WII restock rumors / facts thread part 2, Electric Boogalooo
12-31-06, 03:45 PM
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Happened into the local BB at 3pm and was shocked to see 6 PS3s just sitting there under a folding table with games and accessories.
Sadly, they still didn't have a classic controller for the Wii.
Sadly, they still didn't have a classic controller for the Wii.
12-31-06, 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by DVD Josh
These Sony naysayer posts are ridiculous. Inferior to what? There's nothing to compare it to. And a 360 to play HD-DVD is more expensive than a PS3 to play BD, so that comparison is a loser. Also, you can't "overprice" something that is still MSRP UNDER manufacturing costs.
No one "wins" a console war. MS, Nintendo, and Sony always have been and probably always will be. They are each different and unique in their own right.
No one "wins" a console war. MS, Nintendo, and Sony always have been and probably always will be. They are each different and unique in their own right.
It's overpriced in terms of gamers not willing to pay that much for a system. Plain and simple.
12-31-06, 04:14 PM
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Not to mention that the lauch titles are mediocre at best with the exception of a few. Wait until some more AAA titles start popping up. I'm really surprised Sony didn't have more games for launch.
12-31-06, 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Matt925
Technically they're underpricing it, as they lose money on every system and are offering a blu-ray player at well under the cost of any other.
The wii is clearly the hot item right now, but will it last for years?
12-31-06, 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by abrg923
How is a 360 to play HD-DVD more expensive? They come to the same price. $400 for the 360 + $200 for the HD-DVD drive = $600, same as PS3.
It's overpriced in terms of gamers not willing to pay that much for a system. Plain and simple.
It's overpriced in terms of gamers not willing to pay that much for a system. Plain and simple.
http://www.gamespot.com/features/6162742/index.html
12-31-06, 05:03 PM
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I just got back from Best Buy - I had intended to pick up a 360 but I'm going to hold off for a good deal. I missed some decent ones around Xmas.
Anyway, I had to go to the return counter to get a refund on some DVDs and noticed a huge stack of PS3s behind the counter - I don't know which version. The ad for today had said they were giving out tickets at open, and this was around 4 PM. I saw a BB employee grab four and take them out to put on the floor, so obviously they were available for sale. 25 of them in the store by my count, and they did not appear to be flying off the shelves.
My first time seeing them in a store. If you are in the area, it was the Apple Valley Best Buy off Cedar.
Anyway, I had to go to the return counter to get a refund on some DVDs and noticed a huge stack of PS3s behind the counter - I don't know which version. The ad for today had said they were giving out tickets at open, and this was around 4 PM. I saw a BB employee grab four and take them out to put on the floor, so obviously they were available for sale. 25 of them in the store by my count, and they did not appear to be flying off the shelves.
My first time seeing them in a store. If you are in the area, it was the Apple Valley Best Buy off Cedar.
12-31-06, 05:40 PM
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Sony really thought they'd made up the loss on the PS3 unit costs by having gamers buy a small selection of PS3 of games, and buy Blu-ray discs, but gamers mainly just want games, and Blu-ray discs is still just a niche market in terms of numbers.
12-31-06, 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by corbin dallas
I'm really surprised Sony didn't have more games for launch.
Originally Posted by DVD Josh
No one "wins" a console war. MS, Nintendo, and Sony always have been and probably always will be. They are each different and unique in their own right.
12-31-06, 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Patman
Sony really thought they'd made up the loss on the PS3 unit costs by having gamers buy a small selection of PS3 of games, and buy Blu-ray discs, but gamers mainly just want games, and Blu-ray discs is still just a niche market in terms of numbers.
JMHO
12-31-06, 06:54 PM
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If anyone is in the Birmingham area and wants a PS3, check your local Best Buy. They (Hoover location) had at least two dozen or more sitting on the floor when you first walk into the store when I was there around 2:00 pm today. I was actually kind of shocked when I first saw the high pile of them and assumed they were just empty boxes for a display until I picked one up.
I passed on getting one though. I have decided to wait for reviews of Halo 3 to possibly throw my hat back into the console ring. My DS will get me thru these trying times.
The Ebayer in me almost bought one but I had a co-worker who scored two PS3s by spending the night outside during the launch in Montgomery. He tried to sell them for $3500 each (denying his child one for X-mas). He then slowly worked his way down to $900 each and when they still didn't sell, he gave one to his begging kid for X-mas and still couldn't unload the other one (even during the busy X-mas time). I don't know what the lowest price he finally decided to go but he was quite disappointed he spent the night out in the cold that evening.
I passed on getting one though. I have decided to wait for reviews of Halo 3 to possibly throw my hat back into the console ring. My DS will get me thru these trying times.
The Ebayer in me almost bought one but I had a co-worker who scored two PS3s by spending the night outside during the launch in Montgomery. He tried to sell them for $3500 each (denying his child one for X-mas). He then slowly worked his way down to $900 each and when they still didn't sell, he gave one to his begging kid for X-mas and still couldn't unload the other one (even during the busy X-mas time). I don't know what the lowest price he finally decided to go but he was quite disappointed he spent the night out in the cold that evening.
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12-31-06, 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by DVD Josh
These Sony naysayer posts are ridiculous. Inferior to what? There's nothing to compare it to. And a 360 to play HD-DVD is more expensive than a PS3 to play BD, so that comparison is a loser. Also, you can't "overprice" something that is still MSRP UNDER manufacturing costs.
No one "wins" a console war. MS, Nintendo, and Sony always have been and probably always will be. They are each different and unique in their own right.
No one "wins" a console war. MS, Nintendo, and Sony always have been and probably always will be. They are each different and unique in their own right.
12-31-06, 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by brianluvdvd
The Ebayer in me almost bought one but I had a co-worker who scored two PS3s by spending the night outside during the launch in Montgomery. He tried to sell them for $3500 each (denying his child one for X-mas). He then slowly worked his way down to $900 each and when they still didn't sell, he gave one to his begging kid for X-mas and still couldn't unload the other one (even during the busy X-mas time). I don't know what the lowest price he finally decided to go but he was quite disappointed he spent the night out in the cold that evening.
12-31-06, 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by DVD Josh
These Sony naysayer posts are ridiculous. Inferior to what? There's nothing to compare it to. And a 360 to play HD-DVD is more expensive than a PS3 to play BD, so that comparison is a loser. Also, you can't "overprice" something that is still MSRP UNDER manufacturing costs.
No one "wins" a console war. MS, Nintendo, and Sony always have been and probably always will be. They are each different and unique in their own right.
No one "wins" a console war. MS, Nintendo, and Sony always have been and probably always will be. They are each different and unique in their own right.
Nothing is a given in this market. Sony wasn't a player until 1995, and Microsoft until 2001. And, just like previous companies, they could have one or two flops and decide to pull out of the console market.
12-31-06, 11:09 PM
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Originally Posted by corbin dallas
The problem for Sony with this is that most people are not going to spend 20% more for a Blu Ray movie vs an SD copy unless they are HT freaks like most of us here. I think the majority of people that wanted a PS3 wanted it for games not the Blu Ray. Now that Sony has forced Blu Ray down our collective throats, most gamers do not want to spend the high premium for a PS3.
JMHO
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01-01-07, 01:09 AM
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Well my local Wal-Mart is filled with 60gb PS3s so I guess they will be easy to come by from here on out. I'm very tempted to get one but I am trying to talk myself out of it. I mentioned to my wife that it would be a nice things for her to give us for our anniversary but I can't think of anything to give her that would be cheap but impress her.
01-01-07, 05:21 AM
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Originally Posted by toogood
Not sure if this has already been posted or not, but if you're looking for a 60 gig PS3, you can use this link to check the availability of your local Circuitcity.
Even the closest CC has the 60GBs in stock.They are all over the place. Amazing.
01-01-07, 08:30 AM
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Not sure if this has already been posted or not, but if you're looking for a 60 gig PS3, you can use this link to check the availability of your local Circuitcity.
Does anyone have the tracking link for Best Buy's website?
01-01-07, 09:36 AM
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For the person on this page who said his friend didn't make out too well on ebay, all I have to say is "Haw, Haw". For every person who sold the PS3 for 2k, there is 10 people who either didn't make that much or actually lost money. Maybe in the future this will discourage the ebay mentality when a new console is launched, but somehow I doubt it.
01-01-07, 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by toogood
Not sure if this has already been posted or not, but if you're looking for a 60 gig PS3, you can use this link to check the availability of your local Circuitcity.
Is there a similar link on the CC site for the Wii? I can't find one myself.
01-01-07, 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Michael Ballack
For the person on this page who said his friend didn't make out too well on ebay, all I have to say is "Haw, Haw". For every person who sold the PS3 for 2k, there is 10 people who either didn't make that much or actually lost money. Maybe in the future this will discourage the ebay mentality when a new console is launched, but somehow I doubt it.
It was all about timing. Anyone who tried selling it on or the day after it was released did well. Otherwise it was hit or miss, with a huge number of fraud auctions due to shitty Ebay's lazy fraud protection.