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  • The GIGGAS
    Timbers - Jags - Hokies
    • Mar 2003
    • 28474

    #16
    Re: GIGGAS and the 360

    Thanks man, you too.
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    • The GIGGAS
      Timbers - Jags - Hokies
      • Mar 2003
      • 28474

      #17
      Re: GIGGAS and the 360

      Originally posted by gr8fuldave
      Giggas, consider Walmart. Supposedly, they're stockpiling their 360's they have in stock right now for a big New Year's Day blowout.
      Thanks for the headsup!

      My Walmart will be participating. Gonna be there.
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      • countryboy
        Growing pains
        • Sep 2003
        • 52784

        #18
        Re: GIGGAS and the 360

        good luck Giggas
        I can't shave with my eyes closed, meaning each day I have to look at myself in the mirror and respect who I see.

        I miss the old days of Operation Sports :(


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        • The GIGGAS
          Timbers - Jags - Hokies
          • Mar 2003
          • 28474

          #19
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          Yeah. The manager tried to scare me by saying they only got 40 last time, but **** that, I'm there. Too bad I gotta wait for a while. I think one of my friends is gonna come with me, but just to hang with me.
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          • ExtremeGamer
            Extra Life 11/3/18
            • Jul 2002
            • 35299

            #20
            Re: GIGGAS and the 360

            Originally posted by Superstar
            yep, sadly this may be one of the most botched launches of all time.
            I think that's a bit harsh. The demand is high. I love how everyone forgets the PS2 launch, it was months before it even appeared again. At least some 360's are trickling into stores.

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            • nyisles16
              All Star
              • Apr 2003
              • 8317

              #21
              Re: GIGGAS and the 360

              Originally posted by ExtremeGamer
              I think that's a bit harsh. The demand is high. I love how everyone forgets the PS2 launch, it was months before it even appeared again. At least some 360's are trickling into stores.

              sure the demand is high, but what about the EB's & Gamestops who took all of these preorders, & still now have people waiting, meanwhile their online shops are guaranteeing delivery even if you ordered later? & MS must be really thrilled with the Japan launch too - with plenty of consoles still sitting around on shelves.. that to me seems to be a little nuts... unfortunately i cant really recall the ps2 launch because those consoles (xbox included), i got later on..

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              • ExtremeGamer
                Extra Life 11/3/18
                • Jul 2002
                • 35299

                #22
                Re: GIGGAS and the 360

                Originally posted by hulkster29
                sure the demand is high, but what about the EB's & Gamestops who took all of these preorders, & still now have people waiting, meanwhile their online shops are guaranteeing delivery even if you ordered later? & MS must be really thrilled with the Japan launch too - with plenty of consoles still sitting around on shelves.. that to me seems to be a little nuts... unfortunately i cant really recall the ps2 launch because those consoles (xbox included), i got later on..
                But EB and Gamestop over pre-ordering isn't MS' fault, even though EB and GS are going to say it is. I'm not saying the launch was perfect, but not a single system has had a launch that has been pefect. Every system launch I can think of has had high demand sans the PSP.

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                • ComfortablyLomb
                  MVP
                  • Sep 2003
                  • 3548

                  #23
                  Re: GIGGAS and the 360

                  Originally posted by The GIGGAS
                  Thanks for the headsup!

                  My Walmart will be participating. Gonna be there.
                  Thanks for the headsup GIGGAS. Did the manager you talked to mention how many will be available and if they'll be selling them when they open in the morning or if it will be another midnight launch type deal?

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                  • The GIGGAS
                    Timbers - Jags - Hokies
                    • Mar 2003
                    • 28474

                    #24
                    Re: GIGGAS and the 360

                    Originally posted by ComfortablyLomb
                    Thanks for the headsup GIGGAS. Did the manager you talked to mention how many will be available and if they'll be selling them when they open in the morning or if it will be another midnight launch type deal?
                    Midnight. Mine is a 24 hour one, he didn't say anything about how many he'd get.
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                    • bjf1377
                      Lurker
                      • Jul 2002
                      • 6620

                      #25
                      Re: GIGGAS and the 360

                      I'll tell you what, the Wal-marts by me have some rude and incompetent workers working there. With the exception of one of them, they didn't even take the time to check the status of the 360s

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                      • The GIGGAS
                        Timbers - Jags - Hokies
                        • Mar 2003
                        • 28474

                        #26
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                        I guess they think they're royalty in North Royalton.

                        Sorry, bad joke.
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                        • Lintyfresh85
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                          • Jul 2002
                          • 17492

                          #27
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                          *ba da dum* thought I'd add the rim shot for ya.
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                          • The GIGGAS
                            Timbers - Jags - Hokies
                            • Mar 2003
                            • 28474

                            #28
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                            I never thought I'd see the day that I'd be getting along with a Wahoo.

                            But thanks for the backup!
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                            • nyisles16
                              All Star
                              • Apr 2003
                              • 8317

                              #29
                              Re: GIGGAS and the 360

                              Originally posted by ExtremeGamer
                              But EB and Gamestop over pre-ordering isn't MS' fault, even though EB and GS are going to say it is. I'm not saying the launch was perfect, but not a single system has had a launch that has been pefect. Every system launch I can think of has had high demand sans the PSP.

                              but this launch went haywire... MS started the ball rolling that picked up EB & Gamestop along the way.. anyway, i am glad that while i would like to have one, i am not entirely in dire need to have one right away..

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                              • ChicagoSparty
                                MVP
                                • Jun 2003
                                • 1358

                                #30
                                Re: GIGGAS and the 360

                                Originally posted by ExtremeGamer
                                But EB and Gamestop over pre-ordering isn't MS' fault, even though EB and GS are going to say it is. I'm not saying the launch was perfect, but not a single system has had a launch that has been pefect. Every system launch I can think of has had high demand sans the PSP.
                                But dad, no one did good on the test!!!

                                As a consumer, I don't care what has happened in the past. I don't care that the launch for the PS2 6 years ago (or whenever it was) was even worse. I don't care that every launch has had high demand. I'm sure the Model T had some flaws at first as well. At some point, you have to figure out how to do things right.

                                These companies have chosen to enter the arena, and deserve criticism when they foul up things. Microsoft, in this instance, chose to pursue an ultra-aggressive launch, targeting several continents right off the bat. As a result, scores of systems sit on shelves in Japan while many U.S. consumers wait for systems they already have ordered and, in some cases, for which they have paid full price.

                                Now, it doesn't really matter to me. I am 28 years-old, and I don't really have much time for video games anymore. But it does matter to many people. Children all across the nation hoped for a 360 to be under the tree Christmas Day, only to be disappointed when they ran down the stairs. Other consumers just plain want their system, and have waited quite some time to get it, with the knowledge that had the launch not been botched, they very well might have the unit in their hands currently.

                                Of course, the batch of systems currently in Japan is not a panacea; there are other reasons for the stateside shortage, and Microsoft is not to blame for those. Even allowing for the systems currently in Japan, many consumers still would be without a system. But at least those consumers would not have to sit idly by fully with the knowledge that there are systems gathering dust somewhere.

                                Furthermore, while I do not know the exact circumstances of the Gamestop.com systems, but Microsoft easily could prevent---by contract or otherwise---Gamestop (or Barnes & Noble or whichever company owns Gamestop) from selling systems online before filling existing customer orders.

                                Would I do that were I Microsoft? No ****ing way. Why alienate a retailer when that retailer sells many, many Microsoft products, and when all the 360s are going to sell out anyway. But if I made that business decision, then I would reasonably expect the ensuing criticism.

                                Which is the whole point: Microsoft made business decisions, and consumers have a right to criticize those decisions. We have a right to criticize the worldwide launch. We have a right to criticize Microsoft's handling of its retailers. We have a right to criticize Microsoft's PR intentionally releasing arguably false information in an attempt to soften the effect of the shortage.

                                And when we do so, "but it has happened before to other companies" is not an excuse. You, the company, entered the arena, and criticism is the cost of doing business. Something tells me that Microsoft can handle the heat.
                                Quit making your stupid YouTube videos and start playing the game.

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