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Originally Posted by Pets0undz So does Wal-mart do price guarantees? If I buy one this weekend, can I return for the price guarantee on Tuesday?

7 days for their price adjustment policy, and 15 days for returns/exchanges.

If you are past the 7 days for the price adjustment, you can return AND rebuy your same 3DS if you aren't a dolt with your wording/irateness to the customer service clerk. The associates sometimes even encourage their customers to do it that way as there is nothing that can stop them otherwise, and it makes it easier for them so they don't have to do a package check.

Where did all the members saying, "The people that go to Wal-Mart to buy this and get the 20 free games are just a bunch of crooks and thieves!" go?

Originally Posted by Nintendonly 7 days for their price adjustment policy, and 15 days for returns/exchanges. If you are past the 7 days for the price adjustment, you can return AND rebuy your same 3DS if you aren't a dolt with your wording/irateness to the customer service clerk. The associates sometimes even encourage their customers to do it that way as there is nothing that can stop them otherwise, and it makes it easier for them so they don't have to do a package check.

Actually, depending on the item, if the clerk is following policy, they cannot allow you to return the system and then rebuy it past the 7-day price adjustment policy.

Select items that are returned (generally, electronics with internal memory) are not supposed to be resold (remember all those stories of parents buying electronics for their kids, only to find them pre-loaded with porn?). That's not to say it doesn't happen and that's not to say most clerks wouldn't just resell it to you. But, technically, by the letter of the policy, they wouldn't be allowed to resell you the same unit.

Originally Posted by roger watersmelon Where did all the members saying, "The people that go to Wal-Mart to buy this and get the 20 free games are just a bunch of crooks and thieves!" go?

They're busy checking their bank accounts for the 9th.

This should be interesting to watch unfold because it does give Walmart an unfair advantage, similar to street dates. This is an unprecedented situation though, so I'm not sure what to make of it.

Awesome deal for anyone remotely interested. I got an awesome deal at launch, but the free gAmes and the price with zero hassle on matching and refunding. Recommend picking up Zelda and street fighter, I also enjoyed pilot wings. The list of games from the online shop are many now too.

Originally Posted by UncleBob Actually, depending on the item, if the clerk is following policy, they cannot allow you to return the system and then rebuy it past the 7-day price adjustment policy. Select items that are returned (generally, electronics with internal memory) are not supposed to be resold (remember all those stories of parents buying electronics for their kids, only to find them pre-loaded with porn?). That's not to say it doesn't happen and that's not to say most clerks wouldn't just resell it to you. But, technically, by the letter of the policy, they wouldn't be allowed to resell you the same unit.

Believe me, they'd rather have the customer return and rebuy the same unit in the same transaction than to have an electronics associate bring another one to the front and do a package check.

It saves them a lot of work and they don't have to waste a potential unit that they can sell.

Very tempting. My only concern is waiting for a lite version or not... I want the 20 free plus games but I hate the idea of only having a battery life of 3-5 hours... Much to think about... Can I download the 20 games and switch them to another future 3ds lite in the future or is it a only download once and only per 3DS?

tempting

The battery life is even worse than the "3-5" people keep spouting, even with WiFi, 3D, and Spot Pass off.

Still not worth it.

Drop it to $50, maybe I'll bite.

Just to clarify for myself (and being relatively new here, hopefully I'm not breaking any rules/stepping on any toes for asking this):

Sales receipts print with the serial number unique to the 3DS unit sold? As in you can't return one unopened, factory sealed unit in place of another unit?

I'd like to get in on the 20 free games action, but I'm having a hard time convincing myself to pay out of pocket for a 3DS when I have enough in Amazon gift certs to cover the purchase. Granted, if I recall correctly, Walmart employees are usually less than fastidious when inspecting their returns . . .

Originally Posted by Boresville Just to clarify for myself (and being relatively new here, hopefully I'm not breaking any rules/stepping on any toes for asking this): Sales receipts print with the serial number unique to the 3DS unit sold? As in you can't return one unopened, factory sealed unit in place of another unit?

That is correct.

Originally Posted by Boresville I'd like to get in on the 20 free games action, but I'm having a hard time convincing myself to pay out of pocket for a 3DS when I have enough in Amazon gift certs to cover the purchase. Granted, if I recall correctly, Walmart employees are usually less than fastidious when inspecting their returns . . .

Well, it's your own fault for relying too much on Amazon, and the least associates at Walmart have to do is make sure that the serial numbers match on the box, 3DS unit itself, AND the receipt.

Originally Posted by Nintendonly Well, it's your own fault for relying too much on Amazon . . .

I'd agree with you if those gift certificates mentioned weren't, you know . . . gifts. If anything, it's my fault that it isn't worth it to me to pay out of pocket for a 3DS.

Originally Posted by Boresville I'd agree with you if those gift certificates mentioned weren't, you know . . . gifts. If anything, it's my fault that it isn't worth it to me to pay out of pocket for a 3DS.

Then don't pay out of pocket.

Originally Posted by Nintendonly Then don't pay out of pocket.

Good idea.

Originally Posted by scottc1s Very tempting. My only concern is waiting for a lite version or not... I want the 20 free plus games but I hate the idea of only having a battery life of 3-5 hours... Much to think about... Can I download the 20 games and switch them to another future 3ds lite in the future or is it a only download once and only per 3DS?

My current original model DS only gets a little over 30 minutes before the low battery indicator turns red, so it's a huge step up for me to not have to take the charge cable everywhere with it.

Originally Posted by Nintendonly The battery life is even worse than the "3-5" people keep spouting, even with WiFi, 3D, and Spot Pass off.

This is not accurate. If you are not getting at least 3 hours even with the WiFi off, not using the 3D, and the backlight on it's lowest setting you have a faulty unit. Return it and get a properly functioning one.

Not sure if it was mentioned, but Costco already dropped the price (not my pic)

edit: looks like this is canada only

I cancelled my order with Amazon last night, so I will definitely be at my Walmart Tuesday. I may show up around midnight and check it out. Getting the free games is a huge incentive to be tired as hell at work on Tuesday.

Extremely tempting, but the short battery life bothers me...considering I bought a DSi from a friend for $50 a few month ago, I think I can wait on the 3DS. Didn't Nyko or somebody release some battery extension accessory??

I may just go ahead and Price Match at Best Buy when Walmart drops the price so I can get some RZ points.