Lashujin
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Gamestop/EB Wii Preorders start tommorow
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Yep, just got an e-mail alert to that effect. Just like the PS3 pre-orders, a reserve doesn't actually guarantee a system on launch.
And dammit, I'm not a fan of this weekday silliness. I'll have to miss a couple hours of work if I end up heading over to the closest EB (out of town) to wait in line to get a reserve.
And dammit, I'm not a fan of this weekday silliness. I'll have to miss a couple hours of work if I end up heading over to the closest EB (out of town) to wait in line to get a reserve.
Mark of the Wolves
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I wonder if people will line up for it?
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jro said:
From the reports I have read, Nintendo should have about 1.2 million units for the US at launch.
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Yeah, that sounds reasonable. Isn't EB/GS claiming that they expect about 50 consoles per store? That's still fairly low, but I doubt that many people will be lined up at opening.Highlander67 said:
Still, though, I'd wanna be in the first 5-10 in line so I can be sure my system will be available at launch.
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Man 
I just got called from my local EB store. They stated that they are slated to get 8-12 units at launch and that I should show up by 8am tomorrow to have a good chance to pre order one.
Get fucking serious. I am not going to stand in line to pre order a system. I want a Wii but they need to stop acting like it is as limited as the PS3 launch. I will either order on line, pick one up after launch or wait to they are available in stores.
Get fucking serious. I am not going to stand in line to pre order a system. I want a Wii but they need to stop acting like it is as limited as the PS3 launch. I will either order on line, pick one up after launch or wait to they are available in stores.
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Waiting in a line for a guaranteed system is one thing, but waiting in a line for a pre-order that could possibly not even net you a release day purchase?
Fuck that shit.
I'd much rather just hit up Circuit City or Best Buy sometime in the early AM; since they're shipping so many consoles, it shouldn't be too hard to get one that way.
Fuck that shit.
I'd much rather just hit up Circuit City or Best Buy sometime in the early AM; since they're shipping so many consoles, it shouldn't be too hard to get one that way.
Average Joe said:
I agree.
Also, I live in MN and it is already cold where I live.
Being Mexican, if I show up two hours before a store opens I will probably end up in hand cuffs. 911...we have a Mexican in front of an electronics store that is not open. The others are probably already inside.
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Average Joe said:
True Story.
There are many places that will get the systems as well. It isn't like Nintendo could just ignore them.
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Gameoz said:
Oh noes you didn't
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Christ, 8-12 systems is ricockulous.
Due to my predeliction to buying plenty of games with a new system, I'm leaning toward just waiting until EB starts selling online bundles. I don't really mind picking up some games and accessories, may as well save the trouble of waiting in lines and still not being guaranteed a system.
My guess is EB/GS makes sure to fill bundles first, as they stand to lose far more money if they have to refund those vs. refunds for the consoles alone.
Meh.
Due to my predeliction to buying plenty of games with a new system, I'm leaning toward just waiting until EB starts selling online bundles. I don't really mind picking up some games and accessories, may as well save the trouble of waiting in lines and still not being guaranteed a system.
My guess is EB/GS makes sure to fill bundles first, as they stand to lose far more money if they have to refund those vs. refunds for the consoles alone.
Meh.
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I called 3 stores in my general area, one being an EB Games and the other two being Gamestops.
The EB games wouldn't give me an exact number, but it'll be under 20. The first Gamestop didn't answer their phone after about 7 rings, so they can suck a dick. And the second GS told me that they are getting in about 18 systems.
This is kind of disappointing, since the shipping number for the console is so high. I'll most likely be standing in line tomorrow morning to for a pre-order, but if I manage not to get one or get lazy and just sleep in, I at least have online pre-orders to fall back on.
The EB games wouldn't give me an exact number, but it'll be under 20. The first Gamestop didn't answer their phone after about 7 rings, so they can suck a dick. And the second GS told me that they are getting in about 18 systems.
This is kind of disappointing, since the shipping number for the console is so high. I'll most likely be standing in line tomorrow morning to for a pre-order, but if I manage not to get one or get lazy and just sleep in, I at least have online pre-orders to fall back on.
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This actually continues a trend with Nintendo and Gamestop. Way back when the Gamecube launched, I was an assistant manager at Gamestop (still Babbage's then). Nintendo allowed us to do 24 pre-orders, no more (I got one of them, of course). We got exactly those 24 consoles in for launch, then no more than another 20 or so before Christmas.KumagaiToshiro said:
Toys R Us, on the other hand, had them overflowing the shelves, just a block down the street. Nintendo seems to strongly favor Toys R Us and Wal-Mart, in particular, over boutique stores.
My guess is the same thing is happening with the Wii. 15 consoles to Gamestop, 75 to Wal-Mart.
Interesting.
For comparison's sake, Microsoft let us do 126 reserves for the original XBox, and they actually delivered 140 systems for launch.
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jro said:
Maybe they expect to do better business with those places? Though, that doesn't make sense, since the Toys R Us near my apartment is never that busy. The Walmart is, though, but what else is new? Here's to hoping I can actually get my pre-order and I don't get shafted before the launch and can actually get my system.
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jro said:
Nintendo relys more on the parents of the Casual/non Gammer... GOing all the way back to the NES.
Most of these people might not think to go into a game store to get thier kids a Nintendo for XMAS.
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My friend called Nintendo World and they told him to get to the store "NOW" because their running out and today might be the final day for preorders. He got there around two in the afternoon and their were already five people in the store and he was able to get his preorder in and another for Zelda.
I hate this BS that all these stores do. You know their holding them for the employees. It's the same shit that happened when my friend and I went to the local Wal-Mart for our DS. There were six people including us at the door and that just happened to be the number of systems they had...
The best was when one of these guys with his kid was yelling how they were supposed to get 20-30 systems, and it went down to just six? Yeah right.
I hate this BS that all these stores do. You know their holding them for the employees. It's the same shit that happened when my friend and I went to the local Wal-Mart for our DS. There were six people including us at the door and that just happened to be the number of systems they had...
The best was when one of these guys with his kid was yelling how they were supposed to get 20-30 systems, and it went down to just six? Yeah right.