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PS3/Wii : BestBuy availability
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Vilix
Unconfirmed Member
A friend of mine, who is a manager at my neighborhood Gamestop in southwest Houston, got almost the exact same notice. They're receiving a shipment of Wii's on Friday, but can't sell them until Sunday.
OokieSpookie
Banned
That is honestly good news for the PS3 (I think).
It means that they are able to fall into a regular order and ship schedule instead of the "you will get it when we can get it to you" system.
The Wii holds I had heard of at a few places.
Gamestop is holding Wiis and PS3s for this sunday for some reason.
It means that they are able to fall into a regular order and ship schedule instead of the "you will get it when we can get it to you" system.
The Wii holds I had heard of at a few places.
Gamestop is holding Wiis and PS3s for this sunday for some reason.
meltpotato
Member
OokieSpookie said:
:lol you thought wrong.. what was it, 1MM by year end? good luck
Smiles and Cries
Member
so am I the only one who hates this holding shit?
speculawyer
Member
Best Buy document said:
What does that mean?
It sounds like they closed down the manufacturing line and are just sending the last units going through the manufacturing line. Obviously, that interpretation is not correct. But I can't figure what they mean. Any clues?
meltpotato
Member
Arsenal said:
i'd say it means they arent going to hit the estimates they gave retailers.
that seems to be the only reason to state that they are sending everything they are making and you can't expect to get more; i.e. there is no Sony stockpile set to distribute on strategic days. they are admitting not making estimates from where im standing.
Beer Monkey
Member
speculawyer said:
It means airfreight is really expensive.
jamesinclair
Banned
40 units minimum per store???
I MIGHT FINALLY GET A WII!!!!!!!!!!
(as for no more PS3 shipments, ouch)
I MIGHT FINALLY GET A WII!!!!!!!!!!
(as for no more PS3 shipments, ouch)
typhonsentra
Banned
I think it might mean that they're cutting off Best Buy allocation to fill demand for other retailers. Aren't there still people who still haven't gotten their preordered systems?speculawyer said:
VictimOfGrief
Banned
Simple. Don't shop at Best Buy.Smiles and Cries said:
JoshuaJSlone
Member
The Retail Misspeller
Hmm... minimum 40 units * 1100+ stores in US/Canada according to Wikipedia = 44,000+ Wii through Best Buy on December 17.
Hmm... minimum 40 units * 1100+ stores in US/Canada according to Wikipedia = 44,000+ Wii through Best Buy on December 17.
Smiles and Cries
Member
They are not the only ones doing this ole wise oneVictimOfGrief said:
speculawyer
Member
Best Buy document said:
Maybe they meant:
Best Buy document said:
Meaning "the last plane load is on its way, additional PS3s will only be arriving by boat."
shoplifter
Member
Yes....I'm sure that they'll have them on the shelf once those people who want 'other products' arrive.
VictimOfGrief
Banned
Simple, don't shop stores that hold items. There, that better?Smiles and Cries said:
speculawyer
Member
shantyman said:
You sure look happy!
Hey, hello ppl, this is my first post here.
I'd like to know about Wii availabity on other retailers, like Toys R Us or Nintendo Official Store.
Or even if Best Buy will have some kind of online sales.
I'd also like to know if there is one of those Best Buy stores on Times Square or around, or on err...Princeton or Columbia ( sorry, don't know sh*t about USA,I'm from Brasil ).
Sorry about grammar mistakes lol, not my first language.
Greeting form Rio de Janeiro, rofl.
I'd like to know about Wii availabity on other retailers, like Toys R Us or Nintendo Official Store.
Or even if Best Buy will have some kind of online sales.
I'd also like to know if there is one of those Best Buy stores on Times Square or around, or on err...Princeton or Columbia ( sorry, don't know sh*t about USA,I'm from Brasil ).
Sorry about grammar mistakes lol, not my first language.
Greeting form Rio de Janeiro, rofl.
Jive Turkey
Unconfirmed Member
Nope and it isn't the best for Nintendo I'd imagine. Since I couldn't buy a Wii before I had a copy of Twilight Princess on GC then I'm afraid I have no reason to buy one before the next big Nintendo release be it Mario, Smash Bros, or Metroid. Good job Nintendo and retailers.Smiles and Cries said:
andthebeatgoeson
Junior Member
Go away. Stop stealing our jobs...err, Wiis. This is America buddy. American Wiis for American Boys.Leopold said:
skinnyrattler said:
Lol.
Please, they're selling here for about U$$ 1000.
Total rip-off.
I have a person there but she won't try to search one for me, I have to do everything, she'll just buy it.
Lol, don't need to steal a US job, have good ones in Brasil for me as a Law student (there is an specific term for this in english)?
andthebeatgoeson
Junior Member
Well, tell her to bring a warm blanket, coat, hat and gloves for the 17th. Most stores botched the Xbox 360 launch and we are paying for their mistakes. Now, they are holding these systems til Sunday. I think you could find a system online (target, walmart or some other places but they are offering bundles which would get you the system and some crappy games for 600 bucks. That'll be cheaper than getting it in Brazil. Other than that, it's luck and determination. She'll have to go early. 4 am early. We've been hearing rumors that the 17th will be the day big stores put out their remaining stock. I'm sure this has filtered to the parents and every gamer hoping to play this christmas day. For one, Christmas is a great time to get a bunch of gaming in. So, it'll be a huge demand. I think there has been campers at each of the last few sundays since black friday. Imagine that. It's not bad like launch camping but she'll have to be there early. No bs. If she can, tell her to get there before 5 am and earlier. Best buy will have some; it's a toss up if others will have them.
I was just joking about the jobs. American humor.
I was just joking about the jobs. American humor.
Oldschoolgamer
The physical form of blasphemy
This system holding shite is really starting to piss me off.
meltpotato
Member
SleazyC said:
well... thats pretty much the exact opposite of what is said in the retail bulletin above so... yeah, you are probably right
jamesinclair
Banned
Leopold said:
Unless your friend is willing to stand in line at 3am for 5 hours...no system for you
skinnyrattler said:
Lol, looks like some kind of Civil War.
Well, I'd be happy to get a Toys R Us Bundle, it isn't that bad, just MUA and Madden for bad games.
Damn, looks like I'll have to wait until next year.
Lol, we have some bizarre sense of humor too, but unfortunately it's about Portugal and black people (yes, it's racism, it's a crime too, but it happens.)
Looks like there is no chance to me u_u.
Grampa Simpson
Banned
I can't decide whether you are on heavy medication, or if you just didn't bother to read the newsletter.OokieSpookie said:
There is a third option. It's that you are in such total and complete fanboy denial that you automatically assume that Sony news is good and Nintendo news is bad. Wake up.
Craig Majaski
Member
You guys are acting like holding merchandise for an upcoming ad is a new thing? Stores have been doing this for DECADES. If the item is in an upcoming ad, they hold it for that ad so there aren't mobs of people angry that they "falsely advertised" something as being in stock. They just don't hold video game stuff either, they hold things like tables and chairs and microwaves and stuff. Amazing...I know.
WHOAguitarninja
Member
Seems kindof shady. Looks like all these stores have been caught holding their Wii's.
*kaching*
....
*crickets*
...
anyone?
*kaching*
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*crickets*
...
anyone?
Lord Helmet
Member
The EB I went to today didn't hold the Wii that I picked up for a friend.
**** Best Buy. Look around.
**** Best Buy. Look around.
Chaotoroboto
Member
I've heard that pretty much every store int he country is holding them for the 17th, as though it were a second launch.
The reasoning in the OP above makes some damned good sense, I'd probably do the same thing if I were Best Buy.
I know some friends of mine are going camping in Tuscaloosa, and it's like a Target, Toys R Us, Circuit City, and Best Buy all in a row, and they're all holding for Sunday.
The reasoning in the OP above makes some damned good sense, I'd probably do the same thing if I were Best Buy.
I know some friends of mine are going camping in Tuscaloosa, and it's like a Target, Toys R Us, Circuit City, and Best Buy all in a row, and they're all holding for Sunday.
akachan ningen
Member
My Gamestop got some PS3s in last wednesday and sold them as soon as they unpacked them.