PS3 Preorder at EBGames

dane_peterson
dane_peterson Posts: 1,903
edited November 2006 in Video Games
I just found out, 12 hrs too late, that preorder became available at Gamestop and EB Games locations this morning. I called all over my metro area, and they were all sold out. Did anyone have better luck than me?
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  • mutelight
    mutelight Posts: 1,054
    edited October 2006
    I heard that some places had people lined up over an hour before they even opened just for a pre-order. Craziness...
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  • scottvamp
    scottvamp Posts: 3,277
    edited October 2006
    mutelight wrote:
    I heard that some places had people lined up over an hour before they even opened just for a pre-order. Craziness...
    I found out when i got the email this morning. Went to EB at 10:00 and they are sold out. The first batch are spoken for and all units had to have a a $100 down. Las Vegas sold out in 5 minutes!
    Too bad this system really sucks and no one wants it......... LOL:rolleyes:
    And the New Orleans Saints are 4 and 1.:D
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  • tommyboy
    tommyboy Posts: 1,414
    edited October 2006
    I heard from a friend that that a lot of the ps3 blu-rays are failing, did any of you guys hear this?

    and WTH, why can't we preorder wii...
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  • scottvamp
    scottvamp Posts: 3,277
    edited October 2006
    tommyboy wrote:
    I heard from a friend that that a lot of the ps3 blu-rays are failing, did any of you guys hear this?
    and WTH, why can't we preorder wii...
    Give me a break guy!!!!
    Just like all the first PS@ imploded. Not - i am still running my PS2 pre-order unit.
    Did you guys here that the new PS3's will come alive and eat you - ahhh if you play them after midnight?:eek:
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  • jhermance
    jhermance Posts: 214
    edited October 2006
    My main reason for buying was going to be for blu-ray have a xbox360 allready and the price's of the blu-ray players are rediculous.
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  • krabby5
    krabby5 Posts: 923
    edited October 2006
    No pre-order for me..just added a nice new fat $500/month car payment..

    how many of those pre-orders will end up on Ebay for $1500?
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  • tommyboy
    tommyboy Posts: 1,414
    edited October 2006
    scottvamp wrote:
    Give me a break guy!!!!
    QUOTE]

    I'm sorry, did I insult you somehow:confused: . I just told you I heard from a friend that something was wrong with the ps3, and asked you guys if its true...

    Either way, I don't care. I'm not buying one anyways. I was just wondering if we are going to see the same lines that we saw during 360's launch:eek: ...
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited October 2006
    I don't think there is anything wrong with the PS3 other than the price. They say there are issues with every system when they are released, and by and large it's trumped up. I'm sure issues with the PS3 will arise, but like Microsoft, and the XBox 360, the issues are largely isolated.
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  • PhantomOG
    PhantomOG Posts: 2,409
    edited October 2006
    how can there be issues with a product that hasn't been released yet? :confused:

    anything "heard" at this point can only be speculation and rumors, and since consumers can't even buy one yet what's the point?
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited October 2006
    There are a ton of demo consoles out there, and I think that's where the rumors are coming from. Obviously it's B.S. The demo kiosks are already out.
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,563
    edited October 2006
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  • scottvamp
    scottvamp Posts: 3,277
    edited October 2006
    PhantomOG wrote:
    how can there be issues with a product that hasn't been released yet? :confused:
    anything "heard" at this point can only be speculation and rumors, and since consumers can't even buy one yet what's the point?
    THANKYOU, Phantom!
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  • howie777
    howie777 Posts: 357
    edited October 2006
    The rumer is all the playable systems at the Toyko game show needed to be rebooted frequently leading to overheating concerns. Sony denied all of this I believe.

    There will probably be a lot of rumers going around to get people to wait. Maybe they thing getting a bunch of people to wait and see will free up some more of the first batch? I don't know.

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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited October 2006
    You get a barrel of rum with the PS3? :eek: Hmmm, might have to think about this one....
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  • bdaley6509
    bdaley6509 Posts: 1,167
    edited October 2006
    I called my EB when I found out about the pre-order. The guy laughed at me and said he had people camping out a 3am just to make a 10am pre-order. I waited in line for my Xbox360, and I don't even play the damn thing. I'll take a PS2 any day of the week. The games are just 'more fun' IMO.
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  • Airplay355
    Airplay355 Posts: 4,298
    edited October 2006
    Computer games anyone? :-p
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  • Gaara
    Gaara Posts: 2,415
    edited November 2006
    Anyone know if any other stores haven't done their pre-orders yet? I heard that Walmart was coming up soon.
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  • tommyboy
    tommyboy Posts: 1,414
    edited November 2006
    Gaara wrote:
    Anyone know if any other stores haven't done their pre-orders yet? I heard that Walmart was coming up soon.

    just a word of advise for you gaara... wait till next year.
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  • Gaara
    Gaara Posts: 2,415
    edited November 2006
    tommyboy,

    Its not for me, its for my cousin who promised his son a PS3 for christmas...foolish.

    I always wait it out, like I am planning on getting the XBOX360 but not until next year when prices should come down, and when they switch to the 65nm chips. I usually wait at least 6 months so they can get the bugs out, there is a larger supply, and there are more games to choose from.
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  • scottvamp
    scottvamp Posts: 3,277
    edited November 2006
    All preorders are over. Only select companys were allowing it. It was a done deal within minutes. Wal-Mart and other large retailers are first come first serve. They will slowly arrive through December, just like the XBox360. I had my hands on a couple of them opening week.

    Legit preorders are on ebay right now.:eek:
    I will be keeping i eyes peeled......
    Good Luck!!!!!!!!!!
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  • MikeC78
    MikeC78 Posts: 2,315
    edited November 2006
    http://www.usatoday.com/tech/gaming...-ps3-scam_x.htm

    Posted 11/1/2006 8:04 AM ET

    SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Sony issued a warning Tuesday against false promotional offers for its upcoming PlayStation 3 video game console.

    A number of websites have been promoting pre-orders on discounted or bulk shipments of the game system — without the cooperation of Sony, the company stated.

    Company representatives did not name the sites but suggested consumers can avoid potential scams by purchasing PlayStation products only from authorized retailers and resellers, which includes well-known stores such as GameStop, EB Games, Best Buy and Wal-Mart.

    The PlayStation 3 system, with models priced between $500 and $600, is set to go on sale in the U.S. on Nov. 17, though only in limited quantities.

    Some authorized stores began taking pre-orders on Oct. 10. At some GameStop and EB Game locations, the orders were snapped up within minutes.

    Sony has said it plans to ship 6 million Playstation 3 machines in its fiscal year through March 2007.
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited November 2006
    March 2007

    Which is the soonest I'll buy one, but I will get one.

    I can't wait to see what the sales figures are going to be. I still think it's too expensive for your average gamer. I know a lot of gamers that are broke ****, but I guess it doesn't stop them from putting it on a credit card.
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  • howie777
    howie777 Posts: 357
    edited November 2006
    I think Toys R Us is doing preorders sunday. 9-14 units a store only. I would confirm before heading out there, but I wouldn't be surprised if the line is 20 long saturday night.

    Sony also cut expected numbers for lunch systems for Japan but I'm not sure about the US.

    Good luck

    Howie
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  • tommyboy
    tommyboy Posts: 1,414
    edited November 2006
    howie777 wrote:

    Sony also cut expected numbers for lunch systems for Japan but I'm not sure about the US.

    hey, I want a lunch system! damn japanese get everything...

    Why don't you guys who are obsessed with the ps3 and can't wait a second longer, go to the mountains and freeze yourselves, that makes the time go by quick.:) Ask Cartman, he'll tell ya.
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  • scottvamp
    scottvamp Posts: 3,277
    edited November 2006
    tommyboy wrote:
    hey, I want a lunch system! damn japanese get everything...

    Why don't you guys who are obsessed with the ps3 and can't wait a second longer, go to the mountains and freeze yourselves, that makes the time go by quick.:) Ask Cartman, he'll tell ya.
    I missed the episode but i heard they were actually referring to the Wii. Hey, game console launches are exciting. I remember picking up the PS1 the day it came out and thier was not even a line.

    Oh, then thier was the Furby massacre. The PS3 didn't hold a candle.
    http://www.hasbro.com/furby/
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited November 2006
    I won't lose sleep over PS3. Btw, with the kids already have GBA, DS, DS lite, PS2, XBOX360, bought in the past 2 years, I don't know if WII and PS3 really going to starve them from the game console withdrawal...

    For me, I am awaiting my HD-DVD add on to XBOX-360.
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,563
    edited November 2006
    howie777 wrote:
    I think Toys R Us is doing preorders sunday. 9-14 units a store only. I would confirm before heading out there, but I wouldn't be surprised if the line is 20 long saturday night.

    Sony also cut expected numbers for lunch systems for Japan but I'm not sure about the US.

    Good luck

    Howie

    ToysrUs had preorders LAST sunday... and there was a line by 5pm the saturday before!!

    Too bad I was too late.... or I would've had a new source.

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  • tommyboy
    tommyboy Posts: 1,414
    edited November 2006
    scottvamp wrote:
    I missed the episode but i heard they were actually referring to the Wii

    Yes, I know but I wanted to reference the south park episode and you guys were talking about wanting the ps3 real bad so....
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