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MichaelVash7886
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Some like AC3 are already out. Several released this past Tuesday. But from the sound of it no update yet, so no online or miiverse, etc.
Shadowlink
Member
One more day before a new Nintendo console releases. Maybe if we're lucky, they'll announce a new Yoshi's Island tomorrow. 
Feel the same. I'm gonna try to see if I can get one at midnight even though I got a GS pre-order, but I'm not hopeful. So that means this is one slow day of nothing. I really wish, as you said, that sites could cover Wii U today, it would really help the wait.
Yeah I would have taken the gift card, to be honest.
I would of said make it $100
friskykillface
Banned
Think that person will get yelled at/fired for selling you the console but lol $25 gift card.
I would have said a very polite "no", just one word and hang up
I would have said a very polite "no", just one word and hang up
SolidSnakex
Member
Well, my Gamestop has decided not to do a midnight launch after previously saying that they would. Fantastic!
Haha, well I think I would have tried to up the stakes (probably to $50), but if they declined even $25 would've gotten me to go back.
CrAzYLeGzLU
Member
If I had already hooked it up I probably would have said no, but if it was still in the box I might have brought it back.
Probably would have tried negotiating with them for more though since you hold all the negotiating power in that situation.
Probably would have tried negotiating with them for more though since you hold all the negotiating power in that situation.
fluffydelusions
Member
Dumb question perhaps but is there any chance of picking one up tomorrow if you did not preorder?
Fried Food
Banned
This is Best Buys fault. I'm not going to be inconvenienced because Best Buy can't get their shit together.
Lupin the Third
Member
You know, even if he changed his mind and did take it back, I think he should scan or photograph his original receipt just to prove he got it a day early. For himself and THE WORLD. Maybe be nice to the BB and blur out the store/employee name info.
Shadowlink
Member
They said the same thing to me when I first preordered the console. I'll see if I can snag one at another store before GS opens.Well, my Gamestop has decided not to do a midnight launch after previously saying that they would. Fantastic!
The Horror the horror
Banned
You have to be willing to camp, it seems. I'm surprised by the low number of Wii U's that will be available in some of the nearby stores.
SolidSnakex
Member
Yes, just get to whatever store you're going to early. Nintendo has said that they're giving Gamestop more units than they have pre-ordered.
Heh yeah sadly mine is pretty good about doing midnights. IE we had one for Skyward Sword even! But apparently since the situation is all reserves and nothing for the open public. So they don't see a point to having a midnight for that.Well, my Gamestop has decided not to do a midnight launch after previously saying that they would. Fantastic!
Well, my Gamestop has decided not to do a midnight launch after previously saying that they would. Fantastic!
It seems like a lot of people are saying this. It seems that no GS is doing a midnight launch. A few thought about doing one and then realized what day it was or something.
Cheesemeister
Member
My local Best Buys in the last two days have all become pretty confident they'll be able to cover pre orders and walk ins for quite a while tomorrow. Seems like Nintendo shipped out a pretty decent supply this time.
2 of the Gamestops near where I live(palo alto/mountain view), said they only have enough to cover pre-orders, and don't have any extra for walk-ins =/
Baconsammy
Banned
I think they realized how few units they were getting and decided it wasn't worth paying people extra money to work that late.
How is the sensor bar powered? Can you just splice in a battery box to the two wires? I know you can get wireless sensor bars, but the only one I've seen locally has a built in battery which charges over USB. I'd prefer something that can either take normal batteries, or that I can wire into a USB charger.
A chance. Depends on where you live but it's unlikely.
I have 2 pre-orders, one at TRU (delayed) and one at gamestop (on time but opens at 11am).
I'm planning on heading over to a local walmart at about 11:15pm tonight and seeing if there's a line. I called and asked and they said they only have about 15 non-reserved wiius but there's always a chance I'll get lucky.
MichaelVash7886
Neo Member
Senor par is powered by the system. There's just a small port in the back you plug it in. No extra power necessary.
fluffydelusions
Member
Cool, thanks guys. Going to gamestop across the street and see...
maquiladora
Member
Have you checked to see if the patch is out yet?
brochiller
Member
Just got an email from TRU saying it will be ready for pickup tomorrow at 8 AM. I was sweating it for a bit there.
MichaelVash7886
Neo Member
Pretty sure Nintendo won't make it available until tomorrow morning at the earliest.
fluffydelusions
Member
I dunno. I just called gamestop and they said they have to do reserves and people on waiting list first. He said call back in a week but they don't think are getting more till next year lol. Going to call bestbuy
randomengine
Banned
Just called my local Target that I got my preorder card from. They have the Wii U in stock, ready and waiting for me. I can come in at 8 am tomorrow morning and pick it up...
comedy bomb
Banned
Sounds like all 3 DKC games got pulled from the Wii VC. Does this point to them being reworked for Wii U?
They fucked up bad. That store will be fined a pretty penny, around 15k for a hard street date violation on a console. And the employee that processed the pick up will either be put on a warning or fired.
FamousLastX
Member
Does anybody know what time the embargos lift for the majority of launch titles? Should we expect to see several reviews go up at 12:01AM EST(or PST)? Just curious as to what the general consensus is on the bulk of the launch lineup. Want to grab a Wii U, but without having it preordered the odds seem pretty bleak.
brochiller
Member
I'm sure the media outlets that have their Wii U's will let us know when it's available.
brandonh83
Banned
So, I think I'm going to cancel my Black Ops II preorder since, you know, I don't know a fucking thing about it and just get eshop credit with the money I had on it. Not really a fan of buying something that I don't know anything about, and if it turns out to be a really good port of the game I'll pick it up in a few weeks. No hurry, no worry.
unless, miraculously, at some point today some positive impressions surface.
unless, miraculously, at some point today some positive impressions surface.
This is pretty cool. Seems like the console is pretty gimped until the launch day updates though.
Smiles and Cries
Member
just getting back to this stream. Has anyone seen if he got the system update yet?
cyberheater
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You know what. I wouldn't count on it.
Uppudattu? Nope, he hasn't yet.
cyberheater
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AGITΩ;44442439 said:
If that's the case then you'd think they'd offer something more then a $25 gift card.
The Horror the horror
Banned
I'd return that Wii U but only under the condition that you'll be guaranteed a system tomorrow.
brandonh83
Banned
I wouldn't either, which is why I've pretty much made up my mind. Kind of ridiculous that we don't have some facts on some of these ports. I would be all over Black Ops II and Assassin's Creed III if I knew a damn thing about how the Wii U versions are, and after the bad word about Mass Effect 3 and Ninja Gaiden, I don't trust shit.
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