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Serren · 12-05-2006, 01:15 PM

Dang, it must be my lucky day. I called on a whim to a Gamestop near my work and asked how often do you guys get Wii's in? He said none in the last two weeks, except for one that just came in today. I said hold it for me. He said no. He had already called 10 people who wanted it and were on there way. I said can I buy it over the phone? He said no. First come first serve.

So I ran to my truck, and drove like a madman about five miles to the store. I easily broke about 10 laws getting over there.

I entered the store and the guy was on the phone telling someone that yes, they did have a Wii, but its first come first serve. (At least he was consistent.) I motioned to him that I wanted the Wii, which I could see sitting there!

After he got off the phone, he told me to stand in a certain spot as he scanned this guy in lines huge pile of trade-in DVD's. The Wii was mine, he just had to finish this transaction! I was SO excited.

Anyway, two people came in the store while I was waiting, and I had the pleasent job of telling them

!

So the Wii is going under the tree for the family! I feel really lucky, as I was dreading the search and destroy mission to find one of this suckers. I might before xmas get the component cables and another controller set. I am also still open to family game suggestions.

GoatMother · 12-05-2006, 01:25 PM

Awesome, good story and Congrads

I got my PS3 in a similar way last Friday.. I may have been driving a bit faster as well going from Palo Alto to Mountain View, lol

Statham Guy · 12-05-2006, 01:29 PM

wow thats awesome. sounds like it was meant to be yours

i had a similar situation with my 360 I had to fend off some 12 year old boy while the employee was ringing someone else up before me...things could have got ugly lol

SpOoNmAn · 12-05-2006, 02:43 PM

Statham, I can just imagine you fending off a 12 year old in the store

Excellent story Serren, I'm all for Wii purchases!(just not for myself).

Everyone from PGL should buy one!

Go go Wiiiiiiiiii!!

Peench · 12-05-2006, 03:23 PM

Awesome news and classic story Serren!! If I end up with one it will simply be because I am at the right place at the right time as I haven't had any time to do any shopping for anyone yet.

Jon Liu · 12-05-2006, 04:39 PM

awesome Serren! Now we just gotta get everyone united and friend's codes sent out to each other!!!

KingAndyXVII · 12-05-2006, 04:41 PM

does the wii have an online thing like xbox live ?

Jon Liu · 12-05-2006, 04:46 PM

it has online aspects, like it has virtual console downloads where you can download back-catalogued games from NES, SNES, N64, Sega, and Turbo Grafx16.

It's also got a unique friends list thingy which I haven't really gotten to try out yet because I don't have anyone's console numbers to add to my friends.

It's not quite as elaborate as Xbox Live but, for free, I am definitely not complaining!!!

KingAndyXVII · 12-05-2006, 04:55 PM

if it's free then its all good

i will hopefully be getting one for christmas, cant wait to play that red steel game its looks awesome.

BiffCo · 12-06-2006, 06:48 AM

I've been given the "I need a Wii" reign from one of my friends because he heard I have connections at Best Buy. He slapped $270 in my hand and said, "Don't tell anyone..."

Sound phishy? It shouldn't because now I have to try and source one out.

-Brad

Jon Liu · 12-06-2006, 07:37 AM

hahaha good luck on your search, Brad!!

MadBryan · 12-06-2006, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon Liu

it has online aspects, like it has virtual console downloads where you can download back-catalogued games from NES, SNES, N64, Sega, and Turbo Grafx16.

It's also got a unique friends list thingy which I haven't really gotten to try out yet because I don't have anyone's console numbers to add to my friends.

It's not quite as elaborate as Xbox Live but, for free, I am definitely not complaining!!!

Jon, Don't forget the web browser. I personally think its a downer the 360 doesn't have this. The PS3 does, don't it.

MadBryan · 12-06-2006, 01:50 PM

Oh yeah, forgot to mention my wife waited 8hrs in 27 degree weather to get my son his Wii. All we need now is a nunchuk and componant cables. This mornings shipments sold out in minutes again. I think this shortage is gonna last with the Europeon launch soon (if not today/can't remember). We consider ourselves lucky to have gotton one.

KingAndyXVII · 12-06-2006, 03:34 PM

the wii's out this friday over here and nearly everywhere is out of stock and probably wont be available again till the very end of the year/ start of 07.

Jon Liu · 12-06-2006, 04:13 PM

Yes it does have a browser and honestly I am glad the 360 doesn't have a browser. If I wanted a browser I'd just open my laptop, or turn on my desktop pc, or my wife's laptop. Or my Wii, now. I don't think a Browser is necessary at all. Probably will be my least used feature on the Wii and eventually when I personally pick up a PS3. My brother is getting anxious now especially since I was pretty close to getting one today...

MadBryan · 12-06-2006, 06:37 PM

I'm curious why your "glad" the 360 doesn't have a browser? Also not everyone has multiple laptops and computers. I'm just wondering why you think one more feature that the competition has and one more household convinence is a bad thing?

SpOoNmAn · 12-06-2006, 07:24 PM

Im with ya Jon. I'd much rather have a console ship with HD cables and a headset than something we all have sitting on a desk already.

Jon Liu · 12-06-2006, 07:56 PM

I agree that not everyone who has multiple laptops or computers in general but, if they are going to go out and buy something for 400+ dollars... maybe 5-6-700 dollars after buying accessories, games, etc. I think they are going to buy a computer first and foremost, if they don't already have one.

It makes more sense for the DS or the PSP to have a browser as it is portable. But, a PS3, Wii, or Xbox 360 is not portable, in that same sense. I think as it stands, most people who can afford a 360 will already have access to a computer and internet service. On top of paying for normal internet service you would also have to pay for Xbox Live to even utilize said browser.

I also find that Xbox 360 not having a browser also sets them apart in a good way saying, "We're still focusing on gaming and community". Whereas PS3 is more of a PC, according to previous Sony comments. And for them, having a browser works just fine, if they want it to be more like a PC.

Anyway, I suppose I know that it would be nice to have a browser outside of a normal PC, especially for some, but for me, I already have the said computers along with a Wii and a DS (eventually supporting web browsing).

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