XBox 360...Still possible to get one 11/22?

[DJariya]

I'm interested in getting one, but I wanted to ask all of you if you think it's even remotely possible of getting one 11/22?

I know all the Video game stores like EB Games and Gamestop aren't taking preorders anymore. So, do you think it's possible to get one that day without having to wake up at the butt crack of dawn to go to a big retailer like Best Buy. Or do you think I should wait until the hype dies out and hopefully get one after the holidays?

[DJ_Longfellow]

I'm sure it's possible...but they haven't announced what kind of numbers they are producing. You would probably want to get their earlier than later. Although, it could be another PSP and they were widely available.

Also, if you have a GAMERUSH near you, check that for a pre-order. No Bundles, just the premium system. I pre-ordered there since I had lots of credit left.

[Mopower]

Personally I'd wait until the first batch is sold and the problems (if any) arise. This is of course remembering what happened to pretty much every major console released so far. But if you want one of the first ones I guess demand is subject to your area and the stores you want to buy from. In other words no one will know until 11/22.

[PixyJunket]

I'd wait until the hyped died down.

Or hit up a Wal*Mart (shudder) at midnight.

[fujishig]

I don't know... the economy is beginning to slowdown overall, and there's speculation that a lot of people won't spend as much this Xmas. Not sure how well a 400 dollar system is going to sell this year, even at Xmas time, but we'll see.

[Maxflier]

According to the Gamestop website they still have launch quantities available, if you don't mind ordering online.

[msdmoney]

With a console you are taking your chances, I would wait, but if you must have one, I would preorder for a console. Games, I never preorder.

[theneobez]

I would wait to preorder from a store like Best Buy or Circuit City, which HOPEFULLY will not be selling these god damn overpriced and unneccesary bundles with games that save you 4 dollars.

[fujishig]

I would wait to preorder from a store like Best Buy or Circuit City, which HOPEFULLY will not be selling these god damn overpriced and unneccesary bundles with games that save you 4 dollars.

I don't think stores like BB or CC take preorders, and they usually don't require bundles. They, along with stores like Walmart and Target and maybe TRU, will probably get the bulk of the shipments as well.

Time will tell, but unless they have some hardware shortage like the PS2 launch, I'm still not convinced it will be hard to find up until Xmas. but to be sure, you should always preorder... or be willing to wait at one of the bigger stores late at night/early in the morning.

[darkside]

I've never had a problem with launch hardware. You simply go to Target on launch day when they open and buy one. Thats it.

[Match]

What about pre-ordering one at costco.com?

[lawyer goodwill]

I've never had a problem with launch hardware. You simply go to Target on launch day when they open and buy one. Thats it.
Amen. Going the "boutique" route can be much more trouble than its worth (not to mention more expensive). I just realized I may have a firm grasp of the obvious ...

[Gallant Pig]

What Darkside said. And the more ghetto or redneck the Walmart or Target the better.

[DJariya]

Is the suggested retail price $399.00? I did in fact notice that Game Rush is still taking pre-orders for 100 bucks down on their website. Now that I think about it, I don't think this system will disappaer off shelves. I mean it's 400 bucks and games are 60 bucks a piece.

[jeffdsmith]

If you can't one on launch day, email me, I'll ship you one.

[Demontooth]

Is the suggested retail price $399.00? I did in fact notice that Game Rush is still taking pre-orders for 100 bucks down on their website. Now that I think about it, I don't think this system will disappaer off shelves. I mean it's 400 bucks and games are 60 bucks a piece.

Exactly. If I want to get the system, Top Spin 2, and an extra controller so I can play against my wife, I have to lay out $550. I don't fucking think so!!

[GizmoDVD]

$400? Yeah, they will be around.

[Michael Corvin]

Personally I'd wait until the first batch is sold and the problems (if any) arise. This is of course remembering what happened to pretty much every major console released so far. But if you want one of the first ones I guess demand is subject to your area and the stores you want to buy from. In other words no one will know until 11/22.

First batch? Hell that first fucked up XBox was still being sold 3 years later. That is long wait to get a system that isn't screwed up.

I have to agree with the price playing a big factor in these sitting on the shelves. I doubt there will be a problem unless MS decides to short produce them like the PS2 to generate hype during the Christmas season.

[Josh H]

With the $400 price tag I can't imagine you wouldn't be able to walk into a store or two and pick one up on launch day without a preorder and without waiting in midnight lines or whatever.

Unless of course they ship a ridiculously low amount of them, but I don't see that happening as they need to get as many in homes as possible before the PS3 launch.

[scrimshaw]

I've also never had a problem buying a system on launch day. For the PSP, I just arrived at Best Buy a half hour before they opened. The best part was leaving Best Buy with my PSP and Lumines and seeing a bunch of suckers waiting in line at the EB Games next door waiting to pick up their preordered PSP.

[DJariya]

Guys, I appreciate the input. That's some serious cash for a video game system. I don't think I will look into preordering anymore. I think if I have time I may pick one up on launch day or sometime that week, but I'm not going to wait in line early in the morning. With high gas and energy prices, I think most families aren't in a dire rush to spend that kind of money.

[Demontooth]

For me it's not high gas and energy prices, it's just I paid $400 combined for the XBox, PS2, Gamecube, Dreamcast and N64 I have in my basement right now. It's all about value for me. I like to stay behind the technology curve, it's cheaper back here.

[pOpus]

One thing to consider is sales tax. If you live in a high tax sales state like I do (and you happen to want all of the games in a particular bundle) you might be in a better position if you order online. I ordered one of the Gamestop bundles. Even with shipping, I am saving almost $40 since I don't have to pay sales tax online. It's like getting an extra controller for free.

[lordwow]

For me it's not high gas and energy prices, it's just I paid $400 combined for the XBox, PS2, Gamecube, Dreamcast and N64 I have in my basement right now. It's all about value for me. I like to stay behind the technology curve, it's cheaper back here.

I agree, I just got an XBox a few months ago and I'm really enjoying all the games that are circa $20 now which are still great.

[kvrdave]

I don't know... the economy is beginning to slowdown overall, and there's speculation that a lot of people won't spend as much this Xmas. Not sure how well a 400 dollar system is going to sell this year, even at Xmas time, but we'll see.

I haven't heard anything about the economy slowing down. I actually tend to think that in a slower economy, people buy a few high end items and less overall crap. Either way, I'll bet they sell the hell out of these. I won't be buying one for quite some time, though.

[jiggawhat]

I know I'm waiting until at least a year before getting the 360 because i got so many games that I haven't even got a chance to play yet.

[MasterofDVD]

I think this question might be best answered AFTER Microsoft has their gaming expo this week. Who knows what will be announced but they have to be saving some tidbit for this event.

[SuprVgeta]

For $400 I will be waiting a very long time to pick one up.

[mr_jbloggs]

The only reason I'm excited about the 360 launch is because I'm hoping that the XBox will come down in price so I can finally get one :)

[DJ_Longfellow]

I've got a used one...actually two. I'll be selling one of them soon. I also have the GREEN Halo XBOX. Just wondering what one i want to sell.

So yep, you'll find a great deal on XBOX soon. Used would be even better. I can see EBAY to start getting flooded with them. I'm just wondering if I should trade it away or sell it. GameRush gives $80 for the console.

[Campfire]

I'm gonna hold off till Monster Madness comes out.

eddie

[nickdawgy]

I might just buy the $400 360 if I can get one on release day. I have never bought consoles on release day before. Bought the PS2 two years after the release, the GC 3, and the Xbox shortly after the GC.

I also have a Halo Xbox. I am hoping it will sell for a little more then the normal ones on eBay.

[badlieut]

Best Buy should have the biggest alotment of 360s as they've always had a special arrangement w/ MS. I would head there on release day. I'm a little concerned about these first consoles that come out so their PRP could come in handy. It'll probably be like $45 or something for this damn thing.

[SmackDaddy]

For me it's not high gas and energy prices, it's just I paid $400 combined for the XBox, PS2, Gamecube, Dreamcast and N64 I have in my basement right now. It's all about value for me. I like to stay behind the technology curve, it's cheaper back here.

That's how I feel about it too. I've got my Dreamcast, GBM and Xbox (on which I have emulators for everything from the Odyessy 2 to the PS1) will keep me happily gaming until after all the consoles launch. That's when I'll decide what to get. And after I decide...I'll wait for the first price drop!! :D

That being said, I don't think there will be too much of a problem with finding a 360 during launch week. Just avoid EB/Gamestop/Gamecrazy (where they seem to create their own shortages by only stocking pre-orders) and cruise by other stores that also carry videogames (Wal-Mart, K-Mart etc..). I'm thinking the pricepoint and the current economy will keep the casual gamer away for a bit.

[Stoney]

I definitely see the value in waiting, but there's something about the excitement associated with buying a console at launch that really appeals to me. That being said, I usually don't buy too many games as they are released, since I can pick them up so cheaply later on.

[mmconhea]

What pisses me off (even though I'm not buying a 360) is that MS launches it on a day that people already are going to be crowding stores and waiting in line to get in. Making it all the more frustrating for the people waiting to get just the 360. But I guess that's the philosophy they are adhearing to.

[DJ_Longfellow]

What pisses me off (even though I'm not buying a 360) is that MS, launches it on a day that people already are going to be crouding stores and waiting in line to get in. Making it all the more frustrating for it's customers. But I guess that's the philosophy they are adhearing to.

When did you want them to release it...they could've released it that Friday ("Black Friday"). Imagine trying to get one then.....horrid. I may take the rest of that week anyways....at least Tues/Wed, since I need a nice long break. And if GAmeRush has a midnight release, well...that would be cool :)

[MasterofDVD]

I agree about the release date. I'll take a random Tuesday over Black Friday . I would of passed on the system right away had the Black Friday release come true.

[mrmagoo]

I was checking out evil walmart.com and in thier xbox 360 section, they mention that thier stores will be open at midnight the 22nd to sell them, so if you literally want to be the first on your block with a 360, you could go that route.

[Gallant Pig]

What pisses me off (even though I'm not buying a 360) is that MS launches it on a day that people already are going to be crowding stores and waiting in line to get in. Making it all the more frustrating for the people waiting to get just the 360. But I guess that's the philosophy they are adhearing to.

:violin:

[JaxComet]

I'd wait until the hyped died down.

Or hit up a Wal*Mart (shudder) at midnight.

My local Walmart will have plenty. They have a well stocked gaming department, and are located in a less traveled area.

[DJ_Longfellow]

I was checking out evil walmart.com and in thier xbox 360 section, they mention that thier stores will be open at midnight the 22nd to sell them, so if you literally want to be the first on your block with a 360, you could go that route.

I know GameRush usually has midnight releases for games, so I'm "assuming" they might have one for the system....who knows, maybe all the stores will. I know GameRush had Halo2 & Madden midnight releases.

[joeblow69]

Heard something funny at Best Buy today. Someone went up to one of the video game "experts" and asked about the 360. The guy told him that the official release date of the 360 was Nov 26th, but Best Buy has a special deal to release it early, on the 22nd. :lol:
He also said that was the only shipment they were going to get before christmas, but based on his previous statement, I'm not so sure I'd believe that.

[Michael Corvin]

Well hopefully my speculation turns out to be true about walking in and buying one. I've decided to pick one up. Figured by the time the price drops & Halo 3 is out, I will want to buy the Revolution, so better pony up and get the 360 out of the way now. I sold $50 worth of stuff on half last week, and have a nice $150 item on ebay I just listed. And I redeemed credit card points for a free $125 BB gift card.

So I am well on my way now.

[Demontooth]

I was in Circuit City yesterday and the video game dude told me they were getting TONS of the XBox's in on launch day. Believe him or not.

[silentbob007]

I don't see this flying off the shelves at the high price point and with PS3 looming in future ... but hey, maybe I'm wrong.