Xbox 360 EVERYTHING Pre-Release, Pre-Order Discussion...

[MNOFSTEEL34]

Re: Online pre-ordering ?

i was in my wal-mart here in ashtabula ,ohio and they do have all the pegs for the xbox 360 accesories in place in the set of the shelving

[PSU]

Re: Online pre-ordering ?

i ordered min from wal-mart online the day they started taking pre-orders. It was actually sept 1. But there ship dates on some stuff was real early like nov 4. I received an email stating




"Your order has been delayed due to a delay in our fulfillment
process. Unfortunately, we were unable to ship the item(s)
you ordered below by the originally estimated ship date.

================================================== =========
DELAYED ITEM(S)
-----------------------------------------------------------
Order Date: 01-SEP-2005
Order Number: xxxxxxxxxx

ITEM QTY PRICE TOTAL
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Xbox 360 Core System 1 299.92 299.92


================================================== =========

We apologize for the delay and are working with our
suppliers to fill your order as soon as possible.
Unfortunately, we are currently unable to provide a
revised delivery date for your order.

We will continue to attempt to ship this order, however,
you may cancel the order at any time up until the date the
item(s) are shipped.

Please note that if we do not hear from you and we cannot
fulfill this order within 10 days, we will automatically
cancel your order and you will be notified."

My ? is that being the ship date on the wal-mart website was nov. 4 i am totally confused

Yea I just recieved this same email about 2 days ago and I ordered mine on September 7, so I really hope I get it on time. I would think that i would considering how early I ordered.

[jpup]

Re: Online pre-ordering ?

i was in my wal-mart here in ashtabula ,ohio and they do have all the pegs for the xbox 360 accesories in place in the set of the shelving

better call them or they will cancel your order in 10 days.

[PDex]

Re: Gamestop has 360 allocations

Each store has a list. Those on the list are guaranteed their 360 on launch. They will have 24 hours to pick their pre-order up. If you are not on the list you will take your chances on getting yours launch day (of course midnight release).

The Gamestop I goto I frequent quite a bit and Ive seen the list and was informed they will have 50 360s for reserves and approximately 100-150 for sale.

Where is this Gamestop located in Iowa?

[SportsorDeath]

Re: Gamestop has 360 allocations

Why wouldn't they just take preorders for all of them? so they are scewing people because they were #51, 52, etc.? Doesn't seem right to me.

It isn't really right, but it's a reality. If they still have enough to cover all the presales for people that were told would be in the first shipment, then they figure the rest were already told they would be 2nd shipment or later, so their arses are covered. The rest can be sold to walk ins, and I am sure they figure that more of those people are more likely to spend a bunch of money on games and accessories because they are caught up in the hoopla.

[jpup]

Re: Gamestop has 360 allocations

It isn't really right, but it's a reality. If they still have enough to cover all the presales for people that were told would be in the first shipment, then they figure the rest were already told they would be 2nd shipment or later, so their arses are covered. The rest can be sold to walk ins, and I am sure they figure that more of those people are more likely to spend a bunch of money on games and accessories because they are caught up in the hoopla.

poor logic IMO. I think that someone who is preordering is more likely to buy "extras" than someone who didn't.

[SoMiss2000]

Re: Gamestop has 360 allocations

poor logic IMO. I think that someone who is preordering is more likely to buy "extras" than someone who didn't.

what do you mean by "extras"? I pre-ordered. I am going to pick up a couple games with my console, however, i won't be buying any accessories at this point. I'm sure i'll pick up an extra wireless controller later on.

[kodiak]

Re: Gamestop has 360 allocations

It isn't really right, but it's a reality. If they still have enough to cover all the presales for people that were told would be in the first shipment, then they figure the rest were already told they would be 2nd shipment or later, so their arses are covered. The rest can be sold to walk ins, and I am sure they figure that more of those people are more likely to spend a bunch of money on games and accessories because they are caught up in the hoopla.

Lets see, first off that Iowa store is in my region and I can assure the RD will have that store fill all preorders before a walk-in can come in and buy one. However, based on the allocations and amount reserved for both "shipments", which the GS execs know what to expect between launch and Christmas, walk-ins coud still possibly get one on launch, especially a core system. But the extras that come in for launch night are going to be sold to the 2nd sku reservees first based on the date and time they were reserved.

[jpup]

Re: Gamestop has 360 allocations

what do you mean by "extras"? I pre-ordered. I am going to pick up a couple games with my console, however, i won't be buying any accessories at this point. I'm sure i'll pick up an extra wireless controller later on.

more games, controllers, xbox live cards, etc. I would think that the casual gamer would just pick up a console and a game and be done until the next big game they want comes out.

[Flawless]

Re: Xbox 360 Pricing, Accessories, & Discussion thread...

First details of Fable 2 for the Xbox 360

http://www.computerandvideogames.com/front_index.php?

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[SoMiss2000]

Re: just said bye to my black box gearing up for 360 now

Xbox has sold. I'm kinda sad too. When I put it up yesterday, I had no clue it would sell so freaking fast. Still have 2 weeks to go before launch...lol

[RockyTop1]

Re: just said bye to my black box gearing up for 360 now

Xbox has sold. I'm kinda sad too. When I put it up yesterday, I had no clue it would sell so freaking fast. Still have 2 weeks to go before launch...lol

Haha I know, thats why I'm kinda scared of giving it up right now. Of course my productivity on other "important" things would probably skyrocket the next 2 weeks.

[Pratt75]

Re: Xbox 360 Pricing, Accessories, & Discussion thread...

Fable 2 on the 360, Oh my goodness that should be incredible.

[SoMiss2000]

Re: just said bye to my black box gearing up for 360 now

Haha I know, thats why I'm kinda scared of giving it up right now. Of course my productivity on other "important" things would probably skyrocket the next 2 weeks.

I'll manage. I put it up now just in case the buyer took a while to pay. However, I did put in auctions, "if you forsee any circumstances that would cause youto not be able to pay at close of auction, I respectfully ask that you not bid on my item".

[SportsorDeath]

Re: Gamestop has 360 allocations

more games, controllers, xbox live cards, etc. I would think that the casual gamer would just pick up a console and a game and be done until the next big game they want comes out.

Not necessarily. That is probably true for a decent amount of casual buyers, but there are also a lot of people who didn't preorder out there who would be more likely to get caught up in the excitement of a midnight opening and buy a bunch of crap they normally wouldn't. You would be surprised how bad people can be when it comes to impulse buying. The people who preordered are basically "premeditated" buyers, meaning they have now had months to think about what they are and are not going to want/need.

This isn't always the case, but don't be surprised if that is the way that some Gamestop's/EB's are thinking.