ThisGod damnit, this makes two times I've missed out on it
Because people know they can resell it for double because a lot of collectors have deep pockets.Out of curiosity, does anyone know why these are going out of stock so quickly? I've been preordering Xeno games to secure preorder bonuses since Xenosaga, and I've never seen anything similar. Are they just not allotting many of the special edition to each store, or is there massive demand?
It's the first (low allottment). Don't expect Nintendo to make massive quantities of special or collectors editions these days. Your comparing to Xenosaga, that was a long time ago where video game companies massively overproduce on everything. Now it's different, especially with Nintendo who likes to limit supply to create hype. Seems like other companies are following suit this year with the rarity of many CEs we see this year.Out of curiosity, does anyone know why these are going out of stock so quickly? I've been preordering Xeno games to secure preorder bonuses since Xenosaga, and I've never seen anything similar. Are they just not allotting many of the special edition to each store, or is there massive demand?
To be fair, many on here still have not caught on with how quick most CEs sellout these days. People are still expecting you'll be able to preorder anytime you want like a few years ago. Heck I saw multiple people on CAG yesterday mentioning they will wait for the MGS V CE to go on clearance to pick it up when it was up at Bestbuy yesterday. The fact that they think these will even come close hitting the clearance rack kinda shows how out of touch with reality some are on here.People are complaining it sold out so fast? It was up for nearly half the day. I managed to order another one my first being off amazon. Ill probably be able to get a third off best buy. Nobody to blame but yourself if your too slow.
Well the amount of CE that is available is based on what is ordered by the retailers. Retailers are only ordering certain amount of CE that they know will sell. Retailers don't want to be stuck with excess bulky CE like the previous gen where they have to regularly discount them just to clear stock or space. Most CE are not even sold in-store anymore because of this reason. Stores are just not ordering that much CE anymore. That determines how much products get produced.It's the first (low allottment). Don't expect Nintendo to make massive quantities of special or collectors editions these days. Your comparing to Xenosaga, that was a long time ago where video game companies massively overproduce on everything. Now it's different, especially with Nintendo who likes to limit supply to create hype. Seems like other companies are following suit this year with the rarity of many CEs we see this year.
And because, as Nintendo has proven time and time again, they are laughably incompetent when it comes to calculating production numbers.Because people know they can resell it for double because a lot of collectors have deep pockets.
You can't be ing serious? Because it was up for half a day then you if you can't get one?People are complaining it sold out so fast? It was up for nearly half the day. I managed to order another one my first being off amazon. Ill probably be able to get a third off best buy. Nobody to blame but yourself if your too slow.
Production number is based on what retailers are ordering. The concept is not really that hard to follow.And because, as Nintendo has proven time and time again, they are laughably incompetent when it comes to calculating production numbers.
Then you should know that retailers would order more if they were available. Amazon in particular pushes for restocks on stuff like this all the time.... whether or not they get it is up to Nintendo.Production number is based on what retailers are ordering. The concept is not really that hard to follow.
No, some products are produced on what was ordered by the retailers in the first place. There will be more available soon from different retailers.Then you should know that retailers would order more if they were available. Amazon in particular pushes for restocks on stuff like this all the time.... whether or not they get it is up to Nintendo.
I can't speak to Gamestop but I'm sure their company is the same way.
It's kind of nuts to think that Nintendo would just make more to satisfy the demands of any retailer submitting orders for them. If Nintendo made enough to provide retailers with their initial stock, and those retailers sold out only to turn around and ask for more, Nintendo could just say "Nope, all gone" and that'd be that.No, some products are produced on what was ordered by the retailers in the first place. There will be more available soon from different retailers.
Nope, I am aware of the 3rd party sellers and that's not at all what I meant. Amazon itself pushes for restocks on stuff like this all the time. I had this discussion with a friend just the other day who is working for Amazon regarding their current feud with Figuarts who is refusing to restock certain items that are in high demand for whatever reason. But Nintendo is a much larger company and should have the staff that can halfway estimate the quantities that are needed to meet demand, but they fail spectacularly again and again.No, some products are produced on what was ordered by the retailers in the first place. There will be more available soon from different retailers.
Feel free to quit being a nuisance at any time.Hey rcerboss,
Post less.
I actually have background in the production side and I know it's simply not a we need more stock case and boom there is your stock. There's a lot more logistic that goes behind it and there is a difference between refusing and not able to.Nope, I am aware of the 3rd party sellers and that's not at all what I meant. Amazon itself pushes for restocks on stuff like this all the time. I had this discussion with a friend just the other day who is working for Amazon regarding their current feud with Figuarts who is refusing to restock certain items that are in high demand for whatever reason.
I get that, but lets be real here: In this particular case we are talking about a USB drive and artbook/card. There's nothing prohibitive about making more of either, especially when the company is Nintendo's size.I actually have background in the production side and I know it's simply not a we need more stock case and boom there is your stock. There's a lot more logistic that goes behind it and there is a difference between refusing and not able to.
I'm not acting like anything, and I am keeping as much of an eye on the other retailers as I can. But I do have a life outside of Nintendo and when pre-orders only last hours there's not much I can do. I'm not the biggest fan of Xenoblade but this would be nice to have (for the soundtrack if nothing else); but for other products this crap becomes a lot more frustrating.You act like the game is coming out next week. There is still more time for other retailers to open their preorders.
I'm not acting like anything, and I am keeping as much of an eye on the other retailers as I can. But I do have a life outside of Nintendo and when pre-orders only last hours there's not much I can do. I'm not the biggest fan of Xenoblade but this would be nice to have (for the soundtrack if nothing else); but for other products this crap becomes a lot more frustrating.
Here's hoping I can get a PO in with somebody.
Implying that those able to pre order are glued to computer monitors 24/7 awaiting Nintendo products.
Really? Only had to put $25 down on it? I'll cancel my GS.com one if so as I'm probably moving again before it launches and I don't trust their system to change my address without cancelling it.Got in an order 30 min ago at gamestop in person
yup, i can confirm this as well. I just placed my pre-order in store today at noon with $25 down.Really? Only had to put $25 down on it? I'll cancel my GS.com one if so as I'm probably moving again before it launches and I don't trust their system to change my address without cancelling it.
yes $25 for collectors, $50 for consolesManaged to get a reservation in-store today, but was told that to hold it I needed to put down $25 instead of the usual $5. Is...this customary for CEs?
Same thing just happEned to me. It's kind of annoying but less so than missing out on this all together. Less frivolous special edition preorders from now on I guessManaged to get a reservation in-store today, but was told that to hold it I needed to put down $25 instead of the usual $5. Is...this customary for CEs?
Or you could do it at your local store...Probably won't be able to get it if people are buying multiples... and I refuse to pay hundreds for games anymore. Really sucks.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=78-190-618Newegg have it in stock. Sorry, can't post link.
I wouldn't hold out much faith that NewEgg will work out, as they've advertised CEs/LEs in the past and failed hard on fulfilling them.Preordered at Newegg. So now I have one for too much from GS, one from newegg that's cheaper (no tax), and hopefully waiting on the one from Best Buy to get it cheapest, even with tax, - after GCU! Then, the other two will be cancelled.
I've been lucky with them, as I've never had a rare item preordered there, so I haven't been screwed yet. I have preordered tons of items over the years, but no issues with them thus far. I mainly like them due to no taxes, as they are the last place left I can order from and not have it applied.Newegg. It's the worst because they never fulfill the amount of orders they take for popular titles. Good luck to those who ordered there.