UPDATE: New RadioShack.com online now! [Mobile/Archive]

Quillion

08-17-2005, 09:51 PM

Starting soon, exact timeframe to be determined, RadioShack will begin carrying Video Games on it's website, including preorders for the Xbox 360.

The site is slated to have over 1100 titles, and you should also be able to purchase this stuff in the store (via RadioShack.com).

One advantage the site has, that should extend to games, is that shipping is free.

I'll have more as I hear it.

EDIT: Firm website launch date is October the 15th. Check RadioShack.com on saturday.

EDIT: They pushed it back one week. Launching today. check www.radioshack.com (http://www.radioshack.com/) for the placeholder graphic.

Roufuss

08-17-2005, 10:54 PM

The site is slated to have over 1100 titles, and you should also be able to purchase this stuff in the store.
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lol where the fuck is Radio Shack going to store games in it's small ass little box of a store? They already have too much stuff overflowing in there as it is.

This looks like one desperate last maneuver before they finally fold.

Scorch

08-17-2005, 10:58 PM

lol where the fuck is Radio Shack going to store games in it's small ass little box of a store? They already have too much stuff overflowing in there as it is.

This looks like one desperate last maneuver before they finally fold.

I agree. The RS here sucks. A few games won't make me go in there.

Unless they start doing trade-ins.. that would be interesting.

ooh, his will make interesting competition for EB

Roufuss

08-17-2005, 11:05 PM

ooh, his will make interesting competition for EB

Most people think Radio Shack went out of business or just don't exist anymore.

swetooth9

08-17-2005, 11:09 PM

yea, radioshack is always cramped when i go in there...

it would be great if they did trade-in's...otherwise it's just another store that sells games...

RelentlessRolento

08-17-2005, 11:12 PM

good news... the more stores that sell games means more chances of sales.

Scorch

08-17-2005, 11:13 PM

Most people think Radio Shack went out of business or just don't exist anymore.

Yeah. But the radio shack in the mall here is literally around the corner from the EB. Seriously. There's EB, an empty jewelry store, then radio shack.

wubb

08-17-2005, 11:55 PM

good news... the more stores that sell games means more chances of sales.

My thoughts exactly.

Strider Turbulence

08-18-2005, 02:57 AM

Radio Shack used to carry (some at least) games but I guessed they stopped once they realized that no one is gonna buy TIger Woods on the GBA for $49.99.

Theenternal

08-18-2005, 03:10 AM

Radio Shack used to carry (some at least) games but I guessed they stopped once they realized that no one is gonna buy TIger Woods on the GBA for $49.99.

Yep, i have a feeling, im going to see plenty of things like madden 2002 for the ps1 for 39.99

craven_fiend

08-18-2005, 03:18 AM

yea, radioshack is always cramped when i go in there...

it would be great if they did trade-in's...otherwise it's just another store that sells games...

Ahh, but of course its just another store that sells videogames.

For me, in the hell hole that I live in, that doubles the stores, other than the pawn shop, that sell videogames. So its a plus.

Well then again, the other store is K-Mart, so yeah.

Trakan

08-18-2005, 07:11 AM

lol where the fuck is Radio Shack going to store games in it's small ass little box of a store? They already have too much stuff overflowing in there as it is.

This looks like one desperate last maneuver before they finally fold.

RadioShack will begin carrying Video Games on it's website

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evilmax17

08-18-2005, 08:57 AM

Maybe they'll be selling 360 preorders and subscriptions to GameTap or something. There's got to be some creative sales-lingo going on here.

Quillion

08-18-2005, 10:50 AM

Thanks for the quote C+P Trakan.

The stores will not have games in stock, nor will they take game returns. The return process will be simple. Call for a return label, then ship it back.

I've been told that pricing will be very competitive. Please wait for more deatailed information before thread-crapping.

Kayden

08-18-2005, 10:57 AM

Radio Shack used to carry (some at least) games but I guessed they stopped once they realized that no one is gonna buy TIger Woods on the GBA for $49.99.

Are you nuts? When does RS charge retail? Retail would be cheap at RS. They'd probably come out with Madden 02 for the everyday low price of 55.95... :roll:

Quillion

08-18-2005, 11:00 AM

Maybe they'll be selling 360 preorders and subscriptions to GameTap or something. There's got to be some creative sales-lingo going on here.

It's actual games. Not GameFly or any of that rental stuff. I believe the reasoning for this is to bring presence of mind of RaidioShack in the younger generation. You can see what they think from this thread.

Just remember, 5200 corporate owned stores, 2000 dealer/franchise stores. In two countries.

chickenhawk

08-18-2005, 11:39 AM

The site is slated to have over 1100 titles, and you should also be able to purchase this stuff in the store.

The stores will not have games in stock, nor will they take game returns. The return process will be simple.

Wait a minute..... :-?

Quillion

08-18-2005, 11:41 AM

Wait a minute..... :-?

You can pick any item off the website, walk into the store, and order it. RadioShack pays shipping. Try it. Look up an item off the site, call your local store, and ask that if you come in, can they order it for you.

chickenhawk

08-18-2005, 11:43 AM

You can pick any item off the website, walk into the store, and order it. RadioShack pays shipping. Try it. Look up an item off the site, call your local store, and ask that if you come in, can they order it for you.

Aaaahhh, that makes sense. I haven't been in a Radio Shack in forever so I didnt realize they did that. Thanks for the clarification.

Santurio

08-18-2005, 11:52 AM

Radio Shack is by no means a great store but it is not in danger of disappearing anytime soon. They do pretty well, not BB or CC good, but good enough to stay afloat. You would be surprised what Howie and Vanessa did for that store. The phone sales and plan/service charges don't hurt either.

If they have good prices and pricematch or compete, I would have no problem picking games at RS.

CheapyD

08-18-2005, 11:54 AM

Thanks for the scoop, fanskad! Good stuff!:applause:

roguejedi5

08-18-2005, 12:16 PM

Wow over a 1000 titles?! Can that be possible? They must be partnering up with someone to get that many titles. Please let the prices be reasonable.:roll:

musha666

08-18-2005, 12:37 PM

I wonder how long until gamespot steals this story...

The Successful Dropout

08-18-2005, 12:39 PM

I wonder how long until gamespot steals this story...

i was thinking the same thing :lol:

mtxbass1

08-18-2005, 12:44 PM

I wonder how long until gamespot steals this story...

I am betting by tomorrow it'll be on GS...

fatherofcaitlyn

08-18-2005, 01:08 PM

Please wait for more deatailed information before thread-crapping.

Thread-crapping is the only thing some CAGs know how to do.

Thanks for the info.

vherub

08-18-2005, 01:16 PM

I have never used radioshack.com, how are people's experiences with it?

Admiral Ackbar

08-18-2005, 02:36 PM

They're pretty good. I remember when they had that $5 off $5 coupon for use in store.

What matters is what prices and coupons they have.

msdmoney

08-18-2005, 03:44 PM

good news... the more stores that sell games means more chances of sales.

I agree, I welcome any additional stores selling games. Even companies that sell games at ridiculous prices like KBtoys (or they used to), have good sales now and again trying to clear stuff out. Hopefully they will try and be competitive.

Also 1100 games is quite a lot, good selection is always a plus, with many stores now decreasing their stock to only the big sellers.

DreamSymphony

08-18-2005, 05:05 PM

Radioshack used to sell games years ago....

Mind_n_Soul

08-18-2005, 05:10 PM

i think the only thing i bought from radio shack ever was a couple of those zip zaps for gifts during a holiday season a few years ago

EndlessChris

08-18-2005, 05:10 PM

I went to Canada and the Radio Shacks there all already carry games.

Prices seemed pretty bad when converted to US, but I didn't have other price points to compare to.

lionheart4life

08-18-2005, 05:56 PM

All games are probably going to be $5-10 more than anywhere else, if they are priced in true Radio Shack fashion. Just about everything there is over-priced.

CaseyRyback

08-18-2005, 06:43 PM

I am betting by tomorrow it'll be on GS...

I doubt it. Gamespot learned its lesson as they waited on the DS price drop until Nintendo themselves confirmed it.

calling them out was a smart thing to do cheapy

Kyo

08-18-2005, 07:05 PM

Dammit, I work at Radioshack and nobody told me about this! How do you find stuff like this?

Wonder if I can use my discount? ...

lordnovas

08-18-2005, 09:50 PM

This sounds good to me finaly I will be able to preorder a 360 !!1

PittsburghAfterDark

08-19-2005, 02:24 AM

This is going to be really good in the long run or really, really meh.

I think they're trying to take advatange of the GS/EB merger with a major disappearing name. I really have no hope of them becoming a CAG favorite. As everyone has said.... it's still Radio Shack.

Let's hope we're all surprised.

kojubat

08-19-2005, 12:33 PM

If done right, they could make pretty decent money based on economies of scale.

This is what they are looking at, I bet:
1. No inventory woes. No need to stock 30 copies of the new game that nobody buys, then take a loss clearancing it out six months later because they need room for the next dud game.
2. Internet ordering with cash.
3. Never go out of stock on a hot item unless the whole chain is out of stock. How many release/sale days are there reports that Overpopulated, CA is sold out of Hot Gamer Item X, but MiddleOfNowhere, ND has five boxes sitting on the shelf?
4. Small game publishers don't have to supply 1 copy to 7000 stores on the off chance they can sell at least half of them, just 3000 copies to the warehouse and an option to supply more.

RadioShack could really make a name for themselves catering to niche games while still selling Madden, GTA, and Halo, and also have some decent sales because of the lower overhead.

They will need to overcome the whole "I bought something at the mall, but I won't have it for a few more days" and "it's not a game store" stigmas, though.

BaZoOKajOe

08-19-2005, 02:54 PM

I like Radio Shack...great place to pick up random audio/video parts. They even carry brands like Monster Cable, etc. now. I'm still curious how they are going to cram video games in there though...

Graystone

08-19-2005, 11:42 PM

Wow over a 1000 titles?! Can that be possible? They must be partnering up with someone to get that many titles. Please let the prices be reasonable.:roll:

I am kinda thinking the same thing. That they are going to have someone like Gamestop or something behind them like Barnes and nobles website. They have games online powered by GS but nothing in the store. Hey fanskad any word of employee discount. :D

ViperGuy

08-21-2005, 02:56 AM

yea, radioshack is always cramped when i go in there...

it would be great if they did trade-in's...otherwise it's just another store that sells games...

Starting a little later this month, exact timeframe to be determined, RadioShack will begin carrying Video Games on it's website, including preorders for the Xbox 360.

The site is slated to have over 1100 titles, and you should also be able to purchase this stuff in the store (via RadioShack.com)..

read :roll:

CheapyD

08-23-2005, 08:57 AM

Joystiq'd! (http://www.joystiq.com/entry/1234000810055556/)

The Successful Dropout

09-12-2005, 06:16 PM

just wondering what was going on with this...if there was any new news...i know there wasn't a set date for this and everything is subject to change, but "a little later this month" passed almost a half month ago...i hope that doesn't come off like im being a dick, im just curious...im not questioning the legitimacy of this thread or the OP

trq

09-12-2005, 06:31 PM

That's a good question.

Bueller? Bueller?

The Successful Dropout

09-13-2005, 05:21 AM

CheapyD

09-13-2005, 05:24 AM

It was supposed to be late August, early September, set to coincide with the re-launch of RadioShack.com

Perhaps there is a delay in the re-launch.

Santurio

09-13-2005, 10:50 AM

That article mentioned Sept 15th. I guess I'll check back on Thursday.

Quillion

09-13-2005, 11:06 AM

Hey, sorry I haven't posted. The release of games will coincide with the relaunch of RadioShack.com. The latest date I've been told is mid-september. Keep your eyes open, I'll link it when it happens.

Quillion

10-22-2005, 12:49 PM

Updated with final info...

radjago

10-23-2005, 03:40 AM

It's up now.

Radioshack games, sorted by price, lowest to highest (http://www.radioshack.com/family/index.jsp?numProdsPerPage=20&cp=2032062&y=8&y=12&categoryId=2063138&x=15&x=15&s=A-StorePrice-RSK&pg=1)

Prices are pretty much MSRP. The only notable exception I could find was "Katamari Damashy" (http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2118015&cp=2032062.2063138&pg=1&y=8&s=A-StorePrice-RSK&x=15&numProdsPerPage=20&parentPage=family) which is $17.99.

They have 597 games in inventory, including pre-orders and OOS games. I wonder who their supplier is.

Shipping is $5.50 for ground shipping (3-8 days) on orders of up to 3 games. Free ground shipping on orders of $50+. No shipping service is named, but by the expedited options, I'd say it's likely to be UPS. Taxes are charged if they have a B&M store in your state.

The boxarts used on the site aren't always the same as retail releases. They don't even all conform to a consistent style.