GameStop Now Allowing Wii Pre-Orders -- $700

[bobber205]

Wow. Finally happened. Good lord. Took long enough. ;)

But 700 is, how do I put this... alot.

[bowens]

Wow. Finally happened. Good lord. Took long enough. ;)

But 700 is, how do I put this... alot.

No thanks, I'll stick with $250.

[zero2dash]

Wait, no EDTV included for an additional $500? Those cheapskates!
/sarcasm

Oh, I like this.
Ordering a bundle does not guarantee shipment at launch...
Hell if I'm paying $700, I'd better get one at launch.

Looks like they're at it again. How $$$ was that "Ultimate 360" bundle again? $10,000? Sheesh. :rolleyes:

[Dagless]

$700=£369= Still cheaper than a PS3 here :D :D :D

[gloss]

Hm. I didn't receive an e-mail.

[technocoy]

I'm really sick of this "bundle" crap the stores like to pull to eek as much cash as possible from people. especially on the system thats supposed to be a draw this year BECAUSE of the low price.

[srobert]

Store bundles could be a sad side-effect of people buying cosoles at launch only to resell them on auction sites for a profit.

When somebody buys a console to resell on a auction site, he often doesn't buy games with it. Video game retailers are making very slim profit on consoles. ($12.49 for the Wii) so it's kind of unprofitable for them to sell all their lauch units without any games or accessories. Bundling games with their consoles is a way for them to work around this.

Then again, it might be simple greed. I'm only thinking aloud here. ;)

[SamIchi]

I remember the Xbox 360 bundles were like $2000 for their "omega" package. Me and my friend thought that was hilarious. They had like 5 different bundles and they just kept gettin omre ridiculous in price. I want to the the Omega PS3 bundle :D

[MacRumorUser]

That's just mad. So much for the cheap option for parents $700 :rolleyes: :eek: :rolleyes:

[jsw]

From the site (http://www.gamestop.com/gs/wii/wii_signup.asp):
Update:
Due to high demand and limited quantities, our U.S. in-store pre-order for the Nintendo Wii has ended.

[bobber205]

Wow. Over already. When I first posted this message, that email was only an hour old.... :eek:

[bowens]

It has said that on the site for a while now. That is only stating about "In Store" preorders. I couldn't find anything about online preorders.

Edit: the flyer says it will be available for order on Nov. 9

[dextertangocci]

:eek:

I'll stick to gaming on my mac:) :cool: ;)

[afornander]

OMG, i will just wait a week or two and walk in to a target or walmart and buy one for 250 :[:o

[jdechko]

So for $700, what do you get. I mean, the bundle is almost 3x the system alone. So there should be a lot included, by which I mean 4 total controllers, a 4 Gig SD card, component cables, classic controller, about 5000 Wii Points and half-a dozen games. If that's the case, then it isn't really a bad deal. :p

[Avenger23]

I'll just stick with my $250 investment...

[keysersoze]

$700>!>?

F that S in the A

[psycoswimmer]

I got this e-mail too. This is crazy. I wonder what games you get though?

I guess this somewhat good. It's kind-of advertising that you get a huge bundle for the Wii for the same money as a PS3 and extra controller & game.

[jsw]

It has said that on the site for a while now. That is only stating about "In Store" preorders. I couldn't find anything about online preorders.

Edit: the flyer says it will be available for order on Nov. 9
Ah... so I'd assume that on Thursday they might just let people know what'll be in that $699 package, as the site doesn't currently say (as far as I can tell).

Or not. They'll sell out of them even if they just say "Wii and some other stuff".

[mac-er]

Gamestop posted what the bundle includes:
Console, 1 GB Memory Card, 6 Games (Zelda, Madden, Trauma Center, Red Steel, Marvel Ultimate Alliance, Super Monkey Ball), a subscription to Game Informer, and a 12 month extended warranty.

Making you buy the extended warranty seems a little shady. I bet the FTC would have something to say about that....everyone knows extended warranties are a rip off.

[bowens]

That's not really that good of a deal. I'm not sure how much the warranty is but say it was $100 then you're only saving $30 and you don't have a choice of games. I think Wii Sports and Zelda will keep me busy for a little while. I'll just stick with those.

[mac-er]

They are definitely giving it to you up the corn pipe...
You figure the system is $250, 6 games would be $300, the Game Informer is $15, and let's say the memory card is $50. That is only $615 before taxes.

But, they will sell out of them.....there is a sucker born every minute.

[Counterfit]

They are definitely giving it to you up the corn pipe...
You figure the system is $250, 6 games would be $300, the Game Informer is $15, and let's say the memory card is $50. That is only $615 before taxes.

Plus shipping: $650.
Still a rip-off.

[mac-er]

Plus shipping: $650.
Still a rip-off.

Well, of course $80 shipping and taxes will be on top of the $699.

[thegreatunknown]

if its like any other bundles from eb or circuit city etc. it will be the exact price of everthing combined... no deal. The only place you can usually find a discount with bundles is costco. But ebgames is always more expensive than every other store and their quantities are miniscule in comparison so I won't even try there.

[mac-er]

if its like any other bundles from eb or circuit city etc. it will be the exact price of everthing combined... no deal. The only place you can usually find a discount with bundles is costco. But ebgames is always more expensive than every other store and their quantities are miniscule in comparison so I won't even try there.

The issue wasn't with whether things were discounted, but with making people buy a 12 month extended warranty that apparently costs around $75 for a $250 machine.

I like how their website just vaguely says that starting on Thursday evening (CST), the bundle will be offered. No specific time, nothing. Who is running that lemonade stand? Well, it's Thursday evening.....

[Counterfit]

Well, of course $80 shipping and taxes will be on top of the $699.

It says "$699 plus tax and handling", so I think the shipping itself is included, but the driver's salary? Nearest GameStop = MA, sales tax in MA is 5%. $699*1.05=$733.95

Yeowch.

[Mac'Mo]

wait...why would someone pay about 3 times as much just to ensure they get it? 700 for a console originally 250 is just ridiculous

[Jovian9]

I got an e-mail advertising this several days ago. I then decided that I would not buy a Wii under any circumstance from GameStop for trying to push this b.s. bundle crap on me. :)