View Full Version : Did You Get Your Wii Pre-Order?
Blaine
10-13-2006, 11:45 AM
I was #4 at GameStopEbGamesStore. There were 18 total systems that they were taking orders for. A few of the late comers said most of the stores in the area were already filled, many having well over 30 people for about the same number of consoles.
It's a small step towards getting the system, still gotta camp out for the launch though.
Anyone else get thier preorder in?
WildWop
10-13-2006, 11:55 AM
I got mine, but not at GS/EB...
Nintendo World Store must be getting an allotment in the thousands, since they've been taking PO's for awhile now and still have yet to stop... They also guarantee launch day. Rock.
CHARYODA
10-13-2006, 11:58 AM
I got mine too! Just not at GS/EB, after years of them forcing bundles and other bull shat I jumped on the amazon wagon as soon as I saw it and thankfully I got on it in time. Congrats to those who got their reserve on and I hope that we all have a great mid to late November.
Strell
10-13-2006, 11:58 AM
Just because I think I wrote this amusingly, I'll post it here (it's in 2 other threads):
Before this morning, my answer would have been emphatically "yes," solid and unshaken.
But after the surreality I just experienced, I'm going on the fence, if not completely upon the other side.
As I rounded the corner to the Gamestop in the mall amongst roving bands of old people walking laps, there stood before me no less than 15 college age men, running the gamut from supreme game and anime nerd to casual Apple demographic metrosexual to, oddly enough, one guy sitting down holding a PSP of all things.
Instantly they all - pack-like - rose their eyes and pinpointed me, with ancestral, instinctual bloodlust. For I was the new prey.
Loudly, and without hesitation, one of their kind asked in a tongue known to only Nintendo fans - Eeii glok ku ler Wii? - which, if you are a Nintendo fan, translates in our broken English to roughly "Wii get?"
Knowing the history of the clans and their ancient ways, I replied with Aont me laa Wii, which our pathetic language can only directly transcribe as "Indeed, Wii get."
Their faces took a strange turn at this point, showing a common and shared motive. For they knew, based upon my mastery of the Nintendish, that my efforts would be in vain.
Ok ku laa Gamestoppu fren ti laa lu.
Immortal words resonating still, "13 Wiis get, now captured."
I was informed further, with the aid of blood rituals, that my arrival was nary a few hours late, and that several of the hunters had been in place since "chosh modash," meaning "big dark," a phrase we Englishians commonly call "10 PM."
We passed around a ceremonial feast of our enemies - melted PSP units and old XBL head sets - in commiseration with the help of a small fire, and compelted the great Iwataton in reverence to the great Reg A'Ih.
One of them noticed I had carried in a Chuck Klosterman book, provided to props give (Gungstamosh), and informed me that Sex, Lies, and Cocoa Puffs was a personal recommendation.
I remarked that "I expected this out of the PS3, but not for this." This incited much hearty laughter and speak of "tanking" and "Sony" and "bad."
I warded around with my brethren for a few more minutes, accepted my defeat, and left upon the back of a great wildebeast, which I had spotted in its natural habitat of Victoria's Secret. Her name was Cheryl, and as a beast of burden, she was no disappointment.
In short, after this morning, and learning that 16 people were at GS where only 13 units were available, that those people had been turning down newcomers since 4 AM, that another 5-6 people came and left dejected while I stood around, I have strong reason to believe that this is a little larger than I've given it credit for.
I have already informed my girlfriend that I will now, officially, be indisposed of the higest order come November 19, and have built a rather elaborate buffer of the 17-20, such that come that eventful night, my actions have been spoken for and will not be questioned or challenged.
This is due in no small part to the fact that I feel the anticipation for the Wii - which I had already seen appealing to several young men, none of whom were afraid to announce the name across a mall's interior - is greater than I originally perceived.
-Stardate 10.13.06, Captain Strell of the USS Enterprise
mofo1115
10-13-2006, 12:00 PM
I was 11 out of 11 at my store.
=)
Blaine
10-13-2006, 12:09 PM
Just because I think I wrote this amusingly, I'll post it here (it's in 2 other threads):
Yeah, I read it earlier. You done good.
It wasn't quite that out of hand where I was, particularly since it's a mall and it only opens at 7. I was there at about 7:20 and wound up 4th. It stablized at about 7 people right up until 9:30 at which point in time people were running in and crawling out of some deodorant-repellant woodwork.
I figure that launch day might be equal, considering all the EB managers saying they will be getting more than 18, it's just the minimum they would possibly get. So there's gonna be part two to this saga.
kittycatgirl2k
10-13-2006, 12:13 PM
If anyone was at either EB or Gamestop this morning in Bristol, I was the one pitching the fit at both stores when I was told that the person ahead of me in line would be the last one to get a Wii. Meaning I was SHIAT OUT OF LUCK!!!!!! Farkin - A!!!!!!!!
Im still not over it.
ARGH!!!!
daroga
10-13-2006, 12:13 PM
#2 of non-employee preorders, so #7 or 8 overall (couldn't really hear the guy since they were doing insanely lound construction next store).
Sgt. Baker
10-13-2006, 12:18 PM
Yep. Got it this morning. Just posted a blargh about it.
http://www.xanga.com/my_friend_fats
neudog
10-13-2006, 12:26 PM
2 out of 11 right behind Wolve22, who beat me to the front :-P Already paid it off and will be picking it up on 19 @ 12:01.
botticus
10-13-2006, 12:44 PM
#4 out of 15 (employees ended up only taking three of the four spots).
aaandrewww
10-13-2006, 12:56 PM
I got in on the Amazon pre-order thing, but I'm a little worried about it. Last time I pre-ordered something on there it kept getting delayed until I found it somewhere else and cancelled it. I might end up camping out for one and then returning/cancelling the Amazon one. What is you guys' experience with amazon pre-orders.
tacklebox
10-13-2006, 12:57 PM
Hit the 2 outdoor stores here at about 6:30 this morning, both full with people in tents... then I decided to take a long shot and hit the mall. Thinking that everyone would have tried there first due to the indoor heating, I wasn't expecting much. I got there around 7 AM and I was #8/8... I was pretty excited to say the least. :D
munch
10-13-2006, 01:03 PM
Nope, didn't try either. I did go to EB for another matter this morning, however. I witnessed two grown men almost cry when they were turned away.
ryanbph
10-13-2006, 01:15 PM
I didn't, as I think they will have plenty in stock to pick one up b4 the holidays
Scratchy413
10-13-2006, 01:16 PM
I got mine and am #4 in line. Dunno how many employees ahead of me. Got to the mall at 7:30am. Also witness droves of old ppl walking the mall.. Including my neighbor :roll:
Apossum
10-13-2006, 01:18 PM
Nope! Camping for pre-orders? Ha! fuck that. They're shipping 7 million of them.
Haven't decided if I even want the thing yet.
CrimGhost
10-13-2006, 01:35 PM
My local EB is getting 21 units, 14 employees pre-ordered and 7 were left for customers. I got #3, but I still think it's weird that the employees can pre-order that many, guess they want to make sure their friends and family are covered.
Reality's Fringe
10-13-2006, 01:36 PM
Last one. I took an exam, and fucking bombed it so getting that Wii made my day brighter. Fuck Logic.
botticus
10-13-2006, 01:41 PM
My local EB is getting 21 units, 14 employees pre-ordered and 7 were left for customers. I got #3, but I still think it's weird that the employees can pre-order that many, guess they want to make sure their friends and family are covered.Heh, if you want to get them fired, you can probably do so. Limit for employees is 4.
SpazX
10-13-2006, 01:41 PM
I got an amazon preorder. Here's a fucking dilemma, do I sell that preorder on ebay? Christ, I could make some $200 profit probably....
Moxio
10-13-2006, 01:45 PM
Won't be pre-ordering it.
Troz1820
10-13-2006, 02:06 PM
I got an amazon preorder. Here's a fucking dilemma, do I sell that preorder on ebay? Christ, I could make some $200 profit probably....
My Amazon preorder is my backup in case I can't get one on the 19th. It will be sold to a friend or here on CAG if it becomes an extra.
I got Amazon and Gamestop being I want play Zelda 1st day on sunday and I know they don't have mail on sunday. So Amazon will be a backup or maybe Ebay if theirs any profit in it.
SpazX
10-13-2006, 02:14 PM
My Amazon preorder is my backup in case I can't get one on the 19th. It will be sold to a friend or here on CAG if it becomes an extra.
Well I'm about 99% sure I'll be able to get one on the 19th if I want, but I was getting it on amazon to save money on tax :-P.
flybrione
10-13-2006, 02:22 PM
Yes I got one and also preordered an extra Wiimote and Nunckuk, Classic Controller. As for Games I preordered Zelda, Red Steel, Rayman, Metal Slug and Trama Center. Happy Friday!
Considering Moneky Ball because I keep hearing real good things about it and how it controls with the Wiimote.
Also picked up God hand! R.I.P. Clover Studios.
stevez0r
10-13-2006, 02:32 PM
Nope! Camping for pre-orders? Ha! fuck that. They're shipping 7 million of them.
Haven't decided if I even want the thing yet.Yeah I'm in the same boat with you. I bet if I decide to get it, it will be sold out.:roll:
pinoy530
10-13-2006, 02:32 PM
I'm number 6 out of the 9 non employee spots at my eb. I have an amazon preorder too, but I dont know if that ones going to ship, although I would like it to since its $246.07 with no tax. Didn't want to take a chance though on amazon not coming through so I got the eb one too.
haha same with me I got from amazon hoping to save on tax. how did you get from amazon for 246.07 though mine was 249.99 what kind coupon did you get?
elwood731
10-13-2006, 02:37 PM
Are people really worried they won't get one? I mean, Nintendo has made it fairly clear there will be a ton of Wiis out before Christmas. I didn't think people would line up to pre-order it. I wonder how many think they'll get rich eBaying it only to discover they're stocked in every store? ;)
It's really hard to say on the demand of this. Truth it really weird if doesn't sell out launch day. Yeah they probably will have another shipment before xmas , but people want launch day also. Will just have to wait and see what ebay holds for it. I think won't be crazy money off ebay , but I think may be something there.
sonderiaom
10-13-2006, 02:46 PM
It looks like I'm 16 out of 18.
GTZ_NSR
10-13-2006, 02:53 PM
Pre-ordered mine today at EB Games in Columbia, TN. The guy said they were taking only three more after mine, but he said they were sure that they were getting them at launch (but he wasn't sure about the PS3's). The pre-orders sold out in about 15 minutes.
ananag112
10-13-2006, 02:53 PM
I had only one class today from 8-10:30. I finished my class and was about to leave the door when my friend texted me. He was supposed to go down to the mall and reserve a Wii, but he woke up late. He asked me to reserve a Wii for him and he said he would pay me back later.
So I drive down to the mall and go to GameStop. I go on line and there are three people ahead of me. This one guy gets a Wii for himself. He leaves and there are two women left one line. One of these women wants to get Scarface the game but doesn't know if her kid wanted the PSP or PS2 version of the game. The guy was about to sell her Scarface for the PSP when I stepped in and told her that her son probably meant the PS2 version of the game as the PSP version was supposed to be pretty bad. She says okay and she picks up the PS2 version of the game.
Now the other woman wants to preorder the Wii, but she has a few questions. She asks about the console, the Wiimote, etc. The employee explains to her how the Wiimote works, how you can play virtual console games, about the online network, about the Mii's, about playing GameCube games, and also about the nanchuk and D-Pad (his name for the classic controller). The lady then puts $250 down, but before she leaves she says that she is very confused over all these technical terms and the complex controllers (which I found to be funny).
I am finally up and I preorder the Wii and put $250+tax down (using store credit I had). I am surprised to learn that I am the 17th person to preorder the Wii at this store today and they were getting 18 in. This is pretty amazing as this mall has 3 EBgames/GameStop stores. I checked out the other two stores after I left and both of them had already sold out.
The Wii is going to do very well this year. Nintendo is going to make a ton of money off of the DS and Wii.
Theduck
10-13-2006, 03:08 PM
I should have preordered 2, I could have sold one to a fellow CAG. :(
dmaul1114
10-13-2006, 03:40 PM
Got mine. I was 14 out of the 29 they were taking.
lordwow
10-13-2006, 03:52 PM
I pre-ordered at Amazon, I'm not too concerned, mainly because between classes and work, I won't have time to play until I go home on Wed for Thanksgiving anyway.
Tebunker
10-13-2006, 04:00 PM
I chose not to preorder because I am going to get it a Costco and save some money and get a bundle deal through them. I have no worries about getting one but I will definately show up a little early just in case.
deadite76
10-13-2006, 04:09 PM
Ended up being number 6 out of 12!
FriskyTanuki
10-13-2006, 04:13 PM
I was 22nd out of 28 preorders that they were taking. I got there about 8:30 AM and watched the old people walk by wondering why 20-some people were waiting outside of EB. When one girl came by and asked what we were all waiting for, a bunch of people yelled out "Wiiiiii!" like how people yell out "Whooooo!" when Ric Flair comes out, but more nerdy. The guy behind me was strange to say the least, as he kept talking to himself for the two hours we were in line. The last guy, a guy I know, pledged his plutonic love to the guy running the line when he found out that he was the last guy, which isn't a strange thing considering he's French-Canadian. :lol:
flizmo007
10-13-2006, 04:14 PM
I was number 14 out of 14. I got there 15 minutes before the store opened so I guess I got lucky.
y2jrevolution
10-13-2006, 04:24 PM
I was number 3 in line but turned out to be 7 because of the fucking employees. 7 of 12.
I was number 3 in line but turned out to be 7 because of the fucking employees. 7 of 12.I don't get why people have curse out employee if they want buy the system their not stealing it no reason why they can't be allowed. You can curse them if their an ass about it though.
y2jrevolution
10-13-2006, 04:37 PM
I don't get why people have curse out employee if they want buy the system their not stealing it no reason why they can't be allowed. You can curse them if their an ass about it though.
It pisses me off that they did not stand in line to get theirs. Only one employee was standing in line this morning. At least he waited with everyone else.
Yeah , but they work at the store if guy is working at the store that morning he should be allowed , but another guy that is off shouldn't. Also a guy at my gamestop waiting online worked at another one , but I guess wasn't allowed to pre-order at his so he was on the line.
I chose not to preorder because I am going to get it a Costco and save some money and get a bundle deal through them. I have no worries about getting one but I will definately show up a little early just in case.
As has been mentioned by myself and a couple of other CAGs who work there... we have absolutely no information in our system about the Wii yet (except for Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam which has an entry listed), so don't completely rely on Costco just yet.
I have my Gamestop pre-order from today as well as the Amazon one. Not that I think there will be a shortage, but in the event that something goes awry, I will leave my Amazon pre-order open and sell it to a CAG at cost + shipping.
pinoy530
10-13-2006, 05:01 PM
haha same with me I got from amazon hoping to save on tax. how did you get from amazon for 246.07 though mine was 249.99 what kind coupon did you get?
Up until like this week, amazon had a promotion with their search engine a9.com. If you did some searches every week, you would get pi(the number, 3.14......)/2 % off. So while most things its garbage getting 1.57% off, it was decent with the wii. Im sad that they got rid of it.
FrankTheFrowner
10-13-2006, 05:05 PM
Got mine on Amazon. I sprung for the 1-day shipping, so hopefully i'll have it on Monday.
Blaine
10-13-2006, 05:08 PM
Couple of heads up, all of this is from the managers at GameStop:
- There's only 1 per household sold. They will be emailing all of the pre-order info such as phone numbers and account info to the district manager. The DM forwords these where they're put in a database and compared. They did the same thing with the 360. Anyone who has multiple orders will get a phone call asking them to cancel all but one. If they don't they'll be cancelled for them. So there's a chance that there will be at least more systems available because of them catching people trying to eBay.
-The number of reservations is the bare minimum they expect to get in. They fully expect to get extras in. So even if you don't pre-order, there's a good chance you'll get one.
-Employees MUST get the system from thier repsective gamestore.
-Employees are supposed to wait in line too (I waited with on of the store employees today. He got in at about 7:00). If other stores are playing favorites, go ahead and report them.
All told, I won't be surprised either way if you can find a system (due to them really lowballing pre-orders or if you use a Costco or any store that's a little less 'public') or if you can't (based on the reports of low grade insanity over the pre-orders alone).
Fencesitting FTW.
Chibi_Kaji
10-13-2006, 05:15 PM
I was about 20-25 in the line. All I could tell you is by the time I got up to the counter the employee announced that they were only taking 4 more pre-orders. I felt kind of bad for the people who didn't get a pre-order. All in all I was surprised in the turn out just to pre-order the Wii. It's a good thing I went at 9 instead of 9:30.
Chacrana
10-13-2006, 05:29 PM
Got mine. My store had 36 preorder slots... other stores in the area had like 10.
Scrubsy
10-13-2006, 06:51 PM
Got mine at gamecrazy. 4th in line. All you had to do was reserve some games and put your name down to get the wii preorder. They wanted you to reserve some games so they make sure your buying the system to play it instead of selling it.
Heres how went for me.
I left house at 9:50 for a 10:00 opening (I wasn't sure if I wanted to go I was really confused , but I made it in time) if my PSO beta was working in the morning I probably wouldn't have tried my luck , but I guess luckly since the game wouldn't connect to the server I was like whatever I'm going to gamestop.
So driving to Gamestop now finally make it their. I see a line with like 20 somthing people on it & they've been open for a few minutes got there around 10:02. My first reaction is $%#^ , Well since here might as well wait. 5 min later clerk says I have 3 pre-order left so I get all 3 since few people in front me & for a second there I saw another guy there and I was like oh $hit , but luckly he was just their waiting for somone and I was able get last one.
They turned away about 7 people after me , but stupid kid in line took a pre-order sheet and didn't even want a Wii. He was there for some game I really wish I knew what game it was some 14.99 game that is mature rated that his mom had to approve of. Everyone felt bad cause this old lady wanted to pre-order one and they had to turn her away and if this kid spoke up she could've pre-order it.
My Gamestop seemed to have about 30 or more Pre-orders all sold out.
Kendal
10-13-2006, 07:28 PM
I got mine last night. Well I got confirmation that I have mine pre-ordered. Now all I have to do is pony up the $200, which shouldn't be too hard and I will have my Wii and Zelda on launch! :D
infamyRISE
10-13-2006, 08:42 PM
3 of 13
blandstalker
10-13-2006, 09:08 PM
40 of 32, so no I didn't get one. The 40 or so were there at 10:15, and the store didn't open until 11. I guess this is one of the more popular stores.
The EB employee said they were getting 20 on launch day, and the other 12 would be "by Christmas". So I'm not entirely unhappy I didn't get a preorder, since it seems worthless. You'd have to camp on the 19th to guarantee you'd get one, and you'd be camping against a bunch of people who were insanely early today. Not fun in my book.
TripleH13
10-13-2006, 09:13 PM
Had my mom go since the launch is during thanksgiving break. She got there at 9:55 and ended up being 9 of 20.
Dead of Knight
10-13-2006, 09:20 PM
I got mine, but not at GS/EB...
Nintendo World Store must be getting an allotment in the thousands, since they've been taking PO's for awhile now and still have yet to stop... They also guarantee launch day. Rock.
They're getting at least 2000 for launch, says a friend who also preordered there.
I was 7/14 at my EB.
Yoohoo1231
10-13-2006, 09:31 PM
If anyone was at either EB or Gamestop this morning in Bristol, I was the one pitching the fit at both stores when I was told that the person ahead of me in line would be the last one to get a Wii. Meaning I was SHIAT OUT OF LUCK!!!!!! Farkin - A!!!!!!!!
Im still not over it.
ARGH!!!!
Bristol, CT? I was at the Gamestop, got there at 8:50 (Which was good enough to get me #2 on the PS3 list) and was 9th in line. Got mine preordered and everything.
I personally am more hyped about the Wii, but I definitely didn't see there being more demand (for preorders atleast) for the Wii than the PS3.
neudog
10-13-2006, 10:25 PM
I don't get why people have curse out employee if they want buy the system their not stealing it no reason why they can't be allowed. You can curse them if their an ass about it though.
Corporate alloted only a few systems per store. Granted this is YMMV, but it is fact. Also if Blane's info (Post #50) is correct then alot of the peons who work at GS will at least get wrote up and hopefully fired. Spectreon has been telling me that all the info put out via managers meetings and through various emails is serious. He couldn't even tell me any early info because he would lose his job. All of you pissed off at employees just know that if they abused there position they will have to answer for it; all pre-orders are being shipped up the chain. Moohaha Moohaha :rofl:
defiance_17
10-13-2006, 10:26 PM
It pisses me off that they did not stand in line to get theirs. Only one employee was standing in line this morning. At least he waited with everyone else.
Well, there have to be some perks. Give them a break--they work at fucking GameStop.
I didn't bother trying to preorder, and I'm surprised to be reading stories of people camping out for this. Perhaps I'm underestimating this, even with the millions Nintendo claims will be available. At least I still have a month to decide whether or not I want to spend my entire evening on the 18th at Wal-Mart.
skurred
10-14-2006, 12:05 AM
I got mine today, was 8 of 10 at my local EB.
Ikohn4ever
10-14-2006, 12:10 AM
no and I hate you all
MusicNoteLess
10-14-2006, 12:15 AM
I got mine back in may at FYE. I'm #3 there =D I also got my PS3 pre-ordered at GS. ps3Bay FTW!!
Blaine
10-14-2006, 12:15 AM
Spectreon has been telling me that all the info put out via managers meetings and through various emails is serious. He couldn't even tell me any early info because he would lose his job.
This is 100% true. I'm on very friendly terms with the entire store and even in private, when was just me and the manager, he would only ever be able to give me vague numbers and answers for everything.
The higher ups in that company will kill off employees by the boatload to avoid anything that even approaches what the 360 launch was like.
They're treating collusion and favortism for customers as damnable treason - a memo went out that any employee who is caught buying a console at another store in the chain (that is, one that they don't work for), will be fired.
Now whether or not every DM will follow this to a letter is up in the air, but that is absolutely the corporate position.
botticus
10-14-2006, 12:30 AM
They're treating collusion and favortism for customers as damnable treason - a memo went out that any employee who is caught buying a console at another store in the chain (that is, one that they don't work for), will be fired.
Now whether or not every DM will follow this to a letter is up in the air, but that is absolutely the corporate position.I guess it's a good thing one of the employees who preordered at my store (used to work there, now works at another one nearby) is planning on quitting soon.
Kaijufan
10-14-2006, 12:54 AM
I was unable to get a preorder at 10:30, but I did do very well on the Cisco exam I was taking when the store opened, so I'm not that sad. I'm sure I wont have any problems getting on at my local Walmart at midnight.
onikage
10-14-2006, 01:26 AM
I had no problem getting mine, I was 7 of 18 @ my EB.
obijuan71
10-14-2006, 04:12 AM
After visitig 4 different EG/GS in a 15 mile radius in Irving, Tx got to be #7 of 12 at the "whole in the wall" GameStop in Plaza del Sol on Irving Blvd, the guy in charge ask me to sign my name on a list and you can clearly read that 4 of the 12 Wii for the store were hold by employees.
Had to reserved one for my Wife, don't want to camp outside Best Buy or chase it all around Mesquite, even if there is going to be millions of them at launch remember that Nintendo fan base are kids and that they are asking for one and they might not be regular players but they will get one from their parents non the less.
DeskLaser
10-14-2006, 05:57 AM
At my store they had 32 available, which was surprising to me, seeing as the store I went to is in a small mountain town. But, I guess the store is the only specialty game store in the area (aside from another Gamestop that is about 45 minutes away), so that alone might generate more business. I got there about 45 minutes before the store opened, and I got 15th out of 32. The last preorder went to someone that got there a couple minutes after the store opened I think. They explained the line about a reservation being "not guaranteed" by relating to an example of when the PS2 was launched, their shipment was reduced in half 3 days before launch, so that is what that disclaimer is for.
Grave_Addiction
10-14-2006, 07:09 AM
I strolled into Gamestop around 2 p.m. and got my preorder without having to wait at all.
However, the clerk was a complete dick. After trading in some games for the preorder, he tried to tell me that it's a "good idea" to preorder a couple games along with the system.
So I told him no that I just wanted the Wii.
He then brings out a list of games that he's highlighted. He tells me these games are most likely going to sell out very quickly and I should really preorder them so I will have something to play.
Again, I told him that I don't even know what games I want yet and will come back and pick some out later.
Then, he tells me that they cannot print the trade-in credit receipts at this time so he would do me the favor of putting me down for two preorders, and when I wanted to come back and use the credit, he'd take the games off and give me my credit back.
At this point, I'm getting pretty pissed. So I told him "Look, I'm going to use the credit now, and I'm don't want to preorder any of those games."
So then I stroll around the store and pick up Perfect Dark and end up preordering Gears of War.
Blaine
10-14-2006, 09:27 AM
At this point, I'm getting pretty pissed. So I told him "Look, I'm going to use the credit now, and I'm don't want to preorder any of those games."
So then I stroll around the store and pick up Perfect Dark and end up preordering Gears of War.
I've had the high pressure pre-order sell a few times as well, particularly outside of my regular store (sometimes they don't have what I'm looking for).
Now I just explain it simply - I pre-order games from people who I think deserve it. Harassing me to pre-order something doesn't fall under that catagory. You will NOT get a pre-order from me.
It makes for a lovely conversation.
Voltorb
10-14-2006, 12:26 PM
Nope! Camping for pre-orders? Ha! fuck that. They're shipping 7 million of them.
Haven't decided if I even want the thing yet.
Nintendo only confirmed that they're shipping 4M worldwide by end of 2006. This includes Japan, Europe, and North America. Let's assume 1M goes to each territory at launch with the rest being shipments throughout Nov. and Dec.
1M units to North America...that's US and Canda. Think about it if around 14M people watched eps 1 of Heroes on TV the night it debut, 1M is nothing compared to that number. Oh, no ads have been put on TV yet...so imagine when near launch comes around and there are commercials.
Pre-orders are sold out from in-store gamestop/ebgames, fye (if you're 1-12 maybe), Nintendo World (2k initial sold out), amazon.com.
Demontooth
10-14-2006, 12:49 PM
If I can't stroll into Wal-Mart and get it on launch day, I'll pick it up eventually.
kittycatgirl2k
10-14-2006, 01:13 PM
Bristol, CT? I was at the Gamestop, got there at 8:50 (Which was good enough to get me #2 on the PS3 list) and was 9th in line. Got mine preordered and everything.
I personally am more hyped about the Wii, but I definitely didn't see there being more demand (for preorders atleast) for the Wii than the PS3.
Yeah Bristol, CT. I waited outside of EB first... cos I did some grocery shopping at Stop N Shop first and then went on to EB. As soon as they let finally leak that everyone who was in line would not be getting a Wii (after like 20min) I jetted over to Gamestop and got in line there only to be shiaatted out of luck again. Wonder if I saw you there? Everytime Im in one of those game stores I cant help but wonder if the other customers are fellow CAGs. Weird eh?
Never preordered a console before...usually prefer the insanity of launch day (and have only once not been able to obtain a console - that was XBox).
Mine had the most allocated by GS Corp. we had 36 total including employees. My mom got there 45 mins. after opening and got me preorder #29/32 :)
alongx
10-14-2006, 02:23 PM
Just ...[lots of bullshit]... perceived.
-Stardate 10.13.06, Captain Strell of the USS Enterprise
LOLZ funniest post EVAR
Pure Apathy
10-14-2006, 02:39 PM
I ended up getting 3rd in line. I had an exam in my 8-9 class and I ended up finishing it around 8:20. I also had to skip my next class.
botticus
10-14-2006, 11:59 PM
:rofl: Strell got 4cr'd.
http://www.4colorrebellion.com/archives/2006/10/13/gamestop-pre-orders-the-early-nerd-gets-the-wiirm/
1SwtDeception
10-15-2006, 12:23 AM
Posted this in a couple of places.. or forums.. one of those:
I broke down. Skipped my class and waited about 1.5 hours for the Wii. #5/17.
Should have brought my camera for fun, but a guy from warcry.com took some pictures.
Site: http://www.warcry.com/
Freeezing...
Strell
10-15-2006, 12:24 AM
:rofl: Strell got 4cr'd.
http://www.4colorrebellion.com/archives/2006/10/13/gamestop-pre-orders-the-early-nerd-gets-the-wiirm/
Holy shit.
That is going on my resume post haste!
You got me to use the bold tags, 4cr! Understand that italics are my main delicacy, and as such, this is most unique.
Friend of Sonic
10-15-2006, 12:30 AM
Yes, I did. Second at Gamecrazy's list, January 27th 2006 at Gamecrazy, when they did preorders for a Wii for a couple weeks before they were told not to.(And PS3! I could have been third on their list)
I called the Gamecrazy today to see what the situation was and they said it won't be first come first serve, that I'll have 24 hours to pick up a Wii. So, that'll give me more than enough time to try my scheme of buying a Wii with a Target Visa.
theHeat
10-15-2006, 12:47 AM
I arrived at the only non-mall EB/GameStop in Savannah, GA at 9:00AM, as I figured most people would be at the mall locations. I discovered that I was #22 in line and there were only #18 Wii Pre-orders available. I got in my car and drove fast as hell to the Mall with an EB and a GameStop. I was #19 at the mall GameStop (which I found odd) and I got a preorder. They took #30 preorders and I was so happy I got mine in. The anticipation is killing me though!
Put $50 down on the Wii.
Put $10 down on another Wii-mote.
Put $10 down on another Nunchuck.
Put $5 down on Zelda.
Put $5 down on Red Steel.
Glee!
strayfoxx
10-15-2006, 02:10 AM
I got at Gamestop at 4:30 A.M. Was first in line. I had to read a book that day, Weber's The Protest Work Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism, so I just figured I'd read while waiting in front of the store....
14 systems, lady who showed up at 9:55 was #14. Truly had no idea how lucky she was....Which sort of makes me angry for some odd reason....
Blaine
10-15-2006, 02:23 AM
One thing I think people are forgetting when they're figuring out how many units there are gonna be available - Importing.
Just not the way we're used to thinking about it. Importing North American games and systems into other territories is big business. The games come out sooner and with European pricing, usually cheaper even with importing costs. Top that off with most newer PAL TV sets will accept and NTSC signal, all you have to buy is a power adapter and off you go.
So a marked percentage of your US/Canada Wii stock will be exported.
Granted, I don't know how this percentage compares to the percentage of Japan to US importing, but with the US getting the system first we'll be experiencing some sort of 'export loss' to Europe, Japan and Australia at the least (a lot of Aussie gamers just buy US systems and games period since Nintendo of Australia is even worse that NOE when it comes to customer satisfaction).
Food for thought.
I'm #6 out of 10 at the local EB store.... but I've got a question. The last system I bought was the Nintendo 64, so I've kinda been out of the loop for a few yeas: I got to the store 2 and a half hours before it opened and now I've got this pre-order, but do I have to do anything else? The first post in this thread says,
"It's a small step towards getting the system, still gotta camp out for the launch though."
I assumed that with a pre-order, I could go to EB on the 19th and just pick my Wii (heh). Somebody please fill me in, because obviously I don't know what's going on. Thanks
neudog
10-15-2006, 04:25 AM
I'm #6 out of 10 at the local EB store.... but I've got a question. The last system I bought was the Nintendo 64, so I've kinda been out of the loop for a few yeas: I got to the store 2 and a half hours before it opened and now I've got this pre-order, but do I have to do anything else? The first post in this thread says,
"It's a small step towards getting the system, still gotta camp out for the launch though."
I assumed that with a pre-order, I could go to EB on the 19th and just pick my Wii (heh). Somebody please fill me in, because obviously I don't know what's going on. Thanks
I asked about this and the cashier told me that it does not guarantee me a system with the pre-order, but I shouldn't worry because there will be enough systems. I don't know what she was smoking, but it must have been good. The way I've seen it done at my GS is that they hold it for a certain amount of time. Some stores give you a couple of hours, others 24 and some up to 48, but don't take a chance. If you "pre-ordered" and you want it on launch you either get there at 12 the night before or when they open on launch morning; my store is supposedly opening at midnight so I'm grabbing mine at 12:01. If you're not there within a specific time I think it is first come first serve.
I'm #6 out of 10 at the local EB store.... but I've got a question. The last system I bought was the Nintendo 64, so I've kinda been out of the loop for a few yeas: I got to the store 2 and a half hours before it opened and now I've got this pre-order, but do I have to do anything else? The first post in this thread says,
"It's a small step towards getting the system, still gotta camp out for the launch though."
I assumed that with a pre-order, I could go to EB on the 19th and just pick my Wii (heh). Somebody please fill me in, because obviously I don't know what's going on. Thanks
Some people were concerned on how pre-order lists would be handled in the even that a store receives less consoles than they took pre-orders for. The main issue is whether or not you will retain your number from your preorder or if you will have to arrive before the others that pre-ordered. In other words, it was unclear if pre-orders would be numbered or first come, first served.
The manager at my store said that our original line numbers would remain in effect. If I was number 8 of 16 pre-orders, and they only got 8 units, I will be one of the people to get my console. Hopefully this holds true.
Thanks. I don't know if this location is doing a midnight launch, but I'll check. I saw the kid working there write my name on the list in the #6 slot, and i was thinking that if they didn't plan on honoring your position on the list, they wouldn't bothering making the list. Anyway, thanks again.
dmaul1114
10-15-2006, 12:18 PM
I asked about this and the cashier told me that it does not guarantee me a system with the pre-order, but I shouldn't worry because there will be enough systems. I don't know what she was smoking, but it must have been good. The way I've seen it done at my GS is that they hold it for a certain amount of time. Some stores give you a couple of hours, others 24 and some up to 48, but don't take a chance. If you "pre-ordered" and you want it on launch you either get there at 12 the night before or when they open on launch morning; my store is supposedly opening at midnight so I'm grabbing mine at 12:01. If you're not there within a specific time I think it is first come first serve.
She's talking about in the case that they get less systems on launch than the took preorders...like what happened with the 360 when they took to many and MS cut allocations dramatically.
Say the store took 28 preorders, but only get 20 consoles in, for example
If that happens, then it is first come, first serve among the 28 people with preorders on launch day with the 8 that get left out waiting for the 2nd shipment. Or they simply call everyone and give them to the first 20 people on the list.
So they are just saying they can't guarantee one on launch to cover their asses after all the 360 problems.
vonman
10-15-2006, 02:35 PM
I was 14th out of 22 and the employee hinted that there would be more than 15 and less than 20, so I am sure I will get one.
TheBlueWizard
10-15-2006, 03:05 PM
I got mine, 2 of ??? with no employees ordering at my store.
TBW
Yoohoo1231
10-15-2006, 04:14 PM
Yeah Bristol, CT. I waited outside of EB first... cos I did some grocery shopping at Stop N Shop first and then went on to EB. As soon as they let finally leak that everyone who was in line would not be getting a Wii (after like 20min) I jetted over to Gamestop and got in line there only to be shiaatted out of luck again. Wonder if I saw you there? Everytime Im in one of those game stores I cant help but wonder if the other customers are fellow CAGs. Weird eh?
Never preordered a console before...usually prefer the insanity of launch day (and have only once not been able to obtain a console - that was XBox).
Really? When the line at GS started getting a bit long, one of the employees had told everybody that EB only had three people in line and they should try there.
I was towards the front of the line, talking to some kids about music and recording and stuff. Funny thing was I wondered when I got there if any CAG's were there too.
If you can't find a preorder anywhere, I can give you some advice. The Wal-Mart in New Britain last year had a couple Xbox 360s that went unsold for a while, so that place is always worth the chance.
guessed
10-15-2006, 09:10 PM
I missed the pre-orders because I was at an all-day conference on Friday, and my fiancee tried to get one after her 10 AM appointment, but it was too late. Today, we went to a couple of EB/GS to do some last minute trade 3 get an extra $10 trades, and at the second store, I tried to pre-order Elebits for the extra 20% kick (she put in the code for Dragonball Z, I'll fix it later). When she found out that I was pre-ordering a Wii game, she asked if I had ordered the system, and she told me that they had just had a cancellation an hour earlier. I couldn't believe my luck. I now have a fully paid for Wii pre-order. :)
iameightyseven
10-15-2006, 09:21 PM
I got mine (at an EB Games in a mall), along with a reservation for The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess.
megashock5
10-16-2006, 12:21 PM
I was #4 of 17 available at my EB. By the time they opened there were around 23 people in line. Strangely there's an EBX directly below on the first floor, they had a similar line.
Put $50 down on the Wii.
Put $10 down on another Wii-mote.
Put $10 down on another Nunchuck.
Put $5 down on Excite Truck.
Put $5 down on SMB:BB.
regisphilbi0
10-17-2006, 01:38 AM
I didn't get my preorder in since I was out of town visitng my girlfriend when the preorders were happening. I was pretty bummed but I will just camp out at a 24 hour walmart to get one.
-Never4ever-
10-17-2006, 02:00 AM
So I was all ready to march down to GS that friday morning and preorder a Wii, the it started snowing, and then it started snowing HARDER, finally it started raining mother fucking tree branches. Before I knew it it was friday morning and most of the city doesn't have power, oh and there's a travel ban because most of the city is covered in trees and down powered lines. Still, I try my hardest to get to Gamestop and preorder (as it turns out I wasn't the only one). Unfortunately EB & GS are both closed, no one ver shows up and I leave. I call once an hour up untill three, then I just give up. Stupid me, EB opens up at a little after three and promptly sells out.
This would be the end of my sad little story, but evidently GS never opened up untill today. The manager tells me that they'll be starting preorders tommorow morning. And so, the guest continues.
neudog
10-17-2006, 02:22 AM
She's talking about in the case that they get less systems on launch than the took preorders...like what happened with the 360 when they took to many and MS cut allocations dramatically.
Say the store took 28 preorders, but only get 20 consoles in, for example
If that happens, then it is first come, first serve among the 28 people with preorders on launch day with the 8 that get left out waiting for the 2nd shipment. Or they simply call everyone and give them to the first 20 people on the list.
So they are just saying they can't guarantee one on launch to cover their asses after all the 360 problems.
I am aware of the 360 fiasco that is why my GS handed out, prior to opening, a Pre-order list with a Disclaimer stapled to it. This disclaimer is stated what we all knew that GS is going to avoid the problem that happened last year. As for what you're talking about how they will call the first 20 IMHO is BS. I'm not trusting GS at all and as I've read on many threads here some people weren't even called about the initial pre-order. If you want the system on launch your ass better be at the store at 12:01 or the next morning at opening.
-Never4ever-
10-17-2006, 05:34 PM
Couldn't wake up until around 10am, way too late. I call GS just for shits & giggles and sure enough, they sold out in record time. Now that would be the end of the story if it wasn't for my dad of all people.
He knew I was pretty bummed out about not getting one, so while in a HV looking for something to rent on his work break he decides to head into Gamecrazy. Miracously, not only had they started to take preorders, but they only had 8 people on the list! Sure enough my dad gives me the call & give him the go-ahead to preorder.
Here's hoping that GC gets at least 9 Wii's ;)
BREVITY
10-22-2006, 09:11 PM
Went to GS to see about trading in my GC for that extra 20$. Turns out you can only get that if you trading it toward a Wii preorder, which was ok for me so I said cool sign me up I want one anyway. Turns out you cant preorder them there making that extra 20$ deal useless. Woohoo
SpazX
10-22-2006, 09:30 PM
Went to GS to see about trading in my GC for that extra 20$. Turns out you can only get that if you trading it toward a Wii preorder, which was ok for me so I said cool sign me up I want one anyway. Turns out you cant preorder them there making that extra 20$ deal useless. Woohoo
They were full of shit, you can see the deal here: http://www.gamestop.com/gs/trade-ins/trade-ins.asp
There's no preorder requirement, that's only for the xbox-xbox360 deal.
You could probably make $50 on ebay though, more if you bundle some games in and what-not.
BREVITY
10-23-2006, 10:54 AM
Thanks for that bro, I printed that off and will go there tonight to complain.
Qslugs
11-03-2006, 04:11 PM
Alright so get this one :) I just went and sold my gamecube to the local EB for the 45 dollar deal. I figure its 45 bucks for a wii game. Anyway... So I was asking the guy at the counter if he knew when the second shippment of wii's will be in, hs seriously told me March, and added, didnt you see the prices they are going for on ebay? I told him that the ebay people were stupid and that there is going to be 4-6 million wii's available by the end of the year. That was pretty much the end of the conversation.
I guess that store must suck or something if they arent getting any new stock till march :)
heh