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[Screenboy]

I just nipped out to get a game for the Wii U, I went to my local Tesco's and they had nothing, I then went to the nearest retail park that had PC World, Curry's Sainsbury's & ASDA and none of them had the Wii U on sale or any games! When I asked the people didn't even know it was out! I had to traipse to the City Centre where GAME were the only people that had games in stock and they had BLOPS 2 for £54.99!

Good job Nintendo!

 

[liger05]

I just nipped out to get a game for the Wii U, I went to my local Tesco's and they had nothing, I then went to the nearest retail park that had PC World, Curry's Sainsbury's & ASDA and none of them had the Wii U on sale or any games! When I asked the people didn't even know it was out! I had to traipse to the City Centre where GAME were the only people that had games in stock and they had BLOPS 2 for £54.99!

Good job Nintendo!

I dont think any supermarkets got any stock instore. I went to two asda's and one Sainsbury's. Nothing at all.

 

[Resistance100]

I just nipped out to get a game for the Wii U, I went to my local Tesco's and they had nothing, I then went to the nearest retail park that had PC World, Curry's Sainsbury's & ASDA and none of them had the Wii U on sale or any games! When I asked the people didn't even know it was out! I had to traipse to the City Centre where GAME were the only people that had games in stock and they had BLOPS 2 for £54.99!

Good job Nintendo!

This happens most launches with supermarkets, its what i say to people who insist that supermarkets are the future for buying games.

How it is clear the UK market needs come retail competition for GAME, so we wouldn't see those mad prices.

 

[Screenboy]

Argos at the retail park had acknowledged Wii U's existence, but only had stock of a few games (Ass Creed, Batman, Mass Effect IIRC).

 

[Clay Davis]

if anyone wants to risk it and their local store has stock, cex are selling batman armoured edition for £35. still too high for me considering how cheap the other versions are, but I thought I'd post it in case anyone was after a cheap copy.

their prices are much more reasonable than game.

http://uk.webuy.com/product.php?mode=buy&catid=993

remember to pack a gas mask though, their stores often stink to the heavens.

 

[ghst]

This happens most launches with supermarkets, its what i say to people who insist that supermarkets are the future for buying games.

How it is clear the UK market needs come retail competition for GAME, so we wouldn't see those mad prices.

currys and pc world aren't supermarkets, they're electronics specialists with fairly robust console sections.

 

[donkey show]

Welp, I finally got one. Thanks to everyone who mentioned GAME since I was able to get the premium w/ Nintendoland and ZombiU and that GAME WiiU starter pack for £125 after all the trade-ins I had. Was totally not expecting to get as much as I did with a 3DS, Kinect, and some games.

Feels good, man. Will hit up the NNID thing in a bit and add everyone here. Time for the system update! :S

 

[Dark-Cloudz]

Add me too Please


PatCrespo

 

[Clay Davis]

Welp, I finally got one. Thanks to everyone who mentioned GAME since I was able to get the premium w/ Nintendoland and ZombiU and that GAME WiiU starter pack for £125 after all the trade-ins I had. Was totally not expecting to get as much as I did with a 3DS, Kinect, and some games.

Feels good, man. Will hit up the NNID thing in a bit and add everyone here. Time for the system update! :S

wonderful. welcome to the fold.

I can see you already know, but do keep in the mind the update can take hours. if you really want to play zombiu first, cancel the update when prompted.

 

[SquiddyCracker]

So where is NewSuperMarioBrosWiiU cheapest?
Is it still shopto?

 

[Marbles]

Add me too Please


PatCrespo

Could not find ID "PatCrespo".

???

 

[donkey show]

wonderful. welcome to the fold.

I can see you already know, but do keep in the mind the update can take hours. if you really want to play zombiu first, cancel the update when prompted.

I have some stuff to do before I jump in, so I'll be preoccupied while it downloads. Good looking out again!

 

[JosephManderley]

Anyone else get an email from amazon saying that some people got sent a delux without a copy of Nintendoland and giving a free download code?

I got my physical copy, but now I have a code to download it as well it seems.

Feel free to add me guys: colinllama

 

[Dark-Cloudz]

Could not find ID "PatCrespo".

???

I am there. I promose. let me just double check.

 

[Moze]

Anyone else get an email from amazon saying that some people got sent a delux without a copy of Nintendoland and giving a free download code?

I got my physical copy, but now I have a code to download it as well it seems.

Feel free to add me guys: colinllama

what time did you get the email? i would have expected them to send me one

 

[JosephManderley]

what time did you get the email? i would have expected them to send me one

Last night at 7.13.

Hello,


We're writing about your order xxxxxxxxxxx which included the following item:

-----------------------------------------------------

ASIN: xxxxxxxxx
ITEM: Nintendo Wii U 32GB Premium Pack - Black

-----------------------------------------------------


It's been brought to our attention that a small number of orders for this item may have been delivered without the advertised game, Nintendo Land, due to supplier error.

In the event that your order was one of the small number missing the game, please use the following code and instructions below, to download the game:

-----------------------------------------------------

The code was here - I removed it.

-----------------------------------------------------

On the Wii U console, enter Nintendo eShop on the HOME menu

On the upper left corner of the screen click the button "Enter Download Code"

Type in the code

Full instructions are available at this link:

http://www.nintendo.co.uk/Wii-U/Download-Content/Download-Content-672593.html


If you have any further questions, please let us know by replying to this e-mail. Should you wish to contact Nintendo customer service directly, you can do so on 0845 60 50 247.


Please accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience.

Warmest regards,


Customer Service Department
Amazon.co.uk

I removed anything like order ids and stuff. (and the download code)

 

[The_Lump]

Still waiting for mine Should have gone with 1st class delivery.

Have fun y'all!

 

[woodsey1982]

Amazon didn't bother giving me a download code. Just offered a full refund if I ordered Nintendoland.


Boxed copy on its way !

 

[ThankeeSai]

Added everyone from the list.

If anyone else would like to add me, feel free -

NNid - Thankee_Sai

 

[kharma45]

Tried FIFA 13 on the pro controller, so weird from being used to it on the 360 one.

 

[Bumhead]

Feels good, man. Will hit up the NNID thing in a bit and add everyone here. Time for the system update! :S

Did you get that from the Sheffield GAME? Remember you mentioning that earlier. How was their stock situation?

Feel free to add a fellow Steel City gamer if you want. I'm Bumhead on NiN, same as here.

 

[donkey show]

Did you get that from the Sheffield GAME? Remember you mentioning that earlier. How was their stock situation?

Feel free to add a fellow Steel City gamer if you want. I'm Bumhead on NiN, same as here.

Yup, sure did. Last time I checked, they had 10 Normals and 8 Premiums after I got mine. No ZombiU packs though.

And mine is DonkeyShow. Just added you and a lot of peeps from this thread.

 

[Dantis]

This happens most launches with supermarkets, its what i say to people who insist that supermarkets are the future for buying games.

How it is clear the UK market needs come retail competition for GAME, so we wouldn't see those mad prices.

Mmm, I dunno. I got my launch 3DS from Tesco's.

 

[Ein Bear]

Tekken Tag Tounament 2 is so hilariously insane. I just fought a bear, dressed as Mario, whilst Snoop Dogg rapped in the background from his throne.

 

[Resistance100]

Mmm, I dunno. I got my launch 3DS from Tesco's.

Even if they did in some stores, its still very hit and miss with them.

 

[TheDrowningMan]

Mmm, I dunno. I got my launch 3DS from Tesco's.

Yeah, even Vita was up and available at Asda on release. A late supermarket launch must be Nintendo's intent, unless the company is being snubbed.

 

[F#A#Oo]

Zavvi have screwed my pre-ordered Wii U games.

No Mario or CoD yet for me. I'm piiiiiiiiiiiiiisssssssed.

My fault for trusting them I guess to deliver. I don't mind a day late but I think they will turn up mid-week at this point.

 

[Xavien]

Zavvi have screwed my pre-ordered Wii U games.

No Mario or CoD yet for me. I'm piiiiiiiiiiiiiisssssssed.

My fault for trusting them I guess to deliver. I don't mind a day late but I think they will turn up mid-week at this point.

Zavvi does have that reputation, sucks man

Btw fellow UK Gaffers, if you want to add me, my NNID is Xavien.

 

[Psychotext]

This happens most launches with supermarkets, its what i say to people who insist that supermarkets are the future for buying games.

Every local (major) supermarket near me had stock for the Wii launch (and lots did midnight launches). I haven't bothered looking around for this launch, but I know the local Asda stores had consoles for sure.

Would be surprised if Tesco didn't (both models are in stock online for them).

 

[kitsuneyo]

I don't think I've posted on GAF since I got my Wii U. I LOVE this console! Cheers to the GAF-ers that added me.

Zavvi have screwed my pre-ordered Wii U games

My Zavvi CoD was sent out Weds, still not had it either.

 

[ScreenSplitter]

Yeah, when people advise you not to use Zavvi, it's always worth listening. I learnt that the hard way with the Resident Evil Revelations/Circle Pad Pro bundle

"Hi, I ordered this a month ago and wondered where the hell it was?"
"Oh yeah... um it seems to have got lost during delivery. Uhhh I can send you another one, but to be honest with you there's just as much chance of it getting lost to be honest."
"No thanks, I want a full refund."
"Okay. Thanks for shopping with Zavvi"

The fact they are still in business astounds me. Anybody who gets Zavvi orders on time is experiencing sheer dumb luck.

 

[Neff]

Zavvi managed to get my PS3 TTT2 to me on release day, but if it wasn't for the exclusive DLC, I wouldn't have used them. I've heard of too many mishaps.

On the other hand, their parent company Thehut have always been very good to me for delivery and service.

 

[kharma45]

Yeah, when people advise you not to use Zavvi, it's always worth listening. I learnt that the hard way with the Resident Evil Revelations/Circle Pad Pro bundle

"Hi, I ordered this a month ago and wondered where the hell it was?"
"Oh yeah... um it seems to have got lost during delivery. Uhhh I can send you another one, but to be honest with you there's just as much chance of it getting lost to be honest."
"No thanks, I want a full refund."
"Okay. Thanks for shopping with Zavvi"

The fact they are still in business astounds me. Anybody who gets Zavvi orders on time is experiencing sheer dumb luck.

tbf I've used them a good few times now and they've been flawless.

 

[Steph_E.]

Finally finished setting up the Wii U ( ie transferring data from my 2 Wiis). I downloaded the FIFA demo today- took 5 hours but not had chance to try it yet.

If anyone wants to add me my NNID is Steve999red

 

[deleted]

If anybody finds himself with a Nintendoland Code he wants to get rid of for a reasonable price - I'd gladly take it off your hands.

The game should have been pre-installed on Premium Wii Us. The system ist so much quiter with downloaded games, its not even funny.

 

[CrunchinJelly]

If anybody finds himself with a Nintendoland Code he wants to get rid of for a reasonable price - I'd gladly take it off your hands.

The game should have been pre-installed on Premium Wii Us. The system ist so much quiter with downloaded games, its not even funny.

How much.

 

[kitsuneyo]

I sold my NL disc for £27 on eBay. Better to have it installed. Would love to go fully digital if not for the prices.

Bit gutted by lack of matchmaking partners in Sonic Transformed. Hope player base keeps growing. Maybe it'll spike up at Xmas, but I wanna play now.

 

[Zomba13]

Anyone wants to add me my NID is Zomba13. Especially add me if you suck at TTT2 like me
I've had a few matches and both today were almost unplayable because of lag.

Trading in my sealed copy of ME3:SE to CEX tomorrow for £36 toward either Sonic racing or Nintendoland (hopefully, site says I'll get £36). I think Sonic would be better for me as I don't really have anyone to play local multi with me for Nintendoland.

 

[whitelighter89]

Add me TheGilence for some Blops2

 

[luffeN]

Think this is all the NNID's from this thread.



Only person I couldn't find was StopIt.

Anyone else notice that the shoulder buttons in Mii plaza rotate the game icons and send the Mii's all running?

Gonna add you guys!

 

[Metalmarc]

What have i done , o_0 i just caved in & ordered the white basic, hopefully i don't get a oos cancelation email,
I don't even play games much anymore but i couldn't resist, ( thinking whilst tv being used gamepad may come in handy)

first time i ever bought a console close to lauch too

 

[kitsuneyo]

I think Sonic would be better for me as I don't really have anyone to play local multi with me for Nintendoland.

Good luck finding someone to play online. Most I've had in a lobby is 4.

Miiverse really needs Xbox-style game invites and join options too. There's really no decent way to invite someone to a lobby from what I can tell. Unless I've missed something?

The US Wii Us had frequent lockups on Nintendoland, but I haven't had any yet - maybe Nintendo fixed it? Anybody had lockups on Eurpean Wii Us?

I've had one where the screen went black and said Error 01 or something like that. No probs with Nintendo Land though.

 

[BGBW]

Anyone wants to add me my NID is Zomba13. Especially add me if you suck at TTT2 like me
I've had a few matches and both today were almost unplayable because of lag.

Trading in my sealed copy of ME3:SE to CEX tomorrow for £36 toward either Sonic racing or Nintendoland (hopefully, site says I'll get £36). I think Sonic would be better for me as I don't really have anyone to play local multi with me for Nintendoland.

I haven't play multiplayer yet (well I did a bit at Eurogamer) but I'm finding Nintendoland has a lot of content just for the single player.

 

[MonkeyKnuckle]

Just added a load of people. Mine NNID is MonkeyKnuckle86 is ya fancy giving me a bit of an add, if you know what i mean!

 

[warerare]

Well as the games are cheaper in HMV than in GAME I popped in today with my pack in copy of Nintendo Land and they price matched an beat CEX by £1 for a total of £34. That gives me a Premium Bundle with a download code for Nintendo Land for £199 with £34 credit back. Damn I love Amazon Now do I pick up BLOPS II or just get an eShop Card?

 

[ibu]

Think this is all the NNID's from this thread.

Think this is all the NNID's from this thread.

Traipez
DaSorcerer7
Smallios
Warerare
Resistance100
Hawky525
Deband
Doobedydoo
RandellaUK
Capell
Supermackem
Tastyfreeze
Kobashi100
Merovin
Katzii
Dacvak
Nasara
Jdforge
Axis1500
Samurai_Heart
the1khryst
Bumhead
Woodsey
Mr_Lakitu
BlazingDarkness
Jimbosis
Hobohodo
Astraer
Liger1992
Kitsuneyo
Albiealb
AJ4Seven
ibu666

Only person I couldn't find was StopIt.

Anyone else notice that the shoulder buttons in Mii plaza rotate the game icons and send the Mii's all running?

I too have added myself to that list. Feel free to add me I'll be on FIFA, Trine 2 and ZombiU for the most part over the next month.

 

[beje]

Great, according to MRW tracking it looks like mine won't be here today and I'll probably have to wait until tomorrow. And Amazon haven't sent me any mail about possible missing Nintendo Land copies so I guess that if it ends up arriving tomorrow I'll claim the code anyway.

 

[Chili]

Think this is all the NNID's from this thread.

Traipez
DaSorcerer7
Smallios
Warerare
Resistance100
Hawky525
Deband
Doobedydoo
RandellaUK
Capell
Supermackem
Tastyfreeze
Kobashi100
Merovin
Katzii
Dacvak
Nasara
Jdforge
Axis1500
Samurai_Heart
the1khryst
Bumhead
Woodsey
Mr_Lakitu
BlazingDarkness
Jimbosis
Hobohodo
Astraer
Liger1992
Kitsuneyo
Albiealb
AJ4Seven
ibu666
ChiliUK

Added myself, too. I only have NSMBU and Nintendo Land at the moment.

 

[Haunted]

Yeah, when people advise you not to use Zavvi, it's always worth listening. I learnt that the hard way with the Resident Evil Revelations/Circle Pad Pro bundle

"Hi, I ordered this a month ago and wondered where the hell it was?"
"Oh yeah... um it seems to have got lost during delivery. Uhhh I can send you another one, but to be honest with you there's just as much chance of it getting lost to be honest."
"No thanks, I want a full refund."
"Okay. Thanks for shopping with Zavvi"

The fact they are still in business astounds me. Anybody who gets Zavvi orders on time is experiencing sheer dumb luck.

*knocks on wood*

I've had sheer dumb luck with them for a couple years now. Never got an order wrong or lost so far. Just always takes a week longer than other sites. But at this point there's been so many reports of botched deliveries around the net, I'm likely to believe them over my own experience. Where there's smoke etc etc.

 

[Diablohead]

i've never lost an order from zavvi but to get a game to south england has often been 10 days in the post, I prefer to pay a few quid more and go with amazon or shopto, game even.