Official Wii fanboy thread

[endaround]

Not quite that small, likely closer to 200K. But far below demand.

[patrickgpe]

i have never done it before, and am only doing it because I threw down 100 bucks after I decided I wanted Wii instead.

[endaround]

Well given Gamestop can't fulfill all its preorders, you might still just have the $100.

[patrickgpe]

if i dont get one, I won't be too upset

[bjkrautk]

Just out of curiosity (and because I don't intend to let the Wii Fanboyism die), who has pre-ordered the Wii?

 

I haven't, and am starting to get a bit concerned about finding one at launch. I had picked up my GameCube within a week or two of its launch, so I hadn't really expected to have trouble finding one....but it seems like demand is going to be much stronger for the Wii.

[patrickgpe]

I went to Best Buy to find out what is there situation for Sunday and apparently there will be no early openings or tickets or anything. I had a chance to pre-order one, but had my ps3 already ordered. Now I wish I would of done the Wii instead.

[nsimps]

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I haven't, and am starting to get a bit concerned about finding one at launch. I had picked up my GameCube within a week or two of its launch, so I hadn't really expected to have trouble finding one....but it seems like demand is going to be much stronger for the Wii.

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I'm planning on going to my local Wal-Mart at midnight. If you have a 24 hour Wal-Mart, that might be a choice for you. Otherwise I've called Target, Best Buy, and Circuit City and all the stores in my area (Rockford/Janesville) will have some units. Nintendo is pretty well stocked on Wiis and they don't expect to sell out until Monday or Tuesday.

[thebruce44]

My plan is to go to the 24hr Walmart by me that will sell them at midnight. I will probably show up there at around 10pm. If I don't get one, I will head over to Target/Best Buy and see if there is a line. I know the Target by me is getting around 70, so that will be my fallback plan. I need to call Best Buy and Walmart. It would suck to wait in a line and not get one.

 

Is anyone else woried about not being able to get component cables. I don't wanna ever have to see the Wii not in 480p.

[patrickgpe]

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I'm planning on going to my local Wal-Mart at midnight. If you have a 24 hour Wal-Mart, that might be a choice for you. Otherwise I've called Target, Best Buy, and Circuit City and all the stores in my area (Rockford/Janesville) will have some units. Nintendo is pretty well stocked on Wiis and they don't expect to sell out until Monday or Tuesday.

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That is definately an option too, I didn't think about the 24 hour Wal Marts as an option. I was going to get to best buy early and hope for the best

[thevaccinator27]

I've heard that Toys 'R Us will be getting the largest shipment of Wiis, even more than Best Buy. Take that for what it's worth.

[thebruce44]

I will try to find the link that shows how many will be going to each Best Buy/Target. It is probably still better to call though and talk to a manager.

[adamb100]

4 days till you can all wii. http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/tongue.gif

[bball123h2]

Not sure what's worse.... the PS3 shootings or this Wii auction...

 

WII AUCTION

[BrewCrewLifer]

So these lines that people are starting outside of Target and whatnot...are they legally binding or anything? My roomates want to get a Wii and are planning to simply show up about 2 hrs before the store opens step to the front of the line, deal with any hasseling and then make a run for the Wii. Would there be anything wrong with this (besides morally)?

 

I'm the one in the apt who has the car, and I told them I will drive them simply because I want to see what happens when a bunch of nerdy guys (not trying to generalize, it's just that I saw guys lined up at Target Thursday afternoon and they weren't exactly the body building/fighting type) attempt to stop my 2 roomates who are very fit 20yr old college kids who have had their fair share of fights.

[thevaccinator27]

That would certainly fall under the purview of disorderly conduct.

[Fatter than Joey]

So these lines that people are starting outside of Target and whatnot...are they legally binding or anything?... Would there be anything wrong with this (besides morally)?

 

I am not a lawyer.

 

In my best estimation, the lines are in fact legally binding, especially in the state of Wisconsin.

 

I am assuming (because Target is owned by the French), that they have ample stock of the PS3, but are making world-class citizens like your roommates wait in line, because waiting in line is unAmerican and de facto is unpatriotic.

 

Legally speaking, your e pluburus unum rights are waived once you enter into a legally binding contract with a non-US entity like Target.

 

Because of the Habeus Corpem act of 1978, (thank you very much Jimmy Carter), Target is considered foreign soil, and in fact is considered a save-haven and embassy for France.

 

So -- the good news about butting in line, is that while you are not entering into a legal contract with the French, -- the down side, is that you will be considered a French national -- our activist judicial branch made this law in 1989 in (Clarence Thomas v. Penthouse Forum, French Edition).

 

While your roommates may be skilled in fisticuffs and tomfoolery, it won't matter because, part of your roomates deprogramming will include eating snails and watching hours upon hours of French cinema.

 

You will probably never see your roommates again. However, all of this is legal, which is why it is so important to vote to ensure that the French do not have these loopholes to work with.

 

Hope this helps.

[Brian the Automator]

[ I'm the one in the apt who has the car, and I told them I will drive them simply because I want to see what happens when a bunch of nerdy guys (not trying to generalize, it's just that I saw guys lined up at Target Thursday afternoon and they weren't exactly the body building/fighting type) attempt to stop my 2 roomates who are very fit 20yr old college kids who have had their fair share of fights. ]

 

line cutters are the lowest forms of life... one step below spammers and two steps below cubs fans.

[MKE alz]

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line cutters are the lowest forms of life... one step below spammers and two steps below cubs fans.

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Here Here! I hope the nerds already in line have bats.

[Brian the Automator]

[ Here Here! I hope the nerds already in line have bats. http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/wink.gif ]

 

Or at least some magic missile.

[rluzinski]

My roomates want to get a Wii and are planning to simply show up about 2 hrs before the store opens step to the front of the line, deal with any hasseling and then make a run for the Wii. Would there be anything wrong with this (besides morally)?

 

You're lame for even associating with people like that.

 

I'm 29 years old (for one more day http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/smile.gif ) and waited overnight for a 360 (no, i wouldn't do it again but it was an interesting experience). I can assure you if your two "special" buddies had shown up to flex their muscles, I wouldn't have been the only one showing them the curb. They would have gotten stomped, even if it was with a bunch of Mountain Dews and DS lites.

 

The non-macho answer is that even if your 2 buddies are such bad asses that they could physically intimidate the 30+ people in line, they'd be called out the second the doors opened. There will be retailer employees right at the door.

[jason21nl]

i'll put my money on the 30+ guys who have been waiting in line for a couple days and are getting real anxious..I wouldn't want to make those guys mad.

[pogokat]

fatter than joey---

 

that was maybe the greatest post in the history of brewerfan

[thebruce44]

Thats why I am bringing my brass knuckles.

[valpocrewsader]

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Or at least some magic missile.

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"Ten point power sword!"

 

...and 99,999 hit points.

[adamb100]

So will there be lines for the wii?