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So...Can anyone find a New 3DS XL right now? It seems sold out everywhere
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Bitmap Frogs
Mr. Community
The douchebags are probably raising an altar to Iwata, their patron and benefactor.
And for the people who defend this, Nintendo is arguably at their historic low when it comes to mindshare and influence. The winners this gen are not playing scarcity games - they want their product in the hands of consumers, not sitting on some arsewipe's closet waiting for the ebay auction to close.
Zippedpinhead
Member
I went to two Gamestops looking for one. one had received no additional units, and the other had received 1, but had sold it at the midnight launch.
the one with the midnight launch had said they had three in "transit" and could expect them on today or tomorrows UPS delivery. Oh well, picked up my MM and I will wait until later.
Sucks because of the $75 trade in loss, but ultimately it will probably be easier on me.
the one with the midnight launch had said they had three in "transit" and could expect them on today or tomorrows UPS delivery. Oh well, picked up my MM and I will wait until later.
Sucks because of the $75 trade in loss, but ultimately it will probably be easier on me.
Banjo-Kazooie
Member
My friend at game stop said they didn't even get enough to cover preorders lol
Hellshingu
Member
I think it might have just been an estimate and they don't know when they are getting any back in. Either way the promo is gonna be done by then
Knowing Gamestop they will have a similar deal in a couple weeks once inventory gets stocked and Nintendo wants to push the N3DS sales. They always seem to be running the $125 PS4 credit every couple months. If you can wait for another deal to come up that is.
Nevermind the fact that the MM 3DS XL sold out pre-orders at Gamestop before west coast stores even opened.
Clearly it's customers fault and not Nintendo's.
Cbajd5
Member
No, it's GameStop's fault? Nintendo didn't force them to open pre-orders as soon as the Direct ended, which caused them to sell out before the West Coast was really awake.
They also didn't force them not to do actual in store pre-orders for the special edition systems. I really wanted to go to a midnight launch and not to have paid $17 extra to get it on the release date...
spookyfish
Member
Oh no. You see, when Nintendo does this, they build up a name for themselves, so then they just get BACK that money when new stock comes in. It's really smart, and it's the reason they are profitable. The scalpers and low stock help them out in this way.*
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Someone literally had this idiotic argument on Nintendo Console's FB page.
Also, some of it may be stores are holding back stock to sell on Sunday, since I'm certain it's in their circulars.
piratepwnsninja
Member
Toys R Us here had a bunch.
Spieler Eins
Member
Plenty of ordinary units throughout the city here (Austria, Europe). Bundles, not so much. I luckily found a MH one in a chain for office- and school supplies...
Good thing they've sent the bundles to all these unbearable youtube hipsters for advertisment, yet don't provide the product anyway.
Good thing they've sent the bundles to all these unbearable youtube hipsters for advertisment, yet don't provide the product anyway.
The Shogun
Banned
As I said in the other thread, we can't meet demand. Not even close
If its anything like what I saw at GameStop/Target here at Evanston/Chicagoland, they HAD a lot in for both pre-orders and on-shelf. They're just gone now.
I went looking since BB still hasn't shipped my XL and I am getting worried they may never ship or update the order. All the GameStops/Targets I hit up were out and they weren't out of "we only had one" they were out, out of many.
I don't know if this is a supply issue or just an absurd demand issue. How many consoles is normal for a stock?
OrbitalBeard
Member
I pre-ordered my New 3DS XL the day they were made available and Best Buy still hasn't shipped mine.
In 2015, when it comes to Nintendo products in North America, pre-ordering means shit.
SpikedGunner
Member
Not surprised at Nintendo creating supply constraints, I would have gotten one via trading in but I'm hearing it's a bit of a hassle with transferring so guess not.
Though I did see 4 of them at the local Target today.
Though I did see 4 of them at the local Target today.
Kacho
Gold Member
Good luck! I pre-ordered my MH 3DS at GameStop as soon as orders opened and they canceled mine. I'm pretty pissed about it.
The Shogun
Banned
Did you pre order with GameStop? If so yes.
OrbitalBeard
Member
I kind of hope they cancel it, to be honest. I'd like this $215 charge to leave my bank account, so I can put it towards a PS4. If I'm not able to get an item I pre-purchased on release day, I'd rather just wait a bit and buy the product in store.
When you pre-order an item the moment its made available and you don't receive that item on launch day, there's a fundamental problem with the pre-order system.
Fox Mulder
Member
It's the first day and a Nintendo product.
They'll trickle out, but people were lining up at retailers to get these early. Someone was at my Target at 5 am.
They'll trickle out, but people were lining up at retailers to get these early. Someone was at my Target at 5 am.
So can you tell us if this is supply line issues as per usual or crazy demand or a little of both? I'm actually curious what sorts of numbers for console refreshes are usually expected/shipped vs. pre-orders.
gigantor21
Member
There are no Gamestops or Targets selling any variant of them near where I live; only Best Buy has any in stock and they're going fast. When I went to pick mine up at 10AM, the line behind me was 5 deep.
Looks like Nintendo severely underestimated demand again. Or just didn't bother trying to keep it stocked beyond pre-orders at all..
Looks like Nintendo severely underestimated demand again. Or just didn't bother trying to keep it stocked beyond pre-orders at all..
I did, thanks!
The Shogun
Banned
Both.
DryEyeRelief
Member
they are back up on bestbuy dot com
Rebel Leader
THE POWER OF BUTTERSCOTCH BOTTOMS
I wont beable to get mine tomorrow
Yes I have it pre-ordered at gamestop
Yes I have it pre-ordered at gamestop
I think it might have just been an estimate and they don't know when they are getting any back in. Either way the promo is gonna be done by then
My local Gamestop said that they would honor the trade-in promo through next week since the demand is so high. I'm #4 on a call list if they get any extra inventory in.
My brother tried to pick up a black New 3DS XL and failed miserably. He had to settle on a red one with the hopes that he can return it for a black one before the return period is up. They are bone-dry out of stock for black New 3DS XLs here in South Metro Atlanta.
The NPD results for the New 3DS XL is going to be interesting as hell.
The NPD results for the New 3DS XL is going to be interesting as hell.
Tal Shiar Agent
Member
I give up on Nintendo.
Their policies are so ass-backwards. I can't even fathom what's going through their heads. I can live without Pokemon, Mario, and Metroid (not like they are even making a Metroid anyway).
Their policies are so ass-backwards. I can't even fathom what's going through their heads. I can live without Pokemon, Mario, and Metroid (not like they are even making a Metroid anyway).
evilromero
Member
Hence the names Wii U and 3DS causing plenty of consumer confusion.
Nice deal. Black one is sold out now. Get the red while they're available everyone.
EatinOlives
Member
Sometimes even preorders don't work.
This is ultimately Nintendo's fault, not the consumers'
It's the consumers' fault that Nintendo continues to be incompetent at meeting demand?
Watch Da Birdie
I buy cakes for myself on my birthday it's not weird lots of people do it I bet
Couldn't find one, but not too upset...
I ordered one from Best Buy, should be here by Wednesday. I'm busy till then anyway.
I ordered one from Best Buy, should be here by Wednesday. I'm busy till then anyway.
I'm really surprised Nintendo didn't actually try to meet any demand, this artificial supply constraint thing is stupid, just as it's always been.
I'm not feeling it, though. My 3DS has a cracked hinge, but it works just fine, and I don't really want this alleged upgrade because I need my CPP to play Monster Hunter 4 without losing my mind.
I'm not feeling it, though. My 3DS has a cracked hinge, but it works just fine, and I don't really want this alleged upgrade because I need my CPP to play Monster Hunter 4 without losing my mind.
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