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Old 01-02-07, 10:25 AM
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Sony's contempt for gamers is to force the blu-ray disc format on them when they don't particularly want it. At least Xbox allows HD DVD playback to be an add-on option, and not shoehorned into the gaming console like the PS3.

Obtopic - so... anyone know when the next big Wii shipments are going to hit the stores?
Old 01-02-07, 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Draven
No, I meant the actual cardboard boxes the system comes in (like the 360 Cores are green and the Premiums are white.)

I'm wondering which version I saw stacked behind the BB counter.
look at the picture of the PS3 on the box, if it has the chrome/shiny faceplate on the front, it's the 60GB version
Old 01-02-07, 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Daryl
look at the picture of the PS3 on the box, if it has the chrome/shiny faceplate on the front, it's the 60GB version
Cool, thanks!

No idea which version I saw. The boxes weren't facing the right way.
Old 01-02-07, 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Grimfarrow
No one in their right mind would buy a core Xbox 360.
The guy who is in the market for hi-def DVD (early adopter) is also the same one who would buy the $600 PS3.
Old 01-02-07, 11:03 AM
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Are the Wii's getting direct shipped still (or were they ever)?
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Originally Posted by MovieExchange
It's pretty much the same supply/demand pattern they went through with the 360. And why would he be giving me a line? I've bought 2 Wii's from his store, so he knows that I don't need one.

360s became pretty easy to get by Feb, I know that's when I got mine last year.
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Originally Posted by abrg923
Well, in that case, $300 for the Core 360 + $200 for the HD-DVD = $500.

We can sit here and argue about little details all you want, but what it boils down to is this. Gamers want a gaming machine first and foremost, and aren't nearly as worried about Blu-Ray or HD-DVD. If I'm wrong about that, then you explain why PS3s are just sitting in stores right now.
Also, you have to throw in the cost of a $50 HDMI cable for the PS3.
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Originally Posted by Patman
Ontopic - so... anyone know when the next big Wii shipments are going to hit the stores?

quoted for necessity
Old 01-02-07, 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Gallant Pig
Also, you have to throw in the cost of a $50 HDMI cable for the PS3.
Or you can order one from Monoprice for less than 10 bucks.
Old 01-02-07, 11:28 AM
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I would still love to know about Wiis and their next shipment. I talked to an employee at BB and they still get their shipments via UPS. They could not tell me when they are getting their next shipment in.
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The guys at circuit city told some one around March for Wiis. This was when they figured someone could walk into a store at anytime and buy, not getting particurlarly lucky to find one. They said the same for the DS.
Old 01-02-07, 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by mh4268
The guys at circuit city told some one around March for Wiis. This was when they figured someone could walk into a store at anytime and buy, not getting particurlarly lucky to find one. They said the same for the DS.
That's what the analysts are saying, but a lot of us in this thread are still trying to be the lucky ones to find one before then.
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Originally Posted by gimmepilotwings
That's what the analysts are saying, but a lot of us in this thread are still trying to be the lucky ones to find one before then.
Me too, struck out today. May try friday or wait til next wednesday. Found about a dozen PS3, even before xmas.
Old 01-02-07, 12:24 PM
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Man, it's bizarre to me to hear the DS is tough to find too. I got my Lite no problem about 5 months ago.

Nintendo is definitely doing a LOT of things right this time around.
Old 01-02-07, 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Draven
Man, it's bizarre to me to hear the DS is tough to find too. I got my Lite no problem about 5 months ago.

Nintendo is definitely doing a LOT of things right this time around.
Everything except making enough product available.
Old 01-02-07, 01:10 PM
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We lucked out and the wife and I got our DSs the day after thanksgiving...I cant believe they are so hard to find because when we got ours, Gamestop had a ton and I just figured they werent that popular. Glad we got them when we did.
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We ended up getting a pink ds lite from KMART of all places. Good thing too, because everywhere else the DS lite was SOLD OUT. its like wtf.

Oh and I was able to find a copy of FFIII at the local walmart thanks everyone.
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I just saw 5 PS3's at Wal-Mart. When are we going to change the name of this thread?
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Yep. Saw another 1/2 dozen PS3 60gb at Target less than an hour ago.

Need to change thread to Wii and Wii Accessories rumors. I can't find a damn nunchuck to save my life...
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Originally Posted by Draven
Man, it's bizarre to me to hear the DS is tough to find too. I got my Lite no problem about 5 months ago.

Nintendo is definitely doing a LOT of things right this time around.
Not hard to belive. Look at the sales numbers for the DS. My local gamestop has been out of them since before Thanksgiving.
Old 01-02-07, 01:49 PM
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Well, if you want to try to compare prices,

with wireless and HDD:
Xbox 360 premium (400) + HD DVD (200) + wireless connector (100) = 700

without wireless but with Hard drive:
400 + 200 = 600

The major difference, of course, is that Microsoft gives you the option. Which at first I thought was a pretty dumb move (as is the lack of HDMI), but I've grown to love my HD-DVD player. Can't really compare the core system with any PS3 system since no PS3 system comes without a hard drive, and unlike wireless and a next-gen DVD player, most would argue that the hard drive is pretty important.

Anyway, no Wiis or PS3s in the Southern California area today. I still see Wiimotes pretty regularly, but nunchuks and classics are hit and miss... of course, I'm waiting for Best Buy to get them so I can use the GGC. Only have 3 wiimotes, waiting for wiiplay for my fourth. And I can't find component cables for the Wii at all...
Old 01-02-07, 01:51 PM
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Saw 8 60gb PS3s, I already have one, at Wal-Mart while looking for a Wii about 1/2 hour ago. Gave the Wii I had as a Christmas present and now I can't find one.
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Originally Posted by corbin dallas
Yep. Saw another 1/2 dozen PS3 60gb at Target less than an hour ago.

Need to change thread to Wii and Wii Accessories rumors. I can't find a damn nunchuck to save my life...
True. Along with never having seen a Wii console, it goes the same for the controllers too. Only thing I ever see are the controller gloves...
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Originally Posted by fujishig
Well, if you want to try to compare prices,

with wireless and HDD:
Xbox 360 premium (400) + HD DVD (200) + wireless connector (100) = 700

without wireless but with Hard drive:
400 + 200 = 600
Why this debate is raging on in this thread I'll never know, but I thought the original argument was about simply the cost of next gen movie watching which renders the wireless adapter moot. Ignoring features, the cost to jump on the next gen movie bandwagon be it HD or BR is identical.

Core $300+ HD $200 = $500 (entry level PS3 w/BR)
Prem $400 + HD $200 = $600 (premium level PS3 w/BR)

Simple as that. You can break down every little feature down to including a headset, achievements, unified friends lists, component included, yada, yada, but the price just to watch movies is the same. The only difference comes down to the price of cables. Depending on which 360 combo you choose you can watch HD out of the box which can't be said of the PS3.

Aren't the majority of 360 owners previous Xbox owners anyway? Most of whom already have a hard line run to their entertainment setup? The amount of people needing wireless is probably pretty small. It is, in no way, a required purchase to enjoy the system.
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I just heard unofficially that Targets will be getting at least 5 Wiis on Thursday Jan 4th.

Again, I do not know how credible the information is, but I plan on being there when they open at 8am just in case.

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