Yep my plan is to just go by a Target 30-60 minutes before opening and if the line isnt bad wait and see if I get lucky, if its bad oh well try again another weekend. not gonna miss work for this shit by camping out. I would hope that this thing has at least Switch stock numbers at launch, think I can get one if thats the case.
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SNES Classic Preorder Shitshow Discussion (Please Read Rules in OP)
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Yep my plan is to just go by a Target 30-60 minutes before opening and if the line isnt bad wait and see if I get lucky, if its bad oh well try again another weekend. not gonna miss work for this shit by camping out. I would hope that this thing has at least Switch stock numbers at launch, think I can get one if thats the case.
Common Knowledge
Member
My god...I never thought a gif could so perfectly embody this entire ordeal.
Hilariously and sadly relatable:[
Somebody needs to photoshop a laughing Reggie onto the reporter's face to truly complete it.
Gamestop instore order is doing fine.
i have 2 separate preorders (1 each) from aug 22nd still alive.
CampbellzSoup
Member
All according to plan....
Ninja Scooter
Member
So far my Best Buy and Amazon UK orders are holding strong, We'll see.
Khaos Kontrol
Banned
My Amazon US order seems to be fine
outunderthestars
Banned
bah
biggersmaller
Banned
Well that was condescending.
Don't listen to this man. Buy my extra off ebay for $300.
Lol @ at 35 year old virgin sitting in a room filled wall to wall with video game stuff filming his video game podcast telling people to grow up.
JetSetRadio
Banned
So can I use the switch dock to power this thing or should I look for some adapter?
Yea. I was at Pax South in January and there was practically an armed guard next to one of them in the freeplay 24/7
Naked Snake
Member
I think that would work.
iShouldGoPro
Member
US Target preorder for 2 quantity still going strong
ThisIsMyDogKyle
Banned
I mean, you won't be able to make one for cheaper unless you already own all/most of the games or pirate them.
Mine are fine still.
CrowdChant
Member
I understand not wanting to waste a lot of time, but unless SNES numbers are much higher than the NES, I dont think 30-60 minutes before opening will give you much of a chance.
I live in a small town so granted, stock is probably much less than in some places. However, the demand was likely less in my area as well. Before NESmania was at its height, I went to a Target about 30 minutes away in a larger town and arrived about 2 hours early and was able to grab one for myself. As the scarcity became obvious and demand increased, I went to the Target in my town but still had to get there about 3 hours early to get one for my brother, and I was still 5th in line. It also took me a couple tries at that store to get one because I was in competition with scalpers that were showing up each day with their spouses in order to get an extra unit.
paragonpro
Banned
My gamestop opens at 10, would six be safe to get there?
The guy is married
CrowdChant
Member
Depends on the population of your town. If you arent in a real dense residential area, you might have a shot.
Just be careful with Gamestop - they'll likely have VERY few units for non preorders, based on history.
If I had to hunt, I'd go to Walmart at 10:30 the night before for the midnight launch, then hit toys r us at 5am.
paragonpro
Banned
The shopping center has a target and gamestop right next to eachother, so something tells me the lines are going to be split, i dont know if i want to wait 12
Hours, 5 hours is the most id be willing to wait
CrowdChant
Member
Depending on your GameStop, they might tell you how many units they are allocated for walk-ins so you know whether or not you are wasting your time. When I went to preorder my SNES they told me that they were getting 9 for their initial preorder allocation.
shira
Member
Savage
Lol he must already snagged 2 preorders. One for him and one for his "cousin"
he doesn't have a cousin he is scalping the second one
Ceallach
Smells like fresh rosebuds
Pat is actually really successful.
Diablohead
Member
sure, but pi emulation has it's own issues, you would have to 3D print a snes case, buy ebay usb snes controllers which are non official and are not the best in quality, there's plenty of good reason to want an OFFICIAL snes mini.
If a basic TV usb port can power the nes mini, raspberry pi units and amazon fire tv sticks I would think nearly every other usb port in your home can do it too.
I like how being on a video game podcast, recording from a room lined with video games and video game posters, doesn't keep him from getting on that high horse.
FantasticMrFoxdie
Mumber
sounds like someone...who couldn't get a preorder
Well, the guy doing the complaining (Ian) has his own video game store, I don't think it would be that difficult for him to get one if he really wanted to.
terencecah
Member
What is the actual retail day of release so I can take that day off
Version 3.0
Member
I have a Raspberry Pi unit already, plus I own every game on the SNES Mini on cartridge (except Star Fox 2, obviously), and I still want one. So...no.
Also, "grow up"? What behavior is that even referencing? Are people throwing tantrums? I largely see legitimate criticism directed at Nintendo, who out of all companies refuses to embrace industry norms.
And "it's a toy"? Yes, it is: a toy directed specifically at adults of an age to have nostalgia for the original toy. And I predict that, come launch day, 99.9% of customers still looking for one will line up in orderly fashion to purchase this product, like adults.
seriously, that is the most ridiculous part.
cacophony555
Member
Nvm, misread post
Ben Morales
Member
Pat's face during the rant is so funny.
BlastProcessing
Member
So his livelihood is based on the same flavor of consumerism that he looks down on. Awesome.
I don't know. I took what he said more to mean that stressing over this is silly when there are cheaper alternatives to play these games today. He didn't say it was immature to want to play the games, he just suggested doing so on a Raspberry Pi instead.
I have my Amazon.co.uk order that I hope doesn't get cancelled, but if it does it won't be the end of the world. I may actually make a raspberry pi with the money. I'd prefer the retail unit more because the console is cute as hell.
My order from Walmart change from "Arrives on Oct 09th" to "Arrives by Fri, Sep 29". Awesome!