[Dead] PS3 Preorders start 10/10 at EBGames/Gamestop B&M

[SBWildBill2004]

My buddy, who is a manager at a local EB called me to tell me that preorders for the PS3 will start tomororw (10/10) at 10 in the morning when they open, my local EB is quoted to get 16, but i doubt thats true, reguadless, preorders start tommorrow. Happy Hunting!

[Lou-Dawg]

I don't know about this...I checked with the manager of a Gamestop earlier today and he said he didn't know when pre-orders start. He could be lying, but...who knows?

[pop311]

Little more info. PS3 preorder start tomorrow and you need to put $100 down. Wii POs start friday and will also need $100. First ome first served.

[Michaellvortega]

16 seems to be the magic number for DECENT performing stores.

[botticus]

Little more info. PS3 preorder start tomorrow and you need to put $100 down. Wii POs start friday and will also need $100. First ome first served.Where'd you get the Wii info?

[nmon3447]

There has been alot of rumors flying around like this... its a shame there arent anymore concrete evidence other than going to the store tomorrow. I guess ill drop by after class at 10 when it opens lol

[Lou-Dawg]

Anyone know about pre-orders online?

Regardless, I'm lucky I live on the West Coast. I have a few hours to confirm pre-orders before I trek to the mall.

[pop311]

Where'd you get the Wii info?Here (http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123211). Not the most reliablle, but a source nonetheless

[IXISIXI]

My gamestop is getting 7-8, so don't count on a number that high for your store.

[Michaellvortega]

I saw people camping out when I went to the mini mall to get some lemonade and a steak sandwich. I'll stop by a few EB's between my trouble call appointments.

[gunm]

There's too many of these "my friend's uncle's aunt's sister's wife's in-law's nephew heard it from his manager at EB in Kalamazoo" pre-order threads.

I hope some mod can lock these up and keep all the pre-order rumblings in one place.

[Scorch]

There's too many of these "my friend's uncle's aunt's sister's wife's in-law's nephew heard it from his manager at EB in Kalamazoo" pre-order threads.

I hope some mod can lock these up and keep all the pre-order rumblings in one place.

I called a few local stores and they said they weren't allowed to share that information. I'm guessing it's confirmed and they don't want to cause a panic.

Just go to your local EB tomorrow morning at opening.

[phear3d]

yikes at a 100! if they are certain and sure that you will get one at 100 down then im probably down for this

[io]

I was given the "we get to choose" (who gets preorders) line at my favorite EB a few days ago. Supposedly, I got chose :D, and they will call me when they are taking the preorders - no call yet.

[tayaf69]

will stop by eb tomorrow. Thanks

[TahoeMax]

I asked at EB at 10am this morning and they didn't know. They said they'd probably be getting from 2-6 PS3s through the end of the year, but since they didn't know the exact numbers yet, they couldn't do the preorders. Guess i'll call in the morning

[VanillaGorilla]

I am so tired of all this. I bought into the hysteria last year with the 360, and it drove me nuts for a month. I'm not gonna bother with the PS3, even though there is money to be had.

[Dr Mario Kart]

I called a EB manager here in Austin and he says no on that, and he would tell me if it was confirmed but being kept secret. I guess it could be in select markets only, but that seems strange.

[dracula]

can you preorder more than 1? i want to get these to resell on ebay. (dont flame me). But come on, think about it, the lauch ps2s were selling for double retail and the best games were games like madden and tiger woods.

[Michaellvortega]

can you preorder more than 1? i want to get these to resell on ebay. (dont flame me). But come on, think about it, the lauch ps2s were selling for double retail and the best games were games like madden and tiger woods.

When I went in today they said yes but it has to be under a different name and different credit card for each transaction OR cash. Good luck dude.

[ajh2298]

I called all about 3-4 store in the Pittsburgh area and they all said no pre-orders at all.

[icarwngs55]

Ok, this thread can be confirmed!!! YAY

I called 5 (count em' 5!) Gamestops/EB's in my area and they stated to me PS3 preorders will start tomorrow BUT Wii will not be until betwen Wed-Fri (so no true date on that). So in PA it is confirmed that for $100 down you can get a PS3 if you are quick.

mike

[DomLando]

Called a few stores in the Central NJ area all stating they dont know when.

[H the 8th]

I got a ring from my friend who manages a Gamestop here in Buffalo this afternoon, also confirming the October 10th, $100 story and will be preordering my PS3 first thing tomorrow morning.

[-Never4ever-]

UGH I want a PS3 soooo bad . . .

. . . to sell to idiots on Ebay :lol:

Gotta pay the bills somehow. Hopefully I'll be able to preorder my stores entire stock tommorow.

I got a ring from my friend who manages a Gamestop here in Buffalo this afternoon, also confirming the October 10th, $100 story and will be preordering my PS3 first thing tomorrow morning.

Dude, if it's in the delaware area, you better be there early ;)

[io]

Ok, this thread can be confirmed!!! YAY

I called 5 (count em' 5!) Gamestops/EB's in my area and they stated to me PS3 preorders will start tomorrow BUT Wii will not be until betwen Wed-Fri (so no true date on that). So in PA it is confirmed that for $100 down you can get a PS3 if you are quick.

mike

That's funny because the post right above yours (from someone in PA) contradicts that info :D.

Maybe it really is that the "store gets to decide" rumor is true and thus it will be different everywhere.

[botticus]

I think the most likely reason is that most of the people answering phones are the stereotypical ignorant employee, the same ones who don't know deals are extended, etc, etc. Or they're actually listening to corporate's dictum and not saying anything about it.

[PezRadar]

I remember when you all clung on to the words of the people saying "OMG FORCED TRADES I HATE GS/EB"


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I think the most likely reason is that most of the people answering phones are the stereotypical ignorant employee, the same ones who don't know deals are extended, etc, etc. Or they're actually listening to corporate's dictum and not saying anything about it.

Or shift changes occur at 5-6pm and most just got in as GA's, and not to mention some stores don't have live e-mail.. Who wudda thought?

[xghostsniperx]

My Gamestop said to call later tonight for more info.

[Michaellvortega]

If that memo was real too maybe they are not supposed to talk about it so they don't have douche people camping out for reserves.

[Lou-Dawg]

This may or may not be an official email:


"Attn Store Personnel:

On Tuesday, OCT. 10th 2006, you will begin taking reservations on the Sony PS3 under sku xxxxxx (Premium) and sku xxxxxx (Core). YOU MAY NOT BEGIN TAKING RESERVATIONS FOR THE PS3 PRIOR TO OCT 10th, 2006! Reservations are to be processed on a "first come-first served" basis for your customers. Under NO circumstances are reservation "places in line" to be held for customers. Our online reservation program will be activated at a future date: online reservations will be available as "bundle only".

No forced bundles or any other customer "requirements" are allowed (our online reservation policy may vary). Reservations will be limited to one system per household (customer is allowed to reserve one PS3 and one Wii, if desired).
As these systems are in short supply and high demand, all stores are being allocated on their reserve quantity. Stores are not allowed to reserve above their assigned reservation allocation for any reason.

Your assigned allocation for the PS3 is x units TOTAL between the 2 system choices. You are only allowed to reserve x units TOTAL of PS3. No more than 2 of these systems can be set aside to be purchased by store employees.

[Dr Mario Kart]

Give us a number to one of these so called confirmed stores.

[PezRadar]

Give us a number to one of these so called confirmed stores.

PS3 is confirmed.. shutup.

[Dr Mario Kart]

PS3 is confirmed.. shutup.
Then it shouldnt be too hard to give me a number I can call and see for myself, then should it?

[Morpheus]

I live in Paramus where there's practically 20 gamestops/ebgames with-in 10 minutes from my house. All the Gamestops I called denied it, but all the EBgames I called confirmed it. It makes no sense to deny it when both are the same company. They must be run by chimps. :D

AfterEdit: Here's a number for one of the confirmed stores: (201)225-9306

[PezRadar]

Then it shouldnt be too hard to give me a number I can call and see for myself, then should it?

Just call random stores.. some have live e-mail some dont..

At the same time, I'm guessing you dont know where I work.


I live in Paramus where there's practically 20 gamestops/ebgames with-in 10 minutes from my house. All the Gamestops I called denied it, but all the EBgames I called confirmed it. It makes no sense to deny it when both are the same company. They must be run by chimps. :D

Once again some have live e-mail some dont... I know its hard to believe that some stores receive e-mail at that very second and some receive it the following morning after polling.. Wow amazing I know I can't believe it.. (insert tons of sarcasm)

[icarwngs55]

Just called 5 stores in Pittsburgh area, and here is what I got. Four said yes tomorrow at 10am $100 gets you a PS3 spot in line on launch day. One guy said I don't know but how about you call back tomorrow morning for more info on that, to which i responded "Do you really not know or are you not allowed to know" he laughed and said "The second one sir" and I said Thank you and hung up. So I would say this is pretty confirmed for PS3, but stores are not suppose to say due to not wanting to insight huge lines I guess. Let you guys know more as I know.

Mike

[cchen326]

Called the local gamestop in flushing NY and they confirmed 8 pre orders only and first come first serve tomorrow morning. Guess I am going to have to drive like a mad man during lunch to get to the gamestop and return within an hour 10 miles each way

[io]

PS3 is confirmed.. shutup.

So I guess you are confirming the 10th thing... Hmmm... I will have to give my favorite store a call to see what's up, as they claim to be holding "places in line" in direct contradiction to that memo...

[Michaellvortega]

867-5309 ask for jenny

[PezRadar]

867-5309 ask for jenny

Area codes own.

[panasonic]

I called 8 stores they all say NOOOOOOOOOOOO

[mkelehan]

100% confirmed for the PS3 info. No date on Wii yet. Very little allocations (about half those of the 360 last year), $100 down.

[PezRadar]

smart stores.

[botticus]

Email from GameStop.com:

GameStop and EB Games will begin accepting limited pre-orders for the PlayStation 3 console on Tuesday, October 10, on a first come, first served basis. Due to extremely limited supply, we expect to deplete this allocation very quickly, most likely in minutes. We will not accept additional pre-orders at this time. To avoid an unnecessary trip we strongly recommend you call your local store (http://clients.mapquest.com/eb/mqlocator?link=find&country=us&affid=3001) to determine availability. A $100 reservation deposit is required, which can be funded with cash, credit or trade. As we cannot control production and shipping issues by the manufacturer, a reservation deposit does not guarantee receipt of a system available to purchase at launch. Reservations/Purchases are limited to 1 per household.

Our limited online pre-order program will be announced at a later date, after software and accessory availability dates are confirmed. Online product pricing and availability will vary and will be fulfilled independent of store reservations.I assume that what they're saying is they're allowing reservations for the allocation numbers they have right now, but those could change due to production issues, so theoretically they might end up getting less than that.

[mkelehan]

Area codes own.
Yeah, that was a joke.

[Scorch]

Area codes own.

So do one hit wonder bands from the 80s

[ajh2298]

To correct my post from above I was only calling EB's since I thought my edge card credit was only good there.

I just called a Gamestop right next to where my wife works and the girl gave my a round-a-bout answer of yes. So since my EG Edge credit is good there now, my wife will be preordering one for me, if all goes well.

[DesertEagleXIX]

From Gamestop e-mail:

"Limited PlayStation 3 Pre-order
GameStop and EB Games will begin accepting limited pre-orders for the PlayStation 3 console on Tuesday, October 10, on a first come, first served basis. Due to extremely limited supply, we expect to deplete this allocation very quickly, most likely in minutes. We will not accept additional pre-orders at this time. To avoid an unnecessary trip we strongly recommend you call your local store to determine availability. A $100 reservation deposit is required, which can be funded with cash, credit or trade. As we cannot control production and shipping issues by the manufacturer, a reservation deposit does not guarantee receipt of a system available to purchase at launch. Reservations/Purchases are limited to 1 per household."

Confirmed with my Buddy.

[ureadyforacold1]

Then it shouldnt be too hard to give me a number I can call and see for myself, then should it?

ur so annoying...if u dont want to believe it then dont go tomorrow, no ones forcing u to go preorder tomorrow

[Michaellvortega]

So do one hit wonder bands from the 80s
I was wondering when anyone would pick up on that. How old are you kids, 16?

Anyways (perfect timing) I just got a automated call for PS3 reserves from EB 817-251-1016, anyone else? its 6:42 here.

[ureadyforacold1]

how do they tell the household thinig? cant i just make up an address, or give a relative's address? do they use ur drivers liscense? and can u preoder one at a different store?

[Radioactive_Man]

who spilled the beans? Damn the internet is quick

[hegemonyhog]

It's official - GS just sent out the e-mail.

[Lou-Dawg]

Alright close the thread now that it is confirmed. We want people in here to actually have a slim CHANCE of getting a pre-order tomorrow :applause:

[Michaellvortega]

Alright close the thread now that it is confirmed. We want people in here to actually have a slim CHANCE of getting a pre-order tomorrow :applause:

Lou-Dawg you sig is awesome.

On topic Dr.Mario kart was wrong.

[dmaul1114]

So I guess you are confirming the 10th thing... Hmmm... I will have to give my favorite store a call to see what's up, as they claim to be holding "places in line" in direct contradiction to that memo...

I think that memo is saying that employees aren't allowed to save a spot in line for people who haven't paid yet (i.e. friends that can't make it in first thing in the morning).

So you still get a place in line, they are just saying no "saving of places in line" and just first come first serve to get a place in line, and those that can't make it first thing in the morning are out of luck (which is the way it should be).

[pop311]

EB has now changed their website.

[dmaul1114]

...now if they'd annouce the date for Wii preorders...

[cag1000]

My closest Gamestop said they have no idea anything about it. Although all the other stores I called confirmed it. Does that mean this 1 Gamestop will have nothing? I don't wanna risk getting there and not being able to preorder because I will have no time to get anywhere else.

[io]

Not that I wasn't 99.9% convinced anyway, but my store just called and, yes, of course, confirmed tomorrow AM...

[Radioactive_Man]

My closest Gamestop said they have no idea anything about it. Although all the other stores I called confirmed it. Does that mean this 1 Gamestop will have nothing? I don't wanna risk getting there and not being able to preorder because I will have no time to get anywhere else.

Nope they are just being asses.

Speaking of being an ass, I am going to stop by my store tonight and drop off my money leaving it in the store safe, so when my co-worker opens I'll be the first one pre-ordered. :)

[chewster777]

Nope they are just being asses.

Speaking of being an ass, I am going to stop by my store tonight and drop off my money leaving it in the store safe, so when my co-worker opens I'll be the first one pre-ordered. :)
Ha! That's awesome and very bold.

[OGHowie]

Don't worry people, you won't be able to reserve any because the employees are all reserving 1 each.

[Roufuss]

If there is a line of people and they stop me from getting in and out and getting my Mortal Kombat Armageddon I will be VERY pissed.

Fuck them, I'm just going to get the game at Best Buy, I don't want to deal with this PS3 preorder bullshit. Why couldn't they have done this on a Thursday or Friday, a non new release day.

[Michaellvortega]

If there is a line of people and they stop me from getting in and out and getting my Mortal Kombat Armageddon I will be VERY pissed.


How early do you plan to pick up MK:armageddon? At 16 PS3s a store(or less for lower performing stores) I expect all the PS3s to be sold by 11ish or noon.

[edallasplanet]

Guys what time do you think i should go and camp?

[Roufuss]

How early do you plan to pick up MK:armageddon? At 16 PS3s a store(or less for lower performing stores) I expect all the PS3s to be sold by 11ish or noon.

The EB I usually go to has their new releases by opening, 10 am, and I pick them up before I go to school.

Abnormally long lines and tons of phone calls means I can't get in and get out which will either a) make me late for school or b) I have to go out of my way after school to go to the mall to get the game.

Usually the store is dead at 10 am, I can get in and out and be done in 5 min, but if this is true there will probably be 4 people ahead of me preordering the PS3 while the one employee on duty figures out what the fuck to do while trying to answer the 1,000 phone calls at the same time, making me late to school.

[munch]

Guys what time do you think i should go and camp?

Yes, I think you should. Have fun!

[almasy82]

confimed :-)

[Staraang21]

confirmed here at one store as well. other stores i called claimed ignorance.

[pop311]

Guys what time do you think i should go and camp?Now. I am NOT kidding.

[yukine]

One console per household, $100.00 deposit required. GameStop will accept Credit Card, Trade-In Credit, and Cash. And apparently, most stores are expecting only 8 systems.

Read more about it here: http://www.gamespot.com/news/6159525.html

[Michaellvortega]

Now. I am NOT kidding.

i said earlier their was people camping at one of my local eb's already

[io]

The EB I usually go to has their new releases by opening, 10 am, and I pick them up before I go to school.

Abnormally long lines and tons of phone calls means I can't get in and get out which will either a) make me late for school or b) I have to go out of my way after school to go to the mall to get the game.

Usually the store is dead at 10 am, I can get in and out and be done in 5 min, but if this is true there will probably be 4 people ahead of me preordering the PS3 while the one employee on duty figures out what the fuck to do while trying to answer the 1,000 phone calls at the same time, making me late to school.

Yeah, it sucks, but I wouldn't go anywhere near an EB at 10am tomorrow if you aren't there for the PS3 preorder :D. Guaranteed to be hectic.

[RAMSTORIA]

To correct my post from above I was only calling EB's since I thought my edge card credit was only good there.

I just called a Gamestop right next to where my wife works and the girl gave my a round-a-bout answer of yes. So since my EG Edge credit is good there now, my wife will be preordering one for me, if all goes well.

gamestop stores should be able to recieve credit off eb edge cards now. so you shouldnt have a problem using it there.

If there is a line of people and they stop me from getting in and out and getting my Mortal Kombat Armageddon I will be VERY pissed.

Fuck them, I'm just going to get the game at Best Buy, I don't want to deal with this PS3 preorder bullshit. Why couldn't they have done this on a Thursday or Friday, a non new release day.

most stores will be done in the first 15 minutes, i wouldnt worry. and stores should have more than 1 person working anyway.


Guys what time do you think i should go and camp?

early, im expecting a hefty line outside my store when i open tomorrow

[Staraang21]

http://www.gamespot.com/news/6159525.html?tag=latestnews;title;0

i just found that article on gamespot. it says that pre-ordering will NOT guarantee you a unit on launch day. what's up with that? :(

[Scorch]

Thanks, because a preorder confirmation thread hasn't been the #1 thread on the front page all night.

[xghostsniperx]

So if I go tomorrow around 3:00 I'm fucked, right?

[Michaellvortega]

So if I go tomorrow around 3:00 I'm fucked, right?

exactomondo

[Roufuss]

Thanks, because a preorder confirmation thread hasn't been the #1 thread on the front page all night.

Expect to see about 10 more of these over the course of tonight.

I think I'm just going to log off CAG now for the rest of the night.

[xghostsniperx]

Even a fairly new Gamestop that's relatively unknown in a city of around 20,000?

I wonder if I'm better off just standing in line at BB on launch date.

[pop311]

Thanks, because a preorder confirmation thread hasn't been the #1 thread on the front page all night.Ahhh, sarcasim, gotta love it.

[Scorch]

I think I'm just going to log off CAG now for the rest of the night.

That sounds like a good idea. It's gonna turn to GF around here.

[io]

So if I go tomorrow around 3:00 I'm fucked, right?

Uh, yeah.... But I really wonder how many lines we'll see? Some places will probably be crazy, and others empty. Not everyone spends each day on the computer checking when preorders will start after all (unlike us CAGs :D). This is breaking late enough (as someone else pointed out) that it might not get around too much before the stores open.

Now, AFTER the stores open tomorrow and regular people start hearing about it first-hand (then reporting to their friends, etc), they will all be snapped up quick. But you *might* be OK showing up at 10am, at least in many places.

[yukine]

Thanks, because a preorder confirmation thread hasn't been the #1 thread on the front page all night.

Er, now it's confirmed there. It was a "he said, she said" affair when I first looked at it. :lol:

[VanillaGorilla]

My local GS is only getting 4. I plan on getting there at about 7:45. If there is already people there, I'll head over to the EB a couple miles down the road. If no luck there, I'll just wait until launch eve and wait at Wal Mart.

[xghostsniperx]

Dammit, I hate school.

[pop311]

Scorch, why aren't you a moderator?

[Apossum]

shit...can't decide. do I wake up early and drive over, missing my spanish class?

I mean, this is a guaranteed free Wii or PS3 and games we are talking about, after ebaying the thing...

[chewster777]

Still, I'm not sure that I want to throw down $600 for this to sell it on ebay. Don't hate me, but I'm not gonna buy myself one of these until the price goes down. I would like to think that there could be some nice profit on ebay to be made, but how sure are we of that?

[yukine]

My local GS is only getting 4. I plan on getting there at about 7:45. If there is already people there, I'll head over to the EB a couple miles down the road. If no luck there, I'll just wait until launch eve and wait at Wal Mart.

Four? I wish you all the luck in the world, hopefully you'll be the first one in line.

[cag1000]

ok so an EB games close to me already has at least 6 people waiting outside in their cars and the employee said they will have 10 pre orders. Also said they will open at 7am or 9am not 10am. So I guess I might just go now and start the waiting process. Fuck

[pop311]

Dammit, I hate school.join the club

[kevzik]

don't know if this link was posted and frankly don't care, but anyway...check it out

http://www.gamestop.com/gs/ps3/reserveinfo.html

[xghostsniperx]

What is the likelyhood of standing in line at 3:00 pm on Friday, Nov 17 outside BB and getting a PS3? Any likelyhood at all?

[Apossum]

Still, I'm not sure that I want to throw down $600 for this to sell it on ebay. Don't hate me, but I'm not gonna buy myself one of these until the price goes down. I would like to think that there could be some nice profit on ebay to be made, but how sure are we of that?



1. 500,000 or less at launch.

2. it's the playstation 3. take the 360 launch and multiply the hype.

[Michaellvortega]

What is the likelyhood of standing in line at 3:00 pm on Friday, Nov 17 outside BB and getting a PS3? Any likelyhood at all?

zero

[Lou-Dawg]

ok so an EB games close to me already has at least 6 people waiting outside in their cars and the employee said they will have 10 pre orders. Also said they will open at 7am or 9am not 10am. So I guess I might just go now and start the waiting process. Fuck

My guess...they are lying to you. First of all the allotments are supposed to be either 8 or 16 per store. Secondly, the manager wouldn't want to open the store early (and pay salaries) for a few extra hours that won't generate any additional revenue. Its not like its Christmas or anything...

[io]

My guess...they are lying to you. First of all the allotments are supposed to be either 8 or 16 per store. Secondly, the manager wouldn't want to open the store early (and pay salaries) for a few extra hours that won't generate any additional revenue. Its not like its Christmas or anything...

Yeah, hadn't thought of that (the salary thing) - plus it makes NO sense for them to open early as it will just confuse and piss people off (those who think they open at 10 as normal, anyway). Of course, if they have a crowd of 50 people out there at 7am they might want to open early just to get rid of them - especially if the store manager gets a call from the police :D.

[OGHowie]

don't know if this link was posted and frankly don't care, but anyway...check it out

http://www.gamestop.com/gs/ps3/reserveinfo.html

"a reservation deposit does not guarantee receipt of a system available to purchase at launch"

[VanillaGorilla]

Four? I wish you all the luck in the world, hopefully you'll be the first one in line.I find it hard to believe, in my area of the country, on a weekday, people are gonna get their earlier than that to camp out for a PRE-ORDER. Shoot, I might just set my alarm for 6 and get their even earlier.

[yukine]

I find it hard to believe, in my area of the country, on a weekday, people are gonna get their earlier than that to camp out for a PRE-ORDER. Shoot, I might just set my alarm for 6 and get their even earlier.

Apparently, people are already lining up/waiting in cars outside of their GS/EB Games. That's insane, like you said, it's only for a pre-order.

I can't imagine how crazy it's going to be come launch day. There are going to be fucking riots.

[io]

"a reservation deposit does not guarantee receipt of a system available to purchase at launch"

Yeah, they are just covering their asses if Sony shorts them. I'm assuming they have preliminary numbers from Sony about how many they will get and they are basing this set of preorders on that number. If Sony sticks to it, everyone should be OK. However, we know there is a good chance that won't happen and it isn't under GS's control, so this is smart CYA language to throw in there so people don't get mad at them later.

[Roufuss]

shit...can't decide. do I wake up early and drive over, missing my spanish class?

I mean, this is a guaranteed free Wii or PS3 and games we are talking about, after ebaying the thing...

A preorder is not a guarantee... you'll have more luck camping outside Best Buy or Wal-Mart if you want to Ebay it. At least then you are guaranteed one.

Believe me, most EB's / GS's will get 2 at most and this whole xbox 360 fiasco will happen all over again.

They can say they are allotted 8 or 16 per store as much as they want but I will believe it when I see it.

[$hady]

Good luck to you all, hope everyone gets one to keep or resell if thats your plan! I'm officially out of the PS3 race before it starts. lol

I wonder what turn out will be like tomorrow? I see this has popped up on Fatwallet already so the Ebay hounds will be out.

[VanillaGorilla]

Uh, yeah.... But I really wonder how many lines we'll see? Some places will probably be crazy, and others empty. Not everyone spends each day on the computer checking when preorders will start after all (unlike us CAGs :D). This is breaking late enough (as someone else pointed out) that it might not get around too much before the stores open.

Now, AFTER the stores open tomorrow and regular people start hearing about it first-hand (then reporting to their friends, etc), they will all be snapped up quick. But you *might* be OK showing up at 10am, at least in many places.
That is what I am thinking. If this news just came out tonight, and EB/GS clerks haven't been telling people in-store about it for days, then it might just fly under the radar. I live in an area that isn't exactly a video game hotbed, so I'm banking on getting there at about 7 a.m., and hopefully I'll be fine, since my GS of choice is only getting 4.

[screwkick]

"a reservation deposit does not guarantee receipt of a system available to purchase at launch"
Possibly the dumbest part of the PS3 pre-order launch.

I'm sure you won't have any problem getting your $100 back either if you don't get a system.;)

[I AM WILLIAM H. MACY]

Damn I hope I'll be able to reserve a Wii if I go to one tomorrow around 7pm

[VanillaGorilla]

Possibly the stupidest park of the PS3 pre-order launch.

I'm sure you won't have any problem getting your $100 back either if you don't get a system.;)No, you probably won't. I took back $450 worth of deposits I had on the 360 at GameStop, and they gave them back to me, no questions asked.

[io]

So my question on this whole "1 per household" thing is this - and maybe PezRadar can answer. Will they cross-reference preorders at different stores and cancel anyone who has more than 1 order? Of course each store will only allow one per household - I'm talking about anyone lucky enough to get to 2 stores tomorrow, or if someone and their wife gets one, or whatever (that is NOT what I'm doing as my wife thinks the whole video game thing is crazy :D).

I might hit up 2 stores tomorrow, hoping the word hasn't gotten out too much. Now, chances are I won't get one at EITHER, but it is worth a shot. And I'm not necessarily trying to get 2 - but it would help to have resevations at more than one store given that we have a good chance of many of these preorders not being filled at launch!

[icecubedx5]

Called the local gamestop in flushing NY and they confirmed 8 pre orders only and first come first serve tomorrow morning. Guess I am going to have to drive like a mad man during lunch to get to the gamestop and return within an hour 10 miles each way

ROFL, dude Flushing, NY = sold out pre-orders by lunch if you don't get to it in the morning. Don't you remember the 360 fiasco? There were NONE to be found in any of the boroughs.

[chewster777]

Say, isn't there a way to avoid tax at GS/EB? Like by trading in games? I believe they didn't charge me when I reserved FF XII and I recall someone mentioning it before. Cause that's gonna be a killer tax...

[VanillaGorilla]

I figure, if you are the FIRST person to pre-order, and are the FIRST person in line on launch night, you WILL get a system.

[$hady]

I had no problem at all getting my $50 back when Target broke DS Lites street date. As long as you paid cash you are good.

[floatingaccount]

Say, isn't there a way to avoid tax at GS/EB? Like by trading in games? I believe they didn't charge me when I reserved FF XII and I recall someone mentioning it before. Cause that's gonna be a killer tax...


depending on what state you are in if you use trade-ins for the purchase, there will be no tax on it.

[Ma12kez]

So it's just strictly PS3 pre-orders? Out of the 5 stores I called, 3 of them claimed to be taking Wii pre-orders as well.

[icecubedx5]

Is it even worth the trouble of eBaying a PS3? What "precautions" could be taken for buyers who "never got the PS3." Insurance, delivery confirmation, only delivery with signature by receiver? Not that it matters if that is expensive as the buyer will front the shipping cost.

[xghostsniperx]

Fuck it, it's not even worth going through the trouble of finding a fucking needle in the haystack just to have my system a few months earlier than everyone else.

[io]

Fuck it, it's not even worth going through the trouble of finding a fucking needle in the haystack just to have my system a few months earlier than everyone else.

This is a pain in the ass, but MUCH better, as far as I'm concerned, than waiting overnight at a Best Buy/Circuit City/etc... At least with this I can go at 10am and have a decent chance of getting one. On launch day you'll need to be there 12-24 hours before, and I'm too old for that crap...

As for the precautions on ebaying a PS3 - well, I've never sold anything near that valuable, but I assume you'd have standard Seller protection via PayPal. You just make sure you send it with tracking info and insurance, and probably, in this case, signature required - then they can't pull anything on you. I *think* (and I could be wrong) that you would be covered, even if they said they got it but the box was empty or something. If that happens, ask them to help in filing the USPS insurance claim, as it *clearly* must have been stolen out of the mail - the fraud would be on them if they are lying.

[chewster777]

Is it even worth the trouble of eBaying a PS3? What "precautions" could be taken for buyers who "never got the PS3." Insurance, delivery confirmation, only delivery with signature by receiver? Not that it matters if that is expensive as the buyer will front the shipping cost.Man, you reminded me of how lame a winning bidder could be. Ugh...

[Reality's Fringe]

I called my local GS, and my buddy says only one guy called asking about the preorders. I'll get there early to be safe, but hopefully I'll come away with one.

[botticus]

So it's just strictly PS3 pre-orders? Out of the 5 stores I called, 3 of them claimed to be taking Wii pre-orders as well.If they were taking Wii preorders, employees would know about it here and it would be on the website.

[lionheart4life]

So are we certain this is tomorrow? I just called tonight and they said to call back about it in the next day or so, and I happen to get out of work tomorrow at 11 and have no classes. It just seems like too good of a coincidence.

[Dakine11]

So it's just strictly PS3 pre-orders? Out of the 5 stores I called, 3 of them claimed to be taking Wii pre-orders as well.


as of right now yes. wii pre-orders are set to start at a later date.

i dont know if this has been covered already but im too lazy to read all the back pages.

MOST eb/gs stores are taking 14 reserve deposits @ 100 bucks each with ONLY 2 slots for employees.

expect that to be filled within the hour.

[Ma12kez]

If they were taking Wii preorders, employees would know about it here and it would be on the website. as of right now yes. wii pre-orders are set to start at a later date.Alright cool. Well thanks for clarifying that guys.

[edallasplanet]

UPDATE: I just got back from Gamestop...it was deserted. A white trash couple and a little kid. The place was deserted. I dont think that people know about this right now... i am on the southern west part of USA

[Dakine11]

the ps3 pre-orders i was refering to start tomorrow on the west coast.

[Pookymeister]

If that happens, ask them to help in filing the USPS insurance claim, as it *clearly* must have been stolen out of the mail - the fraud would be on them if they are lying.

I would use FedEx - i had to file an insurance claim with them and it was pretty easy. I would imagine it would be cheaper than USPS too.

[edallasplanet]

yeah i know. there was no one around. i was totally surprised. but then again the store doesnt officially close for another 2 hrs.

[kdunn77]

The following is a direct copy of an e-mail I received at my gmail account at 6:43 pm eastern. I consider this confirmation.

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[kevzik]

If they were taking Wii preorders, employees would know about it here and it would be on the website.

http://www.gamestop.com/gs/ps3/reserveinfo.html

;)

[kevzik]

Wow...Not only has this news hit every deal forum (sd/fw) its also on DIGG.com...man this is fucking crazy.

[Dakine11]

botticus[/b] http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/disturbed/misc/backlink.gif (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2261893&posted=1#post2261841)
If they were taking Wii preorders, employees would know about it here and it would be on the website.


who says we already arn't? :lol:

only two employee reserve slots per store though. but since there is only 10-14 slots per store (14 for my own) there still are 12 spots for the early morning crowd.

[botticus]

http://www.gamestop.com/gs/ps3/reserveinfo.html

;)http://www.gamestop.com/gs/wii/wii_signup.asp

;)

[kevzik]

L Et T H E G A M E S B E G I N !

[cag1000]

The way the preorders are working I was told is that if you are #5 to preorder and the 10th pre order person to walk in and pick up the system then you will get the pick of what's left. So even if you preorder there is a chnace you will get the shitty system equvilent to the 360 core system last year.

[Dakine11]

L Et T H E G A M E S B E G I N !

no no, no games. haha im kidding. i just dont want to get harrased with people complaing about whos 1st in line for the pre-orders tomarrow. all i know is just let me get to work and once we open i'll answer your retarded questions.

[h2dk]

Gamestop: "Unless you got called earlier today, we are not taking pre-orders"
Me: "Damn, I was going to preorder 1 and 8 games"
Gamestop: "really?"
Me: *click*

[bstan21]

I don't get the stand in line thing combined with the pre-order thing. I mean, if I get a pre-order tomorrow, can't I just stroll my happy ass in to the store any time on launch day? Why would people line up for it on launch day if they knew each system was pre-ordered? Can anyone help me on this, haven't pre-ordered before.

[edallasplanet]

i am gonna check 30 minutes after close and then midnight and then 5 am

[Gpig]

On the plus side this means I can skip my lit class tomorrow. I think I'll leave in a few hours to see if I need to camp it out tonight, if not I'll just wake up early so I can arrive a few hours early.

The ps3 actually kind of makes sense to me since I just got a 1080p tv and I don't own a ps2, so I'm getting a ps2, 1080p for some games and for movies, and it's a 100 cheaper than buying a 360 and HDDVD. I'm actually not sure if I'll keep it though. I want to, but I'm really going back and forth on this since I was planning on getting a Wii instead. I could sell the ps3 to get a Wii, but that just feels wrong. Meh, I'll probably keep the ps3 and get a Wii early next year when I have the cash.

[fff398]

ill see if I can stop by early morning, I have an exam later that day so.....Ill see if ill take my books with me to study, hoping for the best...but who knows

[Dead of Knight]

Gamestop: "Unless you got called earlier today, we are not taking pre-orders"
Me: "Damn, I was going to preorder 1 and 8 games"
Gamestop: "really?"
Me: *click*

:rofl:
You win.

[icecubedx5]

I don't get it either. Pre-ordering is solely for those who do not wish to get in line for 24 hours. I only hope that it is only a "misinterpretation" from forums, and that if you pre-order 2nd in line, than a PS3 is guaranteed. It doesn't make sense if your the first to pre-order, but then you have to go back on launch day and wait in line to get your pre-order first.

[dmaul1114]

I don't get the stand in line thing combined with the pre-order thing. I mean, if I get a pre-order tomorrow, can't I just stroll my happy ass in to the store any time on launch day? Why would people line up for it on launch day if they knew each system was pre-ordered? Can anyone help me on this, haven't pre-ordered before.

It just means you get a spot in line by preordering--it's not a physical line.

If you are the 10th person on the preorder list, you are 10th in "line." So if they get 10 or more systems in on launch day you get them. If they only get 9 in, you don't get one but are the first to get called for the 2nd shipment when it arrives and are guaranteed one of those and so on.

Not sure how it will work with the $500 and $600 packs though. You might not be guaranteed which of those you get.

[Dakine11]

It just means you get a spot in line by preordering--it's not a physical line.

If you are the 10th person on the preorder list, you are 10th in "line." So if they get 10 or more systems in on launch day you get them. If they only get 9 in, you don't get one but are the first to get called for the 2nd shipment when it arrives and are guaranteed one of those and so on.

Not sure how it will work with the $500 and $600 packs though. You might not be guaranteed which of those you get.

there should be different sku's to reserve the 20gb version or the 60gb version. just like when they held xb360 reserves you had the choice to reserve the core or the premium.

and dmall is correct as far as the "list" is set up. when you preorder a big ticket system it goes by who placed the order 1st. unlike when you preorder games there is no priority list since there is usually enough.

[commanderboy-o]

I just confirmed with my 3 local gamestops... GET IN LINE AT 8AM!!!

[Sgt Grumbles]

I checked around with 9 of the EB/GS locations in my area throughout the day, and the prevailing message I got regarding Wii preorders is that they will happen this week by Friday at the latest, probably requiring $50 down.

[dmaul1114]

there should be different sku's to reserve the 20gb version or the 60gb version. just like when they held xb360 reserves you had the choice to reserve the core or the premium.


I was just curious as the blurb on gamespot said 8-16 per store (with employees getting no more than 2) but no mention of whether they new how many of the 20 and 60GB versions they'd be getting (among those 8-16).

[DomLando]

Drove by my local EB right now it's dead. Will check again after the Monday Night Football game.

[SpikeSpiegel]

Fuck, campers. I hope my bro can get our reservation.

[jlindsay26]

Well I went by gamestop by my house to trade some stuff in. The guys at the store asked me if I wanted to get a PS3 then told me to come in when they open. I figure I'll stop by around 9:30 if more then five people are wait I'll just go back to work if it less then five I'll wait to preorder.

[Pookymeister]

I figure I'll stop by around 9:30 if more then five people are wait I'll just go back to work if it less then five I'll wait to preorder.

Thats my plan, except ill go to the mall where two EBs are afterwards to check. Then go to work :)

[jlindsay26]

Just open up my email I got the newsletter gamestop sends it also mention that PS3 preorders start tomorrow so I'm guessing it could be pretty crazy tomorrow.

[ureadyforacold1]

once more...someone answer if you know, is it one per household per store, or one per household period

[ajh2298]

Fuck, campers. I hope my bro can get our reservation.

I hear you bro, I hope my wife can score me one also. Its kinda of cool she works right next door to a Gamestop, now its even cooler that they take edge card credit.

[pop311]

Gamestop: "Unless you got called earlier today, we are not taking pre-orders"
Me: "Damn, I was going to preorder 1 and 8 games"
Gamestop: "really?"
Me: *click*You FTW

[platano]

well its on the Gamestop website now.....so maybe more people will know now.


http://www.gamestop.com/gs/ps3/sweepstakes.asp

[Dakine11]

once more...someone answer if you know, is it one per household per store, or one per household period
its SUPPOSE to be one per household PERIOD. but then agian the only time ive seen anyone caught was @ the xb360 preorder where a customer had pre ordered 4 systems at diff GS stores and the District Manager caught on so he pulled all 4 reserves and gave the money back.

im sure theres ways around it if your really looking to reserve multiples. there going to take your name/addy/phone/ and method you have paid. im sure the reserves are going to be checked with all stores at one point since they are so limited.

[ureadyforacold1]

its SUPPOSE to be one per household PERIOD. but then agian the only time ive seen anyone caught was @ the xb360 preorder where a customer had pre ordered 4 systems at diff GS stores and the District Manager caught on so he pulled all 4 reserves and gave the money back.

im sure theres ways around it if your really looking to reserve multiples. there going to take your name/addy/phone/ and method you have paid. im sure the reserves are going to be checked with all stores at one point since they are so limited.

what keeps me from making up stuff for my name/addy/phone? im gonna assume that theyre gonna need a license?

[eltonto]

Just drove past 3 EB/GS here in the Atlanta area and people are camping outside to pre-order!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Word got out quick!!!!!!!!!!

[munch]

Thanks for the deal! I wish we had a repping system. +2 for you!

[screwkick]

in before the lock.

[pop311]

Ibl

[Chrono72090]

ibtl,

but still interesting to know. This will actually most likely not be locked, but moved to shopping discussion.

[VanillaGorilla]

Screw it, I'm just gonna wait at Wal Mart starting at about 6 a.m. on November 16th.

[Lieutenant Dan]

what keeps me from making up stuff for my name/addy/phone? im gonna assume that theyre gonna need a license?

I'd like to know as well.

[Pylis]

Camping out to place a pre-order? Jesus Christ that's hardcore.

[wampa8jedi]

So my question on this whole "1 per household" thing is this - and maybe PezRadar can answer. Will they cross-reference preorders at different stores and cancel anyone who has more than 1 order? Of course each store will only allow one per household - I'm talking about anyone lucky enough to get to 2 stores tomorrow, or if someone and their wife gets one, or whatever (that is NOT what I'm doing as my wife thinks the whole video game thing is crazy :D).

I might hit up 2 stores tomorrow, hoping the word hasn't gotten out too much. Now, chances are I won't get one at EITHER, but it is worth a shot. And I'm not necessarily trying to get 2 - but it would help to have resevations at more than one store given that we have a good chance of many of these preorders not being filled at launch!


In my area, all of the local stores pooled and compared their 360 pre-order lists together and any name/address that had more than one entry was bumped into last place... I only know cause I asked ;)

[Import]

My fiance took off from work this week so I am gonna have her goto a Gamestop by our house that isn't too too popular to try to snag a pre-order seeing as I have to goto work. Flame me if you will but I don't even want a PS3. I want to sell on eBay to have money for Xmas gifts, and maybe a couple 360 games. :)

Any word when the Wii pre-orders start (That, I want for myself)

[Lou-Dawg]

Screw it, I'm just gonna wait at Wal Mart starting at about 6 a.m. on November 16th.

I don't understand this thinking. If you are 3rd on the pre-order list, you will get a PS3. I say 3rd because the first two slots at every store are going to be taken up by the employees. So there is no difference between being 1st in the line at Walmart and 1st in the line tomorrow at EB. You'll get a PS3 either way. Plus it is a lot warmer now than it will be Nov. 16th :applause:

[Pookymeister]

what keeps me from making up stuff for my name/addy/phone? im gonna assume that theyre gonna need a license?

"Let's call Haywood to let him know his Ps3 will be in tomorrow."
*dials* *do do do - you've reached a number that does not exist*
"Hmmm, ok lets call preorder #11 instead. Take him off the list."

[ajh2298]

"what keeps me from making up stuff for my name/addy/phone? im gonna assume that theyre gonna need a license?"

It looks like you might be lucky to get one, I would not press your luck any further than that.

[RiCeBo1]

:lol:

[CaptainCarnage]

whaaaa?

[Zoglog]

what a bunch of crazies

[hatim813]

weeeeeeeee, ibl

but yea...in line to preorder? damn lol...waste of time...i still think u could end up just walking onto the counter and buying one easily. With money to fork over like that, ppl would let u cut in line lol

[ureadyforacold1]

"Let's call Haywood to let him know his Ps3 will be in tomorrow."
*dials* *do do do - you've reached a number that does not exist*
"Hmmm, ok lets call preorder #11 instead. Take him off the list."

hahaha i get ur point, but i have 4 different phone #s, 1 cell and 3 landlind, so maybe i can make up the names and address.

[Dead of Knight]

I really hope this shit doesn't happen with the Wii, there should be more than enough of them to go around.

[nicholas01]

I'm texting from a line, right now, via PSP!

No I'm not. That's bullshit. I hope they get frostbite tonight.

[Pookymeister]

hahaha i get ur point, but i have 4 different phone #s, 1 cell and 3 landlind, so maybe i can make up the names and address.

"Let's call Haywood to let him know his Ps3 will be in tomorrow."
*dials*
your Mom - "Hello?"
GS - "This is Gamestop, may i speak to Haywood?"
Mom - "Who?"
*click*
"Hmmm, ok lets call preorder #11 instead. Take him off the list."

[Zoglog]

HAHA less than 10 preorders and people waiting outside. people r nuts

[Dakine11]

what keeps me from making up stuff for my name/addy/phone? im gonna assume that theyre gonna need a license?
yup. STATE issued ID or something similar with your name and addy on it. id isnt needed for game reserves but for limited high market items ID will need to be shown

[phear3d]

okinawa hell! ibtl! these guys are crazy!! for preorders?! maybe i should line up for the new Gillette razor next year! thats just crazy!

[Dakine11]

damn. haha i hope this doesnt catch on in CA. i dont want to be stepping over people on my way in tomarrow.

[PenguinoMF]

I thought I noticed less people on Fatwallet.

[afedock]

I live a mile from the mall. I just drove over there and no one is waiting outside tonight, so thats good. You think going at like 8 30 will be early enough if it opens at 10?

[wbc1228]

ahhh
interesting news indeed.
However, this isn't a "Video Game Deal"
so WRONG FORUM.

[Sgt Grumbles]

I've come to the decision that I have no intention of buying a PS3 this year either for myself or for eBaying. Nonetheless, I'm going to scope out the situation at my local GS later tonight/early this morning to get some idea of what the situation might look like when I try to preorder a Wii.

[vietgurl]

wtf...for PREORDERS???

[Bazz]

Pre-orders that aren't even guaranteed.

[Lieutenant Dan]

yup. STATE issued ID or something similar with your name and addy on it. id isnt needed for game reserves but for limited high market items ID will need to be shown

If this is true, are there any ways to get around it?

[munch]

I live a mile from the mall. I just drove over there and no one is waiting outside tonight, so thats good. You think going at like 8 30 will be early enough if it opens at 10?

I'd play it safe and camp out.

[onikage]

Hopefully no one is camping out around here. There are about 5-6 EB/GSs within a few miles, so I'm thinking about getting to one around 9:30 or so...

[phear3d]

Pre-orders that aren't even guaranteed.

exactly! thats why this is insane. but anything to make money for these people, or maybe they call themselves die hard gamers

[mykevermin]

I hope they only get 20GB systems.

[whoknows]

So this is confirmed that they are doing pre-orders tomorrow, right? I'm too lazy to read the whole thread.

Also, how much money down are they going to require?

[Dead of Knight]

exactly! thats why this is insane. but anything to make money for these people, or maybe they call themselves die hard gamers

I'm almost positive that well over half of these people camping out are looking to resell it on eBay. Which is why I doubt this shit will happen with Wii; no one is even considering buying one just to eBay it.

[Pookymeister]

Hopefully no one is camping out around here. There are about 5-6 EB/GSs within a few miles, so I'm thinking about getting to one around 9:30 or so...

I'm hoping the same thing - people around the one GS im targeting are most likely the ones that will happily shell out eBay prices when its time.

[Michaellvortega]

Wisconsin=too cold to wait in line over night for a preorder.

[Zoglog]

yup they are definetly having it tomorrow morning, and unless you go now you will probably not get a preorder.

they are probably keeping preorders to a major limited minimum in order to avoid fiasco and sell the rest @ launch.

[roguejedi5]

I'll bet I would see a few people at my gamestop when I pass by tomorrow morning on my way to work. I hope they are the first 8 people to get to sign up since that is the limit at most stores according to some news articles.

[Dakine11]

Pre-orders that aren't even guaranteed.

word. if your #10 or higher on the list i would expect a system until AFTER the launch date.

[Mr Durand Pierre]

Quick question because I'm too lazy to read the whole thread:

Does getting a preorder ensure your spot "in line?" I mean, if you're 5th on the preorder list and the store gets 5 units, does that mean for certain you will get yours at launch, or can the person who is 6th get it if they show up launch day before you?

[soulwish2003]

Buddy just drove by a GameStop on the way home - it's one in a strip mall. He counted something like 15 people in line... wow.

[Sgt Grumbles]

I live a mile from the mall. I just drove over there and no one is waiting outside tonight, so thats good. You think going at like 8 30 will be early enough if it opens at 10?
I'd play it safe and camp out.

So if you're going to a store that is located inside a mall, would you just camp outside one of the mall entrances until the mall opens in the morning? And then once they open you'd have to get to the actual store, get in line again, and wait for the store to open... so that you can pay for a pre-order that doesn't necessarily guarantee that you will have a PS3 when the console is released in a little over a month.

I'm really just trying to talk myself out of doing this. So far, its working.

[Dead of Knight]

Buddy just drove by a GameStop on the way home - it's one in a strip mall. He counted something like 15 people in line... wow.

I wonder if half of these people in line realize they probably aren't going to be able to preorder. What dumbasses.

I'm almost tempted to stop by the local EB on the way to class tomorrow just to LAUGH at these morons.

[Lou-Dawg]

I live a mile from the mall. I just drove over there and no one is waiting outside tonight, so thats good. You think going at like 8 30 will be early enough if it opens at 10?

Its a mall. It has multiple doors and open corridors. I'm assuming that the first person who races to the store is going to get the first pre-order.

[monstericreated]

Oh boy... WHY oh WHY did I wait till 10:30 to read this thread? I've been refreshing like mad today, too... Somehow, I blocked it out of my vision.

I'm debating how I want to play this. I kinda want to go drive by and see what the situation is like, but... I'll probably just wake up early, skip my first class or so, and hope for the best. I've got a GS and EB in close proximity to each other, so hopefully I'll be able to score a pre-order. This whole thing makes my stomach turn!

[getmyrunon]

Its a mall. It has multiple doors and open corridors. I'm assuming that the first person who races to the store is going to get the first pre-order.

I wish I lived near an indoor mall... racing for a console would increase my chances sufficiently :) Ours is outdoor, so I just have to hope that I don't get harassed by any security guards as I sit patiently out in front of EB with a book.

[thingsfallnapart]

You have got to be kidding me...camping out of preorders..thats as lame as it possibly gets.

[KiySeph]

I really hope this nonsense doesn't happen when pre-orders for the Wii start...

[xdl]

WTF? Has to be the ebay crowd... why the f^_^ would you camp for a preorder? You can just wait until next month and camp at a different store for the ACTUAL system a not a chance at one...

Am I missing something? lmao :applause:

[dmaul1114]

Quick question because I'm too lazy to read the whole thread:

Does getting a preorder ensure your spot "in line?" I mean, if you're 5th on the preorder list and the store gets 5 units, does that mean for certain you will get yours at launch,

Yes, it gets you a spot in line. Doesn't matter what time you show up on launch day. If they get as many, or more, than your number you get one.

[phear3d]

i remember when ps2 came out and employees digged in before customers, which isnt fare. this was reported on kmart's which had like 50 or so people waiting in line then finding out at 8am that the employees bought the only 5 units they had in. doesnt sony have any control over this?

[Saucy Jack]

Wouldn't that be the shits if someone camped out for days and they didn't even get a lame pre-order?

"We only have 5 systems, and you're number 6. Sorry!"

[dmaul1114]

Pre-orders that aren't even guaranteed.

They're psuedo guaranteed. Stores are getting either 8 to 16 (and no which) and are only taking that many preorders.

Of course Sony could fuck them and break their word and not send that many....which is why is it a psuedo guarantee.

[sonicbooom]

I called one of my nearest gamestops and they said nobody is camping out right now. I'm going there tomorrow morning at 9 just in case there are people outside..

[screwkick]

Pre-orders that aren't even guaranteed.

Yes, that's the rub.

[onikage]

WTF? Has to be the ebay crowd... why the f^_^ would you camp for a preorder? You can just wait until next month and camp at a different store for the ACTUAL system a not a chance at one...

Am I missing something? lmao :applause:

Yes, it is definitely the eBay crowd.

[-Never4ever-]

i remember when ps2 came out and employees digged in before customers, which isnt fare. this was reported on kmart's which had like 50 or so people waiting in line then finding out at 8am that the employees bought the only 5 units they had in. doesnt sony have any control over this?

I believe someone posted an email where employies are only allowed to preorder two systems total.

[panasonic]

THERE ARE CAMPERS EVERYWHERE NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO FUck SHIT NOOOOoooo NINJA NIJA NINJA

[Mr. Spinnington]

THERE ARE CAMPERS EVERYWHERE NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO FUck SHIT NOOOOoooo NINJA NIJA NINJA
:lol::lol::lol::lol:

[slimpip]

Pre-orders start at midnight or 9 A.M.?

[monstericreated]

Pre-orders start at midnight or 9 A.M.?

10 A.M., I believe.

[getmyrunon]

Pre-orders start at midnight or 9 A.M.?

MIDNIGHT GO NOW YOU'RE LATE AND YOU ONLY HAVE 10 MINUTES RUN.

they start when your store opens, tomorrow.

[whoknows]

I'm going to go wait at 8 or something tomorrow...the gamestop opens at 10am

[monstericreated]

This is probably a stupid question, one that no one would legitimately be able to answer, or one that has already been answered, but...

Do you think the odds are better at GS or EB? Would it even make a difference? Have there been any rumors that one might be getting more pre-orders than the other? I know it already varies from store to store (like from one GS to another), but I scanned through the thread so fast, I feel like I might've missed something.

[gofishn]

I'll drive by on my way to class about an hour before it opens. If no one or only a few people are there I'll stop and wait for it to open, otherwise I'm going to class and I'll be waiting on launch day with everybody else.

[Curly21029]

i remember when ps2 came out and employees digged in before customers, which isnt fare. this was reported on kmart's which had like 50 or so people waiting in line then finding out at 8am that the employees bought the only 5 units they had in. doesnt sony have any control over this?

No, they don't and it's a major problem.

I worked as an ASM for EB Games/Gamestop for five years and this favoritism bullshit happens EVERY time. When the Xbox 360 came out the company tried to make employees give up their pre-orders, but it didn't stick. It's ultimately handled on a store level.

However, it's not just the employees in particular that you should be worried about. Pre-orders are far from first come, first serve. In most cases, favoritism is shown to friends, family, or even just "good customers."

The point of all this being that if you're not in very good standing with a member of management, you're probably not getting anything on launch day...at least not from EB/GS. If you really want one launch day, you're going to be "camping." Or you could just be smart and wait. It's not like there's anything good coming out for it this year anyway. :lol:

[animemaniac14]

im going after my class at 9:15...where i live...i don't think anyone knows what a "playstation" is...

[slimpip]

MIDNIGHT GO NOW YOU'RE LATE AND YOU ONLY HAVE 10 MINUTES RUN.

they start when your store opens, tomorrow.

hehehe, I started to put on my running shoes damnit. You trickster, you.

Anyway I'm going to take a drive out the the Gamestop and EB near me now and see if anyone is camping. If they are, I'll start making arrangements for the actual launch. If there aren't any crazies out there now I'll take my chances at 9 or 10 or whenever they open.

[Mr Durand Pierre]

I called EB and they said that they couldn't say how many PS3s they'd be getting, but it would be a single digit number. So I think I'll pass on this camping for preorders nonsense, as getting a preorder won't garauntee a system at launch.

[Vinny]

I wonder if I should even bother...

[Curly21029]

Just a snobby reply here, the spelling is *guarantee.*

Sorry, but I've seen reams of different spellings in this thread.

[whoknows]

I'm starting to think its not worth the trouble. Its raining right now, and tomorrow morning there might be snow...not sure if its worth doing that for just a preorder.

Then again, maybe there wont be anyone waiting because of the snow/rain :lol:

[Dr Mario Kart]

11 pm, no ones out there. But better to be the first and start #7 at a store that has 8 and 2 of them are to employees

[sonicbooom]

I called EB and they said that they couldn't say how many PS3s they'd be getting, but it would be a single digit number. So I think I'll pass on this camping for preorders nonsense, as getting a preorder won't garauntee a system at launch.
That's not good.

I'm going to make the preorder tomorrow morning anyway, but if I don't get a PS3 on launch day, I might just get my $100 deposit back.

[seththefallen]

I spoke with my local GS employees and they were able to confirm the pre-orders tomorrow, and that they were taking 16. What I found interesting was that they also said they're starting Wii pre-orders tomorrow as well, something like 30 for the store. Obviously I don't know how right he is.

[Apossum]

damn.

can't decide whether to get up early for this or not. I'll miss my Spanish class...which is semi-important tomorrow...and the TA is hot.

on the other hand, I have a boatload of games at home that I saved up just to sell for a PS3 when they get into normal circulation.

[Dakine11]

That's not good.

I'm going to make the preorder tomorrow morning anyway, but if I don't get a PS3 on launch day, I might just get my $100 deposit back.

there only going to take as many preorders and slots they have. once those inital slots are filled the preorder stops.

and as for making sure you get one if you preorder, i think its safe to say if your in the top 8 you should have a ps3 in your hands @ launch.

its all about what # you are on that list.

[Scorch]

Jimmie needs to head out and check out the line and film them and whatnot. Like he did with the 360 junk.

[ureadyforacold1]

So this is confirmed that they are doing pre-orders tomorrow, right? I'm too lazy to read the whole thread.

Also, how much money down are they going to require?

who knows... hehehe no pun intended

[Saucy Jack]

Jimmie needs to head out and check out the line and film them and whatnot. Like he did with the 360 junk.

That "Quest for the 360" was a really enjoyable video. Crazy to see all the people in line.

I just hope that I'll be able to get a Wii. I'm organizing another drive to get one for another children's home this year, like my group did with the 360.

[wootness]

I called, and it is true that nothing is a guarantee... You literally have to camp outside twice for absolute guarantee.
Also, lets say you do get in line for the pre-order, you will probably end up with the core edition.

Is it really worth it? BIG FAT NO!

Edit:
Some people are thinking that there's a priority on the first person in line... however, I've confirmed that it is not true. Regardless of who's first in line, the first few that pre-order will not be guaranteed.
For example, lets say 12 units are for pre-order tomorrow...
Lets say you're the first in line tomorrow for the pre-order.
On launch day, 10 units arrive at the store.
You're 15th in line that day.
The other 11 people that pre-ordered are all ahead of you in the line.
Result = Collect $100, wait till next shipment.

[H-Town Info]

Wouldn't that be the shits if someone camped out for days and they didn't even get a lame pre-order?

"We only have 5 systems, and you're number 6. Sorry!"

I had the same fiasco with the 360 but i got it the next day!

[monstericreated]

I called, and it is true that nothing is a guarantee... You literally have to camp outside twice for absolute guarantee.
Also, lets say you do get in line for the pre-order, you will probably end up with the core edition.

Is it really worth it? BIG FAT NO!

Edit:
Some people are thinking that there's a priority on the first person in line... however, I've confirmed that it is not true. Regardless of who's first in line, the first few that pre-order will not be guaranteed.
For example, lets say 12 units are for pre-order tomorrow...
Lets say you're the first in line tomorrow for the pre-order.
On launch day, 10 units arrive at the store.
You're 15th in line that day.
The other 11 people that pre-ordered are all ahead of you in the line.
Result = Collect $100, wait till next shipment.

Ugh... You're right. Ending up with a core system would totally blow. And not even being guaranteed a system due to line placement of pre-orders is even more unnerving (in addition to the existing non-guarantee if what you say is true). I don't know if it's worth bothering with. I'll drive out there around 8, and if there's already a line, I'm just not going to sweat it.

[thingsfallnapart]

Ugh... You're right. Ending up with a core system would totally blow. And not even being guaranteed a system due to line placement of pre-orders is even more unnerving (in addition to the existing non-guarantee if what you say is true). I don't know if it's worth bothering with. I'll drive out there around 8, and if there's already a line, I'm just not going to sweat it.

That's total horsecrap and i find that highly unlikely to be true. If your in on the first shipment, you should be in, end of damn story. This how gamestops always done it out here, maybe its different out there.

[Dakine11]

I called, and it is true that nothing is a guarantee... You literally have to camp outside twice for absolute guarantee.
Also, lets say you do get in line for the pre-order, you will probably end up with the core edition.

Is it really worth it? BIG FAT NO!

Edit:
Some people are thinking that there's a priority on the first person in line... however, I've confirmed that it is not true. Regardless of who's first in line, the first few that pre-order will not be guaranteed.
For example, lets say 12 units are for pre-order tomorrow...
Lets say you're the first in line tomorrow for the pre-order.
On launch day, 10 units arrive at the store.
You're 15th in line that day.
The other 11 people that pre-ordered are all ahead of you in the line.
Result = Collect $100, wait till next shipment.

unlike games system pre orders (think xb360) ARE numbered. and in ORDER of when the order was taken. why do i know? cause i work for a GS in CA. and unfortunatelyi have to be there in the AM for the preorder fiasco.

so say on launch date we get in 9 systems. we will call the 1st 9 people on the list and let them know there system is in the store and ready to be picked up within 48hrs. if they dont show or say they want to wait we will move on to # 10 and so on.

so it doesnt matter if you get in line on launch date, it all goes by your preorder slot #.

im not trying to be a dick or anything im just trying to let people know how it works.