shadyspace
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Because you could apparently walk right in on day 1 an get one. Remember?
I never believed that. Pretty sure I just didn't know about preorders as thing at that time.
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Kotaku: Gamestop has sold out preorder deluxe Wii U stock nationwide
- Thread starter shadyspace
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I never believed that. Pretty sure I just didn't know about preorders as thing at that time.
Exterminieren
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You think that only scalpers care, with no hint of interest from anyone else?
I don't think you're quite familiar with the mechanics of supply and demand.
Also,
Like the hat?
Banned
I was outside for about an hour to get a wii preorder. I was number like 5 or 6.
shadyspace
Banned
hey guys did this actually happen http://gamingbolt.com/bioshock-infi...-development-begins-after-ps3xbox-360-release
Not really sure where to put this without a Wii U OT, but it appears Walmart is offereing their own Wii U Bundle.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Nintendo-...845-module469846-lLink2&veh=aff#ProductDetail
It also appears you can choose between the deluxe or basic set, so your free game will be in addition to NintendoLand if you go with deluxe.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Nintendo-...845-module469846-lLink2&veh=aff#ProductDetail
It also appears you can choose between the deluxe or basic set, so your free game will be in addition to NintendoLand if you go with deluxe.
ShockingAlberto
Member
Nope.
metroid prime fans should be happy. happy and very very sleepy.
Open Source
Banned
You think that only scalpers care, with no hint of interest from anyone else?
I don't think you're quite familiar with the mechanics of supply and demand.
Also,
Yes, "excited...less so" means "no hint of interest from anyone else". Remarkable that you were able to grasp my meaning despite the words themselves saying something vastly different.
Their source is WiiU Daily, who themselves just say it comes from a new report.
Seems legit.
The Dunmer of Narsis
Neo Member
Wii deja-vu.
Best buy preorders are sold out completely. GameStop preorders are sold out completely. Where the hell can I get one of these? I had my set up all planned out and come to find out I can't preorder it now. So depressing.
Someone please tell me there are other retailers I can preorder from without having to pay the whole thing at one time.
Someone please tell me there are other retailers I can preorder from without having to pay the whole thing at one time.
CrashPrime
Member
Gamestop's still taking preorders for the retard edition, online via their website.
The Mana Legend
Banned
Man you're mature.
andthebeatgoeson
Junior Member
If ur just preordering now, you didn't have things set up.
CrashPrime
Member
Mature? You must have missed out on the 360 launch. I'm just using the old school naming scheme. "Tard Pack" is pretty well known by old and new alike.
That being said, no offense intended.
walking fiend
Member
Any confirmation Wii U being region-locked? I'll be in Germany October-December, want to pick one there
Nintendo consoles had always been region locked and they just started locking their handhelds too. Expect it.Any confirmation Wii U being region-locked? I'll be in Germany October-December, want to pick one there
Grok4Spock
Member
The tard pack will live forever..
walking fiend
Member
I do
I guess I will be keeping my Wii for the mean timeWhich is even funnier considering the two versions have no functionality difference. Developers aren't going to have to target Standards and Premiums separately.
ThatObviousUser
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Except that the kuro Wii U is the better color.
CoconutTank
Member
My bro and I were able to pre-order a deluxe set from a local Toys R' Us. Maybe that'll work for you?
Went back to Gamestop today to pay off the rest of my Wii U Deluxe pre-order. Found out they were able to take 14 orders before they cut them off. That is the total of both deluxe and regular they have been allotted for launch day at my store.
We talked for a bit, and he mentioned he ordered one and was happy for it since he seemed pretty confident that they'd be impossible to get until after Christmas (no surprise there). I asked how many employees at that store ordered Wii U units, and he said him and one other guy, so 2 out of the 14 went to employees. More power to em, I've heard all the horror stories about what working at gamestop is like -- if I couldn't at least pre-order a console at my own store, I'd be moving on to greener pastures.
Midnight launch seems unlikely since each store is getting so few units that it wouldn't really be worth it for them to be open. Still hoping they do.
We talked for a bit, and he mentioned he ordered one and was happy for it since he seemed pretty confident that they'd be impossible to get until after Christmas (no surprise there). I asked how many employees at that store ordered Wii U units, and he said him and one other guy, so 2 out of the 14 went to employees. More power to em, I've heard all the horror stories about what working at gamestop is like -- if I couldn't at least pre-order a console at my own store, I'd be moving on to greener pastures.
Midnight launch seems unlikely since each store is getting so few units that it wouldn't really be worth it for them to be open. Still hoping they do.
Walmart has had the Deluxe bundle up and down all day. I managed to grab one about 30 minutes ago. Whether or not they'll be able to fulfill those orders is a different story.
What's the link to deluxe bundle?
My bro and I were able to pre-order a deluxe set from a local Toys R' Us. Maybe that'll work for you?
How recently did you preorder? And did you pay the full price or just money down? The wife will kill me if I drop 300 right now. Been going over my gaming budget like crazy lately lol
There's no direct link that I am aware of. This is the link for the bundle:
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Nintendo-...-Choice-of-Wii-U-Game-and-Controller/21803986
Over the course of the day the option for the Deluxe has been coming and going. I actually carted one the second time it showed up but by the time I finished checking out it was out of stock. I just kept refreshing my cart until it showed in stock and then checked out.
I was able to reserve at a Best Buy locally in-store. They promised day 1 delivery (and midnight opening).
Went back yesterday to reserve Mario U and they are no longer taking pre-orders for both the White and Black versions. Looks like a good launch. Store manager said people will have to line up at midnight for one of their 20 or so non-preorder consoles they will have.
Went back yesterday to reserve Mario U and they are no longer taking pre-orders for both the White and Black versions. Looks like a good launch. Store manager said people will have to line up at midnight for one of their 20 or so non-preorder consoles they will have.
CoconutTank
Member
Well iirc the pre-order slip had $20 printed on it, so I think that's probably the minimum for preordering. I will ask my brother for clarification, since he's the one that put the money down. I believe this occurred on Sunday (September 16th).
Silent_Ocarina
Member
I just got back from GameStop. They weren't taking pre-orders at my store, but they said that they were taking a company-wide waiting list. It's not the same as a pre-order, but they'll apparently call or Email you as soon as they know about another shipment.
The associate told me that he just received an Email about it at about 1:30 PM Central Time. He assured me that I would be high on the list. The catch? It apparently requires a Pro Membership.
The associate told me that he just received an Email about it at about 1:30 PM Central Time. He assured me that I would be high on the list. The catch? It apparently requires a Pro Membership.
My bro and I were able to pre-order a deluxe set from a local Toys R' Us. Maybe that'll work for you?
Second this. Check your local TRU. I posted in this thread or another pre-order thread about this one.
I was in my local TRU yesterday and they had signs on the front and inner doors still offering WiiU preorders. No idea if it's for both systems or how much you have to put down, but don't sit around waiting. Call or go to the store ASAP.
Plinko
Wildcard berths that can't beat teams without a winning record should have homefield advantage
And here we go.
Skiesofwonder
Walruses, camels, bears, rabbits, tigers and badgers.
I guess this is the best place to post this (Advertisement banner from Wal-Mart)
I really hope this isn't their slogan for the Holidays, and instead is some lame Wal-Mart specific advertisement. I mean, "coming to YOU this holiday season", really? That's the best you can come up with?
I really hope this isn't their slogan for the Holidays, and instead is some lame Wal-Mart specific advertisement. I mean, "coming to YOU this holiday season", really? That's the best you can come up with?
I have two preorders. I do this for all hardware launches now. I put one in at Gamestop and one in at Toys R Us. If one falls through, the second one saves me. If both come through, I give the second preorder to a friend or family member at cost. I don't look to profit from preordering, I just make sure that I'm taken care of.
This time around, nobody is super hyped for the Wii U to the point where they're already bugging me about the extra preorder. I'm sure my brother will want one for his kids by Christmas, but I may give it to a NeoGAF member instead since I already see panic setting in for some people.
This time around, nobody is super hyped for the Wii U to the point where they're already bugging me about the extra preorder. I'm sure my brother will want one for his kids by Christmas, but I may give it to a NeoGAF member instead since I already see panic setting in for some people.
Isn't the slogan (as far as we know) "How U Will Play Next"?
should've been "How Will U Play Next?"
Silent_Ocarina
Member
GameStop is terrible. Can any GameStop employees confirm such an Email?
I'm still rooting for this:
Replace the Wii Remote with the GamePad and have him say, "Would U like to play?"
I'm still rooting for this:
Replace the Wii Remote with the GamePad and have him say, "Would U like to play?"
ThatObviousUser
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Coming onto YOUR face this holiday season.
I think they will. My local GS only had around 8 360's and they did a midnight launch.
Mihael Mello Keehl
Banned
UOLO!
StickSoldier
Member
Oh damn, rofl..
Well, hope you are right. This is just what the associate told me. But they are rarely well informed about these things until the last minute approaches.
RomanticHeroX
Member
Of course they will do a midnight launch. They always do midnight launches for consoles*.
*Consoles, not handhelds
*Consoles, not handhelds