Sure. The 'very low shipment' was a reference to the 25,000 rumor. I personally think it's a mix of both the demand and the tight supply, as you said.
Wii-U - Amazon listing UK prices and launch date
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frankie_baby
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I totally think that rumour is just a mixture of bollocks and FUD it really wouldn't fit with their shipment forecast for the year, its quite possible there'll be less units available than wii launch but I don't think it'll be that much less
kurtrussell
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Not really sure where to throw this query up, as the mods have closed the Wii U Mega Thread in their infinite wisdom. I'm hoping someone here may be able to help:
I've got an ambassador program 3DS. I've collected around 15 games, the dual stick controller, the table stand etc. However, I've realised that I've not really picked it up in around 6 months and I just don't feel very enthusiastic about it anymore.
I'm considering dumping it on eBay for the Christmas rush. However, I'm also SUPER hyped about the Wii U launch and was wondering if there's any Wii-U related reason I should hold onto the 3DS? I don't really use the 3DS as a portable console anymore, as I don't often find myself in the position to need to fill lots of time on the move, and if I do have a few moments to kill, I'm more likely to jump on my Nexus 7. Are there going to be any cool crossover/link things between the Wii U and the 3DS that I may want to consider before I go ahead and dump the lot on eBay?
I've got an ambassador program 3DS. I've collected around 15 games, the dual stick controller, the table stand etc. However, I've realised that I've not really picked it up in around 6 months and I just don't feel very enthusiastic about it anymore.
I'm considering dumping it on eBay for the Christmas rush. However, I'm also SUPER hyped about the Wii U launch and was wondering if there's any Wii-U related reason I should hold onto the 3DS? I don't really use the 3DS as a portable console anymore, as I don't often find myself in the position to need to fill lots of time on the move, and if I do have a few moments to kill, I'm more likely to jump on my Nexus 7. Are there going to be any cool crossover/link things between the Wii U and the 3DS that I may want to consider before I go ahead and dump the lot on eBay?
there's MH3GU/MH3U connectivity, for now. More will come in the future, definitely, but it's all speculation from that point on
LOL!
Been looking forward to see local pricing, mostly hoping it would be in the ball park of UK/ EU.
Oh well, $570 as the RRP in South Africa for the Premium Pack. At best they might shave off like $20 from RRP.
For the record, PS3 l
60gigor launch was slightly less than this here
Been looking forward to see local pricing, mostly hoping it would be in the ball park of UK/ EU.
Oh well, $570 as the RRP in South Africa for the Premium Pack. At best they might shave off like $20 from RRP.
For the record, PS3 l
60gigor launch was slightly less than this here
axisofweevils
Holy crap! Today's real megaton is that more than two people can have the same first name.
Heads up - some of my friends have moaned that Amazon UK have sneakily changed their Wii U pre-order arrival date from November 30 to December 14. I've checked and I'm still November 30, but it pays to look to avoid disappointment.
That's awful! My arrival estimate is still Nov. 30th - and that's with one-day delivery. So far, so good
CrunchinJelly
formerly cjelly
My £199 Premium is still on for launch.
CrunchinJelly
formerly cjelly
It's good that they are changing dates because it probably means they've been informed of their allocation for launch.
ShellyDeKiller
Member
Mine too.
Mine too, phew. Taking that day off.
Foliorum Viridum
Banned
My £199 order still for Nov 30th, too. Phew.
playingwithfire
Member
I hate you guys. Did the £199.99 one turn out to be the premium or basic?
Foliorum Viridum
Banned
Premium.
Exterminieren
Banned
Yeah, my £199 Premium's still on track.
I never thought it'd get to this point.
I never thought it'd get to this point.
CrunchinJelly
formerly cjelly
Sir_Crocodile
Member
They cancelled my order saying they didn't have any stock, and haven't answered any of my emails asking for a refund.
I'd steer clear of them were I you.
My £199 preorder is still in for the 30th, Really excited for this now and I think I will get New Super Mario Bros. U for £35.99 to go with it.
axisofweevils
Holy crap! Today's real megaton is that more than two people can have the same first name.
Just a heads up - Amazon UK have reduced the prices of many Wii U games now.
Rayman Legends and Sonic Racing are especially cheap.
Rayman Legends and Sonic Racing are especially cheap.
Preordered both of those - great prices! Still can't believe the New Super Mario Bros. U price. £44.99? Christ.
Also is Rayman Legends not releasing until February 1st? I hoped it would be earlier than that
Yeah. I've preordered Sonic along with my Wii U on amazon for launch, as that price is superb for what seems to be a great game.
Anything else though? Fuck that. Way too overpriced, which I wasn't expecting from Amazon. I'll shop around on launch weekend for NSMB and Zombi.
axisofweevils
Holy crap! Today's real megaton is that more than two people can have the same first name.
I'm hoping there will be some Wii U games included in Amazon UK's Black Friday lightning sales week which starts on Monday 19th. I really enjoyed it last year, though I mainly ended up buying cheap socks.
SquiddyCracker
Banned
Would much appreciate another update from the poster who gathered the lowest prices on Wii U games and peripherals
Is that site reliable?
Is that site reliable?
SquiddyCracker
Banned
I'm hoping it'll arrive on the saturday at the very least, but I'm fine with monday.
Ein Bear
Member
Same here!
Wonder when they'll turn up? ShopTo have always got stuff to me the day before launch at least, but I've never pre-ordered hardware with them before.
Milpool
Member
Amazon never ship early. I have never received any preorders early.
I've never had them get a console to me on launch day(usually the day after), but I couldn't say no to a £199 premium pack. Knowing my luck they'll get the extra controllers and games I ordered to me on launch day but not the console.
Amazon never ship early. I have never received any preorders early.
Back when I used to buy CDs often, they'd often arrive a day or two early. But that was many moons ago. I hope it comes on the Friday though, I'm taking that day off.
Foliorum Viridum
Banned
If I don't get it on Friday I'll be mad. If i don't get it Saturday I'll be furious and talking to customer services.
Getting it for one hundred quid less is great but it's still a pre-order and I'm paying for their best delivery.
There's no excuse to not get it to us on Friday. None.
Getting it for one hundred quid less is great but it's still a pre-order and I'm paying for their best delivery.
There's no excuse to not get it to us on Friday. None.
Keyser Soze
Member
I got a £199 Wii U, and opted for free shipping. I don't mind waiting a bit.
You people are crazy
You people are crazy
Foliorum Viridum
Banned
Just changed my delivery from First Class to Expedited, so there really is no excuse now.
MiloFoxburr
Member
Same. But then I ordered the 3DS from Amazon and paid for the more expensive shipping, I still got it later than people who went for free shipping. So seen no point in paying more.
CrunchinJelly
formerly cjelly
Dunno why people are paying for shipping, they will send it via courier regardless.
Yeah, I opted for free delivery for the Wii, DSi and 3DS and got them all day one (3DS actually came day -1 but I was out).
How much?