Originally Posted by YBX87 i never said it was the same.

And I didn't say ya did.

Originally Posted by GBAstar I'd say that Fire Emblem: Awakening is one of the most desired : hardest to find standard edition games in recent history.

Exactly this. When a shipping error happens on the manufacturer's end this is the result.

When a massive place like amazon gives the heads-up on their product page about a delay before the game even reaches its street date, there was obviously something that got screwy along the way that had nothing to do with demand. Plus, smaller online retailers like newegg haven't even gotten their first wave of shipments yet.

Now that I think of it, I wonder how many digital copies Nintendo has sold.

Originally Posted by bojay1997 In just the past few days, my local Gamestops have both gotten more copies in as have Best Buy and Target. I'm not sure what happened, but for some reason it took a week for some of the copies these stores expected originally to show up. In any event, it's not really hard to find and will continue to get easier to find in the coming weeks.

Absolutely. We are already seeing this in the form of updated arrival dates of early next week for both the 3DS bundle and the solo game.

Originally Posted by GBAstar And don't say because it's niche because Target and Kmart are carrying it and they don't typically step out of the major release comfort zone.

Wasn't going to, its been getting a good amount of exposure for a non-AAA title. I've seen print ads in gaming mags and it was on the front page of gamestop.com for a bit. In short: the game has gotten *some* attention from Nintendo as far as marketing goes. As opposed to none. I'd say it's similar to the Shin Megami Tensei/Persona franchise: a step above niche. Whatever that would be called.

Not that any of this has to do with all the shipping delays.

Originally Posted by GBAstar Besides not many standard edition games will sell for 150% of MSRP ~ 10 days after release

What retailer is selling it for $60? I'm aware that impatient folks with money to burn are buying it on ebay for more than MSRP.

Originally Posted by Deserter Goose From what I've seen in the past, they gradually go down in price as the system they're on ages, but then they rise fairly quickly after said system loses support and the next gen comes in (but to their original MSRP values, at most). In other words, you'll probably see it for $20 somewhere down the line, maybe in a year or two, but I wouldn't expect much better than that. Who knows, though? Time will probably make a fool out of me this time, anyway. Actually, now that I look, Path of Radiance is going for $70+ on eBay, and that's for used, not even new. What the heck happened to cause this? I wonder if Awakening's release has increased the demand for the past games.

I think that is a result of it being an old game that didn't get any special exposure. That said, I have no idea what it was selling for, say, 18 months ago. I imagine the price likely wasn't too far off from that and almost certainly was above MSRP.

Originally Posted by Stri26 I'm seriously considering getting a 3ds tomorrow along with this game. I'd probably get an XL. I've never put any thought into getting a 3ds before, but all the talk about this game has me very interested. I did not own a DS, so it seems there are a lot of great older games that I could get for relatively cheap, but how is the upcoming lineup for the 3ds? The only other retail games in which I am interested right now are 3d Land and Layton. Should I get a 3ds? I've been back and forth on this like crazy for the past few days...I need help!

Line-up's pretty good. The fact that you never owned a ds helps make it a great purchase, DS has a great gaming library. If you're interested in Layton you'll probably want to start with the first game and work your way through the series. So that's 5 games right there. You'll also probably dig the Phoenix Wright series, Ghost Trick, Hotel Dusk, and possibly Trauma Center.

If you're interested in Tactical RPG's, then the two devil survivor games are worth picking up. There's a remade version of the first one for the 3DS with voice acting and an 8th day added.

Another quality RPG release this month is Etrian Odyssey IV. Looks like it'll be the best in the series, just like this FE release was. There's a demo on the e-shop you can check out.


Good time to jump on the 3DS bandwagon imo.

Originally Posted by Stri26 I'm seriously considering getting a 3ds tomorrow along with this game. I'd probably get an XL. I've never put any thought into getting a 3ds before, but all the talk about this game has me very interested. I did not own a DS, so it seems there are a lot of great older games that I could get for relatively cheap, but how is the upcoming lineup for the 3ds? The only other retail games in which I am interested right now are 3d Land and Layton. Should I get a 3ds? I've been back and forth on this like crazy for the past few days...I need help!

Since you haven't experienced the DS stuff yet I'd say go for it. The DS library is terrific and while the upcoming 3DS releases aren't spectacular there are still games well worth owning out now. And I'm sure Nintendo will continue to improve the 3DS library as time rolls on. They have a great history in that department.

Another quick note: Do you dig JRPGs, strategy RPGs, Pokemon, Harvest Moon-type games? If so you'll get tons of mileage from a 3DS XL.

Originally Posted by TheOpusFuller Does anyone know how limited these bundles will end up being? We're they seriously preorder only? Will they end up having more?

Gamestop.com is currently OOS.

Man, this game is exceptional. Just really great production values and strong gameplay. Owning both a vita and a 3ds, I have to say that this is the first game that's really bumped the 3ds up to feeling slightly superior to the vita. If you haven't picked up a copy, find one ASAP

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Originally Posted by etcrane Man, this game is exceptional. Just really great production values and strong gameplay. Owning both a vita and a 3ds, I have to say that this is the first game that's really bumped the 3ds up to feeling slightly superior to the vita. If you haven't picked up a copy, find one ASAP

i have yet to find a vita game that pars with any of the big titles nintendo has been dishing out for 3ds, but i do agree that this is a great game. 20 hours in already and its only been day 2.

The game is available from gohastings through amazon. Only 11 left in stock. $39.84 + 3.99 shipping

http://www.amazon.com/Fire-Emblem-Aw...f=cm_cd_f_pb_i

Originally Posted by Wolfnix90 i have yet to find a vita game that pars with any of the big titles nintendo has been dishing out for 3ds, but i do agree that this is a great game. 20 hours in already and its only been day 2.

Gravity Rush is pretty great imo, won GOTY at Tokyo Game Show. Also free for PS+ subscribers. Think it goes toe to toe with anything Nintendo's made for the 3ds thus far. But the Vita's pretty slim for games right about now, while the 3DS has only just begun it's dominance.

There will be no comparison between the two unless Sony finds a way to turn things around within the next year.

DoodofDoods, JCrichton - Thanks for the input! The DS library is appealing. I haven't dug into a pokemon game since red/blue, but I can definitely see myself playing a new one. Have also never really messed with jrpgs, but would be more likely to do so on a handheld.

Thanks again!

Last I knew after the USPS's up of shipping it to a different state, my copy was in Baltimore two nights ago. I just hope it does get here.

If it gets lost and every copy gets sold out, oh boy I will be pissed.

Originally Posted by Wolfnix90 i have yet to find a vita game that pars with any of the big titles nintendo has been dishing out for 3ds, but i do agree that this is a great game. 20 hours in already and its only been day 2.

Graphically or gameplay wise?

Graphically I could put my vita in the microwave for a few minutes, drop it in the toilet, and then put in perhaps the worse vita game, little deviants and still have an image displayed that is better then the "let's make da background blurry to create a 3D gimmick effect so people don't realize da graphix stink"

I agree that the top four or five 3DS games are excellent games. But the software on that machine is absolute rubbish and anyone that says otherwise hasn't tried to use the browser or netflix on that brick.

I ordered just Fire Emblem a few weeks before the release date, and got a delay notice from Amazon. I received it yesterday, yet received an email from Amazon last night saying my Fire Emblem order would be further delayed. Probably just a mass email and my account hadn't been changed in the system, but it made me laugh to myself.

Originally Posted by GBAstar Graphically or gameplay wise? Graphically I could put my vita in the microwave for a few minutes, drop it in the toilet, and then put in perhaps the worse vita game, little deviants and still have an image displayed that is better then the "let's make da background blurry to create a 3D gimmick effect so people don't realize da graphix stink" I agree that the top four or five 3DS games are excellent games. But the software on that machine is absolute rubbish and anyone that says otherwise hasn't tried to use the browser or netflix on that brick.

Why are you even in this thread?

Originally Posted by maximumzero Why are you even in this thread?

This thread is fun.

I own a 3DS (three actually).

I own fire emblem.

Originally Posted by GBAstar This thread is fun. I own a 3DS (three actually). I own fire emblem.

That doesn't really give you a valid reason to troll.

Originally Posted by maximumzero That doesn't really give you a valid reason to troll.

I get bored easily.

I'll take it elsewhere.

Originally Posted by kidkash03 I ordered just Fire Emblem a few weeks before the release date, and got a delay notice from Amazon. I received it yesterday, yet received an email from Amazon last night saying my Fire Emblem order would be further delayed. Probably just a mass email and my account hadn't been changed in the system, but it made me laugh to myself.

Yeah, i've had that happen at least once for aonther product.

The game is back IN-STOCK on BestBuy.com for shipping:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Fire+Emb...=1218840758864

Also, it looks like the game is trickling back into Target. Went to two stores here in Columbus and they have new stock just in today.

I know it's not the best, but here's the link to Target's stock tracker. It was true for me:

http://www.target.com/p/fire-emblem-...blem+awakening

I canceled the Newegg 'pre-order' I had for the game once I noticed the Bestbuy website showed my local store having stock, so I rushed out and waited 20 minutes for the employee to run around the store trying to find the two copies they had on hand lol.

What's scary is I didn't think the game would be so addicting; It hasn't even been 24 hours since I purchased FE:A and I already have 11 hours into it @_@

Originally Posted by Wolfnix90 i have yet to find a vita game that pars with any of the big titles nintendo has been dishing out for 3ds, but i do agree that this is a great game. 20 hours in already and its only been day 2.

Only counter I can make is the PSP's heavy catalog of JRPG's, PS 1 classics, AC: Liberation, Persona 4 Golden, Gravity Rush, Uncharted, and the non-bugged version of Virtue's Last Reward.