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Originally Posted by JoeyLYCAN Aug 9th at Wal-Mart? That's not fair at all to all those who purchased early. Now people can get it cheaper and the 20 free games whilst us who adopted early are Screwed out of any kind of deal. Yes I'm complaining, and yes I have the right too, no offense to anyone who actually picks one up cheaper and gets the 20 free games, I just think it's not fair at all. You'd think Nintendo would stop this, or if they get away with it, fine Wal-Mart big time. eh whatever lol.

First, it's "You are scammers and are doing something that is immoral!"

Now, it's "Nintendo should sue Walmart."


Please, grow the up. You are what is wrong with the game industry.

Does anyone know when Wal-Mart price drops go active? Is this a 12:01 am sort of thing?

Originally Posted by JoeyLYCAN Aug 9th at Wal-Mart? That's not fair at all to all those who purchased early. Now people can get it cheaper and the 20 free games whilst us who adopted early are Screwed out of any kind of deal. Yes I'm complaining, and yes I have the right too, no offense to anyone who actually picks one up cheaper and gets the 20 free games, I just think it's not fair at all. You'd think Nintendo would stop this, or if they get away with it, fine Wal-Mart big time. eh whatever lol.

And I have the right to point and laugh at you


Bahahaha loser

Originally Posted by donssword Walmart may have it as a rollback in their system for this SKU, which is a number in a spreadsheet, and not a handheld game console. There will likely be a new SKU for the price dropped ones, after the official announcement. This may be the only way they can reconcile it with their system, and the fact that Nintendo probably does not let retailers drop prices like that--that would be an anti-competittive pricing strategy and against the big-N's pricing policies. Fact is, the associate in the store is not privvy to corp decisions, and corp knows they can move a load of 3DS that have been sucking up warehouse and shelf space, so they get place another huge order in prep for Xmas. Walmart moves a load of 3DS, orders more from the distributor, and maintains their market dominance and marketing strategy partnership with Nintendo. This puts more 3DS in the hands of happy Walmart customers, keeps Nintendo fans happy, and makes the customer think Walmart may be the place for Nintendo deals, so they will check out the games section at Walmart next time they are there, and skip the trip to Gamestop. And while your in Walmart checking out the games, you will be buying something else. Walmart's brand perception improves, they sell more merch, the stock goes up, the Execs get a raise, and everyone is happy.

Nintendo isn't Apple when it comes to retailers charging prices, and if you have been "gaming longer than me", you'd know that a retailer can charge whatever the hell they want, when they want.

Originally Posted by jetsetmario Does anyone know when Wal-Mart price drops go active? Is this a 12:01 am sort of thing?

Yes, also-

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost...2&postcount=11

I am extremely tempted to get a 3ds even though I didn't use my ds lite much

The games are tied to your individual 3ds system and not a user account? that honestly breaks the deal for me.

Originally Posted by Jorbi The games are tied to your individual 3ds system and not a user account? that honestly breaks the deal for me.

so i've heard.. if thats the case, how do u obtain the "ambassador program"? do u need to open the 3ds and log in ? or is it automatically set to ur 3ds?

I might buy the 3ds before the aug 12 launch date but not open my box until after aug 12. will i still get the 20 free games? or will i need to open it login information? I'm planning on returning it if i find a better deal after aug 12

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just not sure if i should wait after august 12, since there might be better deals with the 3ds later

Originally Posted by Nintendonly Yes, also- http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost...2&postcount=11

Thanks, I'll be there at 11:30 tomorrow night. I'll casually pick up cat litter, cat food, and my 3ds lol.

It looks like I am going into Walmart Tuesday at 12:01 am then.
Do you guys have any suggestions about what do if I have to deal with a manager trying to get the deal that night? The problem is that I can't print off a page off Walmart's website.

Originally Posted by sixspeednissan Thanks, I'll be there at 11:30 tomorrow night. I'll casually pick up cat litter, cat food, and my 3ds lol.

lol haha! , do u think there will be a crowd?

All the hype over this almost got me tempted to buy one just for the free 20 games, but then I realized this is really only a good deal for those who would want to buy those at some point anyway. Most people either already have played these games or have them in other forms so it is not as tempting.

If you can get past the 20 free games deal, the price cut is still going to be there (if not lower by Christmas), and I'm sure there will be some bundle or gift card deals if these continue to not sell well. Not to mention a 3ds lite or something. I would rather get it bundled with one real 3ds game than 20 emulations.

Originally Posted by danddman It looks like I am going into Walmart Tuesday at 12:01 am then. Do you guys have any suggestions about what do if I have to deal with a manager trying to get the deal that night? The problem is that I can't print off a page off Walmart's website.

usually i tell them, i got em off a forum site and the news is everywhere. most the time they always ponder around for a few minutes and then they call other walmarts and ask to confirm the deal. if not they call their superiors as well. most likely you'll get it. (hopefully since the supervisor there will be in his/her graveyard shift O.o)

Originally Posted by scottman All the hype over this almost got me tempted to buy one just for the free 20 games, but then I realized this is really only a good deal for those who would want to buy those at some point anyway. Most people either already have played these games or have them in other forms so it is not as tempting. If you can get past the 20 free games deal, the price cut is still going to be there (if not lower by Christmas), and I'm sure there will be some bundle or gift card deals if these continue to not sell well. Not to mention a 3ds lite or something. I would rather get it bundled with one real 3ds game than 20 emulations.

http://ds.ign.com/articles/118/1186037p1.html
3ds lite prolly not for a long while..they still have loads of colors to release as well.. have fun waiting

Originally Posted by pandanese90 lol haha! , do u think there will be a crowd?

I picked up my XL at midnight release at Walmart and there was only one other guy there. Hopefully not many people know of this deal since it wasn't in the ad. Last I checked they had 5 of each color.

Hmmm, the Wal-Mart next to me is 24 hours, I wonder if I should go get it at Midnight or wait til the morning.

Originally Posted by pandanese90 http://ds.ign.com/articles/118/1186037p1.html 3ds lite prolly not for a long while..they still have loads of colors to release as well.. have fun waiting

Maybe you're right about there not being a redesign soon, but everything else in that article says prices will continue to drop or bundles will get better.

Originally Posted by jetsetmario Does anyone know when Wal-Mart price drops go active? Is this a 12:01 am sort of thing?

If it's like it was when I use to work there it would be whenever the department manager got around to doing it. So technically a store could take a few days to do the price drop, although that is highly unrealistic. Go in early in the morning or wait until the early afternoon and you should be good.

Originally Posted by pandanese90 so i've heard.. if thats the case, how do u obtain the "ambassador program"? do u need to open the 3ds and log in ? or is it automatically set to ur 3ds? I might buy the 3ds before the aug 12 launch date but not open my box until after aug 12. will i still get the 20 free games? or will i need to open it login information? I'm planning on returning it if i find a better deal after aug 12 ----------------------- just not sure if i should wait after august 12, since there might be better deals with the 3ds later

You need hook up your 3DS to a WiFi hotspot and hit the Nintendo eShop at least once before 11:59pm EST on August 11th. If you buy one before then and then leave it in the box past the deadline, you are SOL.

Originally Posted by gettinmoney662 Hmmm, the Wal-Mart next to me is 24 hours, I wonder if I should go get it at Midnight or wait til the morning.

When I got my PS3 on Black Friday, the 3 stores near me were sold out. But since this seems alot more "underground" it shouldn't attract to much attention. So I'm probably just gonna go Tuesday morning.