Toys R Us pre-orders begin 10/29, Wii Pre-orders 10/13 at EB/GS are done

[nuttyturnip]

Does anyone know if there's a limit on how many Wii's I can preorder at TRU? I'm getting one for myself, and my dad asked me to go ahead and preorder one for my brother's Christmas present (we live in different states). Will I be able to preorder 2?

[DRJ555]

I doub't you can pre-order more than one by yourself.

[nuttyturnip]

That's what I'm figuring, thanks to the proliferation of ebayers.

[meesterpimp]

http://tonictaz.blogspot.com

It's been leaked :(
There goes my chances

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I just wonder which it is: if it's something that we'll NEED to get there super early for, or if it's like sren9 said, something they'll be doing for a couple of days at the least to get as many as they can get.

If it's a matter of having to get there at 6AM to wait in a line, I'll pass and just do my waiting on the 19th!

[pyrettablaze]

I doubt it would be something for a couple of days. Especially if there are hundreds of people going to preorder.

I am sure that when I pull up at 6am on sunday, there were be a massive amount of people there and those that do not get a PS3 will get the Wii.

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You might be right, I just didn't think there would be hundreds of people ready and willing to pre-order at each individual Toys R Us in a period of a couple of days (especially considering how many pre-orders have already been issued by EB/GS). You might be right, though...people have had more warning for this pre-order than they did EB/GS, plus obviously there are fewer TRU locations than EB/GS so each store will have a heavier load. So who knows!

I figure I'll just going to try my luck at getting there when they open and no earlier. If I get denied, big whoop - I'll wait for 8+ hours on the 18th. If I get one, then that's nice too. :D

[Wolfpup]

And they're opening at their regular time, right? Mine says it opens at 11am on Sundays.

And does Toys R Us give refunds if we decide not to get a system? (Or at least give in-store credit?)

If they really are doing PS3 and Wii preorders, I can see myself getting there a few hours ahead of time. I'm really not sure what to expect.

[gasstronamcile]

As I stated before...Yes there will be PS3 preorders...but unless you are one of the first few people in line you are out of luck....Preorders will begin on the 29th just like the Wii...There are only 2 to 4 systems available for preorder at each store....If anything changes I will post it here...As for when the store opens on the 29th??? The midwest region will be opening at 8am. Call your local store to find out what time they will be opening that day. I suggest not calling the Saturday before because the phones may not get answered due to business...Also some stores may not know when they are opening yet....

hey, do you know if theres a preorder limit? because i need to get 2 consoles one for me, and for as a gift to my friend, so can i preorder more than 1? or is it 1 per person?

[CorruptionDee]

I guess the fact that I live in NYC does'nt help my chances of securing PS3 pre-order, huh?

[Serpentor]

I guess the fact that I live in NYC does'nt help my chances of securing PS3 pre-order, huh?


No it doesn't... i think PS3 is much harder to get on launch day, b/c of the # of units. *sigh* even with the high price tag, PS3 is going hot! Well, primarily b/c it plays Blue-Ray... i guess none gamers are getting it to play BR movies.

I don't know what i'm gonna get... Well, let's see, if i'm lucky to secure a PS3 pre-order, then i'm all for it. If not, oh well, try the Wii... If both, wow, that's cool with me.

[CorruptionDee]

I hope we get some concrete info before the weekend, because camping out in front of a store is one thing. Camping out in front of a store for nothing, is another.

[Dhuk]

The thing with TRU is that, when you preorder, say you're number 6 and they say they'll get 10 in. But on launch day they only get 5. Does that mean I should also wait in the morning on lauch day in hopes of getting one, or will they follow order by ticket/line number and not bother?

[pyrettablaze]

haha yea, have to wait to pre order and then wait to pick it up...

[Dhuk]

haha yea, have to wait to pre order and then wait to pick it up...

I thought so, thats how unreliable that store is. :headache:

[Nicko]

Anyone know if you are going to be able to pre-order a PS3 @ TRU on sunday the 29th as well?

Is TRU taking pre-orders on the PS3?

Nicko

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Yes. Pre-orders on PS3 as well on the same day...except obviously there will be fewer slots available.

[WiiDSmoker]

how many PS3's is TRU expected to get?

[gasstronamcile]

I guess the fact that I live in NYC does'nt help my chances of securing PS3 pre-order, huh?

what borough do you live in (i also live in nyc :-) )

also does any one at all know if toys r us are doing unlimited preorders? (as in you can preorder 2 perhaps?)

[TechGrunt]

Does anyone know if this will be online as well?

[CorruptionDee]

what borough do you live in (i also live in nyc :-) )

also does any one at all know if toys r us are doing unlimited preorders? (as in you can preorder 2 perhaps?)


I live in the Bronx, but in the northwest Bronx. So, there's no Toys R' Us near me. Which is why I was thinking about camping out in front of the Times Square Toys R' Us. Not the best location, for sure. However, since it's their flagship store, one would assume that they would receive a respectable amount of units, as opposed to the other Toys R' Us locations scattered throughout Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, Staten Island, and even Yonkers. The only thing I'm worried about is the rumor that the PS3 pre-ordering may be called off, due to Sony's inconsistent numbers, in regards to the units they're supposed to ship. I'd be royally pissed, if I had to put up with frigid NYC weather for hours, only to find that I still can't secure a pre-order. Hopefully, one of their employees will post and give us some firm info within the next couple of days. This way, none of us CAGers waste our time.

[CorruptionDee]

Does anyone know if this will be online as well?


As of right now, this is Brick and mortar only. I wouldn't expect to see any online pre-ordering of the PS3 , from Toys R' Us any time soon. I heard that EB games is doing some pre-ordering soon (bundles), but we'll see.

[pinoy530]

hey, do you know if theres a preorder limit? because i need to get 2 consoles one for me, and for as a gift to my friend, so can i preorder more than 1? or is it 1 per person?

I translated your post.

hey, do you know if theres a preorder limit? because i need to get 2 consoles one for me (my name is ebay), and for as a gift to my friend also named ebay, so can i preorder more than 1? or is it 1 per person?

And to answer your question, its going to be 1 per person, otherwise the first person in line is going to buy them all for his 30 relatives named ebay.

[Yankeez]

what time are you guys lining up?

[ispy45]

what time are you guys lining up?

Before you;) Honestly, due to so few Toys'r us. I dont think its wise to disclose what time I'll start lining up

[Yankeez]

Before you;) Honestly, due to so few Toys'r us. I dont think its wise to disclose what time I'll start lining up
Ill be there at 7 the night before hope thats early enough

[gasstronamcile]

I translated your post.

hey, do you know if theres a preorder limit? because i need to get 2 consoles one for me (my name is ebay), and for as a gift to my friend also named ebay, so can i preorder more than 1? or is it 1 per person?

And to answer your question, its going to be 1 per person, otherwise the first person in line is going to buy them all for his 30 relatives named ebay.
actually, no fuck ebay. ask people on team xbox, i didnt fucking ebay any consoles or anything. i just owe my friend a favor cause he fucking camped with me for 18 hours for a console he didnt want. good job. ass-ole.

[gasstronamcile]

I live in the Bronx, but in the northwest Bronx. So, there's no Toys R' Us near me. Which is why I was thinking about camping out in front of the Times Square Toys R' Us. Not the best location, for sure. However, since it's their flagship store, one would assume that they would receive a respectable amount of units, as opposed to the other Toys R' Us locations scattered throughout Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, Staten Island, and even Yonkers. The only thing I'm worried about is the rumor that the PS3 pre-ordering may be called off, due to Sony's inconsistent numbers, in regards to the units they're supposed to ship. I'd be royally pissed, if I had to put up with frigid NYC weather for hours, only to find that I still can't secure a pre-order. Hopefully, one of their employees will post and give us some firm info within the next couple of days. This way, none of us CAGers waste our time.

we should keep in touch through out this, i got a xbox 360 because a guy posted online that one bb still had xbox 360 left (while all others didnt) im going to the one in brooklyn. dont know what time though.

[sren9]

We do not know how many you can preorder as of right now...Look for a post sometime on Friday as to the concrete details...

[gasstronamcile]

We do not know how many you can preorder as of right now...Look for a post sometime on Friday as to the concrete details...

THANK YOU.

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Thanks, sren9 - as always. :) Looking forward to Friday's post.

Hopefully Sunday's Wii pre-order mission will be a success by just arriving close to the opening, without having to suffer the PS3/Elmo/Wii line.

[Wolfpup]

My problem is I want both :( I'm not sure I'd bother for just the Wii, since I think I'll be able to get one close to launch even if I miss out on this.

[TechGrunt]

I already have my PS3 preordered. I am only interested in reserving the Wii. Any chance Toys R Us will open up online preorders. I was 13th in line for the Wii, Gamestop only had 12.

[CorruptionDee]

We do not know how many you can preorder as of right now...Look for a post sometime on Friday as to the concrete details...


Thanks. I would really appreciate that. If you can get some PS3 estimates per store, that will be great as well. For the record, the system would be for me, not for eBay.

[Zmonkay]

I still don't know when I should try camping out. It's gonna be cold as hell most likely. I'm thinkin leave my house around 4:00 AM, get there about 4:20, camp till 11 when they open (unless they open early, I think mine opens at 11 on Sun.) Is that too early?

[daveymark]

from previous experience, Does anyone know if TRU needs ID's for preorder, as well as pickup? I will be working on the 29th, but my nephew said he'd wait in line for me in exhange for Guitar Hero 2. He is only in town for the weekend, so if he does the preorder and I can't pick up the ps3 on 11/17 I'd be SOL.

free GH2 for him and no ps3 for me :(

[Dhuk]

You should only be able to preorder one. If a scumbag scalper gets 1# in line, say goodbye to your preorders for both Wii and PS3. Only thing you gained was a fever from staying out so long in the cold.

Aren't there core PS3s? That would suck if they were all cores.

[DRV]

I got: Odama and Baten Kaitos Origins to get Madden NFL 07 free.

I also got Metroid Prime: Hunters and NEW Super Mario Bros. to get Mario Kart DS free.

Good stuff.

[Yankeez]

I got: Odama and Baten Kaitos Origins to get Madden NFL 07 free.

I also got Metroid Prime: Hunters and NEW Super Mario Bros. to get Mario Kart DS free.

Good stuff.wrong thread

[Dr Mario Kart]

You should only be able to preorder one. If a scumbag scalper gets 1# in line, say goodbye to your preorders for both Wii and PS3. Only thing you gained was a fever from staying out so long in the cold.

Aren't there core PS3s? That would suck if they were all cores.

And just how would you expect to know if someone is a scumbag scalper?

[kittenkya]

I can't believe it that hilary duff game for ds you can order it online at toyrus deal
but you can't order sly 3 or god of war online at toysrus deal.

[Yankeez]

And just how would you expect to know if someone is a scumbag scalper?
Usually some 40 year old loser that looks like he cant even afford a PS3

[asianxcore]

someone called my section yesterday (R-Zone) and said they got the Big Book in the mail the other night. wondering about the pre-orders.

to my knowledge the Big Book hasn't been mailed out yet right?

also for TRU preorders, no you don't need an ID. usually you are given a slip/ticket with the item name/barcode etc. the associate should staple your receipt to the slip, so when you come in to pick it up, you should have both attached to each other.

just make sure you keep both.

[Corvin]

They really should be doing these on different days. The PS people will be out in full force early to camp out for those [potential] 5 systems they will get. lol. I don't want to have to deal with that when pre-ordering a Wii.

Here's hoping the managers come out early and send 90% of the PS3 people home due to supplies.

[pyrettablaze]

Yea, it is a shame that the line will be loaded with PS3 and Elmo TMX people. It would be nice if someone was to organize 3 different lines for the different items people are in line for.

[fatherofcaitlyn]

Usually some 40 year old loser that looks like he cant even afford a PS3

and said loser is carrying 10 PS3s.

OR

a person says, "I'm going to make so much money on eBay."

[Tybee]

lol...Went by the closest TRU at lunch to peruse the B2G1 offerings (terrible) and there was a hand-written sign taped to the doors reading:

"WE HAVE NO TMX ELMOS.

TMX ELMOS ARE SOLD OUT.

THE TMX ELMOS ARE GONE."

lmao

[Wolfpup]

I hope they do that for the PS3. I can just see angry people out there wasting everyone's time arguing with the Toy's R Us people.

So how early should we get there if we want both a PS3 and Wii? And this really is happening everywhere, right?

[SkyGheNe]

I hope they do that for the PS3. I can just see angry people out there wasting everyone's time arguing with the Toy's R Us people.

So how early should we get there if we want both a PS3 and Wii? And this really is happening everywhere, right?

I'm getting there Saturday at around 6 pm.

[gasstronamcile]

I'm getting there Saturday at around 6 pm.

dont be a fool.

not enough people know about this. i camped for 4 hours on xbox 360 launch at toys r us and got one.... i think camping any where over 6 hours for a preorder is bad.

you can show up at around 8 am and still get one.

[djkunai]

Noob.

[Yeahman]

I went to TRU for the B2G1 and the clerk told me that they were not doing Pre-Orders.

Is it confirmed that they are doing Pre-Orders or is it rumor.

Sorry if answered but this is a long thread

[SkyGheNe]

dont be a fool.

not enough people know about this. i camped for 4 hours on xbox 360 launch at toys r us and got one.... i think camping any where over 6 hours for a preorder is bad.

you can show up at around 8 am and still get one.

I'll take your word for it. It's just that for the x360 release (i know it wasn't a pre order...it was the release...) we got there at 5 pm and people had already lined up.

Frightening.

[ItoBandito]

I thought so, thats how unreliable that store is. :headache:

You mean they don't sell them in numerical order?? I know EB/GS do.

[V878]

So the ad mentions nothing about being forced to get a bundle. Is it possible they'll say nothing about it now, and if I go to pick it up on the 17th, they'll be like you have to take a bundle?

I'm not expecting to get a preorder but I at least want to try. Have to take a train and bus to get there (should take an hour in transit) so prolly can't get there earlier than an hour before they open. If there's already a huge line by then, so be it. If not, I'll be feeling pretty cool.

[CorruptionDee]

Well, the October 29th date is quickly approaching. Hopefully we'll get some info concerning the PS3 preorders allotment before Saturday. I really want one, and if they force a bundle on me, so be it. I say this, because I'll need something to play anyway. If this were the case, which it probably isn't, Resistance would have to be offered. I have my fingers crossed that the NYC Toys 'R' Us I plan on waiting in front of, offers more than 5 systems and that I'm one of the first people in line for a PS3.

[irunnoft]

I went by my local TRU today and the woman behind the counter of the "R Zone" had to be at least 30 years old. I grabbed a Wii display box and took it to the register.

I ask her if I can pre-order it. She says, "The 17th". I am confused and ask her very clearly if I can pre-order it. She tells me that it comes out the 17th.

I lose my patience and once again put emphasis on the pre part of pre-order. She says that TRU isn't pre-ordering them at all and to be there on launch day right when they open. So I ask if other TRU stores are doing pre-orders. She tells me they are not.

At this point I'm actually slightly amused at her ignorance and that I am better informed from the Interweb than she is by the corporate mechaniations within her company. I decide since she was so helpful in regards to the Wii I should ask about the PS3.

She tells me they aren't taking pre-orders on that either, and if I want one I should be at the store on launch day "as soon as the store opens" or else I won't be getting one. She goes on to say that they are making "more than 400,000 Wiis, and less PS3s than that".

I sigh and walk out the store.

What really gets me is that I am 19 years old and fresh out of high school and I have a much better job than her, and for good reason, I'm not borderline retarded.

I don't know whether to laugh or cry. Laugh because your writing of the story is so darn funny :applause: or cry because I know it's not fiction :cry: !

[driftmr2]

Hey guys first time poster. That tonictaz blog spot says the preorders start early on the 27th. Can anyone confirm this? I thought it was the 29th.

[gasstronamcile]

I'll take your word for it. It's just that for the x360 release (i know it wasn't a pre order...it was the release...) we got there at 5 pm and people had already lined up.

Frightening.

theres always idiots. a guy at gamestop camped overnight for 18 hours to pre order a wii, i came 1 hour before opening and got one.

dont let 1 or 2 hardcore fans ruin your night. trust me get there nice and early but dont be a moron, no one needs to camp for a preorder

if its a launch, then yeah camp.

[sren9]

The BigBook deals are being turned on Friday but the Elmos, Wii, and PS3 preorders WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE until Sunday morning. The reason it gets turned on early is that our best guests receive copies in the mail and always come in before the ad starts. It causes us less headaches...

[gamesaretooexpensive]

I definatly don't think I'll pre-order but just want to know is that worth it:?:

[MPDXrules]

is it confirmed that sunday is ps3 pre order or do we have to wait for the Corp meeting wed? I would think Toys r Us would look really stupid if they laid out a half a page ad for ps3 pre orders only to tell people on Sunday oops sorry.

[Dhuk]

The BigBook deals are being turned on Friday but the Elmos, Wii, and PS3 preorders WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE until Sunday morning. The reason it gets turned on early is that our best guests receive copies in the mail and always come in before the ad starts. It causes us less headaches...

Ugh, Elmos too, forget it. Scalpers will be there in full force, i'd have to wait a whole day just to get lucky. I might just have to hire a homeless person to sit and wait, heh. Also, has anyone confirmed one per person?

[driftmr2]

Sweet thanks for the info sren9. I missed out on the Gamestop pre-orders, but not this time! vbmenu_register("postmenu_2306489", true);

[djkunai]

sren, greatly appreciate what you've done, but I just want to clarify since people asking questions has gotten confusing.

The TRU Big Book will be in effect (turned on) beginning on Friday, October 27 with the exception of TMX Elmo, Wii and PS3 Preorders.

Are these three items not going to be in the TRU system until October 29th, or is there just a memo that says "NO PREORDERS UNTIL OCTOBER 29th"? Basically, is it possible to get a preorder on Friday morning with an idiot employee?

[Rictor]

Heh, I can see the crowd at TRU now for the stupid Tickle Me Elmo/PS3/Wii combo. Where do you preorder this stuff? The customer service desk? The R-Zone? Either way, there's not going to be an orderly line going there once the doors open. People will be sprinting and pushing each other, so unless the managers actually go outside before the store opens like Best Buy does and hand out tickets to those in line, being first in line won't actually mean anything.

What really sucks, is that the TRU near me went out of business. I always showed up right when they opened for stuff like this and I usually beat the crowds by an hour on this side of town. The other TRU stores get a LOT more business though, which, I guess, is why they're still IN business.

I'm king of wishing I'd preordered a PS3 at EB now, considering only 2 people showed up early at my local store according to the manager. Would have been an easy $1,000 on Ebay and paid for Christmas gifts for the whole family plus some.

[MadFlava]

This news of TMX Elmo's being there making me reconsider. I'll drive by TRU on Saturday night and see if people start lining up. Luckily I have 4 TRU's near me but I plan to go to the one that seems the less frequented. Hopefully, I can get a PS3 preorder if not maybe an Elmo would make it worth lining up in the morning.

[pyrettablaze]

I just hope we get some numbers on how many Wiis they will be doing pre orders for. If the stores have 100 elmos, and only 50 wii pre orders, it is going to be hard to judge if people are there for one or the other or both. Pretty crappy how they are doing all 3 on the same day!

[FlashStash]

dont let 1 or 2 hardcore fans ruin your night. trust me get there nice and early but dont be a moron, no one needs to camp for a preorder

if its a launch, then yeah camp.

I keep hearing this, but I don't get the difference.

A pre-order is basically a promise that you'll get one on launch day without waiting in line. Choosing to camp now or later has the same result, you'll get a PS3...and I'd rather camp in weather now than in the middle of November.

I just don't get the shock of people camping for pre-orders...it's just paying for the system in advance, but it has the same result.

FS

[nugzin2040]

But preorders don't necessarily guarantee yourself a system. Theoretically, if a company is ran well, they wouldn't give out preorder slips unless they were very certain you'd be able to get a preorder, but the reality is companies like gamestop aren't exactly ran the most efficiently.

[Wolfpup]

I'm totally confused as to when I should get there. I will *NOT* get there more than about 4 hours in advance (ie 6am). If I have to do that, I'll just wait.

I'm also NOT going unless I can preorder BOTH systems, as I think I'll be able to get a Wii quickly either way, and I'm not waiting in line for one.

I'm also baffled by this Tickle Me Elmo thing. People would CAMP OUT for it?!?

[pyrettablaze]

I'm also baffled by this Tickle Me Elmo thing. People would CAMP OUT for it?!?

Sure, the power of over 100% profit on eBay and the smile on your kids face is priceless. I most certainly will be getting one for my daughter if they are not sold out.

And it is cute as a button! :bouncy:

[Tybee]

Sure, the power of over 100% profit on eBay and the smile on your kids face is priceless. I most certainly will be getting one for my daughter if they are not sold out.

And it is cute as a button! :bouncy:

It's a muppet that masturbates.

[rcaido]

Dont know if this has been mention before but i was at Toys R US yesterday doing the B2G1F...

Anyway, the dude told me that the Wii & PS3 will be available to be pre-ordered on Sunday...PS3 is limited but the Wii isn't...Dude said whatever pre-orders we get that's how many they will ship @ launch...So you're guarantee to get one if you pre-order the Wii this Sunday...

[Tybee]

Dont know if this has been mention before but i was at Toys R US yesterday doing the B2G1F...

Anyway, the dude told me that the Wii & PS3 will be available to be pre-ordered on Sunday...PS3 is limited but the Wii isn't...Dude said whatever pre-orders we get that's how many they will ship @ launch...So you're guarantee to get one if you pre-order the Wii this Sunday...

That fits with everything I've been hearing to this point. I honestly think that TRU has a sweetheart deal with Nintendo as their favored release partner and that's why they're being given the opportunity to arrange as many preorders as the can and get those added to their usual alotment (in fact, the number of preorders each location pulls down may DICTATE that alotment...locations with more preorders will get larger shipments overall). Good for TRU, good for Nintendo, good for us. Everybody wins. Except Sony. ;)

[tinyandi]

Spoke to a manager today. Pre-orders confirmed for Sunday. This specific Toys R Us will have 4 PS3s for pre-order and 18 Wiis.

There you have it.

Edit: However, don't assume these allocations are the same for your store. Apparently, number allocations were given to the MAIN store manager (that's who I spoke to) yesterday at their regional meeting. I hope this helps.

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Interesting.

So sren9 said right from the get-go that each TRU will basically take as many pre-orders as they can get over a couple of days. Now some people are hearing set allotment numbers (very SMALL allotment numbers) while rcaido seems to have heard a report that lines up with the original word from sren9.

Hmm...who knows what the policy will be, hopefully we here more before Sunday. I'd love to be able to avoid the triple-threat waiting line on Sunday morning, in a big way...

[Prepster]

Spoke to a manager today. Pre-orders confirmed for Sunday. This specific Toys R Us will have 4 PS3s for pre-order and 18 Wiis.

There you have it.

Good to know, already took the day off from work so I can head over there to preorder both the ps3 and wii. And no I didn't take off work just to do this, I am going to the Bears game right after I do that! Go Bears!!:D

[pyrettablaze]

2 different locations here and each of the main store managers said they have yet to hear any numbers and they seriously doubt it would be an unlimited pre order amount.

[Stregone]

Does anyone know how much you need to put down on a wii at TRU? I have to work sunday and friend of mine is going to go for me but I need to give him cash in advance.

[DRGJ]

$50 to reserve a wii at TRU

[pyrettablaze]

50 bux

[ivan a rom]

I'm all in on PSWielmo!

[Stregone]

$50 to reserve a wii at TRU
Thanks

[kaji7p56]

Sunday it is!

[topnotch97]

To: Newbies,

please please read the previous pages before posting. thank you.

[ispy45]

Will the Ps3 preorder be a bundle? Will Toysrus be getting the 60g or the 20 g version?

[Zmonkay]

Has anyone else done a Preorder camp at TRU before? Do they come out and pass out tickets to everyone in line? I want to preorder all 3 things. Hopefully they will make it all one line, and not say "ok, elmo's here, Wii here, and PS3 here"

[jetsetmario]

So here is the official news:

Preorders are definitly happening for Wii and PS3 on Sunday the 29th.
Even though the rest of Big Book goes active on the 27th, the pre-orders and TMX Elmo are being held until Sunday.

Pre-orders will be for systems only-no bundles. *edit-apparently some stores are taking the asinine approach of forcing bundles. This is not nation wide. So I suppose the bundle/no bundle thing turns out to be YMMV.

Quantities vary by store.
Rough estimates are....
Wii 12-25 per store
PS3/60G 4-10 per store
PS3/20G 1-4 per store

[CorruptionDee]

Like I said on GAF, thanks for the updates. I don't know if you would know, since I don't know which TRU you work at, but if at all possible, please try and find out if they will hand out some tickets to the people in line, so that we can avoid riots and stampedes. Also, I'm hopeful that some of my fellow NYC CAGers, keep me updated as well.

[panasonic]

Omfg I Am Gonna Pre Order Another Ps3 And Get A Wii Preorder. is there a limt to the preorders? i didn't read whole thread :-)

[SkyGheNe]

So where do I do the pre order thang? At the games section? At a general desk? I think ill sprint to the games section.

[clayfu]

just went to mine, handful of PS3 machines available.

[purduealum91]

Do we know when online will start?

[arthurRWD]

To: Newbies,

please please read the previous pages before posting. thank you.

what's a newbie-an?

[oNeWiNgEdAnGeL]

Anyone have any idea on how much the minimum is to put down for a PS3 preorder?

[ivan a rom]

50 DOLLARS!! C'mon!

[irunnoft]

Anyone have any idea on how much the minimum is to put down for a PS3 preorder?

Ummm...............yeah...........the MINIMUM to put down is $900.00

Seriously.............scoll back and read the thread. C'mon people, don't be brain dead!

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12-25 per store, I might just skip this altogether then and wait on launch day. That few units per store means braving the triple threat line will be a necessity...and that doesn't sound pleasant to me, especially when the whole reason I'd pre-order in the first place would be to avoid braving a nasty line at all. We'll see...hopefully we'll hear more concrete details before Sunday.

[sparksterz]

Has anyone else done a Preorder camp at TRU before? Do they come out and pass out tickets to everyone in line? I want to preorder all 3 things. Hopefully they will make it all one line, and not say "ok, elmo's here, Wii here, and PS3 here"

I'm also in the same situation, I hope it's a ticket and first come first served set up. Otherwise if it's seperate lines I will be torn. If no tickets are going to be handed out that's bad news. I'm assuming tickets are a no brainer but I don't know, hopefully it wont be YMMV for tickets.

[Mysteriouskk]

12-25 per store, I might just skip this altogether then and wait on launch day. That few units per store means braving the triple threat line will be a necessity...and that doesn't sound pleasant to me, especially when the whole reason I'd pre-order in the first place would be to avoid braving a nasty line at all. We'll see...hopefully we'll hear more concrete details before Sunday.
12-25 is still a lot for me. If its that many I'll definitely go and preorder this sunday. Is this number true?

[oNeWiNgEdAnGeL]

50 DOLLARS!! C'mon!

Ummm...............yeah...........the MINIMUM to put down is $900.00

Seriously.............scoll back and read the thread. C'mon people, don't be brain dead!

All I read was that Wii is $50 to preorder. I didn't see anything about the PS3 being $50, so stfu.

[CorruptionDee]

Who said there would be 12-25 units availible? If this were the case, that would be excellent news for those of us who actually want the system, to keep, not scalp. I'm still not sure how I'm gonna pull this off, as I'm having cold feet about camping out in front of Times Square. However, I guess the best thing to do would be to check the line, and when I did decide to join the line (assuming I'm not one of the first people on the line), see if there are more than 10 people in line waiting for a PS3 pre-order. If this were the case, I think the best thing to do for everyone, would be to seek another Toys 'R' Us, since there would be a high probability that I would get shafted by a paltry allocation.

[irunnoft]

All I read was that Wii is $50 to preorder. I didn't see anything about the PS3 being $50, so stfu.


There's a little wheel on your mouse. . .it can be used to scroll, billy!

[almasy82]

Just to warn people check with your toysrus tomorrow (27th). The prices and such are being entered into the system. The sale is suppost to be the 29th, but some stores may let you order early (manager not on the ball). Mine is 100% sure doing it on the 29th, but still better safe than sorry.

[SpikeSpiegel]

Assuming they get thier targets for PS3, my pre-order will guarantee me one at TRU right?

[chaoz]

2 stores i hit where 20 units each on Wii
ps3 was 7 units and you can not get both

[jetsetmario]

So here is the official news:

Preorders are definitly happening for Wii and PS3 on Sunday the 29th.
Even though the rest of Big Book goes active on the 27th, the pre-orders and TMX Elmo are being held until Sunday.

Pre-orders will be for systems only-no bundles. *edit-apparently some stores are taking the asinine approach of forcing bundles. This is not nation wide. So I suppose the bundle/no bundle thing turns out to be YMMV.

Quantities vary by store.
Rough estimates are....
Wii 12-25 per store
PS3/60G 4-10 per store
PS3/20G 1-4 per store

Few more details to add....

There will be one line at stores for everything(Wii, PS3, TMX Elmo).

Sometime before the store opens the manager will come out and distribute tickets to those in line.

Each person is allowed to purchase one of each. i.e. one Wii, one PS3, and one TMX Elmo.

Finally, for general info purposes....TRU is preordering half of what there total launch allocation is. Therefore if your store is preordering 10 Wii's than they will receive 20 Wii's at launch. 10 for the preorders and 10 for those waiting in line at launch.

[topnotch97]

bummer, i guess i'll either camp out or get it a launch then.

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bummer, i guess i'll either camp out or get it a launch then.

Yeah, 'tis a bummer. I'll head down there 90 minutes before open, see how hectic the line is, then make a decision...but likely, getting there that late, I'm gonna make my decision to prepare for my pre-launch camp out. :-)

[topnotch97]

wait, that whole DST thing where you adjust the clock is this weekend right?

bummer

[videogamejunkie]

if someone were to purchase a ps3 for ebay profitering purposses, which version would they make the most $$ off of and how much do you think they would fetch? Speculation only.

[Liquid Anubis]

The 60 GB version of course.

[kittycatgirl2k]

I got farked over on preordering the Wii at both Gamestop and EB by being too far back in line (just far back enough to get shut out both times). I am in shiat health but am seriously considering going down Sunday and trying to wait out for a Wii and an Elmo for my daughter who has decided she wants one. My question is (and I looked back a few pages and didnt see this answered)

What TIME should I show up? When does TRU open on Sunday? i have no problems with getting there like 30min early or something but dont want to wait in line for hours and hours (I have a 2 yr old).

[Liquid Anubis]

Check the TRU website to check out the hours of operation for your local store. The one in my area opens at 11am on Sundays. I think I may actually spend the night in my truck and wake up early and stand in line. I need to reserve a Wii, to be guaranteed one.

[daveymark]

if someone were to purchase a ps3 for ebay profitering purposses, which version would they make the most $$ off of and how much do you think they would fetch? Speculation only.

that sort of talk wll get you burned at the stake in these forums, heretic. :hot:

[kittycatgirl2k]

Im afraid if I camp out for too long and end up being screwed by a bunch of ebay resellers I will not be able to contain the urge to put my boot up their arse. to get shut out of a preorder for a third time would just be devestating to my fragile sensibilities.
any other CAGs planning on braving the cold at Westfarms in CT?

[Liquid Anubis]

Hehe. Looks like he may not get to test his speculation out, if he was to get a PS3. Check this out, from ebay:

" Sony PlayStation 3 and Nintendo Wii Pre-Sales. These highly-anticipated video game consoles will be in extremely short supply during their initial launch. During the launch of the similarly-released Microsoft Xbox 360, we saw a high number of well-intentioned sellers unable to meet their pre-sale obligations to buyers due to restricted supply, as well as an increase in fraudulent listings for these items. To prevent similar problems with these latest releases, the following restrictions have been placed on pre-sales for the PS3 and the Wii:

* Only one of each console can be listed per eBay account prior to the launch of the console (PS3 is expected to be available on 11/17/06, Wii on 11/19/06).
* The seller must only accept payment through PayPal, and have at least 50 feedback with a 98% or greater positive rating so that they qualify for PayPal Buyer Protection.
* The pre-sale item must be listed in the 3, 5, 7 or 10-day formats, and cannot use Buy It Now.
* The listing must include a photo of your pre-order receipt in the description. "

- http://www2.ebay.com/aw/core/200610.shtml

[irunnoft]

Dude, this is OLD news, but thanks anyhow!

Hehe. Looks like he may not get to test his speculation out, if he was to get a PS3. Check this out, from ebay:

" Sony PlayStation 3 and Nintendo Wii Pre-Sales. These highly-anticipated video game consoles will be in extremely short supply during their initial launch. During the launch of the similarly-released Microsoft Xbox 360, we saw a high number of well-intentioned sellers unable to meet their pre-sale obligations to buyers due to restricted supply, as well as an increase in fraudulent listings for these items. To prevent similar problems with these latest releases, the following restrictions have been placed on pre-sales for the PS3 and the Wii:

* Only one of each console can be listed per eBay account prior to the launch of the console (PS3 is expected to be available on 11/17/06, Wii on 11/19/06).
* The seller must only accept payment through PayPal, and have at least 50 feedback with a 98% or greater positive rating so that they qualify for PayPal Buyer Protection.
* The pre-sale item must be listed in the 3, 5, 7 or 10-day formats, and cannot use Buy It Now.
* The listing must include a photo of your pre-order receipt in the description. "

- http://www2.ebay.com/aw/core/200610.shtml

[roymustang]

Man it's all over. Gamespot announced the preorders on their site. Now everyone and their brother knows about this. I don't know if I'm gonna go now, there'll probably be mobs camping overnight.

[Liquid Anubis]

Dang you're right, it is OLD news. Yesterday's news. Man I won't ever post OLD news again. My bad.

[driftmr2]

Come to Colorado, suppose to be in the 60s. :)

[subhumanx1]

I didn't look through the entire post, so forgive me if this was already stated. But I work at the Bay Parkway TRU in Brooklyn, NY. Our presale numbers are as follows: 20 Wii's, 11 60gb PS3's, 1 20gb PS3. No word on how many units we'll actually be getting, but that's what we'll be reserving on Sunday morning. Good luck to anyone hitting us up.

[Rig]

Still think I'm going to try and brave the lines with a friend. I got a PS3 on preorder at EB, but he didn't. And, I want to get a preorder on a Wii.

[Mysteriouskk]

Anyone know how many PS3s TRU is getting in Southern California / Orange County area?

[Delmonico]

Any idea about ToysRUs.com preordering?

[trunks982]

I didn't look through the entire post, so forgive me if this was already stated. But I work at the Bay Parkway TRU in Brooklyn, NY. Our presale numbers are as follows: 20 Wii's, 11 60gb PS3's, 1 20gb PS3. No word on how many units we'll actually be getting, but that's what we'll be reserving on Sunday morning. Good luck to anyone hitting us up.

i'll be there on sunday. do u guys have medal of honor: heroes in stock at ur location?

[Wolfpup]

So it sounds like they have separate preorders for the 20 or 60GB PS3 versions? I'd much rather have a 20GB one, as I don't need wireless, could add it later anyway, and that's the only real difference.

Are ALL Toy's R Us stores going to do tickets? Will they all let you get one of each? If I have to choose, I'd go with PS3 just because there's a much better chance I'll be able to get a Wii quickly anyway. I really, really hope they all do tickets so there's not some mad rush in the door where some jerk who just showed up shoves in and gets it in front of people waiting in line.

Also, I still haven't heard how early we should be there. I've never done this before (and really don't want to :-( ).

I guess I'll plan on getting there a few hours early and bring stuff to do.
Is this going to be dangerous? I mean do I need to worry about getting mugged or something? Obviously I want to bring my Nintendo DS and iPod and stuff like that but I'm a little scared :-(

[SkyGheNe]

So it sounds like they have separate preorders for the 20 or 60GB PS3 versions? I'd much rather have a 20GB one, as I don't need wireless, could add it later anyway, and that's the only real difference.

Are ALL Toy's R Us stores going to do tickets? Will they all let you get one of each? If I have to choose, I'd go with PS3 just because there's a much better chance I'll be able to get a Wii quickly anyway. I really, really hope they all do tickets so there's not some mad rush in the door where some jerk who just showed up shoves in and gets it in front of people waiting in line.

Also, I still haven't heard how early we should be there. I've never done this before (and really don't want to :-( ).

I guess I'll plan on getting there a few hours early and bring stuff to do.
Is this going to be dangerous? I mean do I need to worry about getting mugged or something? Obviously I want to bring my Nintendo DS and iPod and stuff like that but I'm a little scared :-(

You're not going to be mugged, but people will be assholes if you're not first in line. I was 8 in line in front of best buy, i became 15 after their "friends" came back.

I recommend trying to be first and writing out an order sheet, where it is clear who was there and when.

For the xbox360 LAUNCH i was out there at 6 pm the day before it was released. This is a pre order and I'm not sure how many people know about it, so you can probably get away with going sometime around 4-6 am.

[paddlefoot]

You're not going to be mugged, but people will be assholes if you're not first in line. I was 8 in line in front of best buy, i became 15 after their "friends" came back.

I recommend trying to be first and writing out an order sheet, where it is clear who was there and when.

For the xbox360 LAUNCH i was out there at 6 pm the day before it was released. This is a pre order and I'm not sure how many people know about it, so you can probably get away with going sometime around 4-6 am.

I can see 4-6 a.m. like you say, but I can also see people overreacting for missing out on the eb/gs pre-orders that were gone by 11:00 a.m., and waiting in-line Saturday night right after close.

[jaykarrels]

I called my toys r us and they have no clue about this. I am not sure if I want to go the day before and stay there overnight. At the gamestop one, I came 15 minutes before open and I was 6th in line... I am guessing there isnt that much advertising for my TRU, I think I will go there @ 5 AM. Whats your thoughts on this?

[nikkai]

I fear Elmo.

[Just Madd]

I just read an article about TRU Australia offering a free game with their preorders. Just wondering if that is going to apply to the U.S.? or just Australia.
That article is posted on http://wii.qj.net/ and the link for the article is http://wii.qj.net/Toys-R-Us-names-preoder-free-game-and-new-pack/pg/49/aid/70810

Thanx in advance

[woodylobster227]

It's been stated before but I want to make sure can you preorder both the wii and the ps3 because my local tru has no clue about the preorders at all.

[Just Madd]

TRU is only allowing you to preorder one item of its three BIG items this sunday. They are the PS3, Wii and the Elmo

[broncoz1]

I just got an email from someone that works in TRU corporate. He told me that they will be taking WII (only not PS3) preorders today, not sunday.

[rarebucky]

I called some of the TRUs in my area and they each told me they are getting around 7 PS3s in. All it takes is a few employees to tell their friends and those 7 systems are gone in a heartbeat. The weather is getting cold here and I certainly don't feel like sitting there for nothing.

[jrzshore]

Hey, do any Jersey folks know what the Bergen County TRUs are going to do about this? Blue laws require them closed on Sundays, will they only be open for pre-orders? Or will it be Monday?

[trunks982]

i heard its gonna have showers on saturday. waiting in line in the cold showers.... lol.

[Tybee]

I called some of the TRUs in my area and they each told me they are getting around 7 PS3s in. All it takes is a few employees to tell their friends and those 7 systems are gone in a heartbeat. The weather is getting cold here and I certainly don't feel like sitting there for nothing.

According to everything we've heard to this point, TRU is not allowing employee preorders unless they stand in line like everyone else.

[Lou-Dawg]

Wow there are like three threads discussing TRU pre-orders this Sunday...hard to keep up :(

[Sofa King Cheap]

Wow there are like three threads discussing TRU pre-orders this Sunday...hard to keep up :(

They should kill the one that says "Starts today" and merge the other two (Big Toy Book with the general Wii pre-order thread). No offense to any of the OPs of the three threads, who provided helpful info.

[pyrettablaze]

Now the woman at the one TRU says about 20 Wii avail sunday

[pyrettablaze]

Another location says 17. So I guess that is the ballpark for the amount of Wii that will be there. Looks like those that have the heart to camp out from the preveious night will win this battle of the campers

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I called my local TRU and the guy said they're still not sure exactly how many they're getting but he thinks it's going to be 7.

7? I sincerely doubt that, my TRU is a pretty active/popular location.

Who knows, but I'd wager calling isn't going to get a very accurate tally based on that (unless I'm wrong and my store is getting shafted, LOL). I'm just going to go a couple hours ahead of open, see how nasty the line is, and decide what to do. Worst case scenario, I'll go to the mall across the street, get breakfast, and shop a bit!

[zeus24]

I called a local TRU and they said they are not taking pre-orders for the ps3 because they only have 2 coming in, do you think that the guy I talked to is bluffing?
As in maybe he wants to reserve them for himself?

[Tybee]

I called a local TRU and they said they are not taking pre-orders for the ps3 because they only have 2 coming in, do you think that the guy I talked to is bluffing?
As in maybe he wants to reserve them for himself?

More like he doesn't want to deal with all of the psychopaths and profiteers who would camp out to claim them.

[Zen Davis]

I'm heading out now to the one in Rockaway, NJ. It's going to be raining all night tonight and all day tomorrow so I'm all decked out. I have one t-shirt on, a hoodie over that, and a waterproof giants jacket. Two pairs of jeans underneath as well as two pairs of socks. Plus the umbrella and obligatory Nintendo D.S. to pass the time (when I'm able to use it).

Picture included. Yeah, I'm a geek. Do something about it! I"m also taking my camera to take a few pictures when the line starts building up (if there is one at all).

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6ce06b3127cce8e432fb0e71d00000016108AZOXDRm4ctV

[sren9]

Employees are not allowed to preorder PS3..it does not matter if they stand in line, which they can not because everyone has meetings Sunday morning. Employees can preorder the Wii. Yes you can preorder a PS3 and a Wii, but can't preorder 2 PS3s. All stores have tickets...Numbers will vary but our allocation changed in the past couple of weeks. Figure Wii preorders will be gone and rung up within 30 minutes of open...We will be preordering some games for both systems Sunday morning as well...No accessories as of right now...

[SkyGheNe]

I'm heading out now to the one in Rockaway, NJ. It's going to be raining all night tonight and all day tomorrow so I'm all decked out. I have one t-shirt on, a hoodie over that, and a waterproof giants jacket. Two pairs of jeans underneath as well as two pairs of socks. Plus the umbrella and obligatory Nintendo D.S. to pass the time (when I'm able to use it).

Picture included. Yeah, I'm a geek. Do something about it! I"m also taking my camera to take a few pictures when the line starts building up (if there is one at all).



I'd have to honestly say you're insane. In CT we're getting hurricane type weather (60 mph winds, power outages) tomorrow and into sunday.

You're gonna be waiting in line for more than 24 hours, in a massive storm, add one hour thanks to day light savings.

GL is all I gotta say.

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I'm heading out now to the one in Rockaway, NJ. It's going to be raining all night tonight and all day tomorrow so I'm all decked out. I have one t-shirt on, a hoodie over that, and a waterproof giants jacket. Two pairs of jeans underneath as well as two pairs of socks. Plus the umbrella and obligatory Nintendo D.S. to pass the time (when I'm able to use it).

Picture included. Yeah, I'm a geek. Do something about it! I"m also taking my camera to take a few pictures when the line starts building up (if there is one at all).

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6ce06b3127cce8e432fb0e71d00000016108AZOXDRm4ctV

That's cool, I wish I had the courage to do the same! Question: what about doing your toilet stuff?

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Employees are not allowed to preorder PS3..it does not matter if they stand in line, which they can not because everyone has meetings Sunday morning. Employees can preorder the Wii. Yes you can preorder a PS3 and a Wii, but can't preorder 2 PS3s. All stores have tickets...Numbers will vary but our allocation changed in the past couple of weeks. Figure Wii preorders will be gone and rung up within 30 minutes of open...We will be preordering some games for both systems Sunday morning as well...No accessories as of right now...
Thanks for the info. Sucks that the Wii pre-orders won't be sticking to that original structure. :(

Anyway, are games going to likely be $5 per pre-order? I don't know if I'll have the cash on hand to pre-order ANY right now, but I might, so I guess I'll assume it's $5 per until I hear differently.

[ghozt]

man i called the tru im planning on going to and they are doing preorders, but wouldn't tell me how many they would be doing. i was hoping to get the numbers so that if i get there and there are already that many people in line i would just leave. now i have to worry about standing in line for hours only to get denied. fun times ahead.

[jaffray]

there are doing it really different at my local toysrus, they are going to only allow people to start camping after the store closes at 9pm on saturday. i mean wtf is that, do you know the chaos that will occur? what do you guys think is the best strategy to run to line will be. i know people will get hurt, and i hope they have the police out there.

[topnotch97]

man i called the tru im planning on going to and they are doing preorders, but wouldn't tell me how many they would be doing. i was hoping to get the numbers so that if i get there and there are already that many people in line i would just leave. now i have to worry about standing in line for hours only to get denied. fun times ahead.

you mean the stinky TRU of east san jo? :cry: :bomb:
i might camped at another location.

[KingofOldSchool]

I don't understand why people are so desperate to get a new system ASAP that they want to camp out to get one.

[leapfrogX]

I don't understand why people are so desperate to get a new system ASAP that they want to camp out to get one.

Some people get more utility out of games/owning new products then others; some people consider camping out worse than others.

Camping out can be pretty fun, if you're with the right people.

[Mysteriouskk]

Anyone in Orange County / Southern California going to TRU tomorrow?

[topnotch97]

Some people get more utility out of games/owning new products then others; some people consider camping out worse than others.

Camping out can be pretty fun, if you're with the right people.

yup, which is why i said "i might" camp for this, but that would depend on people who are showing up. if there's less people then no need to camp. just head in the line.

[Zmonkay]

Why are people heading out so early? holly crap. TRU doesn't even open till 11AM for me. I was planning on heading out and getting there around 5, which even then I figured was overkill. How much camping out you guys plan on doing?

[Dhuk]

Employees are not allowed to preorder PS3..it does not matter if they stand in line, which they can not because everyone has meetings Sunday morning. Employees can preorder the Wii. Yes you can preorder a PS3 and a Wii, but can't preorder 2 PS3s. All stores have tickets...Numbers will vary but our allocation changed in the past couple of weeks. Figure Wii preorders will be gone and rung up within 30 minutes of open...We will be preordering some games for both systems Sunday morning as well...No accessories as of right now...

Since it seems TRUs are only getting 1 to 2 60gb PS3s in... Dosen't The manager get one, and I am sure the other will go to some other empolyee or just not be there period. Waiting say 7+ hours, is just not worth the risk of being empty handed.

[SkyGheNe]

Why are people heading out so early? holly crap. TRU doesn't even open till 11AM for me. I was planning on heading out and getting there around 5, which even then I figured was overkill. How much camping out you guys plan on doing?

I don't know what to expect, honestly. Sometimes you can get some cool people in line (like i did last year for x360 at circuit city...best buy had so many assholes).

Are you guys getting hit by the huge storm coming in to the east coast tomorrow? That may deter people, so maybe 5 am wont be bad. If I was you, i'd swing by and check it out. But to be honest with you - the latest i'd go is 5.

[sk545]

wait, are you guys going today or tommorrow? Its on the 29th still, right?

[oNeWiNgEdAnGeL]

If you're camping out tonight, you have no life.

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If you're camping out tonight, you have no life.

Well, I don't know if I'd go as far as to say that: it's not that they don't have lives, it's just that they're passionate about getting something done and they see this as a means by which they can do it. Sacrificing a Friday night and Saturday hardly seems unreasonable, to me (if I knew how the hell they were going to handle having to take a dump or whatever).

That said, I've been thinking and I think three hours before launch is the earliest I'm going to justify doing for a pre-order, personally. I'll go then, and if the line is outrageous, I'll leave knowing I'll save my big waiting for the 18th. But my fingers will be crossed Sunday morning!

[MPDXrules]

Forget about camping out in the North East Rain Rain Rain
Also The manager in my area said no one could camp out until the store closes. I bet this is true for all others. I am thinking of checking it out at 11pm sat, if I see a line I am going to pass. Good luck to all, and those of you trying to get your 2nd 3rd or 4th ps3 for eBay for shame on you.

[mrctdare]

If any one is camping out at the SALEM, NH store let me know I'm getting out of work at 2:30 am and headed over when I get out of work. so it would be nice to have someone that could hold place for bathroom break. 7 and a half hours is a long time in a rain storm alone. PM me If you are going to be in the Salem line.

[ofacto]

I went to the Cerritos, CA TRU tonight to return some games and there was already a guy waiting for the PS3 preorders. I asked the CS girl about and found out that the guy had been there since her lunch break! She also she they were going to kick him out when the store closes.

[Wolfpup]

This is scary. I thought I was doing good by thinking of getting up a few hours before the store opened. I thought THAT was going a little nuts. But camping out starting Saturday...or FRIDAY?!?

I just wish I knew if it were even worth it to wake up early on Sunday and check things out. Seems like a waste of time and gas to get out there if there's a line.

This whole thing is nuts. Nintendo is supposed to have more Wiis out there by the end of the year than Microsoft has 360s in it's first year. It'll probably take some checking around, but SOMEONE should have them by December. And Playstation 3 maybe by March or April of next year. Plus bundles if you really want one. :(

Anyone else in central IL?

[vietgurl]

darn, i left my only jacket at one of our san jose offices. do i really want to drive an hour to get it so i can camp out or should i sleep in and pick it up the next time i'm there for work...

[Mad-B-Man]

Anyone in Orange County / Southern California going to TRU tomorrow? I'm actually considering going with a friend. Not sure which one though. Only time I've ever campped for something was last Black Friday, but there were a lot of peple, so it didn't really feel weird or anything.

[Wolfpup]

I'd like to think that, but someone said Gamespot ran this as a story-and somehow or other people found out about both the Gamestop preorder this year, and even what day Best BUy would be getting new 360's in last year.

I remember lines of people camping out in the cold hours before Best Buy closed about a month AFTER launch.

So I'm getting more and more scared this isn't going to work.

I originally had your idea-I was just going to show up a bit early and get them, but now I'm leaning towards the "it's hopeless" side of things.

[mbartholow]

Come on guys, get real. There isn't *that* huge of a demand for the PS3 and certainly not for the Wii. It isn't like anyone but our CAG selves know about this.

Think about it.

The big book hasn't gone out to the general public yet, and no one will see it until the Sunday paper, or Monday when they get the mail. And even if they do, how many of them do you think will go early to get one, I mean earlier than maybe 10 minutes. Get there and hour early and you should more than likely get one. Or show up right when doors open and hope they don't do tickets, and make a mad dash to the customer service desk.


Much needed sanity! I thank you for injecting that. Good luck to all of us on our quest, but be reasonable and respectful (and patient), as you're representing the public face of "The Gamer" out there.

[Wolfpup]

Much needed sanity! I thank you for injecting that. Good luck to all of us on our quest, but be reasonable and respectful (and patient), as you're representing the public face of "The Gamer" out there.

Yeah really! I hope all us CAGS are nice out there! In general I've felt the forums are one of the nicer places on the web. We're ultimately doing this to have fun after all!

[mbartholow]

Yeah really! I hope all us CAGS are nice out there! In general I've felt the forums are one of the nicer places on the web. We're ultimately doing this to have fun after all!


Exactly! Don't forget the fun! Dust off your old gameboy when you go, help the confused to avoid buying GTA VII:Sexual Conquest for their two-year-old, and take a few extra granola bars or whatever to share.

[Prepster]

My girlfriend and I plan on heading over to TRU after we get back from the Blackhawks game tomorrow night which should be around 11pm.

We are both pumped but it looks like its going to get to around 33 degrees which is pretty much asking to get sick. But since she really wants the Wii and I was hoping to pick up the PS3 this is probably our best chance since we both took work off on Sunday.

I really hope there is no line by the time I get there or I am going to be pissed.

[deanarn]

Hi everyone. I live in Ohio and I recieved my Big Toy Book in the mail yesterday. I think more people than we thought are going to know about this!
Sucks to be us sitting in the rain all night long. LOL

[somahead33]

Those books were hitting mailboxes as early as Wednesday. A lot of people will know about this, and I expect long lines early in my area (socal).

[Ugamer_X]

Come on guys, get real. There isn't *that* huge of a demand for the PS3 and certainly not for the Wii. It isn't like anyone but our CAG selves know about this.

Think about it.

The big book hasn't gone out to the general public yet, and no one will see it until the Sunday paper, or Monday when they get the mail. And even if they do, how many of them do you think will go early to get one, I mean earlier than maybe 10 minutes. Get there and hour early and you should more than likely get one. Or show up right when doors open and hope they don't do tickets, and make a mad dash to the customer service desk.
You're kidding yourself.

I had 50-60 calls/walk-ins asking about both pre-orders today alone. There were already four people lined up in front of the store at 8:00 tonight.

[TiKi2]

Ugamer what state are you in??

[banpeikun]

Ugamer what state are you in??looks like california

[madzombiekilla]

I went to the Cerritos, CA TRU tonight to return some games and there was already a guy waiting for the PS3 preorders. I asked the CS girl about and found out that the guy had been there since her lunch break! She also she they were going to kick him out when the store closes.
HAHA!
I work at that store.

[ghozt]

you mean the stinky TRU of east san jo? :cry: :bomb:
i might camped at another location.

lol yea thats the one. i live right on berryessa so its a very short drive. really thought i would be fine getting there around 3am-4am after a night of halloween bar hopping, but judging by what im reading here and fw theres probably a line forming already. im stopping by the bank tomorrow so i guess ill see how bad it is then.

[Roguestriker]

Hey I live in East San Jose lol

[topnotch97]

for real guys? you wanna wait till 10 am for opening? LOL!

right now it's cold.

[ghozt]

haha yea. well in my dream i got there at 4am waited 6 hours and got a ps3. sure beats 18+ hours during launch. i think im gettin my ps3 in march now. i can't hang with these other crazy people

[tinyandi]

You're kidding yourself.

I had 50-60 calls/walk-ins asking about both pre-orders today alone. There were already four people lined up in front of the store at 8:00 tonight.

FYI...I stopped by a TRU last night at 7:00pm and there was already a line of 7 people for 4 PS3 pre-orders.

I'm going to scout another toys r us on Saturday. *sigh*

[jaffray]

Just nasty out there ... I went to 3 different TRU stores and there were like 7-9 people in line around midnight. I went to one store, and there was a family of 7 camping out, brothers, sisters, moms, dads. WTF? Why do they need 6 ps3s? I just dont get it.

[mrp1nk]

I was under the impression that the preorders were one per household. It would be funny if the whole family waited and were only allowed to get one. I just called our TRU and they don't have anyone in line yet. I'll be goin after work so hopefully I'll be the first. Picked up a tent last night.

[MadFlava]

Yeah, TRU preorders are one per household, since they take your name and number. Also, the manager at the TRU I plan to go through doesn't want any campers during the day. She said if anyone camps at closing time she's going to have all there cars towed. Anything after the all the TRU employees leave is fair game. I plan to drive by tonight to see if anyone is camping. I plan to just show early next morning since they plan to open early.

EDIT: They also said they plan on only get 2-3 60 gig versions the rest will be 20 gig versions. I think the total they hope to get is between 6-8.

[mrp1nk]

I think this may have been addressed earlier but does anybody know if the preorders will be done at the same time for both the Wii and the PS3. One line for both I mean or a seperate line for each?

[SkyGheNe]

You're kidding yourself.

I had 50-60 calls/walk-ins asking about both pre-orders today alone. There were already four people lined up in front of the store at 8:00 tonight.

Also - realize thsi guys - this news was posted on gamespot, kotaku, and a wide variety of other websites.

It's not a secret anymore.

So it's agreed for the most part, right? Stores won't let you start camping out till 11.

[DisturbedZen]

How would pre orders work at TRU? What would happen if someone were to rush in?

I don't think there would be anyone guarding the lines at TRU.... Are the campers just sitting outside right now? Or are they inside the store?

[SkyGheNe]

I think this may have been addressed earlier but does anybody know if the preorders will be done at the same time for both the Wii and the PS3. One line for both I mean or a seperate line for each?
Any differentiation in lines will be distinguished by the consumers themselves im assuming.

These aren't exactly organized. If you want it to be organized, you get a piece of paper, pen, and sign people up, hoping that they listen to you. That's what we did for circuit city and we all had a fun, good time.

*EDIT*

WOW, there's already fuckers lined up. A-fucking-mazing.

btw, my store isnt restricting how long you wait.

[speedy05]

could someone be so kind as to bottomline this for me, please? TRU pre-orders on 10-29-2006 start for both the Wii + PS3? How much needs to be put down for each system? thanks a lot!!!

[Oops! I did it again.]

could someone be so kind as to bottomline this for me, please? TRU pre-orders on 10-29-2006 start for both the Wii + PS3? How much needs to be put down for each system? thanks a lot!!!

Sure thing. :)

$50 per pre-order (PS3 or Wii), both will be available tomorrow the 29th.

Each store has different allotments for each console, with there obviously being more Wii units than PS3 units.

[merkman]

So no reports of a confirmed reserve yet? Inquiring gamers want to know! ;)

Thought about trying to reserve a PS3, but between the price (which originally made me swear I wouldn't buy one), the lack of PS3-Only launch titles (where the hell is GT HD, The Getaway 3, and MGS4?), and the mess (4-6 per store, and lines a mile long... no thanks, guess I'm getting old)... I'll just wait until things improve all the way around. :)

[gkrykewy]

From FW:

the TRU in columbia, md is taking wii pre-orders this morning...first come first serve....15 total and 3 as far as i know have been spoken for already...if you're in bmore/dc area and want a wii you might wanna get over there

[speedy05]

Sure thing. :)

$50 per pre-order (PS3 or Wii), both will be available tomorrow the 29th.

Each store has different allotments for each console, with there obviously being more Wii units than PS3 units.

wow! thanks a lot for the fast reply, I appreciate your post!

[gaelan]

so once you get the preorder, when would be the best time to put it on ebay? i'm thinking closer the xmas when the system is in hand people will be willing to fork over more money for the system and hopefull ebay/pp will lift their restrictions.

[gkrykewy]

so once you get the preorder, when would be the best time to put it on ebay? i'm thinking closer the xmas when the system is in hand people will be willing to fork over more money for the system and hopefull ebay/pp will lift their restrictions.

Last year, it seemed that 360s peaked in value right after launch.

[Dhuk]

Also - realize thsi guys - this news was posted on gamespot, kotaku, and a wide variety of other websites.

It's not a secret anymore.

So it's agreed for the most part, right? Stores won't let you start camping out till 11.

It never really was a secret, it's printed in the ad/Big Book. It's gonna be pretty interesting how many Cag'ers get one tomorrow. You'll be competeing with the ruthless, competetive, and aggresive Soccer Moms, and Toy Scalpers. These people will stay out a whol day if they have to.


One guy on GameFaqs is saying he is going to bring his family and buy them all up. :roll:

[goldbean]

That's strange. I just called them, and they claim they haven't done any Wii preorders, and they won't until 10 am tomorrow morning...

From FW:

the TRU in columbia, md is taking wii pre-orders this morning...first come first serve....15 total and 3 as far as i know have been spoken for already...if you're in bmore/dc area and want a wii you might wanna get over there

[MadFlava]

One guy on GameFaqs is saying he is going to bring his family and buy them all up. :roll:

Gamefaqs forums rot the mind...

Call my TRU, and they haven't jumped the gun and started doing preorders yet. Tomorrow is the date they are sticking to.

[mrctdare]

I heard some TRU are doing bundles anyone hear the same. Did anyone get what was in it and the end price I'll be paying at pickup on the 17th

[sk545]

man, its not cool if some stores start doing it early. It would really suck if everyone waits on Sunday morning, they come out, and ask what the hell is everyone lined up for? You tell them, they laugh, and say they already did the preorders the day before.

[Dhuk]

man, its not cool if some stores start doing it early. It would really suck if everyone waits on Sunday morning, they come out, and ask what the hell is everyone lined up for? You tell them, they laugh, and say they already did the preorders the day before.

Like you were gonna get one anyways. ;)

Anyone have the UPC for the PS3? If I can get one early, I am all for it. Waiting in line at TRU is a joke.

[Drakken]

Toms River, NJ TRU opens at 10. They said there's already someone waiting outside. Not sure how many PS3s they're going to have.

Mays Landing, NJ TRU opens at 10 as well - 2 people waiting there.

[Just Madd]

Huntsville , Alabama's TRU store manager just told me over the phone that they have 4 Wii preorders and a total of 5 PS3's for preorder tommorow....That sux mann..
He also informed me of a guy already camping out for the PS3

[Ikohn4ever]

19 Wiis in the one in Langhorne


bah, there is a person already waiting for a Wii, and all the PS3s are taken already by people in line

[djkunai]

This is kunai reporting LIVE from TRU in Woodland Hills/Canoga Park CA. The amazing amount of FOUR PS3s is already take by the FOUR people in line. Goodluck to the rest of you.

[SkyGheNe]

This is kunai reporting LIVE from TRU in Woodland Hills/Canoga Park CA. The amazing amount of FOUR PS3s is already take by the FOUR people in line. Goodluck to the rest of you.

you guys got good weather over there? It's wailing with rain and wind over here lol. so cold.

[MadFlava]

Again I plan to drive by tonight to see if it's worth my time to even go tomorrow. I fear that people are camping out already. Crazy...

[Ikohn4ever]

Again I plan to drive by tonight to see if it's worth my time to even go tomorrow. I fear that people are camping out already. Crazy...



dont even bother with that, call the store with like 10 minutes before closin and see if all the Preorders are gone.

[gkrykewy]

19 Wiis in the one in Langhorne


bah, there is a person already waiting for a Wii, and all the PS3s are taken already by people in line

Langhorne! I grew up in Langhorne. That's my childhood TRU. Very cool.

[halvorsb]

Elk Grove, CA Toys R Us already has 7 people lined up. First two in line have a tent and look to have been there since sometime yesterday. Good luck to everyone who decides to try Toys R Us! I'm thinking I'm going to be relegated to a huge EBStop Bundle online.

[gkrykewy]

That's strange. I just called them, and they claim they haven't done any Wii preorders, and they won't until 10 am tomorrow morning...

Yeah, the FW poster updated and said by the time he'd gotten there they'd corrected their error. Still a few less available tomorrow.

[dragonjud]

ToysRus in Queens NY had people lined up since yesterday. Lines already have all reservations taken....oh well, guess I'll wait a year as I did for the 360. Have a Wii pre-ordered at Fye, but if they try to stick me with a bundle, I'll just play the waiting game on that one too.

[Falion]

I just called a local TRU (Arizona), and they claim they don't know how many systems they're getting in, but I was told that there were 4 people outside as of 9AM this morning. This is insane!

I'll call shortly before closing tonight, and hopefully they'll know how many Wii's they're getting in, but as of now, I doubt that I'll wait in line.

[Nibi]

According to the Amazon.com PS3 board there are already 20 people lined up outside the Times Square store. Can anyone confirm this?

[bsesb2003]

I've been to the TRU in North Bergen, and there's already about 15 people, and they look kinda wet cause it's been raining here, hard.

[iceyburnz]

my friend called that TrU in Bergen and they said that there is a line there. Its really really windy and rainy right now so I know it must suck out there

[sqyxzylyx]

The TRU in Union NJ (Morris Ave) are rejecting all inquiries about PS3. They told me that they will only receive 3 units and there are already 3 people waiting outside.

[psychoxfoo]

heh i shouldve came to the board before going, i left an hour ago to the queens toysrus and there are 12 people who said they have been there since yesterday at 4pm, store said 12 ps3s so i assumed they're all there for the same.

[Zmonkay]

I'm gonna wait and call shortly before they close and find out if it's worth my time. I guess all TRU store hours are changing and they are oppening at 9:00 AM btw. Hopefully if I head out around midnight or 1 I should get in line all right

[anch]

dude, after reading last 2 pages about ppl that camped a day ago, you think waiting by midnight will get a chance?

[dracula]

dude, after reading last 2 pages about ppl that camped a day ago, you think waiting by midnight will get a chance?

this is just silly.

will tru get any of the day of the launch? or are they just doing 10 per store? how much is the deposit for the ps3 at tru? will toysrus.com get any at all?

[Wolfpup]

The more I think about it, the less I feel like I need a Playstation 3 now. I believe in the system for the most part (free online, quieter system, better all around pad, etc.), but I have TONS of games for my PC, PS2, GBA, DS, PSP, and (once I get a Wii) Gamecube. And there's plenty more I could pick up. Geez, I could kill two or three months just from Final Fantasy 3 and 12 by themselves. And then there's Gametap, Gamefly, and I could always check out World of Warcraft...

I was really hoping to get one of each at launch...but I think I'll survive!

[SkyGheNe]

*sigh* 8 people already waiting in line in manchester CT...all of the consoles claimed.

And I just got all dressed up to head out. Lame.

[Outrun9]

I went to the Bell Gardens, CA Toys R Us earlier today like around 11am and there were already like 15 people waiting in line.

[roymustang]

Just called my TRU in Vegas and they said they had about 50 people outside most of which had been there since last night.

Oh and Puppy the PS3 is cool and all but don't say it has a better pad, because the PS3 pad sucks, it's a 10 year old design that's not ergonomic at all and removing the useful vibrating feature for some crappy tilting feature is pretty retarded (they probably just didn't want to pay immersion any royalties though). Oh and lets not forget the fact that you can't change the rechargeable battery pack in the controller.

[tinyandi]

Atlanta Folks:

5 people in Alpharetta, 3 people in Kennesaw. Tucker and Buckhead are NOT allowing lines and will call the cops for loitering. How do you all recommend trying to get in on the pre-orders in Tucker and Buckhead?

[Dr Mario Kart]

Atlanta Folks:

5 people in Alpharetta, 3 people in Kennesaw. Tucker and Buckhead are NOT allowing lines and will call the cops for loitering. How do you all recommend trying to get in on the pre-orders in Tucker and Buckhead?

There has to be a point in time when it IS ok to line up. You just have to figure out when it is. You'll probably have to get kicked off once just to ask the guy first hand when his orders are to stop kicking people off.

[ofacto]

I went to the Bell Gardens, CA Toys R Us earlier today like around 11am and there were already like 15 people waiting in line.

I went there right when they opened to pick up some more buy 2 get 1 deals, and the cashier in the RZONE said that they would be handing out vouchers for the PS3, Wii, and Elmo sometime between 10-11pm tonight so those people will not have to sleep over night, they can just come back tomorrow to complete their preorders.

[trunks982]

I went to Bay Parkway Brooklyn NY. I saw around 10 ppl waiting as of 3:50PM. By the time I go there in the morning, it will be over 20.

[SkyGheNe]

the toys r us in manchester is bullshit. I didn't go out cause it's been fucking pouring with 40+ mph winds and guess what.

They let the bastards sit INSIDE the store.

GG to toysrus's pussy policies.

[Wolfpup]

Oh and Puppy the PS3 is cool and all but don't say it has a better pad, because the PS3 pad sucks, it's a 10 year old design that's not ergonomical at all and removing the useful vibrating feature for some crappy tilting feature is pretty retarded (they probably just didn't want to pay immersion any royalties though). Oh and lets not forget the fact that you can't change the rechargeable battery pack in the controller.

I disagree. In theory I'd like a change-it's not a decedent of a 10 year old pad, it's really the direct decedent of a 21 year old pad-from the NES.

But in practice, the Playstation 2 pad has become my favorite again. The more I use the 360 pad, the less I like it. The Playstation 2 pad works fine for first person shooters, but it also works for 2D games, for selecting stuff from menus in RPGs, etc. It's just an all around good pad-not as good as other pads for particular things, but it has no weaknesses and works well for any type of game. I also find it to be the most comfortable overall. The more I use the 360 pad (or used the Gamecube pad), the less ergonomic I found it.

The Playstation 3 pad looks like an improvement all around. Somewhat improved R/L 2 buttons, a slightly updated design. And of course the switch from rumble to analog/tilt control. IMO that's a trade off that's WELL worth it. I've never found rumble very useful-I can only think of two games off hand that really used it extremely well (Metal Gear Solid and Wario Ware Twisted). Ironically the Dual Shock pad had the best, most subtle rumble of the three designs.
But I'm not going to cry over it. The new control will actually improve games, make new things possible, versus just randomly buzzing whenever you're hit. I'm already excited to try it in a flight-sim type game, as that alone should feel a lot better than an analog stick. (I'd love a Pilot Wings on the Wii, or a sequal to that one Pilot Wings-esque game Sony made on the PS2.) There are going to be games on the Wii and PS3 that just won't be possible on the 360.

The one thing I agree about is the sealed controller. That's just stupid. I don't even WANT wireless. It's a huge pain on the 360 (I went out and bought a wired pad to avoid it), and I'm not interested in holding a radio transmitter next to my body for hours on end. I'm not even convinced it's safe. I'd REALLY like just a regular wired controller for the PS3 (I can sort of see with the Wii where it wouldn't be practical). (Though if they're going to include wireless controllers, giving them lithium batteries is cool.)

And yeah, I'm sure the switch is at least partially because of the immersion law suit, but even still, an entire new interface beats random buzzing any day.

[Mad-B-Man]

Oh and Puppy the PS3 is cool and all but don't say it has a better pad, because the PS3 pad sucks, it's a 10 year old design that's not ergonomical at all and removing the useful vibrating feature for some crappy tilting feature is pretty retarded (they probably just didn't want to pay immersion any royalties though). Oh and lets not forget the fact that you can't change the rechargeable battery pack in the controller.

Being a better pad does not nessecarily mean that it has to change astheticly. I too, however, also dislike the fact that they removed the rumble and added the til insteat (I don't belive in this motion control thing), and probably ture that they didn't want to pay for the license. Atleast the controller has trigger shoulders now.

Review sites seems to have mixed feeling, so you probably won't know until you actually try it out. Also, Sony have said that they will replace the controller for free if the battery fails, IIRC.

Anywho, Ceritos, CA suposedly has 20 people, 6 PS3s I belive.

[Sofa King Cheap]

this is just silly.

will tru get any of the day of the launch? or are they just doing 10 per store? how much is the deposit for the ps3 at tru? will toysrus.com get any at all?


Half of their launch consoles are for pre-orders, and the other half are for launch day.

[Pancake Rabbit]

So the TRU two miles from my house did pre-orders TODAY (livonia MI). So I got completely screwed as far as that one goes. So I went out to the Westland MI store and there were already about 10 people in line so I left and went to the Southfield MI store where there were another 10 people in line! So much for my chances of getting one of these pre-orders.

[PigeonSt]

So the TRU two miles from my house did pre-orders TODAY (livonia MI). So I got completely screwed as far as that one goes. So I went out to the Westland MI store and there were already about 10 people in line so I left and went to the Southfield MI store where there were another 10 people in line! So much for my chances of getting one of these pre-orders.

Those Livonia bastards told me Friday they weren't doing preorders. Thanks for the line update though!

[roymustang]

Also, Sony have said that they will replace the controller for free if the battery fails, IIRC.

Actually that was wrongly reported by many sites. Sony said they would have a replacement program in place but they never said it would be free.

Since they can't sell a multitap for 35 bucks this time around I think they decided to seal the controller to compensate.

[Pancake Rabbit]

Those Livonia bastards told me Friday they weren't doing preorders. Thanks for the line update though!

Hmmm that makes me wonder if they were lying about already selling them...

[pinoy530]

Southwest Houston People:

Sugar Land TRU @ 59, there were already 7 people waiting for 6 ps3 spots when I went there at 3 pm.

I asked the first person in line what time he got there and he said 11. Crazy people. I'm #1 at my EB and I got there at 1 hr 45 mins early, and I thought that was pushing it. I killed my time by watching heroes on my psp and playing pheonix wright. No one in line at tru had a ds or psp out, they must be bored.

[Zmonkay]

dude, after reading last 2 pages about ppl that camped a day ago, you think waiting by midnight will get a chance?

Not really, but a guy can hope, right? Mainly, I just have my limits as to how much I want one. 9 hrs wait is long, but I can justify it. longer than that? No thanks.

[oNeWiNgEdAnGeL]

Glendale, CA - More than 10 people already in line. The employee didn't now how many preorders they're going to hand out.

Burbank, CA - More than 10 people already in line. The employee said they're giving at least 7 preorders.

[Dhuk]

Glendale, CA - More than 10 people already in line. The employee didn't now how many preorders they're going to hand out.

Burbank, CA - More than 10 people already in line. The employee said they're giving at least 7 preorders.

2 of those people are going to feel like real idiots after waiting 12+ hours for nothing. when the find out they won't be able to get one.

The thing with TRU is that on launch day, you will have to be at TRU waiting all over again in hopes they (and you) didn't get short changed. First come, first serve. AND they open at 10 am, like other stores. So they gives other peps a good chance at Best Buy and Circuit City which should get more systems in, indulge.

[oNeWiNgEdAnGeL]

2 of those people are going to feel like real idiots when the find out they won't be able to get one.

The thing with TRU is that on launch day, you will have to be at TRU waiting all over again in hopes they (and you) didn't get short changed. First come, first serve. AND they open at 10 am, like other stores. So they gives other peps a good chance at Best Buy and Circuit City which should get more systems in, indulge.

I also called Alhambra, Los Angeles, and Van Nuys. People are waiting outside and each store is only doing like 7 preorders or something around that number.

If you're not waiting in line right this moment, chances are, you're not getting a preorder from Toys R Us.

[Yankeez]

seems like the magic number is 7 for most of the TRU's

my friend is in line at #6 got line line 3 hours ago, manager said they were giving out 7

[DRJ555]

Mine had 4-60gb and 1-20gb PS3 and 10 Wii and there were about 10 people in line already at 2PM. There was one line for both and you could only preorder 1. $50 deposit for either sysyem.