Wii / PS3 go live on Amazon tomorrow (12/29) AM

[getmyrunon]

60g - http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Computer-Entertainment-PlayStation-3/dp/B0009VXAM0/ref=nosim/cheapassgam08-20

20g - http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Computer-Entertainment-98001-PlayStation/dp/B000IZWNLG/ref=nosim/cheapassgam08-20

Wii - http://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-Wii-Family-Bundle/dp/B0009VXBAQ/ref=nosim/cheapassgam08-20

No tax, free ship, support CAG!

Good luck... I'm shooting for a 60gb PS3 myself.

edit: text from product pages -

(Consoles) Available for Purchase 12/29: The Nintendo Wii will again be available for purchase on Amazon.com on 12/29, Friday morning, at some point between 7am and 11am PST. We will be limiting purchases to one per household. We anticipate that we will sell through our inventory very quickly as demand for this product continues to be very high. At this time, we do not have any information on future Nintendo Wii offers, but we will post updates on future availability on this page.

[MarvinHagler]

i love you!!! Also alot of EB have the 20g PS3 if you call around.

The WII is so out so fast!!!

[gunm]

Thanks for the heads up! Not looking for either of these consoles ATM, but I know a few people who are.

[MrDubbs]

Damnit, I hate work

[FFBlitzace]

I love how they narrow it down.

I don't know if I can take another 4 hours of refreshing, then having to get in the shower and having it go up (what happened to me the first time Amazon sold them on teh morning of launch day).

But thanks for the heads up. I'll be there at first, but if theyre not up within the first hour, I'm done.

[JohnnyDrama]

I'll try to get one

[smellytim]

what are the chances amazon crashes like it did in japan when they sold ps3s?

[haddes911]

God I want a wii so bad. Looks like ill be trying yet again:(

[OGHowie]

So it's just a general "in the morning" timeframe?

[Chitown021]

Sweet thanks for the heads up OP. (Let the "this isn't a deal" comments begin...);)

[Bazz]

I think site will be okay yeah there is a demand , but I think if your there in morning you'll get it.

[oasisboy]

Sweet thanks for the heads up OP. (Let the "this isn't a deal" comments begin...);)

Yeah, it is a deal, free shipping, no taxes and open to the public. Yeah, its a deal.

[wbc1228]

So it's just a general "in the morning" timeframe?

ahhh
you forgot to read the 1st post which clearly states they will be avaliable "at some point between 7am and 11am PST".

:)

[guyver2077]

dunno if ill try.. i rather buy with an in store warranty

[OGHowie]

ahhh
you forgot to read the 1st post which clearly states they will be avaliable "at some point between 7am and 11am PST".

:)

Edited post! I swear! haha

[FlipSide]

dunno if ill try.. i rather buy with an in store warranty

Wii's warranty is 1 year + 90 days if you reguster your Wii...

[hero101]

I read this post wrong, I though it was on sale today. Lucky, it is tommorow. Hopefully, I could order it (assuming I am lucky enough).

[Chitown021]

Yeah, it is a deal, free shipping, no taxes and open to the public. Yeah, its a deal.

I was being sarcastic. I was just joking about the fact that the last amazon thread "vote for the system of your choice" was bombarded by whiners saying it was a product at retail price so it shouldn't be considered a deal...

You're absolutely right this IS a deal. :)

[wampa8jedi]

According to the employees at my ToysRUs, they had nine Wii systems to sell this morning.... and had nearly twenty people in line before the store opened.

And this is AFTER Christmas :/

[guyver2077]

Wii's warranty is 1 year + 90 days if you reguster your Wii...

well as in i rather buy a 2-3 yr plan instore as ive seen how easy it is to replace a system at bb

[kmartbum001]

well this might be a good chance to get another wii since it is $20 off retail after tax, and I can use the chase visa credit card to get another $30 off. On the other hand, I can wait until next year, who knows how long, and then use the $30 off when amazon doesn't sell out their inventory at the speed of light.

[wizzyx3]

Thanks OP, I'll try to score one.

[Blade70]

Wii demand are still high, I hope I still get one!

[buster90]

My Target has a stack of PS3's today.....they are not hard to get anymore

[buster90]

My Target has a stack of PS3's today.....they are not hard to get anymore

[deekayex]

Thanks for the heads up. I hope to get a PS3 20GB.

[Chitown021]

Watch Amazon put the stock up at the very end of the 4th hour...

[kmartbum001]

20gb ps3s are a lot easier to get than 60gb. I saw 2 people buying 60gb ps3s, well a mommy and her precious sonnies, at circuit city today while I was returning my worthless Wii classic controller. You should easily be able to find a 20gb at a EB/GS or other stores if you just call a few.

I think I'll check amazon when i wake up around 9:30am. It'd be nice to get one $50 under retail to sell to my friends for retail price since 2 of them want one.

[Wolfpup]

I've had the oposite problem. I've seen a few 60GBs (they go fast, but I've had a couple of chances), but the 20's are always out of stock before I get there.

Until I saw this thread I was wondering if Sony was deliberately putting out more 60s just so they don't lose as much money. I was thinking maybe there were no more 20s, but luckily it sounds like that's not the case.

The one thing I would like on the 20 is a built in memory card reader. Even if it's only Memory Sticks that would be cool. You just attach an external one for it, but still.

[Chitown021]

The 2 times I have seen PS3's in stock at BB they were all 60GB units. I have never seen 20GB units in stock at a B&M store.

[deekayex]

20gb ps3s are a lot easier to get than 60gb. I saw 2 people buying 60gb ps3s, well a mommy and her precious sonnies, at circuit city today while I was returning my worthless Wii classic controller. You should easily be able to find a 20gb at a EB/GS or other stores if you just call a few.

I think I'll check amazon when i wake up around 9:30am. It'd be nice to get one $50 under retail to sell to my friends for retail price since 2 of them want one.
$50 under retail? Do you have a coupon or something?

[Chitown021]

$50 under retail? Do you have a coupon or something?

I think he means $50 under retail b/c of free shipping and no tax.


My 60GB PS3 was about $650 at B&M BB w/ tax added.

Depending on where you live the tax on a 20GB unit could equal around $50.

[Malice]

Goddamnit, why does it have to be 7am-11am? I hate work.

[KingDox]

Thanks for the info. I hope to pick one up for my friend who needs a wii.

[m1lesteg]

I'm gonna try for this, but hopes are not high. Shouldn't be too big a disappointment, though. The Wii will be freely available at some point

[richierich]

this is hot if amazon doesn't charge you tax !

[Sir_Fragalot]

this is hot if amazon doesn't charge you tax !Yeah I know, even though I already have a Wii I wish you good luck today and hope you get one. Oh and BTW if you pay in store credit at EB Games, they don't tax it if anyone wants a no tax Wii (or atleast thats how it was for me) and has alot of store credit.

[XskylineX]

There were at least 5 Wiis at my local Target.

[JohnnyDrama]

Anyone have guesses on how much stock they'll have? Even though it's online, I'm expecting numbers similar to in-store shipments (15-25 consoles). I hope I'm wrong and they have a hundred or more units, but it'll most likely be less.

[getmyrunon]

Anyone have guesses on how much stock they'll have? Even though it's online, I'm expecting numbers similar to in-store shipments (15-25 consoles). I hope I'm wrong and they have a hundred or more units, but it'll most likely be less.

With each Best Buy guaranteeing a minimum of 25 PS3s in their Sunday circulars, I would be pretty astonished if Amazon didn't have around 1k.

[JohnnyDrama]

With each Best Buy guaranteeing a minimum of 25 PS3s in their Sunday circulars, I would be pretty astonished if Amazon didn't have around 1k.
That would be sweet if Amazon had 1000 Wii consoles, just like when Futureshop had 1000 PS3s the other day. In the back of my mind I think this will turn out like the "$100 360s on Thanksgiving" situation, but with the 4 hour timeframe I guess they're trying to prevent people from crashing the site at one time, if it's possible to do that.

[kmartbum001]

$50 under retail? Do you have a coupon or something?

$20 under retail b/c no tax and shipping. $30 off b/c of first purchase with chase credit card.

[MugenNoKaze]

Hm, are PS3s still hard to find? I walked into a Target the day after Christmas for some after Christmas sales and BAM, there was a PS3 right behind the glass, lol. No Wiis, though.

[JohnnyDrama]

Hm, are PS3s still hard to find? I walked into a Target the day after Christmas for some after Christmas sales and BAM, there was a PS3 right behind the glass, lol. No Wiis, though.
I have yet to see PS3s, or Wiis for that matter, behing the glass case at Target.

[lordwow]

I give a thumbsup to Amazon as I pre-ordered my Wii from them, no really problems (except the whole no-updated-ship-date-fiasco) very quick delivery.

[Wolve11]

Unless this deal hasn't gone live yet, they may already be out.

So far I've seen 2 60GB PS3s at Wallmart and a 20GB PS3 at Best Buy while I was just looking. It seems they are becoming more available to the public now that Christmas is over and people are returning their eBay ones. I'm yet to see a Wii in store though. It seems the 360 was harder to find, for me at least, than the other systems.

Good luck to anyone looking for a system.

[mwynn]

Unless this deal hasn't gone live yet, they may already be out.

So far I've seen 2 60GB PS3s at Wallmart and a 20GB PS3 at Best Buy while I was just looking. It seems they are becoming more available to the public now that Christmas is over and people are returning their eBay ones. I'm yet to see a Wii in store though. It seems the 360 was harder to find, for me at least, than the other systems.

Good luck to anyone looking for a system.
he Sony PlayStation 3 will again be available for purchase on Amazon.com on 12/29, Friday morning, at some point between 7am and 11am PST.

[Russblue11]

he Sony PlayStation 3 will again be available for purchase on Amazon.com on 12/29, Friday morning, at some point between 7am and 11am PST.

what is that in eastern time?

[cisco49]

what is that in eastern time?
10-2 eastern

[fivecardstud]

i wonder if they will dump the whole inventory at one time, or spread them out over the 4 hours period. mmmm... clicking refresh for 4 hours... :)

[guyver2077]

With each Best Buy guaranteeing a minimum of 25 PS3s in their Sunday circulars, I would be pretty astonished if Amazon didn't have around 1k.
is this for this sundays ad?


i have a few gift card i could use but paying tax sucks.. plus i plan to get the warranty

fuck my funds are a tad low at the moment so i dont think im jumping on the 60gb today.

[jollydwarf]

what is that in eastern time?

If you're not 10 or under, God help us all. That's calloused, sure, but it's true.

P.S. PS3s have been showing up in stores over the last few days...and the results have often been far from instant sellouts. I should know, as I found one for my brother last Friday at a Best Buy. This is largely because of eBayers losing all motivation to hoard them (flips bird to their general direction), and that is largely because the Wii stole the fickle public's attention this holiday and because Sony's system starts at $500 and really doesn't have anything unique to offer...at this point. Things will find their level by this time next year, I have no doubt about it.

[CheapyD]

Wii are waiting in the Cheap Ass Chat (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/chat.php?)

[cisco49]

is it time to start refreshing yet?

Dang. work will not let me sign into the chat.

[cisco49]

i don't think it has been posted yet. at some point in the next 4 hours they will sell it. it would suck if they did it at the last second or something.

[wizzyx3]

Nothing yet.

[un_plug]

I've seen people buying PS3's the last three times I have been to CC and BB. Have not seen Wii's laying on the shelf since launch. As stated before there is no ebay benefit and nothing really new, except sticker shock, when it comes to the PS3 right now. The wii is something new, innovative and cheap compared to the other systems.

[JohnnyDrama]

anyone having trouble refreshing the Amazon site

[wizzyx3]

anyone having trouble refreshing the Amazon site

No trouble here. Refreshing works fine--for now.

[rperez1025]

This thread reminds me of the old EB Games morning update threads, where everyone is constantly hitting refresh. Aww, those were the good ol days.

Good luck to those who are trying today.

[bassec]

This thread reminds me of the old EB Games morning update threads, where everyone is constantly hitting refresh. Aww, those were the good ol days.

Good luck to those who are trying today.

Good call! My best morning update grab was Guitar Hero complete for $29 shipped within the first few weeks it was out. That was AWESOME! Also grabbed Lost in Blue when it was rareish, as well as some other stuff. I loved morning update. *tear*

[funjoe]

WTF? I refreshed at 7:58, still not on sale. Refreshed at 8:00, sold out. I feel like Charlie Brown. I'm done. I can't take the frustration anymore. Did any CAGs score a Wii off Amazon?

[JohnnyDrama]

That sold out message pops up now and then for some reason, just keep refreshing.

[bassec]

They haven't gone on sale...

[deekayex]

WTF? I refreshed at 7:58, still not on sale. Refreshed at 8:00, sold out. I feel like Charlie Brown. I'm done. I can't take the frustration anymore. Did any CAGs score a Wii off Amazon?
Refresh again. I don't think they've gone on sale yet.

[paz9x]

WTF? I refreshed at 7:58, still not on sale. Refreshed at 8:00, sold out. I feel like Charlie Brown. I'm done. I can't take the frustration anymore. Did any CAGs score a Wii off Amazon?
its still showing theyll be availible today between 7-11a

[hothitter]

new note on their site..

Note to those purchasing a console: Due to the unique nature of this product and the handling required, the promised shipping date may not be accurate. While we expect that most units purchased will ship within the next week, the date indicated immediately after completing your purchase may reflect a different ship date. We encourage you to be patient and check back later.

Edit: Now its gone... wtf

[funjoe]

Refresh again. I don't think they've gone on sale yet.

It keeps alternating between out of stock and the "Wiis will be on sale 12/29" messages every time I refresh. Is anyone else getting this?

EDIT: All seems OK now. I guess I still have some time until I don't get the Wii this morning. Good luck to everyone here.

[bassec]

It keeps alternating between out of stock and the "Wiis will be on sale 12/29" messages every time I refresh. Is anyone else getting this?

Yep. Maybe it's about to go live?

[pkirkner]

Edit: Now its gone... wtf

It comes and goes.

[deekayex]

There are 3 different screens:

1. Sold out
2. Available for purchase on 12/29
3. Available for purchase on 12/29 & Note to those purchasing a console (it may not ship until next week)

[Shmitty]

I was being sarcastic. I was just joking about the fact that the last amazon thread "vote for the system of your choice" was bombarded by whiners saying it was a product at retail price so it shouldn't be considered a deal...

You're absolutely right this IS a deal. :)
there really was only one whiner. and i assume he hasn't clogged this thread up because he hasn't found it yet.

edit: also, getting a different set of notes quite literally every time i reload is...interesting.

[Tron999]

Yeah, it's doing it on mine, too. It's also been showing those before 7am.

[Dr Mario Kart]

The site seems to be holding up pretty well. Better than I would expect given the circumstances

[funjoe]

You just know the consoles aren't going to go on sale until 10:59 PST.

[Chitown021]

1:20 down.... 2:40 to go.

C'mon Amazon let's get this over with. Release the stock, crash the site, and let us go about our day.

[JohnnyDrama]

1:20 down.... 2:40 to go.

C'mon Amazon let's get this over with. Release the stock, crash the site, and let us go about our day.
exactly, got a lot of stuff to do

[Chitown021]

I'm watching the Wii page. Have any of the consoles gone up for sale yet? (PS3 20GB or 60 GB)

[Tron999]

Chitown, you still haven't had any luck for a wii? I've been seeing your posts on whenever wii's are released...haha! I'm trying to get one myself, here.

[Shmitty]

The site seems to be holding up pretty well. Better than I would expect given the circumstances

i think a lot of people are at work. that and the vague four hour window probably thins the traffic a bit. it's not one set time, like those 100 dollar 360s were. i remember the site taking something like 5-10 minutes to load the closer it got to those being put up.

[Chitown021]

Chitown, you still haven't had any luck for a wii? I've been seeing your posts on whenever wii's are released...haha! I'm trying to get one myself, here.

Well actually I did get a Wii yesterday... tru.com Action #2 bundle. I ordered it before XMAS and thought they cancelled it due to lack of stock. Well apparently not as it arrived yesterday. My hope wa that I could return all of the extra bundle crap and just keep the console w/ Zelda. It doesn't look like that's the case so I'm hoping to snag one elsewhere so I can return this craptacular bundle.

[cisco49]

still not there

[Tron999]

My bundle arrives today, but TRU.COM phone support told me I could return the extra games. Are you saying thats not the case? I'm going to be bitter!

[cisco49]

the sold out portion is in reference to the November release. They probably are getting close to dropping them though

[DisturbedZen]

My bundle arrives today, but TRU.COM phone support told me I could return the extra games. Are you saying thats not the case? I'm going to be bitter!

My buddy scored a bundle, how would he go about returning the pieces?

[Chitown021]

My bundle arrives today, but TRU.COM phone support told me I could return the extra games. Are you saying thats not the case? I'm going to be bitter!

I called the TRU.COM 1-800 # last night. I got connected to a call center in India it sounded like and the lady told me that it was a bundle so it was all or nothing. Now either #1 she didn;t know what she was talking about or #2 since it's under a single SKU you can't break it up. I was going to call the B&M TRU today and ask about TRU.COM returns there.

[Chitown021]

I've heard people have had better luck at other stores (Wal-Mart) because they itemize all parts of the bundle on the packing slip.

[hufferstl]

this is so stupid. Why would Amazon want us to hit their servers for four hours waiting...

[Tron999]

total sham. I had a feeling htis would happen. No chance I can dump all those games for something even remotely close to what I paid.

[Chitown021]

total sham. I had a feeling htis would happen. No chance I can dump all those games for something even remotely close to what I paid.

I know I was hoping to dump the extras b/c I can't afford a $539 Wii system. I asked the TRU.COM person I spoke with yesterday about B&M returns. She really had no clue b/c she told me to check with my closest store (just trying to get me off the phone). She then said that it was up to the individual store when I asked if they would be able to refund the cost of the 4 games and mem card to my CC.

[Tron999]

The one I spoke to said they would just refund it to my CC, and as long as I had the receipt, I was G2G.

[gugaplex]

Just a FYI

Even if you do get to return things to TRU B&M, your only going to get a store credit on gift card. They don't give refunds for online orders.

[philconners31]

I've gotten this message a few times (no mention of being on sale today).

We are currently out of stock: We sold out of our initial supply of the Wii on Sunday morning, November 19, in less than one minute. We expect to receive periodic shipments of the Wii from Nintendo throughout the holidays and we will post availability updates in this section of the product detail page as well as in the customer discussions below.


But sometimes it comes up with the info about being on sale today. Maybe it's a caching thing.

[bassec]

Just a FYI

Even if you do get to return things to TRU B&M, your only going to get a store credit on gift card. They don't give refunds for online orders.


I saw that. The way I read it though...TRU NEVER gives returns no matter if you have receipt, bought it B&M or anything. Is this the case?

[Chitown021]

Just a FYI

Even if you do get to return things to TRU B&M, your only going to get a store credit on gift card. They don't give refunds for online orders.

That's what I was afraid of... Even if I was to go to the B&M store and be lucky enough for them to allow the return I would just end up with a $200 TRU gift card.

[cisco49]

online returns to B&M are issued as store credit. I fought this battle with the stores before.

[Tron999]

well I'll mail the damn games back if I have to, as long as I can get a refund.

[Chitown021]

The one I spoke to said they would just refund it to my CC, and as long as I had the receipt, I was G2G.

I may call them again and ask someone else about it (or ask for a call center manager). I want the straight scoop. I bet it's a no go because if they process the return there's only one line item for them to take back, the SKU for the bundle @$539. They would then have to check to make sure everything that is included with that one line item is back then issue the refund for the whole shabang.

[Dreamstate]

Wii's are now available.

[Tron999]

did they sell out already???

[Scotty P]

wow, that went quick

[hufferstl]

looks like gone already.

[Tron999]

did anyone get one? I didn't even see the page change.

[laserdogg]

Was able to add a Wii to the cart but the next screen said they were gone already...

[hufferstl]

now its back to the original page again...

[foofinu]

was that it? I saw it, just couldn't add it to the cart...

[Tron999]

I'm still seeing the original screen. wtf.

[JohnnyDrama]

I'm still seeing the original screen. wtf.
same here

[bfauble83]

I added to cart, but it said sold out...I dont know what site my coworker is on but he said it could've been a hacker and it hasn't gone live yet...i dunno?

[hufferstl]

this is one the page for about 2 minutes. but when I added to cart, or did the one click purchase, the next screen told me the item was no longer available.

Availability: In Stock. Ships from and sold by Amazon.com. Gift-wrap available.

[Tron999]

what about the ps3's? has anyone watched those?

[hufferstl]

Attention: We are currently out of stock. Allocations of the Wii have been limited but we are working with Nintendo to secure future allocations. We will provide updates on the product detail page as well as in the customer discussions on this page when we have availability.

Page doesn't even mention the Dec 29th availability....

Gone?!?!?

[Shmitty]

now there's a fourth page in the rotation, saying they aren't available. i can't tell if they were actually up and sold out, or if it was just a false start. this is all highly confusing.

edit: i hit refresh after i got that same message, huff, and it went back to the dec. 29th availability one. i honestly have no idea what's going on.

[foofinu]

Guess we just sit longer, until amazon removes the "available for purchase on Amazon.com on 12/29, Friday morning" stuff, or 11am rolls around... If anyone managed to buy one during those ninja-moments, let us know please.

[Chitown021]

What the hell? I was on the page refrshing and it went from the 12/29 page to out of stock.

[foofinu]

Jesus... guess that's all folks.... both systems in stock must have sold...

[rumblebear]

wow so it only lasted for a few seconds?

[Tron999]

those fucking assholes. They must've had 3 systems or some bullshit. I am so pissed I wasted all this time on amazon.

[phantomfriar2002]

Dont give up yet, I still have the 12/29 screen every other page

[hufferstl]

I quit.

[Doylerulez]

Hmm, I think I blinked and missed it.

Edit, oh, different message again, back to waiting.

[deadpool253]

got one, thanks for the entertainment guys hahah

[Chitown021]

I keep rotating between the original page and the oos page. I did get an e-mail alert around 11:00CST saing stock was added to Amazon.com so I bet they did sell.

[rumblebear]

Looks like it's officially out of stock. The 12/29 note no longer appears after many refreshes

[forgrim]

wow, way to rub it in! (i already have a wii so i don't care that much but some ppl in the chat are going slightly berserk)

[phantomfriar2002]

Looks like it's officially out of stock. The 12/29 note no longer appears after many refreshes

I'm still getting it.

[laserdogg]

PS3 hasn't been unleashed yet...

Wii page refreshes seem to rotate 3 or 4 slightly different versions of the page...going from the 12/29 sale to the Nov19 page and so on...

Must be rotating servers or something to handle the load this time but I dunno...

edit -

Yup - looks like they finally have the Wii page synced up

[OGHowie]

I'm still getting it.

Same here

[funjoe]

Curses! Foiled again.

EDIT: Fuck you Amazon

[phantomfriar2002]

Scratch that, looks like it's dead.

This is so absurd, I clicked REFRESH every 5 seconds for the last 20 minutes...and they sold out?

I'd never bother with this kind of thing again!!

[PikaPichu]

Scratch that, looks like it's dead.

This is so absurd, I clicked REFRESH every 5 seconds for the last 20 minutes...and they sold out?

I'd never bother with this kind of thing again!!

Sold out in around 5 seconds? omg lol

[phantomfriar2002]

Sold out in around 5 seconds? omg lol

I never even saw the screen to order -- and I ain't on dial up either.

Anyway my wrist feels better now, lol.

[solidrock]

Scratch that, looks like it's dead.

This is so absurd, I clicked REFRESH every 5 seconds for the last 20 minutes...and they sold out?

I'd never bother with this kind of thing again!!

I did the same and yet never saw the "add to cart" button. They seriously must have only like 5 systems.

[mxpowar]

Sold out in around 5 seconds? omg lol
Is it just the Wii or is everything sold out?

[Chitown021]

They may have had a few hundred systems it was just the sheer volume of people on the site at the same time. I saw in the chat where a few people started getting the add to cart button but then it said sold out.

[phantomfriar2002]

Is it just the Wii or is everything sold out?

I dunno. Goes to show nobody is amped up about the PS3, doesnt it?

[mxpowar]

I dunno. Goes to show nobody is amped up about the PS3, doesnt it?
I wish that were really true. Then I'd have one already:(...

[evilmregg]

There are some sadistic fucks over at Amazon. I can't believe that crap!

[flaming homer]

...i cant see it selling out in 5 seconds, you cant check out that fast

[wizzyx3]

I hit the refresh button every other second and I didn't even get to see the "Add to Cart" button.

[mxpowar]

...i cant see it selling out in 5 seconds, you cant check out that fast
What about with one-click checkout?

[dtcarson]

Wow, that was anticlimactic.
Oh well, I guess I'll be waiting till Nintendo decides to, you know, sell more consoles.
The interesting thing would be to see how many will be on Marketplace in the next three or four weeks.

[solidrock]

...i cant see it selling out in 5 seconds, you cant check out that fast

I hit the refresh button about every 5 seconds and never saw that it was in stock. Who knows...

[imascrub]

i saw the one click button for about 2 minutes and clicked on it maybe 10 times but all i got were unavailable messages

sigh.

[Dhuk]

The Wii's sold out, no shocker there. I bet the PS3s will be on the site for a while.

[Tron999]

...i cant see it selling out in 5 seconds, you cant check out that fast

You can with 1-click ordering.

[flaming homer]

>_> maybe they are doing this to get people to leave...

[JohnnyDrama]

I'm getting that "Wii Available for Purchase 12/29" message again, damn Amazon bitches

edit: NVM, not anymore, weird though

[drock]

I hit the refresh button about every 5 seconds and never saw that it was in stock. Who knows...
I had the auto-refresh going every 5 seconds and for one 5 second period the 1-Click box was there. By the time my order was placed on Amazon and I reported it to the chat room it was already gone.

[Tron999]

fuck nintendo for having shortages of gamecube technology.

[mxpowar]

The Wii's sold out, no shocker there. I bet the PS3s will be on the site for a while.
Really? I don't see them for sale...

[imascrub]

The Wii's sold out, no shocker there. I bet the PS3s will be on the site for a while.

guess again

ps3's are sold out too.


-edit-
perhaps i'm mistaken....i was getting the sold out message before, now it's back to the 12/29 availability message

[PikaPichu]

fuck nintendo for having shortages of gamecube technology.

Their factories can only produce so many gamecube products at a time. :)

[hothitter]

I don't see the OOS message on the ps3s. I bet the 4 hour window was to allow them to seperately put up each product and allow the traffic flow to be a little smoother.

[Chitown021]

I had the auto-refresh going every 5 seconds and for one 5 second period the 1-Click box was there. By the time my order was placed on Amazon and I reported it to the chat room it was already gone.

So I guess you're one of the few, the proud, the lucky people today that actually managed to get one?

[drock]

So I guess you're one of the few, the proud, the lucky people today that actually managed to get one?
I would say very very lucky people, given how few systems it appears they had and how high demand still is. But yes.

[phantomfriar2002]

I had the auto-refresh going every 5 seconds and for one 5 second period the 1-Click box was there. By the time my order was placed on Amazon and I reported it to the chat room it was already gone.

I was refreshing every 5 seconds and never saw it at all. I'm betting 99% of everyone doing that also never saw it.

Like I said in the chat room, why bother even telling people you're getting them in-stock if you have so few units they sell out in under 5 SECONDS?

Why not reduce traffic and tech issues and just put them in stock without all the fanfare -- if you've got so few units they'll sell out anyway as soon as someone posts about it in a forum, message board, etc.

Why waste everyone's time? If you don't have enough to last, say, 60 seconds, what's the point?

[flaming homer]

i keep getting the message that they are selling them today still, every few mins

[Vergeofinsanity]

can i stop hitting refresh now? hehe =)

[m1lesteg]

This might be a bit of a publicity stunt. Amazon's all, "Yeah, we're definitely gonna have these in stock." They aren't in stock any longer, after five seconds, but it makes people aware that Wii shipments are in fact coming to amazon.com, so people will be more inclined to sit in and wait for the next shipment than getting out to a B&M store someplace.

[kevzik]

We should make a hall of fame and hall of shame...just got an idea!

[deekayex]

2.5 hours and the PS3s have yet to go on sale. Why can't Amazon do the lottery thing again?

[phantomfriar2002]

This might be a bit of a publicity stunt. Amazon's all, "Yeah, we're definitely gonna have these in stock." They aren't in stock any longer, after five seconds, but it makes people aware that Wii shipments are in fact coming to amazon.com, so people will be more inclined to sit in and wait for the next shipment than getting out to a B&M store someplace.

Well if they don't last for 5 seconds I can't see how it would make anyone be encouraged about participating the next time Amazon holds one of these "stunts."

If the option to order doesn't even appear for most people in a 5-second cycle, and they STILL sell out, that's beyond lame.

[evilmregg]

This might be a bit of a publicity stunt. Amazon's all, "Yeah, we're definitely gonna have these in stock." They aren't in stock any longer, after five seconds, but it makes people aware that Wii shipments are in fact coming to amazon.com, so people will be more inclined to sit in and wait for the next shipment than getting out to a B&M store someplace.

I pledge right here and now to NOT buy a Wii from Amazon. They can kiss my black ass. :bomb:

[kevzik]

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2523442#post2523442

Go there!

[Bazz]

You can always buy the Toysrus bundle.

http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2585649

[Chitown021]

I liked the lottery much better. The odds may not have been great but at least you knew you had a legitimate shot at them. That and the fact that it was tied to your account so all you had to do was log in, see if you'd won, and place your order. No need to rush thru a checkout (although the one click checkout feature is great).

[Chitown021]

You can always buy the Toysrus bundle.

http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2585649

Wow that bundle is still up? If you buy it beware you can't break it down and return the extra games. I got one of those bundles yesterday in the hopes that I could return everything except the console and Zelda but I don't think it's possible.

[jollydwarf]

I know I'm going to hear about how this particular incident isn't Nintendo's fault and how demand always outpaces supply during these holiday launches, but just in case my signature isn't showing up (or even if it is, for emphasis):

"'Cause they just have 'em sittin' around. They're just waitin'. They're just holdin' 'em to drive up demand, short-change supply."--Luke Smith, on Nintendo replacing bricked Wii so quickly.

Does anyone still not believe this at this point?? If so, quit kidding yourselves.

[Tron999]

Then sony is doing the same thing. A new Ps3 was shipped to me in less than a week.

[flaming homer]

>:( i got the we're selling them message twice in a row

[Chitown021]

I know I'm going to hear about how this particular incident isn't Nintendo's fault and how demand always outpaces supply during these holiday launches, but just in case my signature isn't showing up (or even if it is, for emphasis):

"'Cause they just have 'em sittin' around. They're just waitin'. They're just holdin' 'em to drive up demand, short-change supply."--Luke Smith, on Nintendo replacing bricked Wii so quickly.

Does anyone still not believe this at this point?? If so, quit kidding yourselves.

LOL you don't know how many times waiting in line for a store to open to get a Wii I heard "God Dammit! Nintendo controls the release of these systems and I know they have more they're just holdin' em' back! How the hell do they only release 20 per store! They're doin' it on purpose!".

[hothitter]

i just refreshed and got the OOS message on the 20gb ps3, then refreshed again 5s later, and got the wait till 7-11am msg :\ wtf

[jollydwarf]

Then sony is doing the same thing. A new Ps3 was shipped to me in less than a week.

Maybe, but did Sony go around for weeks and weeks prior to the 'eleventh hour' before launch preaching a plentiful supply? Yeah, well, that's the real trick, isn't it?

[Dr Mario Kart]

I know I'm going to hear about how this particular incident isn't Nintendo's fault and how demand always outpaces supply during these holiday launches, but just in case my signature isn't showing up (or even if it is, for emphasis):

"'Cause they just have 'em sittin' around. They're just waitin'. They're just holdin' 'em to drive up demand, short-change supply."--Luke Smith, on Nintendo replacing bricked Wii so quickly.

Does anyone still not believe this at this point?? If so, quit kidding yourselves.
They couldnt possibly have a few set aside to deal with replacements. And a few is all it would take.

Look at how many they are selling worldwide. On top of that, look at how many DSes they are selling on a daily basis. Its the fastest selling console by a wide margin everywhere.

They sold just short of 300,000 Wii units in Japan last week. I can believe that they are having trouble producing the WORLD's demand on a weekly basis.

[happy]

Why would they sell a wii bundle without a second controller. If they threw that in and took out the starter kit crap it wouldn't be that bad I suppose

[Chitown021]

Well you'd figure any company at launch would set aside a small number of units to replace defects. I'm sure they do quality control or some sort of testing pre-launch. They estimate the failure rate, and have x number of replacements on hand to cover it.

I'm sure they get a statistic like 1 in 5000 units fail or something like that.

[flaming homer]

quit taunting me with that message amazon >_<

[nathansu]

i just refreshed and got the OOS message on the 20gb ps3, then refreshed again 5s later, and got the wait till 7-11am msg :\ wtf
It's been doing that since 7AM ;). It's making me anxious as hell :).

[Sku Rhim]

I know I'm going to hear about how this particular incident isn't Nintendo's fault and how demand always outpaces supply during these holiday launches, but just in case my signature isn't showing up (or even if it is, for emphasis):

"'Cause they just have 'em sittin' around. They're just waitin'. They're just holdin' 'em to drive up demand, short-change supply."--Luke Smith, on Nintendo replacing bricked Wii so quickly.

Does anyone still not believe this at this point?? If so, quit kidding yourselves.

I understand how it could seem this way, but let's remember how the finances of the videogame industry work:

Console producers typically lose money on each piece of hardware they sell (at least in the beginning); they make up for that by getting a slice of the profit for each copy of a game that is sold (this is much more lucrative if they develop the game themselves). It is a fact that games will not sell if the console is not available, so there is nothing to gain and everything to lose if a company "held" back console units to create demand. Nintendo is pushing out the Wii production as fast as they can, just as Sony and Microsoft are.

[deekayex]

I understand how it could seem this way, but let's remember how the finances of the videogame industry work:

Console producers typically lose money on each piece of hardware they sell (at least in the beginning); they make up for that by getting a slice of the profit for each copy of a game that is sold (this is much more lucrative if they develop the game themselves). It is a fact that games will not sell if the console is not available, so there is nothing to gain and everything to lose if a company "held" back console units to create demand. Nintendo is pushing out the Wii production as fast as they can, just as Sony and Microsoft are.
Nintendo is making about $50 profit on each Wii sold.

[Bazz]

Nintendo is making about $50 profit on each Wii sold.I'm sorry , but I have to believe and am pretty sure they don't make that much.

[Dr Mario Kart]

I'm not familiar with the exact number, but it is known that they are profiting on each system, and it is also known that they wanted to make it cheaper, but there was a push from retailers to charge more.

[deekayex]

That's the figure I recall reading somewhere. Anyone else waiting for the PS3s?

[nathansu]

Nintendo is making about $50 profit on each Wii sold.

Yes but traditionally money is lost on every console sold. I wonder if this is the first time a company has actually turned a profit (at launch) on a console.

The original point was (if I'm referencing correctly) that there is not really a reason to hold hardware back other than to (perhaps) inflate hype. There clearly is no $ to be made by holding the consoles back, as the software (again, around launch until hardware components get cheaper) is the only product that makes money.

[mxpowar]

That's the figure I recall reading somewhere. Anyone else waiting for the PS3s?
I am waiting for the 20 GB, but apparently no one wants a PS3 so there should be plenty of them everywhere. /sarcasm/

[nathansu]

That's the figure I recall reading somewhere. Anyone else waiting for the PS3s?

Yup - decided I should try to get one today :).

[cidviciouss@yahoo.com]

Yeah, I already got a wii...I need a ps3...60 gb...BUT I already 'out of stock' page...but then it goes back to the 7am to 11am page!!??

[nathansu]

Yeah, I already got a wii...I need a ps3...60 gb...BUT I already 'out of stock' page...but then it goes back to the 7am to 11am page!!??
I said ^ - it's been doing that since 7AM. I wouldn't worry until it ONLY says out of stock.

[Dr Mario Kart]

Yes but traditionally money is lost on every console sold. I wonder if this is the first time a company has actually turned a profit (at launch) on a console.
Traditionally would be outside of Nintendo. They have historically broken even or profited marginally on all their consoles, except for one quarter when the Gamecube was dropped to $100. They're not a fan of the loss leader strategy

[cidviciouss@yahoo.com]

^^ sorry missed that post!?

[anch]

so with all these chit chats on last page, did the Wii go OOS?

[nathansu]

Traditionally would be outside of Nintendo. They have historically broken even or profited marginally on all their consoles, except for one quarter when the Gamecube was dropped to $100.

Really? Even at launch? I'd be interested to see how the NES/SNES/N64 did at launch if you could find the numbers.

[swissx1]

Yes but traditionally money is lost on every console sold. I wonder if this is the first time a company has actually turned a profit (at launch) on a console.

The original point was (if I'm referencing correctly) that there is not really a reason to hold hardware back other than to (perhaps) inflate hype. There clearly is no $ to be made by holding the consoles back, as the software (again, around launch until hardware components get cheaper) is the only product that makes money.



Nintendo is one of the few systems the most of the parts are right off the self part to assaemble the Wii. Unlike Sony which has a customized system. Nintendo can by parts in bulk for a lower price and make money their system This one of the first system to actually make money at launch. Now if I could only get one.

[Wolfpup]

Nintendo is one of the few systems the most of the parts are right off the self part to assaemble the Wii. Unlike Sony which has a customized system. Nintendo can by parts in bulk for a lower price and make money their system

Well, really the CPU and GPU in the Wii are custom too, it's just that they're much, much, much, much cheaper to produce than PS3's CPU and GPU. There's nothing in the Wii that would be a challenge to produce...which is why it's weird they've released so few. I they really are hanging on to them, I think they're making a HUGE mistake.

[cidviciouss@yahoo.com]

is ps3 gone???

[Wolfpup]

Soooooo where is the Playstation 3? They've got literally a minute left...

This system just stinks compared to the random lottery. Ironic that we had millions of whiners in that one and not here.

[chicodeazn]

Got me a 60GB. Thanks OP.

[Nutty Buddy]

Soooooo where is the Playstation 3? They've got literally a minute left...

This system just stinks compared to the random lottery. Ironic that we had millions of whiners in that one and not here.

They're available now!

[thehoo]

I went to checkout, all I needed to hit was "confirm order", but after thought....$600's too much to spend. They're there, for anyone who's interested. Still up as I type...

[mxpowar]

Soooooo where is the Playstation 3? They've got literally a minute left...

This system just stinks compared to the random lottery. Ironic that we had millions of whiners in that one and not here.
They just put up the Ps3 20gb. You have got through the used & new sellers. I just bought one. GOAL!!!!!!

[Smitty24]

I got the 60GB ordered...I was refreshing on two comps and it showed up to buy on one of them.

[RisingZan]

I told myself I wouldn't, but I lied.

In for a 60GB, thanks OP!

[cidviciouss@yahoo.com]

GOT IT! Still on the site!

[guyver2077]

funny i have it in my cart and ready to go...

but dont have enough funds.if i buy it i will be broke till next friday. figures

maybe next time..if only my xmas bonus had come in

[nathansu]

Nice - in for a PS3.

[Nutty Buddy]

I went to checkout, all I needed to hit was "confirm order", but after thought....$600's too much to spend. They're there, for anyone who's interested. Still up as I type...

Same here. Got to "place the order" and closed the browser. Just wanted to see if it could be done.:bouncy:

[Wolfpup]

I just scored a 20!

If $600's too much for you, just go with $500.

[Nutty Buddy]

Same here. Got to "place the order" and closed the browser. Just wanted to see if it could be done.:bouncy:
Gone now..."We're sorry. The item Sony PlayStation 3 (60GB) (http://www.amazon.com/gp/cart/view.html/ref=topnav_cart_vg/105-2764267-2488433) is no longer available from the seller you selected. We've moved it to the Saved Items section of your Shopping Cart."

[Ironchefcjp]

Just ordered mine woo hoo

[panasonic]

Congrats to all

[guyver2077]

lol so its gone... well it sucks to know that i coulda gotten it...
o well not desperate anyways.. nothing good yet on ps3

[panasonic]

IGN says ps3 is best new console

[Dr Mario Kart]

Well, really the CPU and GPU in the Wii are custom too, it's just that they're much, much, much, much cheaper to produce than PS3's CPU and GPU. There's nothing in the Wii that would be a challenge to produce...which is why it's weird they've released so few. I they really are hanging on to them, I think they're making a HUGE mistake.
They just sold 279,000 units last week in Japan. The Worldwide demand, is going to be well over a million units per month. Hell, the Japanese demand is almost that by itself.

I think you are overestimating how many of these they can make. A lot of their manufacturing is also split with DS, which is the top seller in all regions worldwide.

[Wolfpup]

They just sold 279,000 units last week in Japan. The Worldwide demand, is going to be well over a million units per month. Hell, the Japanese demand is almost that by itself.

I think you are overestimating how many of these they can make. A lot of their manufacturing is also split with DS, which is the top seller in all regions worldwide.

I have no idea how many Nintendo can make, just that in general they would be easy to make. Nintendo may or may not have the capability to pump them out fast.

[Wolfpup]

Well that's sort of funny that they waited until literally the last moment to stick up the Playstation 3.

[deekayex]

Picked up the 20GB version. Pretty low of Amazon to make us wait 3 hours 59 minutes.

[toneroni]

why couldnt they do that with the wii too...how fast did that sell out?

[panasonic]

Picked up the 20GB version. Pretty low of Amazon to make us wait 3 hours 59 minutes.

lol

[snakelda]

I wanted to see if I could get a 20GB but I went to Walmart and saw 2 60 GB yesterday and today!I want to buy it from EBgames though....

[getmyrunon]

Congrats to all who got theirs. I snagged a 60gb, and I got to use my 25% off coupon, so I'm a happy camper :)

[Wolfpup]

HOw did you get a 25% off coupon!?! With that I would have bought a PS3 and every game I wanted for it!

[Dr Mario Kart]

25% off coupon
?!

[Bazz]

Congrats to all who got theirs. I snagged a 60gb, and I got to use my 25% off coupon, so I'm a happy camper :)Where you get a coupon like that from?

[Indonesia]

Where you get a coupon like that from?
As I know the 25% coupon was part of customer Vote.

[botticus]

I have no idea how many Nintendo can make, just that in general they would be easy to make. Nintendo may or may not have the capability to pump them out fast.They just boosted production of the DS from 2.3 to 2.5 million per month starting next month. So depending on how harder or easier it is to make a console than a handheld, and knowing that the DS Lite has been in production for probably a year, you can make your assumptions about their production capacity there.

[Dkellar]

The 20 GB is still up.

[moosedaddy]

I never saw the Wii go on sale! I guess I missed them

[Indonesia]

I never saw the Wii go on sale! I guess I missed them
Wii was there for about 5 minutes and sold out.

[Dkellar]

Wii was there for about 5 minutes and sold out.

From some post earlier in the thread, it seems like the Wii was instock for 30 seconds before it disappeared.

[kmartbum001]

i bought a 60gb but then very quickly canceled the order. they were up for quite a while relative to previous times.

[hothitter]

man im in the same boat... i have a 20gb... but im like damn... 513.97... :\

[chodax]

I think its pretty funny the PS3 is still in stock.

[Chitown021]

Wow the 20GB is still up... I wonder if this is legit or if it's a problem with the site?

[getmyrunon]

25% off coupon was part of the American Express wishlist contest... It's good multiple times up to $150 in savings (aka 600 dollars spent), but you must have an Amex card to participate in the contest and you must pay with your Amex card at amazon to get the discount.

http://mywishlist.mylifemycard.com/

[Otherguy676]

The 20 Gig PS3 and even to the 60 Gig, in general arent selling out quickly anymore, at least here in the Tampa Bay market. I see PS3s (20 gig and 60 gig) often and they last for quite some time. The EB by USF (7th largest school in the country) has had them (60 Gig) in stock since yesterday and they arent selling.

[Bonafiedone]

I think I'm going to cancel my order for the 20GB, I can't justify paying $500 right now when I currently own a 360 and want a Wii.

[TehTriggerman]

Missed the USS Wii Boat. 3 times in 2 days. I suck at Life. Or at least with finding a Wii.....:cry:

[phantomfriar2002]

From some post earlier in the thread, it seems like the Wii was instock for 30 seconds before it disappeared.

Five minutes? 30 seconds? lol, obviously you guys lucked out and didn't waste your time.

Actually, it was more like under 5 SECONDS. Seriously. Even if you kept hitting refresh over and over, most people didn't even see that it was in-stock.

[mwynn]

I think its pretty funny the PS3 is still in stock.
The PS3's are gone.

[crystalklear64]

The PS3's are gone.
Took long enough.

[mwynn]

Took long enough.
How fast are they suppose to sell?

[Bazz]

Took long enough.I think they sold pretty quick yeah the 20gb were around , but guess what it's the 20gb and not everyone wants that for 500.00.

[CavanMcCloud]

I saw like eight to ten of the Playstation 3 60GB consoles today while I was out searching for a Nintendo Wii. Toys-R-Us had six in the case... and EB Games and Gamestop each had one for sale (for the past few days)..

I love seeing the Ebay PS3's online with ZERO bids.... it brings a smile to my face.

[Chitown021]

I've heard rumors that stores are holding Wii systems back for Sunday. Anyone know what will be in the ads this week? Employees any confirmation on this?

[crewj]

I saw like eight to ten of the Playstation 3 60GB consoles today while I was out searching for a Nintendo Wii. Toys-R-Us had six in the case... and EB Games and Gamestop each had one for sale (for the past few days)..

I love seeing the Ebay PS3's online with ZERO bids.... it brings a smile to my face.

when i was at tru i found a clerk putting away a couple of wiis.

[RonnieWrecked]

i went searching for a wii today [ site called iTrackr said a few stores had them in stock ], went to 3 targets, 1 tru, 1 cc, no dice... the cc was surprisingly packed with tons of xbox 360s.

[CheapyD]

Hey guys...I'm trying to find out how long each of the systems were available before they sold out. I want to update the front page.
From reading the thread here, it looks like:

Wii - approximately 5 seconds
PS3 60GB - 20 minutes
PS3 20GB - 60 minutes

Is this accurate?

Thanks!

Oh, and I'm in the chat room (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/chat.php?) wanting to hear your war stories.

[getmyrunon]

Hey guys...I'm trying to find out how long each of the systems were available before they sold out. I want to update the front page.
From reading the thread here, it looks like:

Wii - approximately 5 seconds
PS3 60GB - 20 minutes
PS3 20GB - 60 minutes

Is this accurate?

Thanks!

wii - no one knows exactly but under 30 seconds is legitimate.. it appears that amazon spread the server load amongst multiple servers (hence people receiving 3-4 different product update text when they refreshed), and a vast number of people didn't even get to see an add to cart button.

PS3 60gb - I had it at 11 minutes. 10:59 to 11:10. Seemed to be much more reliable when loading and reloading.

ps3 20gb - was showing for a long time, but people were reporting they could add to cart but it was sold out once they added, so I'm not sure on that one.

[rumblebear]

wii - no one knows exactly but under 30 seconds is legitimate.. it appears that amazon spread the server load amongst multiple servers (hence people receiving 3-4 different product update text when they refreshed), and a vast number of people didn't even get to see an add to cart button.

PS3 60gb - I had it at 11 minutes. 10:59 to 11:10. Seemed to be much more reliable when loading and reloading.

ps3 20gb - was showing for a long time, but people were reporting they could add to cart but it was sold out once they added, so I'm not sure on that one.

Most people who were refreshing the wii page every 5 secs didn't even get to see it, so it probably sold out under 4 seconds.