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Right.

I've just phoned my local GAME (UK store) and been told that i'm definitely going to get a machine but they don't know how many they're getting and have no idea when they will know. At least they're being honest I suppose.

Has anyone got better information from their suppliers?

They've also said they won't be doing a midnight launch. Grrrrr.
 
My local Game Express is getting their x360's on the 15th. They expect to start selling them "around" the 22nd (see launch date broken!)... but that's hush hush...

:lol
 
PhatSaqs said:
Rumor on IGN boards is CC is "saving" their X360 stuff until Black Friday.
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Wow...that's stunning. I mean... wow. You actually go to IGN Boards?


Oh, and the stuff about CC and Black Friday isn't cool either.
 
From Play.com (A Euro online shop)

We have been informed by Microsoft that they have not produced enough Xbox 360 consoles to satisfy the demand in Europe. For this reason we regret to advise you that we are unable to guarantee the delivery of your pre-ordered console before Christmas. We are working closely with our suppliers to ensure all orders are fulfilled as close to launch date as possible. However, if you wish to cancel your pre-order please do so by visiting ‘My Account’ and following the instructions at Play.com.

We apologise for the inconvenience this may cause.
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i've had a preorder at gamestop since july or august. this is the first us console launch i've participated in since n64...i hope it isn't a hassle. would it smooth matters out if i paid in full a couple weeks in advance?
 
i was the second person to preorder one at my EB, did it right when they had a sku...like a day after E3. they better do a midnight launch or someone is gonna get hurt
 
I don't think the 360 launch is going to really be all that big. I have nothing pre-ordered, but know I'll have no problem getting one the day their avail., or the next day...maybe the day after that.

Or maybe I'll take it back to the early 90's and sit and wait in the parking lot...


;)
 
drohne said:
i've had a preorder at gamestop since july or august. this is the first us console launch i've participated in since n64...i hope it isn't a hassle. would it smooth matters out if i paid in full a couple weeks in advance?
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It would make it incredibly easy for the employees to fulfill your order at the register if you did pay everything out in full. Essentially you'd just show up, they'd ring up your receipts (i.e.: your pre-order slips that have a barcode similar to a gift card) and you'd pick up your stuff and leave. This would eliminate the hassle of paying for it via credit card (which entails getting authorized) or cash (receiving change).
 
Pre-ordered. $50
First day. $0
Store getting Xbox 360's : $0
Store only getting 4 Xbox 360's. $0

Getting my Xbox 360 after the rest of GaF : Priceless. :lol
 
im guranteed one at launch from a small store in mississauga thats getting in 15 systems. If a small store like that is getting 15 systems ,i think the shortage rumours are just microsoft trying to generate hype.
 
I probably wont pre-order, but if decide to get one at launch I'll just go to the nearest store early and pick one up. Although I could get one for 399€ + postage (normal price here is 419€).
 
I am on the so called "2nd shipment" at the local Gamestop. I was told that there is a good chance that both the 1st and 2nd shipment will arrive at launch, so I'm hoping that's the case.
 
Searching all sorts of stores on November 22nd. before work and at lunch... maybe after work with my 2 daughters...

I might ask some friends or family to keep an eye-out for it!
 
Did you guys also pre-order the Play and Charge kit?
I didn't know it wasnt included until the guy at Gamestop told me.

As of right now
$105 down on Xbox 360
+
$5 down for play and charge kit

I'm going to be so broke in December :(

Edit: I know the Gamestop by my home is doing a midnight sale. Saw their folder titled "Xbox 360 midnight sales"
I really really hope they don't have a long line, last time Halo 2 came out they had a line going around the whole building and down the block.
 
So the stores in the US know exactly how many they're getting?
 
I live in close proximity to a Target, Comp USA and Wal-Mart. I'm hoping to try for the midnight launch or go for a morning pick up. I'll get a 2nd wireless controller and kameo for some co-op goodness (approx. $500).
 
I preordered 1 last month then a week later I was thrown in the "2nd shipment". As of last week the store is not taking anymore preorders on the console. It's hard to preorder a game when you don't know when the 2nd shipment is coming in.
 
Should I be worried that gamestop never called me after the whole 2 SKU thing was announced?...or is it just assumed that I'll have a premium 360 reserved?
 
rusty said:
Should I be worried that gamestop never called me after the whole 2 SKU thing was announced?...or is it just assumed that I'll have a premium 360 reserved?
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I'd be worried until I talked to them to sort it out.

LETS GO WHITE SOX!
 
rusty said:
Should I be worried that gamestop never called me after the whole 2 SKU thing was announced?...or is it just assumed that I'll have a premium 360 reserved?
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you should be ok. call and double check but the gamestops/eb's around here were automatically giving the people who preordered before the 2 sku fiasco the premium pack
 
rusty said:
Should I be worried that gamestop never called me after the whole 2 SKU thing was announced?...or is it just assumed that I'll have a premium 360 reserved?
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I'd go check this out immediately; they might have stuck you with the retard pack since it’s the cheaper version.

One problem that might arise is that GameStop has stopped receiving preorders for the system and they might not let you change X360 packs since they've already placed orders to Microsoft.
 
PhatSaqs said:
Rumor on IGN boards is CC is "saving" their X360 stuff until Black Friday.
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That doesn't really make sense. First I'm sure Microsoft wouldn't be too happy with CC fucking up their launch day numbers. Secondly, people that are shopping o black friday aren't shopping for $300-400 game systems, they want $50 27" TVs and $100 laptops.
 
SnowWolf said:
Are there any places that are giving pre-order incentives? I haven't preordered yet, I think I'll just drop by Walmart or Costco on launch.
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I've heard of 360 long-sleeve shirts and caps here and there but haven't been able to sort through who gave what to whom.
 
Me and some of my ex gamestop buddies are all showing up for the midnight sale at the gamestop we used to work at. Afterwards were gonna have a party thing.
 
Just called them...every pre-order was defaulted to premium pack.

Still second shipment though...I wanted to ask if they receive more than the 1st shipment reservations, would they start calling people on the second shipment...but I remembered I'd be too busy to play the damn thing until xmas break anyways. Maybe I'll just ebay it. :/
 
sp0rsk said:
Me and some of my ex gamestop buddies are all showing up for the midnight sale at the gamestop we used to work at. Afterwards were gonna have a party thing.
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but will there be chips and salsa?
 
sp0rsk said:
Me and some of my ex gamestop buddies are all showing up for the midnight sale at the gamestop we used to work at and throw eggs at anyone standing in line while flashing "FU Xbot signs". Afterwards were gonna have a party thing.
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Fixed.
 
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I should get mine at launch
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PDZ is so confusing... So I will rest on it a bit :(
 
nubbe said:
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I should get mine at launch
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PDZ is so confusing... So I will rest on it a bit :(
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Same here I still don't know about PD0 even though I loved the N64 one.
I guess I'll wait until about a week before launch to decide.
 
#2 on the list of preorders at the store I'm getting it from. I'm playing Perfect Dark Zero first, Then I'll randomly pick the rest.

Project Gotham Racing 3
Kameo
Perfect Dark Zero
Madden NFL 06
NBA Live 06
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 06
Need for Speed Most Wanted
FIFA 06: Road to FIFA World Cup.
Quake 4
Tony Hawk: American Wasteland
Gun
Oblivion
Dead or Alive 4
NBA 2K6
Call of Duty 2
The Outfit
Condemned
King Kong

I'm leaving with all but Live 06 if that is what is in stores on the 22nd
 
with games set to arrive before the console, we should have reviews on every game before launch
 
Agent Icebeezy said:
with games set to arrive before the console, we should have reviews on every game before launch
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Good point. I'm looking forward to the reviews.

I'm still expecting a few key titles not to make launch but here's hoping.
 
called the gamestop where i've preordered, and they apparently have no idea whether i'll get a console first day. if i have to drive all over the place or line up to get a console at launch, i think i'll pass. i would've loved to just preorder online, but fuck a bundle.
 
I've hated the Gamestop by my home for some time since everytime a new game comes out (Battlefield 2, Madden 06) They always had a "late shipment" which was set to arrive a day or 2 late. So I would always end up taking my pre-order money back and going to Frys where its cheaper and guaranteed to be there.

When I went to preorder my 360 which was about less than a month ago I asked the cashier if they were still taking pre-orders for 360 or if it was too late. The guy said for sure I would get one on the first day since they were still taking them. I really hope this guy wasnt BSing me.
 
My local EB stopped taking pre-orders a while back (after I got one) and the clerk told me they will enough systems for everyone who currently has a preorder. I think they said something like 70ish systems will come in. So I plan to get it on Nov. 22.

Oblivion being delayed intil December sucks, but that's what Kameo is for.
 
I tried to pre-order one at Gamestop in early July but they laughed and said I was too late. They told me if I put my 50$ down that day I'd be on the 2nd shipment (and I'd be lucky to be on the 2nd shipment) like I was some doob-videogame-newbie who "lucked" into their store. I told them to forget it, that I'd find another store and again, they were like "you need to be on the 2nd shipment man, you'll never get on the 1st shipment this late." EB was my next stop. I asked if I could still get the first shipment 360 and the clerk happily told me I would definitely get it on day one. After the two SKU's were announced I went back to pay in full and ask if I would be getting the "premium pack" and if I would still get one on day one and he sounded certain (though I'm not). I hate not knowing for sure if I am "lucky enough" to pay Microsoft the right to buy their game system at launch but I'm an early adopting sucker.
 
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