The only one that should hold value is NSMBWU. Nintendo games just don't drop.

I wouldn't get Tekken Tag, but that's because I'd be worried about the FGC and it's attach rate to the Wii. Better to get that on PS3 or 360.

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I'm sure it's been mentioned in this huge thread somewhere, but anyone else with an in store pre-order at Best Buy been told how they're going to be taking care of pre-orders?

Setting them aside? Lining up with the rest of the great unwashed? Anyone? Anyone? Bueller?

Went to my Best Buy today at 10AM to ask about it only to find out they've changed Sunday hours to open at 11AM? WTF? That seems like a smart thing to do right before the holidays...

Originally Posted by lawdood I'm sure it's been mentioned in this huge thread somewhere, but anyone else with an in store pre-order at Best Buy been told how they're going to be taking care of pre-orders? Setting them aside? Lining up with the rest of the great unwashed? Anyone? Anyone? Bueller? Went to my Best Buy today at 10AM to ask about it only to find out they've changed Sunday hours to open at 11AM? WTF? That seems like a smart thing to do right before the holidays...

You'd probably be better off asking closer to launch, like next week. My store has said they're supposed to be put aside like the preordered games. Lately they've been money with it, but I've been there on days they haven't done it. As for lines, I imagine once inside the store, they'll section things off accordingly, but I don't know. Next time I'm in, I'll ask how the launch for the iPhone and iPad Mini were handled, since that's the most similar item lately.

Originally Posted by lawdood I'm sure it's been mentioned in this huge thread somewhere, but anyone else with an in store pre-order at Best Buy been told how they're going to be taking care of pre-orders? Setting them aside? Lining up with the rest of the great unwashed? Anyone? Anyone? Bueller? Went to my Best Buy today at 10AM to ask about it only to find out they've changed Sunday hours to open at 11AM? WTF? That seems like a smart thing to do right before the holidays...

I don't know about the Wii U but my BB called me tonight to let me know that they set my Halo 4 LE aside. YMMV?

Meh. Tried a unit at a local gamestop. I'm not impressed. If you're unsure, go try for yourself. I just didn't see anything that cannot be done on current consoles (except for the gimmick of the tablet, and most people have a few of those already.)

I don't know why people expect some big jump from current gen to next gen. Wii U has better frame rates which is about the most the difference will be even for PS4/720

Originally Posted by dragonjud Meh. Tried a unit at a local gamestop. I'm not impressed. If you're unsure, go try for yourself. I just didn't see anything that cannot be done on current consoles (except for the gimmick of the tablet, and most people have a few of those already.)

Just like I didn't care about the motion controls with the Wii, I really don't care about the touch screen controller. I'm getting the Wii U for the same reason as Wii (and every Nintendo system), Nintendo games...and HD Nintendo games at that.

Looks like preorders are pretty far-and-between around these neck of the woods. Shoot.

Went to BB today to do a trade in and asked the gaming rep if they had got their shipment in of the consoles. He said yes but didn't know how many they got. He then proceeded to say he expects to have tons of people complaining on the 18th because the Nintendo Rep told him that they oversold and won't have enough units to cover all the preorders. Obviously take it with a grain of salt.

2 weeks ahead of time seems kinda early but who knows.

Originally Posted by coopscohen Went to BB today to do a trade in and asked the gaming rep if they had got their shipment in of the consoles. He said yes but didn't know how many they got. He then proceeded to say he expects to have tons of people complaining on the 18th because the Nintendo Rep told him that they oversold and won't have enough units to cover all the preorders. Obviously take it with a grain of salt.

Like I said before, and still believe it.

No way in hell are Gamestop and Best Buy guaranteeing anyone just because of a pre order.

I really, really doubt stores will have upwards of 75+ for every person.

Originally Posted by ral1121 Like I said before, and still believe it. No way in hell are Gamestop and Best Buy guaranteeing anyone just because of a pre order. I really, really doubt stores will have upwards of 75+ for every person.

I'm starting to think the safest preorders will be in smaller cities. That being said, my GameStop told me today they are 100% sure that they will have enough to cover the preorders at their store. The manager also told me he's getting a run-around from coorporate as to if a midnight launch will be held. He said if they do have one, he's requesting the city have at least one police officer at the store and finished by saying "i'll be damned if my store sees anybody shot or robbed".

Originally Posted by ral1121 Like I said before, and still believe it. No way in hell are Gamestop and Best Buy guaranteeing anyone just because of a pre order. I really, really doubt stores will have upwards of 75+ for every person.

Especially BB with those Kiosks I would think. They prolly got hundreds of preorders at some locations easily.

Well, my gamestop only took 11 pre-orders for the deluxe.

After reading so many posts of people trying the wii u kiosks out and being overwhelmingly positive I'm even that much more excited for the Wii U. I can't imagine how great the next 3d mario game will be on this thing and what the gamepad screen will add to the experience.

Originally Posted by ral1121 Like I said before, and still believe it. No way in hell are Gamestop and Best Buy guaranteeing anyone just because of a pre order. I really, really doubt stores will have upwards of 75+ for every person.

My Target still had 2 pre-order cards for the white version. The black was gone in 48 hours.

Gonna be lots of angry people come the 18th when GameStop oversold their pre-order limit or Best Buy.

Originally Posted by Drclaw411 I'm starting to think the safest preorders will be in smaller cities. That being said, my GameStop told me today they are 100% sure that they will have enough to cover the preorders at their store. The manager also told me he's getting a run-around from coorporate as to if a midnight launch will be held. He said if they do have one, he's requesting the city have at least one police officer at the store and finished by saying "i'll be damned if my store sees anybody shot or robbed".

i got my pre-order right after they were announced, so hopefully i'm safe. i also paid it off, so maybe they'll be more likely to hold mine for me than someone who's only put down the minimum.

The GS I shop at only took 5 or 6 orders for the deluxe, they played it safe and didn't oversell. So I'm hoping they get at least 4 consoles in since I'm number 4.

Originally Posted by Deader2818 I don't think Nintendo games go on sale often other than B2G1.

Often? What rock have you been under?

Nintendo games never go on sale. The other games he mentioned will be cheap quick.

Tip: Get Mario first, wait for the others.

Originally Posted by GizmoGC My Target still had 2 pre-order cards for the white version. The black was gone in 48 hours. Gonna be lots of angry people come the 18th when GameStop oversold their pre-order limit or Best Buy.

The best buy I go to didn't take many pre orders for the deluxe console, I think there were only 5-7 names on the list