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  • Misfit
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    • Mar 2003
    • 5766

    #61
    Re: The Official Wii & PS3 Launch Discussion

    Anybody receive any confirmation on when Wii software will start showing up in most stores? I've noticed Best Buy has the launch games listed to be released on 11/15 on their website.

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    • Fresh Tendrils
      Strike Hard and Fade Away
      • Jul 2002
      • 36131

      #62
      Re: The Official Wii & PS3 Launch Discussion

      Originally posted by Misfit
      Anybody receive any confirmation on when Wii software will start showing up in most stores? I've noticed Best Buy has the launch games listed to be released on 11/15 on their website.
      Not sure, but I haven't thought to ask anybody in town. Best Buy has my Zelda (as of now) shipping out on the 15th.



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      • rheller
        Pro
        • Jul 2002
        • 880

        #63
        Re: The Official Wii & PS3 Launch Discussion

        Originally posted by ExtremeGamer
        Well, if you had your PS3 reserved at Gamestop/EB...you may want to find out if you are getting it, as Gamestop's not getting enough to cover.

        http://www.gamespot.com/news/6161580.html
        Got a phone call tonight from my EB to confirm that I will be able to pick up my PS3 on Friday.

        FYI...getting the 20GB version.

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        • vinny
          MVP
          • Jun 2004
          • 2738

          #64
          Re: The Official Wii & PS3 Launch Discussion

          Originally posted by bergie56
          The St Cloud Wal-Mart? Why so damn early? I didn't get to there until 5 pm on the launch of the 360 and I got one. Any idea of how many they are getting?
          You were the last person to get the premium though right? I gotta believe that the population in general is more hyped for the ps3 launch. When TRU in St Cloud had their 4 preorders for ps3, they had people lined up 23 hours early. I went about 9 hours early and discovered the 4 spots were long since filled. I got time on thursday and nothing better to do so I figure I'll play it safe and get there plenty early.

          BTW I am probably going to the Cambridge walmart. Its a little nicer and quieter than St. Clouds Wallyworld. And I believe their letting us sit inside again so I'll just grab one of their fold out chairs and take a snooze.
          Last edited by vinny; 11-14-2006, 03:19 AM.

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          • chippered
            MVP
            • Aug 2002
            • 1528

            #65
            Re: The Official Wii & PS3 Launch Discussion

            Walmart is still releasing these two at midnight, correct? If thats the case, i'd say early to late morning may be a better time to get in line. BTW, I saw in their Sunday add that they would have a minimum of 10 per store. Anybody heard anything else?

            One other question. I know its one per customer, but what if I take my GF's brother and I pay for his? Is this considered a seperate purchase or one because i'm paying for both? Probably something to ask a store manager beforehand, but figured i'd ask anyway...
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            • ExtremeGamer
              Extra Life 11/3/18
              • Jul 2002
              • 35299

              #66
              Re: The Official Wii & PS3 Launch Discussion

              On the radio this morning, they were talking to a guy who's already camping at the Mentor, OH Best Buy. I drove by, sure enough, there he is... LOL I'm guessing by him being there, the line will quickly fill up before Thursday.

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              • chippered
                MVP
                • Aug 2002
                • 1528

                #67
                Re: The Official Wii & PS3 Launch Discussion

                Wow, dont people have jobs?
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                • Fresh Tendrils
                  Strike Hard and Fade Away
                  • Jul 2002
                  • 36131

                  #68
                  Re: The Official Wii & PS3 Launch Discussion

                  Originally posted by chippered
                  Walmart is still releasing these two at midnight, correct? If thats the case, i'd say early to late morning may be a better time to get in line. BTW, I saw in their Sunday add that they would have a minimum of 10 per store. Anybody heard anything else?

                  One other question. I know its one per customer, but what if I take my GF's brother and I pay for his? Is this considered a seperate purchase or one because i'm paying for both? Probably something to ask a store manager beforehand, but figured i'd ask anyway...
                  1) Yes, but I'm not going to be caught dead in Wal-Mart for the PS3. I'm going to get to Wal-Mart around 6PM for the Wii launch. The ad you saw has been printed for awhile, when people thought the PS3 numbers were higher. WM is suppose to get at least 20 Wiis per store and 10 PS3s per store, but my local WM is only getting 5 so I guess even Wal-Mart didn't get the allocation they thought they were.

                  2) I would think that you would only be allowed one per receipt. I would just give him the cash and have him pay for it himself.



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                  • bergie56
                    T*rg*t F**ld
                    • Mar 2004
                    • 3984

                    #69
                    Re: The Official Wii & PS3 Launch Discussion

                    Originally posted by vinny
                    You were the last person to get the premium though right? I gotta believe that the population in general is more hyped for the ps3 launch. When TRU in St Cloud had their 4 preorders for ps3, they had people lined up 23 hours early. I went about 9 hours early and discovered the 4 spots were long since filled. I got time on thursday and nothing better to do so I figure I'll play it safe and get there plenty early.

                    BTW I am probably going to the Cambridge walmart. Its a little nicer and quieter than St. Clouds Wallyworld. And I believe their letting us sit inside again so I'll just grab one of their fold out chairs and take a snooze.
                    Yeah that is right. I may join you at one of these stores with a couple of my buddies. Have you called to see how many each store is getting? If I find out I will post it on here.

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                    • Fresh Tendrils
                      Strike Hard and Fade Away
                      • Jul 2002
                      • 36131

                      #70
                      Re: The Official Wii & PS3 Launch Discussion

                      Well, almost 2 days until WW3 starts.



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                      • CaptainZombie
                        Brains
                        • Jul 2003
                        • 37851

                        #71
                        Re: The Official Wii & PS3 Launch Discussion

                        Originally posted by Misfit
                        Anybody receive any confirmation on when Wii software will start showing up in most stores? I've noticed Best Buy has the launch games listed to be released on 11/15 on their website.
                        I just bought Trauma Center today at Gamestop, so it appears that a few games are starting to show up for the Wii.
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                        • ExtremeGamer
                          Extra Life 11/3/18
                          • Jul 2002
                          • 35299

                          #72
                          Re: The Official Wii & PS3 Launch Discussion

                          Originally posted by candyman56
                          I just bought Trauma Center today at Gamestop, so it appears that a few games are starting to show up for the Wii.
                          All of them but Rayman, Red Steel and Zelda are in stores. Zelda may be rare.

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                          • Misfit
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                            • Mar 2003
                            • 5766

                            #73
                            Re: The Official Wii & PS3 Launch Discussion

                            Yeah, I just want to secure a copy of Zelda. I'll probably be able to find one with minimal hassell Saturday, but if I can get it now and guarantee I'll have it for launch then I'll do it. I called two stores, Wal-Mart and Best Buy, and neither could even give me an answer. They were clueless.

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                            • kodiak
                              Itsy Bitsy Spider
                              • Jul 2003
                              • 4288

                              #74
                              Re: The Official Wii & PS3 Launch Discussion

                              Yeah the gaming stores started getting them today. Around 9 for PS3 and 4 or 5 for Wii.
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                              • kodiak
                                Itsy Bitsy Spider
                                • Jul 2003
                                • 4288

                                #75
                                Re: The Official Wii & PS3 Launch Discussion

                                Originally posted by ExtremeGamer
                                All of them but Rayman, Red Steel and Zelda are in stores. Zelda may be rare.
                                Exctie Truck and Zelda are street dated for the launch although we all know that some stores break those dates.
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