. On the other hand, I plan to try to nab a PS3 on the Friday so I'll get a chance to "test the waters" so to speak.
Post by: IceCold on October 31, 2006, 09:44:44 AM
Post by: IceCold on October 31, 2006, 12:32:58 PM
Also, they have a Buyer's Guide - looks quite good..
Post by: Ceric on October 31, 2006, 12:36:49 PM
$249.24 lol.
This thing rocks. I know all the marketing information in it but I like the little trivia they keep giving. Sort of like Rayman debut on the Jaguar.
I like the spiel with Reggie at the end. If I can find one I can just hand my friends that to answer some of their questions.
Post by: Chris1 on October 31, 2006, 12:56:01 PM
Post by: Caliban on November 01, 2006, 06:36:09 AM
FutureShop Wii accessories. The prices are just as expected.
I only have one gripe with FutureShop, they still have Madden (Wii) at $69.99 and I would really like to get this game, I guess I'm going to have to wait until they drop the price which should be right around when I finish TP.
Post by: IceCold on November 01, 2006, 04:34:24 PM
Post by: Dirk Temporo on November 02, 2006, 08:30:56 AM
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Post by: Dirk Temporo on November 02, 2006, 02:35:43 PM
Post by: Plugabugz on November 02, 2006, 09:20:19 PM
Yes. I must ask again.
Post by: Ceric on November 03, 2006, 04:29:26 AM
Post by: Plugabugz on November 03, 2006, 05:47:43 AM
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Originally posted by: Ceric
Please link a couple sites still doing said style of preorder.
I am in the UK so excuse my bias, but i would expect this to be available in america. This does not guarantee a console on your door, but depending on when you pre-ordered it would make it more likely to acquire one. My order has been down since late september.
Play.com, where i pre-ordered mine, they will send the item Special Delivery which guarantees before 12pm. I'm playing on the expectation that i should definitely get one if i have pre-ordered 3 months early.
Game.co.uk is another place that does it. Orders over £100 get next day delivery.
Play definitely posts items out early to arrive on release date, and i believe Game does too.
Post by: couchmonkey on November 03, 2006, 06:31:03 AM
1. waiting
2. added costs (shipping and possibly some taxes if the product has to come from the U.S.)
3. in most cases it seems like places have already done preorders and aren't taking anymore (Walmart and Amazon)
4. in the rest of the cases it seems like they just aren't doing preorders (Future Shop and Best Buy)
But that's a good back up plan if I can't find one at all. I doubt that's going to happen though.
Post by: Dirk Temporo on November 03, 2006, 08:14:37 AM
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Originally posted by: Plugabugz
I am in the UK so excuse my bias, but i would expect this to be available in america.
If it was, we would've already done it, and I wouldn't be bitching about Gamestop.com and Amazon.
