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Any chance of nabbing this at Nintendo World?

 

[zulux21]

Any chance of nabbing this at Nintendo World?

i believe that it already went up and sold out at the nintendo world store, but I wouldn't be surprised if come launch day they saved a number of copies for people to get as nintendo of america loves to screw absolutely everyone that doesn't live near that single store.

 

[Oxn]

I got it, but I dont even really want it. Hell I dont even have a Wii-U

 

[DragoonKain]

I think ya'll need to gain some perspective on what limited editions are. It doesn't matter how big a userbase you have or whatever, they'll always be limited. They're made to drive some attention to your product and they work. You want a limited edition shirt, toy or figurine? You probably have to go to a con or be put on a newsletter to know about it days in advance. You want this vinyl poster? Same deal.

You want this limited edition Batman collectors box that comes with the origins of Batman comic books, a figurine, t-shirt and a poster? You better be there the second it's available or it's gone due to limited quantities and it won't get restocked.

This is not just Nintendo thing, not just a Sony thing, not just a Microsoft thing, not just an EA thing, not just an Activision thing, not just Blizzard thing, not just an NCsoft thing, not just a game industry thing. There is a precedent in every industry. Hell, look at Disney or Star Wars merchandise. If you're a geek or a nerd that enjoys cartoons, Star Wars, Star Trek, toys, figurines, playing cards, board games, video games, vinyl records, and whatever else I'm missing, it's a thing that people have just accepted that they won't always get what they want either due to money or availability.


Just get over yourselves. You're not entitled to the limited edition, special edition or collectors edition. It always has been and always will be first come, first serve in every industry.

I don't think it has anything to do with self-importance or entitlement. People are ticked off that they didn't get an opportunity to purchase something they really wanted, and are complaining about it accordingly. Nothing more, nothing less.

When people are unhappy about something, they voice their displeasure, and people typically have a right to be unhappy about anything they so desire.

People are probably ticked at them making it limited in the first place, and they certainly have that right.

 

[RPGCrazied]

Still no word on the USB size? Its going to be 2gb isn't it?

 

[Gonzon06]

Any chance of nabbing this at Nintendo World?

Most likely, they don't seem to put all their stock up for preorder

 

[Nanashrew]

I don't think it has anything to do with self-importance or entitlement. People are ticked off that they didn't get an opportunity to purchase something they really wanted, and are complaining about it accordingly. Nothing more, nothing less.

When people are unhappy about something, they voice their displeasure, and people typically have a right to be unhappy about anything they so desire.

People are probably ticked at them making it limited in the first place, and they certainly have that right.

I was too and moved on that very day. It's a normal thing. I'll be getting the normal version from Gamestop.

 

[foxuzamaki]

I got it, but I dont even really want it. Hell I dont even have a Wii-U

...Then why did you pre-order it?

 

[Mihael Mello Keehl]

...Then why did you pre-order it?

Forreal.. do not make sense. Either posing or just gonna sell it?

 

[theSlacker]

Oh god. The one weekend I was completely away from a computer this went up. Didn't even realize it till I saw this thread, and I was just checking the normal amazon page for it the other day to see if there was a CE link on it yet.

:C

 

[finalflame]

I got it, but I dont even really want it. Hell I dont even have a Wii-U

I hope you understand that you're part of the problem.

 

[Ibuki]

I got it, but I dont even really want it. Hell I dont even have a Wii-U

So you just buy rare collectors editions for consoles you don't own for shits and giggles?

 

[MagiusNecros]

So you just buy rare collectors editions for consoles you don't own for shits and giggles?

The people that buy the Special Editions and resell for overbloated prices do.

 

[Ibuki]

The people that buy the Special Editions and resell for overbloated prices do.

They do it to make money, the poster I quoted basically is saying I don't know why I bought it, just because.

 

[MagiusNecros]

They do it to make money, the poster I quoted basically is saying I don't know why I bought it, just because.

Yeah I don't understand it either. Though some like collecting the rare stuff just to collect it.

 

[Chance Hale]

I bought the Wizard's Edition of Ni No Kuni and was really looking forward to it but they made so few that I ended up selling it on Ebay after launch for like 400 dollars or something crazy. Hard to resist that

 

[shuraiya]

Not really a big deal that Amazon is sold out; it will be available at other retailers. Personally I'm waiting for Best Buy.

 

[jorgejjvr]

Not really a big deal that Amazon is sold out; it will be available at other retailers. Personally I'm waiting for Best Buy.

Is this confirmed?

If so where and when..

 

[Oxn]

So you just buy rare collectors editions for consoles you don't own for shits and giggles?

Nah,

I want to play the game, been interested for a long time
Will get a Wii-U eventutally, or NX if its BC compatible
And I like CE/LE stuff, however I just feel that this particular CE is severely lacking, and dont contain much of what I want in a CE.

 

[ika]

It was up for hours and hours that first night on Amazon. Not sure what else they could have done. It was also during the stream from PAX they announced.

Anyone who is a fan would have known to watch. It was also detailed they would be revealing more about the games launch and LE in NA previously.

No developer/publisher announces exact times and dates for CEs. Just look at the Uncharted 4 ones earlier this week. Just came out. Even less notice than the Xenoblade one.

Hours and hours? Lol, no, in less than 5 hours the pack was sold out. And that's not the problem since some people have works with different timetables so they can't physically search the web everyday, day and night. And what I was saying is that Nintendo should announce when they'll start to accept pre orders, with several days of advance, not the very same day or one day before, so everyone can learn about it.

I don't care about other games. If Nintendo is not the only company doing this then it's an industry problem also.

 

[PartTimeWarrior]

Is this confirmed?

If so where and when..

Where? Best Buy

 

[Velcro Fly]

It wasn't announced as Amazon exclusive, so chances are it will at least be up at Best Buy and Gamestop in the future.

 

[Seth Enosh]

It wasn't announced as Amazon exclusive, so chances are it will at least be up at Best Buy and Gamestop in the future.

I wish nintendo would have said whether this is going up at best buy. I'll buy this special edition but I'm not giving up GCU pricing to do it, so I passed when I saw it on Amazon.

 

[Oxn]

I wish nintendo would have said whether this is going up at best buy. I'll buy this special edition but I'm not giving up GCU pricing to do it, so I passed when I saw it on Amazon.

For most people Amazon is just a placeholder until they can get their hands on a BB preorder.

 

[Bii]

For most people Amazon is just a placeholder until they can get their hands on a BB preorder.

Bingo. It's what I did.

 

[Plinko]

For most people Amazon is just a placeholder until they can get their hands on a BB preorder.

Same here.

 

[freefirefreefall]

Hour and hours? Lol, no, in less than 5 hours the pack was sold out. And that's not the problem since some people have works with different timetables so they can't physically search the web everyday, day and night. And what I was saying is that Nintendo should announce when they'll start to accept pre orders, with several days of advance, not the very same day or one day before, so everyone can learn about it.

I don't care about other games. If Nintendo is not the only company doing this then it's an industry problem also.

5 hours is a long time for something rare from Nintendo to be available. Anyone collect amiibo too? Those last MINUTES.

I am not saying it's enough or fine, but it's Xenoblade and it will be limited just like most merchandise and such for Xenoblade is.

And I'm not sure why everyone keeps ignoring the fact that Monolith announced the PAX panel and told everyone they should watch it. What more could you ask for? It was going to be about the NA release and everything. A Special edition was very likely and did happen.

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1103361&highlight=xenoblade+pax

And if you look in the thread many people guessed a SE and Nintendo tweeted and hinted at it. Everyone needs to stop acting like it came out of nowhere.

Now not everyone would have known about it but they did their best to promote it and it also had a dedicated thread here on Gaming side for days leading up to the PAX panel.

 

[Vincent Alexander]

For most people Amazon is just a placeholder until they can get their hands on a BB preorder.

Any reason people want it specially from Best Buy?

 

[freefirefreefall]

Any reason people want it specially from Best Buy?

To use the GCU discount if they have that membership (20% off)

 

[Vincent Alexander]

To use the GCU discount if they have that membership (20% off)

Ah....gotcha. My brother has that membership, so I guess I'll keep my eyes peeled. If I cancel my two Amazon orders, they don't instantly pop back in stock for others, do they? If I snag it on BB, I'll probably do the right thing and sell my 2 at stock price to some GAF members.

 

[freefirefreefall]

Ah....gotcha. My brother has that membership, so I guess I'll keep my eyes peeled. If I cancel my two Amazon orders, they don't instantly pop back in stock for others, do they? If I snag it on BB, I'll probably do the right thing and sell my 2 at stock price to some GAF members.

They don't go instantly on the website again but that stock will go back up at some point.

Best bet is to sell them to fellow Gafers so then you know they got them for sure.

 

[SuperCambot]

Crap, people are paying between $190-$230 on eBay. Either that or it's eBay sellers' buddies buying higher to drive up the sold listings.

 

[shuraiya]

Is this confirmed?

If so where and when..

As others have already stated, it was never announced as an exclusive--as it would have been were it the case; it's safe to assume it will be available elsewhere, though we currently have no way of knowing when.

 

[kuroneko0509]

gamestop up
http://www.gamestop.com/wii-u/games/xenoblade-chronicles-x-special-edition/125408

 

[Isotope]

Up for pre-order at GameStop. Come on Best Buy...

edit: ffs kuro :^(

 

[spookyfish]

Thanks! Tired of waiting on Amazon.

Up for pre-order at GameStop. Come on Best Buy...

edit: ffs kuro :^(

Agreed. With GCU, Best Buy is my preference.

 

[Blackstarhat]

Not really a big deal that Amazon is sold out; it will be available at other retailers. Personally I'm waiting for Best Buy.

best buy will damage the box never buy collectors editions from best buy.

 

[zulux21]

gamestop up
http://www.gamestop.com/wii-u/games/xenoblade-chronicles-x-special-edition/125408

got one but really hope it goes up somewhere else. that extra $5 in shipping I have to pay absolutely disgusts me because there isn't a single other retailer that might carry this LE that would charge me shipping :/

stupid saver not working on preorders.

best buy will damage the box never buy collectors editions from best buy.

*looks at his collection of perfect condition LE and Amiibo from best buy*

I'll take my chances to save $20

 

[spookyfish]

best buy will damage the box never buy collectors editions from best buy.

My Bravely Default came fine from Best Buy. People who ordered from Amazon got screwed on that one.

 

[MrDaravon]

Gamestop.com will not load for me, whose table do I need to flip

 

[Vaughngief]

Managed to get one off Gamestop, so I'm gonna cancel my Amazon order now. Hopefully they'll do in store pre-orders, so I can just switch over my fully paid off standard edition.

 

[NeededSleep]

just preordered through gamestop. used cag's twitter post to link to gamestop.

 

[Het_Nkik]

Gamestop.com will not load for me, whose table do I need to flip

Yeah, must be getting hammered. It eventually started moving, though, and I was able to get my order in. Yay!

 

[NIGHT-]

got one! THANKS!

 

[i-Jest]

FUCK! I would have preordered if I knew. I hope we get this in Canada.

 

[h0tp0ck3t]

*Presses F5*
Please don't be too late

*Presses F5*
Please don't be too late

*Presses F5*
Please don't be too late

Edit: Oh sweet baby Jesus I got one

 

[Speedwagon]

Was able to pre-order from GS just now.

 

[Megawarrior]

gamestop up
http://www.gamestop.com/wii-u/games/xenoblade-chronicles-x-special-edition/125408

Finally I got it. Thanks.

 

[JCX]

Any in-store pickup option for GS? Don't want to wait or pay for shipping

 

[Kama_1082]

The people that buy the Special Editions and resell for overbloated prices do.

I resell SEs and stuff like that. I have no shame and that's OK. There's a market for that and people are willing to pay for it.