Wii not pre-ordered!!! What are my chances???

Gandalf23

I want to get a Wii for Christmas but havenot pre-ordered anywhere. Anyone know if I have a prayer??!!?!??

Is there anywhere around Kildare still taking pre-orders?

abelard

Well, I know it's stating the obvious, but your chances get lower every day.

I don't think every shop will be sold out come launch day, so I do think they'll be there, but finding them may not be particularly easy. I don't know Kildare all that well, but are there some of the larger electrical/computing retailers in or around Newbridge or Naas, as I'd say they would be your best bet.

thebman

Well some of the smaller stores might have them because people go to the big stores first so oddly enough, a small store might be the answer.

Argo's are still doing preorders but you have to pay the whole thing upfront and I don't know how many they'll have for launch and they might not be able to fill all the orders immediately (annoyingly they'll still have your money though).

tman

If you just want one for crimbo instead of for launch day, then a preorder hopefully won't be neccessary...
There should be at least 1 big restock before then (just guessing tbh)

Kurtosis

I don't know if they'll be getting any consoles in stock (or even opening before Dec 8th) but when I was in Naas over the weekend there was a shop with a sign up saying "Gamestop coming soon". Might want to keep an eye on there.

nicelives

brim4brim wrote:

Argo's are still doing preorders but you have to pay the whole thing upfront and I don't know how many they'll have for launch and they might not be able to fill all the orders immediately (annoyingly they'll still have your money though).

When I checked the Argos catalogue they also seemed to be insisting on delivering it to your home rather than being able to collect it. Must be stocking them centrally rather than distributing them to the shops initially. I remember on the PSP launch day it was easier to get one in Dixons than it was in Argos Jervis.

WizZard

Where would be the best place in Dublin to queue if one didn't have a pre-order?

kjt

WizZard wrote:

Where would be the best place in Dublin to queue if one didn't have a pre-order?

I'd say hmv/game/smyths, all those will be sold out. Chartbusters/Xtra visions would be your best bet

Giblet

Game, The Square. I walked in early to get the Xbox 360 on launch day, around 830, and Game had opened early but there was no customers. I just walked in and picked one up without even thinking to preorder.

WizZard

Ah yes, but closer to city centre/southside would suit me best as morning traffic in from The Square to Blackrock (where I work) would be mental.

I'll also get to hook my Wii up in work that day as I have a gamer boss

Makaveli

You could try Game in Dundrum I suppose, or Xtravision in Blackrock might be selling them.

Isn't there a new Smyths out in Carrickmines now? That may be an option. Hmm I haven't preordered either might look into it this weekend.

gline

im thinking of preordering in argos as it is near where i work, if they dont have one on launch any ideas how long the 2nd batch of wii's will get to stores?

koneko

Second batch is before Christmas, at least that's what I read. I'd imagine that's accurate though, they'll try and sell as many as they can before Christmas.

Frelance

I work up in the north in GAME.
we recently had confirmation that Nintendo could meet our pre-orders for alot more wii's.
therefore within the last few days we've been taking in £20 pre-orders again. This Ensures you a wii before christmas:D .
Id hurry though, head office didnt give us a date when this is ending, could be over already

1huge1

^^how much is GAME in the UK charging for the Wii?

abelard

1huge1 wrote:

^^how much is GAME in the UK charging for the Wii?

It's £179, I think.

Frelance

abelard wrote:

It's £179, I think.

yup with a free game i beleive.

1huge1

really? a free game
you dont mean wii sports do you?

Frelance

1huge1 wrote:

really? a free game
you dont mean wii sports do you?

I couldn't tell you to be honest.
working on tuesday so il be able to tell ya then

abelard

1huge1 wrote:

really? a free game
you dont mean wii sports do you?

I'd say it must be. No retailer would be generous enough to sell a console at launch with an extra game at no additional cost.

Kimbot

Smyths are still taking pre-orders and said they will have enough consoles on the 8th to fill them!!

deadl0ck

I was in Smyths in Blanch yesterday and they said they were all sold out for the pre-orders

deadl0ck

Bugger !
I Just rang Xtra-Vision in Leixlip and they're all gone as well !!!

Darnell13

Didn't someone say argos would be first come first served...

1huge1

ya in the other thread
'has anyone pre-orded wii yet' on the last page

Kimbot

Sorry I should have said Smyths in Jervis Street!!

Smyths in tallaght are still taking pre-orders but the girl there did say I would most likley get it on the second shipment a week after the 8th.

Frelance

1huge1 wrote:

really? a free game
you dont mean wii sports do you?

Yup,
im an idiot, you are correct sir

parsi

PC World in Mahon Point are still taking preorders but are charging 314.99 for the basic package. I balked at this...

Star Lord

:eek: And rightly so parsi!!!

Volvo

Hey. I live in the cork area so i can get my wii in town, mahon point or blackpool. I havent pre-ordered yet, I know i wont be able to get one on the 8th. However, i really want one on December 25th, and I was wondering what are my chances? Will there be a second shipment before then?

Thanks

triona1

byrnes world of wonder have a different price on them 249 euro,smyths are 269,any ideas