Originally Posted by Gosha I was the second person to do it at my store. They only had one sku for the deluxe model. Was pretty effortless. Now to seek out deals on games/hardware.

newegg is your best shot. They have had $12 off preorder deals every other week. I already have 4 launch games and two controllers preordered for a nice discount

Well that was easy. I just pre-ordered two from my Walmart. Was first to do so. At 3:00. Had to show assistant manager the memo. He didnt even know about it.

Originally Posted by furielrage I went to both Long Beach Walmart Supercenter Store #3477 and Cerritos Walmart Store #2082. Both knew about the Wii-U pre-order and was out in about 3 minutes. The Long Beach one is a 24hr and they mentioned I could pick it up at midnight.

Originally Posted by Sarcous A friend and I secured preorders at the Walmart in Buena Park Mall. It was the only Walmart that had the memo and knew exactly what to do. Not sure if you're around that area though.

Thanks for the info. When I go to the store I just want to be able to tell them "my friend" preordered one at "x" store. So that helps.

Hopefully there won't be a problem.

Got one. But since it's Walmart I'm not getting excited until I actually have it in my hands. I feel like they're gonna mess it up somehow.

Originally Posted by Ugamer_X Anybody having luck in SoCal? Called two stores and both layaway departments said they haven't gotten a memo yet but expect to this week. Don't want to go in unless there has been some success out here.

The people at customer service and layaway didn't know what was up when I called, but a manager ended up filling them in after I was on hold for a while. Going now to place the pre-order. This is in Moreno Valley/Riverside.

Originally Posted by Sludgepond I have a preorder in at GameStop but would it be a better bet to get a preorder in at Walmart? Or is GameStop good enough? When I asked the person that rang me up at GameStop if I was guaranteed a console, he said yes....

I'd put more faith in Gamestop than Walmart when it comes to preorders. Preordering in general is their thing.

So, come October 19th, will we be able to put the Wii U preorders on eBay? I know it has to be within 30 days, right?

Originally Posted by juanawoman So, come October 19th, will we be able to put the Wii U preorders on eBay? I know it has to be within 30 days, right?

I say yes since it is 30 days pre-sale auction.

Originally Posted by juanawoman So, come October 19th, will we be able to put the Wii U preorders on eBay? I know it has to be within 30 days, right?

Dear lord.

This is why I don't think the preorder numbers are real. Reggie must know this too.

Got my pre-order at the Porter Ranch,CA Wal-Mart. Took a couple people even though the memo was right at layaway. One wierd thing is the woman said at least one payment had to be made every 30 days or else the layaway would cancel. Since the system is out in over30 days she told me I'd have to do at least one more payment, even if $10. Anyone else hear this?

Originally Posted by strangelove Well that was easy. I just pre-ordered two from my Walmart. Was first to do so. At 3:00. Had to show assistant manager the memo. He didnt even know about it.

I can't say I'm surprised. The flippers and folks "reserving one for a friend" will probably be lucky to break even.

There's demand for this console, but not nearly what the fanboys and speculators would lead you to believe.

I'd pre order one there ain't no games coming out though I can't already get on my ps3 or 360 that I want escept maybe new super Mario bros u. Oh well I'll wait for a good bundle or price drop amd for some reviews.

Originally Posted by PaleGreen I can't say I'm surprised. The flippers and folks "reserving one for a friend" will probably be lucky to break even. There's demand for this console, but not nearly what the fanboys and speculators would lead you to believe.

Lucky to break even? How ignorant are you? lol

That's why EVERYWHERE is sold out except Walmart today. Not that many people know about Walmart preorders.

Originally Posted by rockotaco1 Lucky to break even? How ignorant are you? lol That's why EVERYWHERE is sold out except Walmart today. Not that many people know about Walmart preorders.

I'm betting Wii's gathering dust across the nation will lead to alternate gifts, like iPad minis. "But junior never plays the one we waited in line for a few years ago!"

We'll see how shrewd the speculators are. Some will make a few bucks, many will not.

OMG. Walmart sucks. Some old dude told me "why would we sell something we don't have in stock?" Literally, he was three feet away from a display of preorder cards for Medal of Honor.

The memo seems powerless to convince them. The manager is checking his email. Yeesh.

Originally Posted by PaleGreen I'm betting Wii's gathering dust across the nation will lead to alternate gifts, like iPad minis. "But junior never plays the one we waited in line for a few years ago!" We'll see how shrewd the speculators are. Some will make a few bucks, many will not.

At this point, i don't think its fair for either side to act like they know what will happen. Its a no lose situation anyways.

I cancelled my online Gamestop preorder after I got my local Walmart one. I was second at the Walmart at around 12:15 pm local time. I'm not dying for one so if Walmart screws it up, I won't be too upset. It beat paying shipping from Gamestop and not even getting the system until a week later.

Originally Posted by GohanX I'd put more faith in Gamestop than Walmart when it comes to preorders. Preordering in general is their thing.

That's what I was thinking but I went to Walmart to get another one on preorder but neither the layaway or electronic department knew anything about it. They told me its an online preorder thing and not in store
GameStop don't fail me now!

Originally Posted by rockotaco1 Lucky to break even? How ignorant are you? lol That's why EVERYWHERE is sold out except Walmart today. Not that many people know about Walmart preorders.

You realize some of the preorders, if not most, are speculators right?

I'm glad I'm not speculating on the wiiU for money. And I'm a big wii supporter.

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Scalpers can return the console if the resale is too low.

There's no risk, unless you get shot as you walk out the store and somebody grabs the bag.