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Wii U Pre-Launch Discussion

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 427 ✭✭LauraW7746


    Does anyone know if any Gamestops are opening earlier on Friday? The gamestop I have mine preordered at doesn't open until 10 on Friday :(


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,507 ✭✭✭nitromaster


    ShaneU wrote: »
    Tesco.

    Basic 325. Premium 375.

    Thanks!
    Anyone know whether Tesco will be getting eShop cards in yet? They have them in the UK stores :mad:


  • Posts: 11,734 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Corholio wrote: »
    Do you work for amazon or nyko? It's your third time posting about them in about as many pages.


    no just excited for wii u sorry :(


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,779 ✭✭✭✭Ol' Donie


    Tesco in dundrum seems to be 24 hour. Would you get one there after 12 tomorrow night i wonder? Cant believe not one shop in dublin is doing a midnight launch.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,763 ✭✭✭wampyrus77


    They all have the same power connector, just like the original DS had the same connector as the Gameboy Advance SP.

    no,

    original DS had the same power supply as the Gameboy Advance SP. connection

    is like this

    41RXAD9DMNL._SL500_.jpg

    DS Lite, DSi, DSi XL, 3DS, 3DS XL power supply

    is like this

    81dmqeFXC9L._AA1500_.jpg


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,763 ✭✭✭wampyrus77


    Ol' Donie wrote: »
    Tesco in dundrum seems to be 24 hour. Would you get one there after 12 tomorrow night i wonder? Cant believe not one shop in dublin is doing a midnight launch.


    i hope not

    Ireland only a limited stock on launch day probably 10 - 50 of each console premiere black and white basic per store.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,080 ✭✭✭sniper_samurai


    wampyrus77 wrote: »

    no,

    original DS had the same power supply as the Gameboy Advance SP. connection

    is like this

    41RXAD9DMNL._SL500_.jpg

    DS Lite, DSi, DSi XL, 3DS, 3DS XL power supply

    is like this

    81dmqeFXC9L._AA1500_.jpg
    That is exactly what I said in the original post. I said the Nyko charge cable was able to power the DS Lite, DSi/XL, 3DS/XL and the Wii U gamepad like was stated in the post I quoted as they have the same connector.

    Then I mentioned that the original DS had the same connector as the Gameboy Advance SP, I never said that the original DS and Gameboy Advance SP had the same connector as the later models.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,182 ✭✭✭✭CastorTroy


    So this time tomorrow, some of ye will have your hands on a Wii U or be in the shop getting it.

    You planning on playing when you get it home or just set it up and start the update download before going to bed?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,281 ✭✭✭✭DARK-KNIGHT


    Little bit pissed off to be honest!! GameStop head office told me two days ago all pre ordered are guaranteed etc.. But I'm after getting stressed talking to manager where I preordered in GameStop!! So he is yet to tell me my preorder is guaranteed no info whatsoever I rang yesterday evening and to be honest he was rude absolutely rude to me saying I have not looked into where preorders are at the moment etc I don't think that is good enough considering I have 600 euro tied up in this system!!!

    Not the first time gamestop managers have been outright rude to me, I miss game!!!!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 427 ✭✭LauraW7746


    Little bit pissed off to be honest!! GameStop head office told me two days ago all pre ordered are guaranteed etc.. But I'm after getting stressed talking to manager where I preordered in GameStop!! So he is yet to tell me my preorder is guaranteed no info whatsoever I rang yesterday evening and to be honest he was rude absolutely rude to me saying I have not looked into where preorders are at the moment etc I don't think that is good enough considering I have 600 euro tied up in this system!!!

    Not the first time gamestop managers have been outright rude to me, I miss game!!!!

    I was going to go into Gamestop and ask if my preorder was guaranteed today but I decided not to and just get in there straight away when they open on Friday, can't go wrong that way unless you can't arrive there early. I would think though they are safe if head office said so :)


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,495 ✭✭✭✭eviltwin


    Little bit pissed off to be honest!! GameStop head office told me two days ago all pre ordered are guaranteed etc.. But I'm after getting stressed talking to manager where I preordered in GameStop!! So he is yet to tell me my preorder is guaranteed no info whatsoever I rang yesterday evening and to be honest he was rude absolutely rude to me saying I have not looked into where preorders are at the moment etc I don't think that is good enough considering I have 600 euro tied up in this system!!!

    Not the first time gamestop managers have been outright rude to me, I miss game!!!!

    Thats not on. The only reason I paid up and ordered at all was because I was told I would be guaranteed a console on launch day, shop assistant told me they order in exactly the number they need to cover pre orders. I won't be able to get into the shop until mid afternoon, really hope I don't have to go home empty handed :(


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,779 ✭✭✭✭Ol' Donie


    CastorTroy wrote: »
    So this time tomorrow, some of ye will have your hands on a Wii U or be in the shop getting it.

    You planning on playing when you get it home or just set it up and start the update download before going to bed?

    How will people have it this time tomorrow?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,705 ✭✭✭Mr Trade In


    Little bit pissed off to be honest!! GameStop head office told me two days ago all pre ordered are guaranteed etc.. But I'm after getting stressed talking to manager where I preordered in GameStop!! So he is yet to tell me my preorder is guaranteed no info whatsoever I rang yesterday evening and to be honest he was rude absolutely rude to me saying I have not looked into where preorders are at the moment etc I don't think that is good enough considering I have 600 euro tied up in this system!!!

    Not the first time gamestop managers have been outright rude to me, I miss game!!!!

    Don't you have a ZombieU edition booked, these should be fine as in most Gamestops they are prebooked only, to be sure get down to the store by 10:30 on Friday Morning.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,281 ✭✭✭✭DARK-KNIGHT


    LauraW7746 wrote: »
    I was going to go into Gamestop and ask if my preorder was guaranteed today but I decided not to and just get in there straight away when they open on Friday, can't go wrong that way unless you can't arrive there early. I would think though they are safe if head office said so :)

    If I don't get a console when they have 600 euro of mine there will be war!!

    I just hate some of their managers are absolutely dog ignorant to customers.

    Newbridge is my local if he doesn't tell me first thing in morning ill go spare I swear to god!!

    Was talking to wife and she said herself nobody should speak down to any man 30 years of age. GameStop retrain your ***** of managers please


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,281 ✭✭✭✭DARK-KNIGHT


    Don't you have a ZombieU edition booked, these should be fine as in most Gamestops they are prebooked only, to be sure get down to the store by 10:30 on Friday Morning.

    Yeah I do but the manager in Newbridge appears to be a rude mongo


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 427 ✭✭LauraW7746



    If I don't get a console when they have 600 euro of mine there will be war!!

    I just hate some of their managers are absolutely dog ignorant to customers.

    Newbridge is my local if he doesn't tell me first thing in morning ill go spare I swear to god!!

    Was talking to wife and she said herself nobody should speak down to any man 30 years of age. GameStop retrain your ***** of managers please

    I agree that he shouldn't have spoke down to you and I think if you have €600 down on it he should be able to tell you whether your guaranteed 1 on launch or not. I have a ZombiU 1 preordered myself and I think all those orders will be fine.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,281 ✭✭✭✭DARK-KNIGHT


    LauraW7746 wrote: »
    I agree that he shouldn't have spoke down to you and I think if you have €600 down on it he should be able to tell you whether your guaranteed 1 on launch or not. I have a ZombiU 1 preordered myself and I think all those orders will be fine.

    Hope u get yours anyways :)

    I had a run in with manager of Tallaght store and assistant manager, shortly after I ram raided gamestop hq with complaints both managers were moved to different stores in Dublin.

    I just think its shocking the way they speak to people same guy said in front of me when a teen was trying to buy a cod game get out til u bring an adult in I was like Jesus Christ teen or not that kid did not deserve that treatment..


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30 BarryH


    HMV Grafton Street have only two unreserved Wii Us left. They're doing a midnight launch Friday morning.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,763 ✭✭✭wampyrus77


    That is exactly what I said in the original post. I said the Nyko charge cable was able to power the DS Lite, DSi/XL, 3DS/XL and the Wii U gamepad like was stated in the post I quoted as they have the same connector.

    Then I mentioned that the original DS had the same connector as the Gameboy Advance SP, I never said that the original DS and Gameboy Advance SP had the same connector as the later models.

    liar

    this is ur previous

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by /\/ollog viewpost.gif
    Nyko's Charge Link for the Wii U lets you simultaneously charge and play with the Wii U GamePad or Pro Controller. The flat cable design limits tangles, and it features a Velcro strap for clean and convenient storage. Unique woven cable shielding improves cable durability. Will also charge Nintendo DS Lite, DSi, DSiXL, 3DS or 3DS XL. 6' long.

    6 foot long isn't bad. Don't get how it charges the others though.


    They all have the same power connector, just like the original DS had the same connector as the Gameboy Advance SP.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,182 ✭✭✭✭CastorTroy


    Ol' Donie wrote: »
    How will people have it this time tomorrow?

    For anyone who gets it at a midnight launch.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,014 ✭✭✭✭Corholio


    wampyrus77 wrote: »
    liar

    this is ur previous

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by /\/ollog viewpost.gif
    Nyko's Charge Link for the Wii U lets you simultaneously charge and play with the Wii U GamePad or Pro Controller. The flat cable design limits tangles, and it features a Velcro strap for clean and convenient storage. Unique woven cable shielding improves cable durability. Will also charge Nintendo DS Lite, DSi, DSiXL, 3DS or 3DS XL. 6' long.

    6 foot long isn't bad. Don't get how it charges the others though.


    They all have the same power connector, just like the original DS had the same connector as the Gameboy Advance SP.

    He didnt lie. He said the original DS had the same connector as the Gameboy Advance SP, as you quoted, just like he said he did.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,779 ✭✭✭✭Ol' Donie


    CastorTroy wrote: »

    For anyone who gets it at a midnight launch.

    Are these happening? Any details?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,182 ✭✭✭✭CastorTroy


    I know my local Xtravision did one for the 3DS. I don't see why places wouldn't do one for this.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,763 ✭✭✭wampyrus77


    For anyone who gets it at a midnight launch.



    i hope not, ireland not getting much stock for wii u


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,106 ✭✭✭bazzz


    My Wii U is getting closer:)

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,104 ✭✭✭✭drunkmonkey


    Is there anywhere doing deals? HMV In the UK are giving free mario land to the first 100 in the que.

    Here's the UK ones, nothing special:

    Price round-up
    Unlike with the Nintendo 3DS there isn't an intense price war surrounding the Wii U.The truce on undercutting and cr(rrrrr)azy deals means it's just a matter of finding the retailer that has the best bundle of hardware, games and peripherals for you. Here's a few we've found:

    Amazon: Premium Package (incl. Nintendo Land, HDMI Cable, Nintendo Premium, Wii U stand, GamePad charging cradle and stand) - £299.99
    Amazon: Basic Package - £248.00
    Amazon: Wii U Premium, New Super Mario Bros. U, Wii U Pro Controller - £380.99
    GAME: Wii U Premium Pack with ZombiU - £349.99
    ShopTo: Wii U Black Premium Pack and New Super Mario Bros. U - £339.85
    ShopTo: Wii U Premium Zombi U Pack and New Super Mario Bros. U - £374.86
    Play.com: Wii U Basic Package - £259.99
    Play.com: Wii U Premium Package - £309.99
    Zavvi: Wii U Premium ZombiU Package - £319.99
    Zavvi: Wii U Basic Just Dance 4 Package - £249.99
    Tesco: Wii U Basic Package - £248.00
    Sainsbury's: Wii U Basic Package and Just Dance 4 - £269.99


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 350 ✭✭wtlltw


    BarryH wrote: »
    HMV Grafton Street have only two unreserved Wii Us left. They're doing a midnight launch Friday morning.


    So have they got their stock in? Still waiting to hear back from them


    On another note I wish some of the 2013 releases were part of tomorrows launch. I'm struggling to decide on which games to buy (I would prefer to buy the wiiu only exclusives rather than the multi platform stuff) Oh well at least I've downloaded all the DK's from VC that should keep me busy for a while.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,281 ✭✭✭✭DARK-KNIGHT


    My wii u is in stock :D

    YESSSSSSS!!!!!!!

    Anyone up for a spot of Fifa or blops tomorrow evening??


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,693 ✭✭✭Deano7788


    wampyrus77 wrote: »
    For anyone who gets it at a midnight launch.



    i hope not, ireland not getting much stock for wii u

    Seroiusly, what is with this? Anyone going to a midnight launch is more than likely going to have it preordered. It's not going to make a difference whether they get it at midnight or the next day, they're still going to get 1. Hoping they don't get 1 is odd and comes across poorly.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 43 Mswifter


    Just got mine delivered


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