amandasdennis Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 Where did you hear this? Wal-Mart sets market guidelines, not the other way around!Oooh Bill Gates and the Walton family in a slugging match. I'd pay to see that. Seriously, if there are XBoxes around, Microsoft itself may have some alternate guideline or street date that they are having vendors adhere to, not Big Bad Wal-Mart once again picking on the little tiny consumer. I'm pretty sure that when Wal-Mart makes their order for ten times what the other retailers ask for they are probably pretty open with Microsoft about their intentions. If they wanted to drop them out of an airplane, I would imagine that they would tell Microsoft at the time they ordered them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killershroom Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 http://gamestop.com/gs/360/360_n.asp?cookie%5Ftest=1& Get them while they still have them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bestbuy7 Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 http://gamestop.com/gs/360/360_n.asp?cookie%5Ftest=1& Get them while they still have them.Omg, i almost had a heart attack . Did you see the price:gd_soapbo [falls down] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReillyCheyenne Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 Omg, i almost had a heart attack . Did you see the price:gd_soapbo [falls down]That is freaking crazy!!! I mean I see that you get all that extra stuff but that is just looney. I am glad bf wants to wait for the PS3 although he wants an old X-BOX so he can play some of the games that only came out for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killershroom Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 Eh, going freom $400 to 1,000 isn't a huge jump with consoles. at $50 each and extras...You will probably end up spending that much in the consoles life anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biomajor Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 This place is, IF you have an amex: http://www.mylifemycard.com/mywishlist/wishlist.html You weren't supposed to tell!! LOL Now I have EVEN LESS of a chance of getting one tomorrow!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bestbuy7 Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 You weren't supposed to tell!! LOL Now I have EVEN LESS of a chance of getting one tomorrow!!OMG YOU COPIED AND POSTED THE LINK AGAIN THINK ABOUT MY CHANCES NOW:no: P.S. Dont take me serious;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biomajor Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 I'm so sorry!! LOL They have 200 of them for everyone that wants one--My husband is going to try from work--tomorrow won't be a productive day for him!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decafmom Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 I think it's wrong to bundle them like that with so many extras. I realize that I may need some of the peripheral items, but I prefer to choose my own games. They're making it unattainable for a lot of people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer0530 Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 All the top games will be backwards compatible with the Xbox 360, so no big worries there.I think it is a problem because according to what DH and I have read that is only like 4 or 5 games. Also, if we read correctly the XBox and all games will no longer be made or sold after XBox 360 has been out for about 6 months to 1 year. So basically by this time next year, you will play hell trying to find any new systems or games. Has anyone else read or heard this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LyLMyssChaos Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 I'm so glad that my hubby wants to wait for the PS3. We have avoided all of the XBox hysteria. I'm glad he's a Playstation guy! LOL My big videogame purchase for him this year was a Super Nintendo! LOL:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amandasdennis Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 I think it is a problem because according to what DH and I have read that is only like 4 or 5 games. Also, if we read correctly the XBox and all games will no longer be made or sold after XBox 360 has been out for about 6 months to 1 year. So basically by this time next year, you will play hell trying to find any new systems or games. Has anyone else read or heard this?You know, this is basically the way all of the systems worked as far as releasing the new games and then not releasing new ones. And I had heard the limited backwards compatibility issue. That would be why I scratched my plans to stand in the crazy long lines for the XBox. I was actually going to do it, but after I started reading up on it, I changed my mind. I just couldn't see taking a day or two off, spending 500 bucks and then only being able to play limited games. No thanks, I'll just wait. I tend to like to wait for the games to be out for like six months to a year anyway...you save 30 bucks a game most of the time. Think about all of the extra games you get that way. I explained that to my son, and he is totally on board with that principle now. At first he was mad, but once he realized that he can get two six month old games for the price of one new one, we just buy more after they've been out for a while. I also work on computers, so I try not to buy things when they first come out...I try to let the glitches work themselves out first! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairydustcrissy Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 At launch, I believe there were 22 gsames that are backwards compatible. They are tring to get ALL, but it may not be possible. And anyone who thinks they wont go through this with the PS3 is insane. Sony is the one who started this type of release. They have NEVER had enough, with any system launched. Some say the PSP was the exception, but here it was not. Just dont think its not gonna be you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amandasdennis Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 At launch, I believe there were 22 gsames that are backwards compatible. They are tring to get ALL, but it may not be possible. And anyone who thinks they wont go through this with the PS3 is insane. Sony is the one who started this type of release. They have NEVER had enough, with any system launched. Some say the PSP was the exception, but here it was not. Just dont think its not gonna be you.Well, quite frankly, they don't want to make too many. They want there to be a panic and have people freaking out in the street. It's great free publicity. It makes the game system look more popular than if 100 million people all bought one and the extra 20 million set on the shelves, and we just got to see pictures of the things sitting on the shelves. They want you to think about how hot and cool the things are. I mean the things will sell themselves anyway, but when they sit on the shelves, they will lose a bit of their "cool value" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LyLMyssChaos Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 At launch, I believe there were 22 gsames that are backwards compatible. They are tring to get ALL, but it may not be possible. And anyone who thinks they wont go through this with the PS3 is insane. Sony is the one who started this type of release. They have NEVER had enough, with any system launched. Some say the PSP was the exception, but here it was not. Just dont think its not gonna be you. Ah but see? My husband is not one of those people who feels he has to have the system the second it comes out. We have a PS2 right now and we are very happy. So the PS3 will be released and we'll wait 6 months or a year, and then when all the fanatics are done clammering for it, we'll get ours. And then we also don't have to be searching for games because they have already said that it will be backwards compatible. So I can still play games that I've had for years on it! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmegaZero Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 Best Buy has 'em in stock. You'll just have to wait until the 18th though :) http://www.itplays.net/pics/best_buy_hold.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mee081224 Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 (whispers to both) Yeah, it's just us, 70,000 of your closest friends reading this.. how would you be able to buy it at that price, dont you get placed in a drawing to win to pay it at that price ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairydustcrissy Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 Best Buy has 'em in stock. You'll just have to wait until the 18th though :) http://www.itplays.net/pics/best_buy_hold.jpgI saw that too. At least they are saying not to bundle it, I think they got in lots o trouble with the 199 laptops about that..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decafmom Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 Best Buy has 'em in stock. You'll just have to wait until the 18th though :) http://www.itplays.net/pics/best_buy_hold.jpgThat is very interesting. I'm glad to see they encourage NOT bundling the product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dremerda999 Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 I'm sorry guys. I didn't think!!The only thing I was hoping for is to get one of the Range Rovers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bestbuy7 Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 how would you be able to buy it at that price, dont you get placed in a drawing to win to pay it at that price ?No.. If you read the rules , it said first come first serve. You have to be able to put in your cart before it sold out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bestbuy7 Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 Best Buy has 'em in stock. You'll just have to wait until the 18th though :) http://www.itplays.net/pics/best_buy_hold.jpgHmm...i heard that somewhere before..... [Thinks to self - didnt i say that on the first page of this post] Dont take this post serious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBsDarling Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 Ah but see? My husband is not one of those people who feels he has to have the system the second it comes out. We have a PS2 right now and we are very happy. So the PS3 will be released and we'll wait 6 months or a year, and then when all the fanatics are done clammering for it, we'll get ours. And then we also don't have to be searching for games because they have already said that it will be backwards compatible. So I can still play games that I've had for years on it! :) Same here. Dh wants the PS3 but knows its better to wait. Once the insane push is over they will have better bundles/deals on them anyway. I hardly say this is Sonys fault. They may have been the ones to start it but they were not the ones that made it common and acceptable. That would be the people that are willing to pay some shmo 700$ for a presale ticket and the Shmo selling it. Buying into the have to have it the millasecond it comes out price be da3ned to me is the real culprit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decafmom Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 Hmm...i heard that somewhere before..... [Thinks to self - didnt i say that on the first page of this post] Dont take this post serious Yes, I think you did say that, but I liked the link to that paper. Very interesting reading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 good question:idea: .... try ebay Dont expect any until Dec 18. [whispers : thats when stores like BB get their second shipment] I'll keep you updated if the date changes. Also..depending on where you live, some states have already had their second shipment last weekend. [Fri 2 - Sun 4]I called our EB and they say they and many others got stiffed on another shipment and won't get anymore before Christmas anyone heard this? Mara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 chances of getting one before the holidays is pretty slim. the ps3 is rumoured for a march release, so it would be in microsoft's best interest to release a good second wave of the 360 in january or february.The PS3 has supposadly been pushed back till next Christmas is what the video game shows on TV are saying Mara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebony0421 Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 Ill wait for the PS3 to come out in early Spring. The PS3 is still being tested here and there overseas to work out some kinks. I hope that they hurry up and finish the testing so that we can find out a more accurate date of the release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shopping mom Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 Does anyone have these things? My son really want one for Xmas and I really would like to get it for him because he's done so well in school, even won his Technology Fair Contest for out town. But I cannot for the life of me find one, does anyone have any scoop as to who may have them or who may get some in before Christmas?Just curious, did you find one for your son?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Daisy Duke Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 Just curious, did you find one for your son?? No I have not. I'm going to wait until Dec 18th and see what happens. I refuse to pay exhuberant prices that's on ebay, it's not that serious for me. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LyLMyssChaos Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 The PS3 has supposadly been pushed back till next Christmas is what the video game shows on TV are saying MaraYeah, that's what I heard too. But, we'll wait. My poor hubby waited for I think it was Grand Turismo 3 for well over a year, with several date changes, so I'm sure he'll be patient and wait for his system. I'd rather let them work out all the kinks then get a junk system that was rushed anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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