Originally Posted by Sir_Fragalot Oh, didn't know they were $10 for a switcher. I have to do that for the Wii-U because I already have my 2 ports full.

It's like every other electronics accessory. If you go to Best Buy, it's going to cost you $50-75. If you go to Monoprice.com, Amazon, or some place like DealExtreme, it's probably gonna cost a fraction of the price. I know I saw a 3 port switcher w/ remote for $9 on Amazon the other day. I don't know what the active switchers are priced these days, which are the best (they sense information on the HDMI channel and automatically switch for you when you turn on your console).

FWIW, I buy all my cables through Monoprice. They're all dirt cheap, you can pick just about any length/color you'd ever want, and everything I've ordered is pretty high quality. High enough quality to where you don't know how they do it for the price.

Originally Posted by ProppaT It's like every other electronics accessory. If you go to Best Buy, it's going to cost you $50-75. If you go to Monoprice.com, Amazon, or some place like DealExtreme, it's probably gonna cost a fraction of the price. I know I saw a 3 port switcher w/ remote for $9 on Amazon the other day. I don't know what the active switchers are priced these days, which are the best (they sense information on the HDMI channel and automatically switch for you when you turn on your console). FWIW, I buy all my cables through Monoprice. They're all dirt cheap, you can pick just about any length/color you'd ever want, and everything I've ordered is pretty high quality. High enough quality to where you don't know how they do it for the price.

Oh yeah, I know Monoprice for cables. I am just used to input switchers for PC (KVM switchers) costing a fortune. I will have to look closer to launch.

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Got a good laugh out of this. And I did pre-order the Wii U, but it's still funny.

http://www.dorkly.com/article/44362/...-for-the-wii-u

Originally Posted by JaylisJayP Got a good laugh out of this. And I did pre-order the Wii U, but it's still funny. http://www.dorkly.com/article/44362/...-for-the-wii-u

especially the eBay Hoarders and Internet Commenters

Originally Posted by iaacp Considering half the people in this thread (and those who preordered) will probably flip theirs, I'd much rather it go to a kid.

60% of all statistics on the internet are made up!

The percent of pre-orders going to flippers is all speculation at this point and since we don't know how many consoles will be available at launch, the point is moot. Bottom line, is people who pre-ordered should get the first crack at purchasing the system. If the store doesn't get enough to fulfill someones pre-order, that's one thing. However, people who pre-ordered didn't put money down to be entered into a store lottery system.

People who support flippers are to blame for the flip phenomenon. It's not like getting tickets to a concert where there's a finite number of tickets available. Show some restraint if you can't get it on day 1, they'll make more.

BTW - I pre-ordered one deluxe and plan to keep it.

I preordered 1 deluxe from gamestop shortly after they put it up so I should get it at launch. I then ordered my games from New egg for 47.99 with a promo code. I ordered about 15 of them because I wanted to get the deal and am not sure which ones I will keep.

Weird, Bestbuy just charged my credit card again for the Deluxe even though they removed the first authorization. I hope Bestbuy won't be randomly charging my card and then removing the charge. Amazon, PLEASE start taking preorders!

Bestbuy is notorious for backorders. I wouldn't trust them just a piece of advice.

Originally Posted by therealdeal19 Weird, Bestbuy just charged my credit card again for the Deluxe even though they removed the first authorization. I hope Bestbuy won't be randomly charging my card and then removing the charge. Amazon, PLEASE start taking preorders!

That authorization will be charged then removed IIRC about every 2 weeks till they do a final charge when the item ships. If you have problem with authorizing you could also possible lose the pre order, so it kinda sucks with that issue.

Originally Posted by Braxis Bestbuy is notorious for backorders. I wouldn't trust them just a piece of advice.

Yep. A lot of iPhone 5 folks are finding that out the hard way.

not sure if this has been asked but has anyone pre-ordered the wii u from gamestop then after the initial pre-order try to trade in a wii console and get the $50 for it? I tried today and the guy said you had to trade it in when doing the initial pre-order?

Originally Posted by tbassett not sure if this has been asked but has anyone pre-ordered the wii u from gamestop then after the initial pre-order try to trade in a wii console and get the $50 for it? I tried today and the guy said you had to trade it in when doing the initial pre-order?

True statement. Part of the reason why they pulled the trade-in promo when all the pre-orders sold out.

Originally Posted by Firecrest Thank you- those are my exact sentiments. No need for any senseless debates.

At least this forum is milestones ahead of yahoo in way of class (I know, thats not saying much...). On yahoo the argument pretty much somehow turned into a racial debate in less than 15 posts.

Gamestop.com Basic Preorders now sold out.

http://www.gamestop.com/wii-u/consol...sic-set/104795

Updated the wiki.

Originally Posted by Xuchilbara At least this forum is milestones ahead of yahoo in way of class (I know, thats not saying much...). On yahoo the argument pretty much somehow turned into a racial debate in less than 15 posts.

That or denouncing all forms of religion. Yahoo comments sometimes just scare me altogether.

At GS right now, they started a waitlist for Wii U console orders. No deposit required.

Originally Posted by coopscohen At GS right now, they started a waitlist for Wii U console orders. No deposit required.

Nice!

I'm out of stuff I would never play again to trade-in. Got less than half to pay for in cash...or Gamestop gift cards that I can buy from Amazon which I have like $43 in credit there.

Looks like my Target preorder didn't get charged to my card. Maybe they will wait for shipping time.....

Originally Posted by coopscohen At GS right now, they started a waitlist for Wii U console orders. No deposit required.

Guy at gamestop yesterday was trying to get customers on the waiting list even though they weren't even there for anything Nintendo related.

I asked my BB if they are doing a midnight launch and as of right now they don't know but would likely depend on how many preorders they had. He wasn't sure how many preorders they had for their store.