[DEAD] $24.99 Me & My Katamari (PSP) shipped free @ outpost.com

[wlau]

MSRP is $39.99, so this is a pretty good deal.

Sales tax is charged in AZ, CA, CT, GA, OH, TX, NV,WA, IL and IN.

$24.99 Me & My Katamari (http://shop1.outpost.com/product/4741309) (PSP)

[heavy liquid]

Thanks, and ordered! :)

[soulwish2003]

Didn't they say the controls are really screwed up on it?

[shipwreck]

Didn't they say the controls are really screwed up on it?

zoglog seemed to really enjoy it and said the controls were good. http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83573

Man, this is really tempting. Thanks OP.

[mgreig]

Didn't they say the controls are really screwed up on it?

Katamari with screwed-up controls still seems more appealing to me than 99% of the junk on PSP right now.

[evo t rex]

Good price! I'm in.

Thanks for posting it!

[wampa8jedi]

Katamari with screwed-up controls still seems more appealing to me than 99% of the junk on PSP right now.


Sad but true...

[Roufuss]

Seems like a good price, but isn't Outpost notorious for never shipping stuff out on time, or just not shipping it at all?

And then being a pain in the ass to cancel an order?

[flybrione]

You guys seem to always have problems with outpost but I order from them all the time and they are very reliable. If you want your item on release day you should not order from outpost, but if you want to save $15 on a new release you should order from outpost.

Ordered thanks for the deal OP!

[wampa8jedi]

Seems like a good price, but isn't Outpost notorious for never shipping stuff out on time, or just not shipping it at all?

And then being a pain in the ass to cancel an order?


You're confusing Outpost.com and Overstock.com... Overstock.com is complete crap, and I've had three awful experiences with them... enough that I avoid them like the plague.

Outpost has generally treated me well.

[Shmitty]

outpost seems to be owning ass on releasing cheap psp games right out the gate. that'd rock, if i had one.

[Decker]

Hell yes, I picked this up. Thanks!

[PKRipp3r]

psp + katamari = crazy delicious

[Wolfgame]

Katamari with screwed-up controls still seems more appealing to me than 99% of the junk on PSP right now.


lol aint it the truth, ive all but given up on psp games, i use the psp more to check my email than to play games.

[peteyrose]

Katamari with screwed-up controls still seems more appealing to me than 99% of the junk on PSP right now.

DJ Max for the win.

[blandstalker]

You're confusing Outpost.com and Overstock.com... Overstock.com is complete crap, and I've had three awful experiences with them... enough that I avoid them like the plague.

Outpost has generally treated me well.

I've ordered from both, and both were fine, though it should be noted that both orders were for in-stock items.

I tried to order it, but the website gave me an error and I called them and they said it's now OOS. They had 30 of them.

[b3b0p]

Seems like a good price, but isn't Outpost notorious for never shipping stuff out on time, or just not shipping it at all?

And then being a pain in the ass to cancel an order?
When they had Megaman Maverick Hunter X for $24.99 shipped, I got it quite soon after.

Edit: I can't checkout! Nooooo!

[doubledown]

I've never played Katamari...no PS2, sold it. Don't you have to use analog along with the face buttons to control it? Is this game REALLY that great? Seems like it could get old quick.

[Roufuss]

Um... why is the deal dead?

EDIT: Nevermind, read a few posts up... I'll just wait for a deal on it from Best Buy or whoever, can't really afford it right now anyways.

[Negative]

Deal is not dead, just ordered one less than 30 minutes ago, and received a confirmation email. Just a heads up.

[OldKai]

I don't think it's dead. Just impossible to checkout, for some.

edit: It's not letting me checkout anything.

[apokalipze2]

Yup it's dead. Not letting me complete the order.

[SpikeSpiegel]

I was able to checkout, this shouldn't be listed as dead.

[YoshiFan1]

I just ordered and checked out as well. Sometimes Outpost can be glitchy. I ordered some stuff last week and it took me 6 or 7 tries before I was able to check out.

Thanks OP, I wasn't planning on getting this game anytime soon but for $24.99 with free shipping I figured I might as well order. Even if Outpost takes a while to deliver it, I'm still working on We Love Katamari so I don't mind waiting.

[Roufuss]

I was able to checkout, this shouldn't be listed as dead.

Agreed... I almost didn't bother since it got moved into being dead. Why did the mods kill it so quickly for no reason? Because two people couldn't order it?

Just ordered one no problem.

I figure even if Best Buy does something like $29.99 on sale and it would be $24.99 with a GGC, I'm saving tax + gas + time out of my day.

[b3b0p]

I still can't checkout. I guess I'll just keep trying.

Edit: Fucking Finally! I had to use the checkout button and could not login or use my normal email address at checkout.

[shipwreck]

I killed it earlier because people couldn't complete the checkout (including me). I've tried at least 10 times now and the thing just won't checkout. Good deal for those that can get it to work though.

Edit: Finally got it to work. It wouldn't go through in Firefox, but it went through the first time I tried with IE.

[Roufuss]

Edit: Finally got it to work. It wouldn't go through in Firefox, but it went through the first time I tried with IE.

Weird, went through for the first time for me, and I've got Firefox.

[slappynutz]

Edit: Finally got it to work. It wouldn't go through in Firefox, but it went through the first time I tried with IE.


I couldn't get it to go through with IE, so I tried Firefox and it worked on the first time. Strange.

[mackaikai]

just placed the order and it worked

good deal

[jaybird]

Just ordered it as well.

[Seito]

went through in first try, thx :applause:

[reiji]

Same here. Just completed my order. First try using Firefox.

Also my first time ordering through Outpost. Hope everything goes well!

[neonglow]

I just ordered a copy. It took less than a minute to buy.

[OldKai]

Tried at home using Firefox w/ express checkout, error.
Currently out of town for the weekend, tried at my brother's house w/ express checkout, error.

FINALLY got thru just doing everything manually about 20-30 minutes ago.

[abhinav]

This is the PSP version huh? Anyone know if its actualy a good game? $25 is a great price but i know nothing about it, any know the version required aswell?

[Damion]

Cool :)

I just ordered it.

Does anyone know if they charge before they ship?



free shipping is via airborn express AKA DHL yuck

[SpikeSpiegel]

Yes, I too got it first try in firefox. I was worried when I saw it dead. I chose free shipping, I can wait for it I'm in no rush. Besides, I just scored a bunch of cheap used games from Eb, among others I have yet to play, and I'll have Kingdom Hearts II assuming it isn't here by the end of the month.

[shrike4242]

Roufuss asked me to pull it from the dead, so thank him the next time you see him.

Not having a PSP, I wasn't aware it was in the Graveyard. Good to know some CAGs are still getting in on this, even with difficulties.

[dracula]

in.

ordered and thanks OP

[GizmoGC]

Ordered my copy.

Im sure I will cancel though as this will probaly be an in-store deal at Frys...but just in case.

[Spoon_si]

ordered 1 also... even with the mess up controls... can't beat that price...

[blandstalker]

Agreed... I almost didn't bother since it got moved into being dead. Why did the mods kill it so quickly for no reason? Because two people couldn't order it?

I tried to order it, failed multiple times, and finally called them on the phone. The guy told me they were sold out. (It did strike me later that being 'sold out' of a pre-order is a little strange, but Fry's is a little strange anyway.)

I'm sorry if I spread misinformation, but that was what he said to me.

Ordered it this morning, worked the first time no problem. Very glad it's not dead after all!

[I AM WILLIAM H. MACY]

Yep, just ordered one just now, went through perfectly with no trouble whatsoever.

Definitely not dead.

[cranguy]

Be advised that they'll slap you with an $18.01 "USPS insurance fee" if you try to ship it to a PO box. I did just that and didn't see the extra $18 charge until I hit order. Had to call and get the addressed changed :bomb:

[YoshiFan1]

That doesn't make any sense. If they need to insure it, they should just charge the extra $1.35 ($1.35 covers up to $50) for what insurance costs. Thanks for the warning though.

[cranguy]

Seriously though... $18 is almost the price of the game. I panicked when I saw "Order confirmed....... Total: $43.00." Wasn't hard to fix over the phone, but sheesh!

[dracula]

I tried to order it, failed multiple times, and finally called them on the phone. The guy told me they were sold out. (It did strike me later that being 'sold out' of a pre-order is a little strange, but Fry's is a little strange anyway.)

I'm sorry if I spread misinformation, but that was what he said to me.

Ordered it this morning, worked the first time no problem. Very glad it's not dead after all!


I have a hunch some of our orders will get cancelled since they wont be able to fill them all. Either that or they will just be really slow in getting here.

[b3b0p]

I doubt it. The CSR probably just noticed they had zero instock (which they should for a game that has not come out yet), so just thought they were sold out.

[Justin42]

Outpost is ALWAYS very slow getting pre-orders out. I doubt they'll cancel as long as you're in before they cut off orders.

[Mookyjooky]

Just worked for me. How is this dead?

[shipwreck]

Just worked for me. How is this dead?

If you read through the thread, you would see what happened. Too much to ask, I know.

[OldKai]

(when purchased between 03/03/2006 and 03/07/2006)

I'm now seeing that on the product page on Outpost below the "Limit 1" text. What exactly do they mean?..probably a dumb question

[Strider Turbulence]

That just means 1 order per customer, largely to protect themselves from the resellers.

[dracula]

Seems like a good price, but isn't Outpost notorious for never shipping stuff out on time, or just not shipping it at all?

And then being a pain in the ass to cancel an order?


i am dubious of whether or not they will actually come through and mail these all of these out, i am guessing most of us will be fine but if your like is bad they will delay your order for weeks or months or just cancel

[Roufuss]

Did anyone else get an email that read "The item is currently out of stock, we will ship you the item as soon as we get more"??

Of course it's OOS, it hasn't even come out yet!

[shipwreck]

Did anyone else get an email that read "The item is currently out of stock, we will ship you the item as soon as we get more"??

Of course it's OOS, it hasn't even come out yet!

That's the standard email that Outpost sends out when you pre-order something.

[Tengaport]

I was wondering if that was just a standard email...

and yes, I received it as well. I'll keep my fingers crossed and hope this comes through. I'm looking forward to the game, but not in a huge rush.

[Mojimbo]

This is tempting considering handheld games are tougher to find on sale even months after release but I'm worried if I order now I'll get it in weeks, if ever.

Also, anyone else notice Gamestop's preorder bonus on this?

http://www.gamestop.com/gs/images/bonus/505460_bonus.jpg

It's a PSP carrying case, I think.

[Roufuss]

Yea, I noticed that, but I figured that saving $15 dollars (even more then that since no tax, and free ship saves my gas) was far greater then a pouch, even if it is a katamari pouch.

[Justin42]

Yeah, the pouch is very cool, but saving $15 is better. I almost ordered to get the pouch but realised I could never be seen in public with it anyway, so it wasn't worth $15 to me. ;)

[cdeener]

Well, I got an e-mail telling me that my order is on Backorder for the pre-order. Did anyone else get one?

[jrutz]

Yeah that backorder notification is standard Outpost issue. It's still a pre-order.

Jeremy

[cdeener]

Yeah that backorder notification is standard Outpost issue. It's still a pre-order.

Jeremy

Okay then I was just wondering. First time I have pre-ordered something from them. I guess they sent it because the game doesn't come out for another couple of weeks.

[dracula]

this happens about 50% of the time, i got notification of backorder, i checked my order history and about half of my orders with outpost went to "partial backorder" and then were never filled. WTF, i might expect this sort of BS from defenders site or buyrite1.com but outpost is a major retail chain, they should have cleared this up by now

[Mojimbo]

Has anyone had issues with Outpost.com cancelling their video game preorders? I know they run these deals parallel to their Fry's offers on a weekly basis(I think I remember them running a similar deal with Electroplankton or some other niche NDS game) but I think people eventually will get their games, althought it might take a while, right? Also, do they wait to charge you when it ships? Thanks.

[Roufuss]

Has anyone had issues with Outpost.com cancelling their video game preorders? I know they run these deals parallel to their Fry's offers on a weekly basis but I think people eventually will get their games, althought it might take a while. Also, do they wait to charge you when it ships? Thanks.

Yea, I read on their site today that they won't charge you until the game ships.

[b3b0p]

I have never had a problem with Outpost.com preorders or instock orders and I have ordered many times from them. Sometimes it can take a long time to get shipped, but usually I get it within a week of it being released.

[carpwrist]

does anyone know how long this deal is going to be up? payday isn't until next wednesday for me... :(

i spose i could sell a kidney.

[Mojimbo]

Thanks guys, I placed an order for it last night. I really hate paying more than $20 for any game nowadays, but I figure @ $25 + $2 tax is close enough to the price of the original PS2 KD that it's worth it.

[orntar]

up to 29.99, still ships free.

[onapartyrock]

Still worth it at that price, hope there are no issues and that I get mine.

[neonglow]

After this review, I'm considering cancelling my order.
http://www.1up.com/do/reviewPage?cId=3148809

[YoshiFan1]

Ouch, sounds like they didn't like it but gave it a 7.0 which seems high considering all the negative things they said. Since it retails for $40, I figure it's worth keeping the pre-order, trying the game and if I don't like it or finish it quickly, throw it on EBay and get back at least what I paid for it (or even $20 - $24)

[neonglow]

This is the part of the review that makes me want to cancel the preorder:

By the end of the game, you will have replayed the same six ministages half a dozen times apiece. That's about 30 minutes of unique content, chopped into pieces and pasted together to give the illusion of length.

[mackaikai]

bring on the Katamari!

[Cmosfm]

Wow, I'm considering cancelling mine too, almost did it because I really can't afford it right now but...now I think I'm going to. Ugh.

[Tengaport]

How many stages did the other Katamari games have? Check out the other reviews of this game before you canel your pre-order, they seem to be a bit kinder.

[b3b0p]

whatever.

I'm not letting some lame ass fanboy populated flash ad website tell me what games are good or bad. If you got for $24.99 or maybe even $29.99 you can get it, play it, and sell it back for a loss less than the cost of a rental.

[Strider Turbulence]

I really gotta hurry up and cancel my pre-order. The more I hear about this game the less I care about it.

[Roufuss]

So when does Outpost ship? Just curious, because they don't have dates on their website.

And b3b0p is right, who cares what the reviewers say, if you don't like it you could EASILY get $24.99 on Ebay, even for an open copy.... consider it a free rental.

[b3b0p]

They'll ship when they get them in. I'm sure they will or have started shipping soon.

I wouldn't worry.

Go play Mega Man Roufuss.

[Roufuss]

Go play Mega Man Roufuss.

Pfft, Mega Man is so last week :p

Today is the day for Oblivion!

[orntar]

anyone get a ship notification yet or anything?

[BiLo]

Just cancelled my pre-order at Outpost.com. Got tired of people all saying the levels were the same 4 levels being chopped up and repeated. Gonna divert these funds into a better game: Loco Roco

[mackaikai]

shipped

[Roufuss]

Price is now $34.99, so the deal isn't dead.

[orntar]

anyone else get a ship notification? mine still says "backordered"

[mackaikai]

just got it...required 2.60 firmware....i gave up and updated my PSP

[BiLo]

Mine still on backordered as well, I wonder why others came successfully while a few are still on backordered.

[Spoon_si]

mine is as well on BO.. along with MGS3S

[jshawnd]

Mine's still backordered...wouldn't be so annoying if it wasn't readily available in stores...just emailed/received this.
__________________________________________________ _____

Hello,

Thank you for contacting Fry's Outpost.com.

Currently we estimate your item to be in stock on 04/06/06. However we
cannot guarantee that date as manufacturers occasionally experience
delays in shipping their products. We recommend that you check back with
us on or shortly after this date to verify your order status. We
apologize for the delay and any inconvenience this may cause.

[Roufuss]

However we
cannot guarantee that date as manufacturers occasionally experience
delays in shipping their products.

Seems amazing that only Outpost is affected by this delay in shipping.

I bet if we all bought it for $40, they would have shipped this out ASAP.

[jaybird]

I've so got my finger on the cancellation trigger.

Outpost better hurry up and ship before I give in.

[mackaikai]

oh my goodness, this game is not easy....i failed 4 times in the 2nd stage (bird one)

GRRRRRRRRR

[OldKai]

'in process' now

[Mookyjooky]

Just cancelled my order. This is BS. 1st and last time I shop here.

Added to the list:

Buy.com
Overstock.com
Outpost.com
Gamefly.com

[Negative]

In process for me as well.

[Roufuss]

Just cancelled my order. This is BS. 1st and last time I shop here.

Added to the list:

Buy.com
Overstock.com
Outpost.com
Gamefly.com


You might have cancelled it too soon... mine just went from backorder to In Process today.

[orntar]

mine still says backordered.

boooo, i want me katamari

[cranguy]

In Process for me *fanfare*

[Roufuss]

Just went from In Process to Order Fulfilled tonight... hopefully this means it will ship soon!!!

[cranguy]

shipped! wheee!

[OldKai]

mine shipped too. wooo!

DHL's Estimated Delivery Date is a bit..stupid though. It says 4/4, but with where they claim it is and where
it passed by, it should be here today, probably when I wake up, as long as I don't have to sign for it.

[orntar]

any ones not ship yet?

i must be the only shmo without it. :(

[Mookyjooky]

Just went from In Process to Order Fulfilled tonight... hopefully this means it will ship soon!!!

SWEET only a week later! Good thing you pre-ordered it, its only everywhere.

[Roufuss]

SWEET only a week later! Good thing you pre-ordered it, its only everywhere.

I also saved $15, tax, and shipping (or gas) on it though just to wait a week. I think that's a fair trade.

[b3b0p]

SWEET only a week later! Good thing you pre-ordered it, its only everywhere.
Many stores won't receive new hot releases for upto a week later (sometimes more).

They don't charge you when you preorder. All it did was guarantee that I get the game for a certain price.

At $15 less than MSRP and no tax, shipping, or gas costs I don't see how you can complain.

[Negative]

Shipped.

[YoshiFan1]

Mine shipped today as well. Wasn't too bad a of a delay especially compared to Mario Kart DS preorders from them

[detinic]

you're not the only one. Mine still shows as

Back Ordered 4741309 Me & My Katamari - Playstation Portable (PSP) 1 $24.99 $24.99

[chrishicks]

DHL just dropped mine off. :D

[b3b0p]

Got both Katamari and Metal Gear today.

[Negative]

Just recieved my game, kind of surprised, as DHL showed they wouldn't deliver until Tuesday of next week!

[BiLo]

:( guess I'll be receiving mine on 4/4 as I'm based in WA.

[orntar]

whered you get that info? they told me 4/6. and im getting a little pissed about it

[Mojimbo]

Dear XXXXXX,
Thank you for your order XXXXXXXXX.

We apologize but the item(s) you ordered are still out of stock
and we are unable to provide a definite ship date.

Please let us know if you would like to keep your order active
by calling us at 1-877-OUTPOST (International customers, please
call 1-408-350-1484) or e-mailing us at service@outpost.com.
If you elect to keep your order active and agree to an
indefinite ship date, you may cancel your order any time
prior to shipment. If we do not hear from you within 30
business days, your order will be cancelled automatically,
and we will provide a full and prompt refund of any charges
which you may have incurred for unshipped items.

We appreciate your business.

Sincerely,

Customer Service Dept
Toll Free Tel: 1-877-OUTPOST
Int'l Direct Tel: 1-408-350-1484
Fax: 1-408-487-4700
E-mail: service@outpost.com
http://www.outpost.com/entry?site=macs:outpost
:-?

Anyone know if Outpost still honors them after they send out these emails? I know it's happened in the past but I forget the outcome.

[BiLo]

whered you get that info? they told me 4/6. and im getting a little pissed about it
Use the tracking number and go to DHL.com and input it.

[orntar]

Dear XXXXXX,
Thank you for your order XXXXXXXXX.

We apologize but the item(s) you ordered are still out of stock
and we are unable to provide a definite ship date.

Please let us know if you would like to keep your order active
by calling us at 1-877-OUTPOST (International customers, please
call 1-408-350-1484) or e-mailing us at service@outpost.com.
If you elect to keep your order active and agree to an
indefinite ship date, you may cancel your order any time
prior to shipment. If we do not hear from you within 30
business days, your order will be cancelled automatically,
and we will provide a full and prompt refund of any charges
which you may have incurred for unshipped items.

We appreciate your business.

Sincerely,

Customer Service Dept
Toll Free Tel: 1-877-OUTPOST
Int'l Direct Tel: 1-408-350-1484
Fax: 1-408-487-4700
E-mail: service@outpost.com
http://www.outpost.com/entry?site=macs:outpost
:-?

Anyone know if Outpost still honors them after they send out these emails? I know it's happened in the past but I forget the outcome.

i just got this same email. what a bunch of crap, it's out EVERYWHER!

[orntar]

still waiting for my farken game...

anyone else choose to wait?

[Mojimbo]

Anyone have any luck with this after the initial shipment? I sent them an email since my order page still lists it as backordered but the product page lists it as "In stock, same day shipping".

EDIT: Still no reply back but my order has moved to "In Process". :)

[orntar]

i received a ship notification early thismorning.

[Mojimbo]

Ditto, estimated delivery date is 4/24. :)

[Mookyjooky]

lol at people still waiting. When you get it, it'll be $25 everywhere.

[orntar]

lol at people still waiting. When you get it, it'll be $25 everywhere.

doubt it

[cranguy]

Man, you guys are patient, waiting a month for it to ship. And I thought I was making a sacrifice by waiting a week.

[b3b0p]

Well, I'm sorry for you guys.

This long of a wait would not have bothered me mainly because I didn't plan on playing it soon. I just wanted it for the super cheap price because I knew I was getting it eventually no matter what.