Just to get a little perspective, when is the latest someone lined up (successfully) for the GS/EB PS3 preorders in a reasonably busy area? Like I say, I could have someone at Toys R Us on Sunday, but I'm wondering how early I should tell him to go. He lives really really near the store, but he's not going to be able to camp overnight..
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Wii&PS3 pre-orders begin 10/29 at TRU
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crunker99 said:
That's..comforting!
human5892 said:
How early is early, though? 9am? 8am? 7am? I don't think he'd go much earlier than that, and even 7 might be stretching it.
Also, will there be a per person limit on PS3 preorders? I initially was getting this guy just to go for me, but now it turns out he really wants one too (he's decided this in the last day)..and I don't know if I can insist he sends his to me if he can only get one preorder :lol And I doubt his wife will feel up to this to make for a second preorder, if it's one per person.
I guess it depends on the store location and allocation of units, but personally I feel as though 7 might be a little on the late side.gofreak said:
And I would definitely assume there will be a one-unit-per-customer limit, especially with the fact that these things are worth their weight in eBay gold being common knowledge.
wasting said:
I'll get him to call the store to make sure of the opening time on Sunday. If it's 9am, I could probably convince him to go at 7 or earlier..it's more the waiting that'd drive him mad, I think.
Thanks for all the advice, I'm sure I'll be in this thread again before Sunday.
HisshouBuraiKen
Member
I'll be at a Halloween party on the evening of the 28th, so once it wraps up I'm just heading over to TRU and waiting it out. A charged DS and being jacked up on candy should be enough to get me through the night.
beelzebozo
Jealous Bastard
i'm going late saturday night/early sunday morning. packing up a lawn chair, a cooler of diet coke, and my ds and going with some friends.
i live in bumpkinville, usa, so it's probably a non-issue, but i'm not taking any chances.
i live in bumpkinville, usa, so it's probably a non-issue, but i'm not taking any chances.
crisdecuba
Member
Hrmm just called my Toys R Us's and they both said they're not taking PS3 orders... said it like they were damn sure...
Can they do that even if the Big Toy Book comes out on Friday and says "reserve your PS3 now"??
~Cris
Can they do that even if the Big Toy Book comes out on Friday and says "reserve your PS3 now"??
~Cris
Found this on tonicatz's blog:
This just in, Toys R Us will start their Big Book ad on Friday, October 27 instead of Sunday, October 29. The PS3 and Wii preorders will begin on Friday as well. Those of you wanting to preorder a PS3 expect to be left out because one Toys R Us is already reported that they will only be getting 2 PS3's. the same store will have 80 Wii's.
Just to inform you, I work at Toys R Us and this just came down today. I put it on my blog because I haven't seen this posted anywhere yet. I wanted to give everyone a heads up so that no one would miss out with the Preorders beginning early.
To clarify, the store that I spoke with that got their allotment numbers in said they were only receiving 2 PS3's on day of launch, WOW!!
http://digg.com/gaming_news/Preorder_Wii_and_PS3_on_Friday_October_27_Big_Book_starts_EARLY
This just in, Toys R Us will start their Big Book ad on Friday, October 27 instead of Sunday, October 29. The PS3 and Wii preorders will begin on Friday as well. Those of you wanting to preorder a PS3 expect to be left out because one Toys R Us is already reported that they will only be getting 2 PS3's. the same store will have 80 Wii's.
Just to inform you, I work at Toys R Us and this just came down today. I put it on my blog because I haven't seen this posted anywhere yet. I wanted to give everyone a heads up so that no one would miss out with the Preorders beginning early.
To clarify, the store that I spoke with that got their allotment numbers in said they were only receiving 2 PS3's on day of launch, WOW!!
http://digg.com/gaming_news/Preorder_Wii_and_PS3_on_Friday_October_27_Big_Book_starts_EARLY
gamergirly
Member
Ace R. said:
Sounds like you dont even have a chance on the PS3 side. 2 console preorders? Manager and an employee that is.
Just got my big book in the mail today.
Sorry don't have a scanner but I'm sure other people will be getting theirs today.
It says under the Playstation 3:
Reserve it now!
Preorder your PS3
Sony Playstation is coming 11/17!
Visit your local Toysrus or Toysrus.com today for details on how to reserve your
PS3 now
It then has a picture of the PS3
and then shows specs for both versions of the system: the 20GB version and 60GB version.
$499.99(20 GB) and $599.99(60GB).
Called all my local Toysrus's. One said she wasn't taking preorders. One said they are currently in a conference call with corporate right now on the situation with preorders.
Most of the stores will only get 2-3 Playstation 3 systems for launch. Possibly 6 systems if they're a bigger store.
So there's basically mass anarchy right now.
Shit.
If it's any consolation, the manager who said the conference call was going on at the moment said they would have "plenty" of Nintendo Wii preorders and it shouldn't be a problem getting one(if you are reasonably early). Wii preorders begin Sunday morning(as stated earlier in the thread).
Sorry don't have a scanner but I'm sure other people will be getting theirs today.
It says under the Playstation 3:
Reserve it now!
Preorder your PS3
Sony Playstation is coming 11/17!
Visit your local Toysrus or Toysrus.com today for details on how to reserve your
PS3 now
It then has a picture of the PS3
and then shows specs for both versions of the system: the 20GB version and 60GB version.
$499.99(20 GB) and $599.99(60GB).
Called all my local Toysrus's. One said she wasn't taking preorders. One said they are currently in a conference call with corporate right now on the situation with preorders.
Most of the stores will only get 2-3 Playstation 3 systems for launch. Possibly 6 systems if they're a bigger store.
So there's basically mass anarchy right now.
Shit.
If it's any consolation, the manager who said the conference call was going on at the moment said they would have "plenty" of Nintendo Wii preorders and it shouldn't be a problem getting one(if you are reasonably early). Wii preorders begin Sunday morning(as stated earlier in the thread).
If I would preorder a Wii from TRU but then end up getting one at midnight at Walmart, what happens to my deposit? Can I just switch it over to a game?
Also, any word on bundles and what they might include?
And wow, Big Books are being recieved already? This is going to be insane.
Also, any word on bundles and what they might include?
And wow, Big Books are being recieved already? This is going to be insane.
crisdecuba
Member
mrroboto said:
Thanks for the info. In the scans I've seen, I see an asterisk next to the "Reserve Yours" text at the top - what does that asterisk say on the bottom of the PS3 and Wii pages? I can't make it out.
Thank you in advance!
~Cris
crisdecuba said:
Here's what the asterisks say:
*Release date subject to change.
**Playstation 3 reservation requires a $50 deposit which will be applied to the purchase
price. Release date subject to change. Limited quantities available. Sorry, no rainchecks.
Here's another thing. The one manager whom I spoke with was very nice and forthcoming with information. Very helpful. She said that although the store wouldn't be taking PS3 preorders, that Nintendo Wii preorders would begin Sunday morning. This directly conflicts with some earlier reports that TRU is going to start preorders this Friday.
This is crazy.
crisdecuba
Member
Thanks for the prompt reply. People are simply going to have to be vigilant, I guess. The good thing is that if there's confusion, less people will show up.mrroboto said:
~Cris
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Deleted member 8095
Unconfirmed Member
My Toysrus is saying the 29th and they are only getting 10 of them. This is regarding the Wii. Does anyone know how many units stores like Best Buy and Wal-Mart are getting?
I just called two Toys R Us in my area. One flat out said no because they aren't sure how many they are getting. The other I asked how to reserve one and she said "As of right now we arent taking preorders." so I said "Uh, ok, so was my big book lying?" And she said "Did you look at the date on that? It doesnt go in effect til Sunday." So I was like "So then you just arent doing it now but on Sunday you are" and she said "Yea thats whats planned but there's very little." This is for the PS3 by the way
I say camp out anyway because some of these people seem like they dont wanna tell you anything.
I say camp out anyway because some of these people seem like they dont wanna tell you anything.
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Deleted member 8095
Unconfirmed Member
Crimmy said:
That is how it seems to me too. I feel like they know but they dont want to say anything just in case something happens and they dont end up with the number they tell you over the phone.
Ignatz Mouse
Banned
The Gamestop clearks were lying about not taking pre-orders, too. Camping it is.
Oh wait, others from my area might be reading this...
"Nope, preorders are definitely off!"
/misdirection
Oh wait, others from my area might be reading this...
"Nope, preorders are definitely off!"
/misdirection
Baron Aloha
A Shining Example
I spoke with someone at TRU today and she told me they weren't sure when the PS3 pre-orders would start but that I should check back on Friday morning.
*wink, wink, nudge, nudge*
*wink, wink, nudge, nudge*
dammitmattt
Banned
I just called the two stores in my area and both said that they are taking reservations Sunday morning and that they will be opening at the normal time.
dammitmattt
Banned
mrroboto said:
Both
UncleGuito
Banned
So is TRU taking PS3 preorders? Yes or no?
Edit: I just called and they are selling preorders of an "unknown" amount on 9am Sunday.
Edit: I just called and they are selling preorders of an "unknown" amount on 9am Sunday.
jetsetmario
Member
So here is the official news:
Preorders are definitly happening for Wii and PS3 on Sunday the 29th.
Even though the rest of Big Book goes active on the 27th, the pre-orders and TMX Elmo are being held until Sunday.
Pre-orders will be for systems only-no bundles. *edit-apparently some stores are taking the asinine approach of forcing bundles. This is not nation wide. So I suppose the bundle/no bundle thing turns out to be YMMV.
Quantities vary by store.
Rough estimates are.....
Wii 12-25 per store
PS3/60G 4-10 per store
PS3/20G 1-4 per store
Preorders are definitly happening for Wii and PS3 on Sunday the 29th.
Even though the rest of Big Book goes active on the 27th, the pre-orders and TMX Elmo are being held until Sunday.
Pre-orders will be for systems only-no bundles. *edit-apparently some stores are taking the asinine approach of forcing bundles. This is not nation wide. So I suppose the bundle/no bundle thing turns out to be YMMV.
Quantities vary by store.
Rough estimates are.....
Wii 12-25 per store
PS3/60G 4-10 per store
PS3/20G 1-4 per store
evil solrac v3.0
Member
jetsetmario said:
Thanks for the updates. There's seems to be miscommunications all around. Here's hoping I'm one of the lucky few people to nab a PS3 pre-order. I'm hopeful that a high traffic Toys 'R" Us location in NYC, will get at LEAST 10 units. This whole situation is hectic enough, so that last thing we need if for poor organization on behalf of the managers. In other words, I hope that they give out numbers to the people in line ASAP. This way, other people don't waste their time, and we know who's there, and for what. If they fail to organize it, what's to stop people from trampling eachother to pre-order first?
Jetsetmario is only partly correct. No preorders are to be taken until Sunday the 29th. Most stores will be getting very few(mine 4 premium, 2 regular). There will be forced bundles at some locations based on the region. I'm not sure if it's going to be a regional or a district thing, but some stores will have bundles. I'd just call your store Friday because everything will be finalized by then, but today store managers got their preorder allocations and confirmation preorders start Sunday.
jetsetmario
Member
evil solrac v3.0 said:
No problem.
I think the misinformation is just a part of internet forum culture. Everyone thinks they have some valid anecdote but in the end it just confuses the facts.
Quantities are based on store volume. So if your store seems to be in a well trafficed area chances are you'll be on the high end.
TRU knows the drill. They have handled many large product launches over the years. Lines on Sunday will be organized, so it's probably safe to leave your protective gear at home. Now what happens in the parking lot after you pick up your system, that's a different story....:lol
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