Originally Posted by tightclaws I just ordered a delux bundle from Walmart With Zombie U and Black controller an extra $14 in shipping not too bad. So you see all big defenders I was planning on buying it, but not going through the hassle. Since Walmart added the Pro controller instead of a Wii Remote I went for it. I can always sell it if I change my mind. HAHAHAHA

Balls, i kinda want the pro controller

Pro Controller looks pretty nice, but $50. I wish they used AA batteries instead of rechargeable. I'd much rather put my own Eneloops in them and the controllers would be cheaper.

Originally Posted by ps2emotions I think the basics will be in high demand as well because really most would buy it if they can't get anything else instead of waiting for months to find a deluxe. If you are any bit indecisive about a wii u at this point I would preorder because while at first I didn't think it would be too hot an item now I'm thinking it will be big since it will be the most advanced gaming console available for at least a year (probably more like 2 years). Last I read gamestop had stopped taking preorders on all Wii U packages but I'd call to see because things seem to be changing hour to hour.

My local GS is not accepting anymore preorders for either system.

Ah shit! I put my receipt in what I thought was a safe place in a top dresser drawer, but my 4 y/o daughter was playing and did something with it but she doesn't remember what. LOL

Considering I preordered the deluxe in store at Best Buy and it had my name on it, I assume they can reprint the receipt from my rwz account info.

I'll find out today after work.

Originally Posted by thebytewasbit Ah shit! I put my receipt in what I thought was a safe place in a top dresser drawer, but my 4 y/o daughter was playing and did something with it but she doesn't remember what. LOL Considering I preordered the deluxe in store at Best Buy and it had my name on it, I assume they can reprint the receipt from my rwz account info. I'll find out today after work.

If its tied to your rewards zone account they will have no problem looking it up and printing you a new receipt

I am really eating my words. I never thought the Wii U would command the same demand that the Wii had back in 06. Kinda regretting not putting in that preorder for a deluxe at BB right about now...

Originally Posted by Zazoo If its tied to your rewards zone account they will have no problem looking it up and printing you a new receipt

Thanks!

Originally Posted by arsenalcrazy8 I am really eating my words. I never thought the Wii U would command the same demand that the Wii had back in 06. Kinda regretting not putting in that preorder for a deluxe at BB right about now...

Don't kick yourself just yet. This is only holiday time cash and scramble mentality. If it's still sold out EVERYWHERE come next march or april, then you can start eating your words. LOL

Originally Posted by armandxp Anyone preorder at Target? Beware, I called yesterday asking about when I would be charged, if there was a preauthorization charge going on my card, etc. Was told their would be a hold of funds for the entire two months, till it ships, but it was just a preauthorization charge???? But, she then told me I wouldn't be charged till it shipped?? I asked for a copy of the policy on the website, and she couldn't give me one. The lady told me I couldn't even cancel my order at this point. I would have to tell UPS or Fedex to return their package, to get a refund? Does this make any flippin' sense?

This can be confusing, but the CS answered correctly. Basically, they do a "pre-authorization" to ensure that your card actually has a credit limit that will enable this purchase. For example, if my card was maxed, even though I'm not spending a dime right now, it would come back denied because there's no room in the limit to add a Wii U.

This means you are NOT charged right now. But depending on your card company there may be a "hold" on the card to ensure the funds are still available within the limit at the time it ships. That way you don't get to shipping day and get an email saying "cancelled. funds weren't available after all."

Then you will actually be CHARGED on the day it ships. So for billing purposes, the bill for Wii U would be due some time after November 18th as opposed to next month because of September pre-order.

Hope that all makes sense!

I pre-ordered from Best Buy online, with in-store pickup. Supposedly with launch-day pick-up. The one question I have is - I used just my credit card for the pre-order, but I'd prefer to use some gift cards to pay for the purchase. (I didn't have the gift cards on me when I was doing the pre-order and was afraid to wait until I did have them because I knew they'd close pre-orders before long). In my previous experience, I was told that I could not alter the form of payment for an in-store pick up item. Is that correct?

I do understand it automatically charges my card when you I do a pre-order, but it seems like it shouldn't be that big of a deal to change it at the store? I'd guess they'd have to ring it as a return and ring it is a new purchase - would there be a problem doing that with an in-demand item like this?

I already have plenty of Wiimotes...but would it be incredibly lazy to buy more just so I don't have to constantly re-synch between the two consoles depending on what I want to play? LOL

Originally Posted by Drclaw411 I already have plenty of Wiimotes...but would it be incredibly lazy to buy more just so I don't have to constantly re-synch between the two consoles depending on what I want to play? LOL

Think that's how I ended up with so many wiimotes.

My two white ones are synced to one console just for Ghost Squad. I like to dual wield in that game. Never even take'em out of the gun shell
Poor scores, but really fun to go all John Woo

3DS XL is being sold by Amazon now. I hope that is a sign that Wii U is coming.

Originally Posted by speedracer216 This can be confusing, but the CS answered correctly. Basically, they do a "pre-authorization" to ensure that your card actually has a credit limit that will enable this purchase. For example, if my card was maxed, even though I'm not spending a dime right now, it would come back denied because there's no room in the limit to add a Wii U. This means you are NOT charged right now. But depending on your card company there may be a "hold" on the card to ensure the funds are still available within the limit at the time it ships. That way you don't get to shipping day and get an email saying "cancelled. funds weren't available after all." Then you will actually be CHARGED on the day it ships. So for billing purposes, the bill for Wii U would be due some time after November 18th as opposed to next month because of September pre-order. Hope that all makes sense!

Understood most of that. The only thing I really had a question on is, I don't mind the preauthorization to check for the funds, but will this fall off in 3-5 days, or will it stay on there until it ships around Nov. 18th? When I've preordered in the past with Best Buy, they did this, so there wasn't a hold on the funds for the entire waiting period, just to check in the beginning, and then finalizing when shipping. I mean if they are going to hold this preauth on my account for two months, why not just final charge me and be done with it. It really doesn't matter either way, I just really don't like having that much cash held up for such a long period of time, especially when there is no disclosure for this on their website....But, I'll keep it anyways.

GameStop said that they are working with nintendo to get more wiius to open up more preorders.

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Originally Posted by drakma676 GameStop said that they are working with nintendo to get more wiius to open up more preorders.

Of course they are. GS LOVES preorders, so they will want as many of these things available as possible. Nintendo rarely seems to listen to anything from anybody about anything though so I wouldn't be surprised if GS's requests fell on deaf ears.

Originally Posted by JaylisJayP I am still indecisive about the Wii U, but I have 1 of each pre-ordered at Gamestop. Leaning toward keeping the deluxe but I don't know if I should cancel my basic or what. I have time to decide.

If it were me I would probably cancel the basic preorder allowing someone else to get one who otherwise might would have to wait a few extra weeks. As far as flipping it who knows because nintendo might really up the supply through the holidays and there may be enough to supply the demand to the point they won't be doing much on ebay. On the other hand I'm sure you might know someone who would want one for xmas too so there's always that. Tough decision either way in these tough economic times.

Originally Posted by Drclaw411 Of course they are. GS LOVES preorders, so they will want as many of these things available as possible. Nintendo rarely seems to listen to anything from anybody about anything though so I wouldn't be surprised if GS's requests fell on deaf ears.

I have a feeling it will fall on deaf ears for the time being because seems walmart must be getting a lot of units allocated to them. I know the preorder status keeps changing there so walmart must be working hard with nintendo. I still can't believe people have been able to preorder the bundle with the pro controller as late as noon today and I've not checked the walmart site recently to see if it still shows shipping date of 11/18. Either walmart is really confident in the number of units they will have or are willing to risk having a Wii U riot on their hands come the 18th. Seems all these console launches should be pretty predictable at this point but each turns out to be totally unique. Be interesting to see how this one turns out nonetheless.

so question....can i preorder accessories at gamestop like the controller or whatever else???

Originally Posted by Drclaw411 Of course they are. GS LOVES preorders, so they will want as many of these things available as possible. Nintendo rarely seems to listen to anything from anybody about anything though so I wouldn't be surprised if GS's requests fell on deaf ears.

It could be Nintendo started low with their stock estimates to make sure they had enough to cover preorders and now they have a realistic number of consoles made, so they are hopefully going to get more.