Gamestop Not Taking Wii/PS3 PreOrders Yet

Next Generation is reporting that Gamestop has declined to take preorders for the Wii and PS3, on the grounds that they don't know how many units will be available at launch. They're apparently trying to avoid a repeat of last year's problems with the 360's launch. From the article: "Analysts also inquired what would happen if PS3 launch quantities fell short of expectations. '[Last year,] the 360 in short supply had an effect of freezing the market,' said DeMatteo. 'But if you look at it, there wasn't anything new. I mean, there weren't any new platforms out there, so the 360 was the newest thing in the last four or five years. This year, there will be a Wii and there will be a 360, so I can't believe that it will have the same kind of impact that the 360 [shortages] had.'"

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[XxtraLarGe]

Sears and JC Penny aren't taking Wii/PS3 PreOrders either. Keep up the great work, I don't know where I'd go to find out who isn't taking Wii/PS3 orders without ya!

Wait....

[MagicDude]

Then ... who did I give my $100 to?

I just wanted to let you know

[Anonymous Coward]

I just wanted to let you all know that I'm buying a Wii. I think that the PS3 is too expensive, and there are no good Xbox 360 games. Also, you have to pay $50 per year to use the Xbox 360.

Slow News Day?

[Rhonwyn]

First I find out that I have to use the Wii controller with a Wii game, now I find out places aren't taking pre-orders.

Maybe next we'll hear that the sky is still blue, except when there are clouds.

Re:Wait....

[steveo777]

Me, thanks.

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[aichpvee]

I am though. I accept cash and paypal. The PS3 pre-order will be 1200$+shipping for the 60GB and 1000$+shipping for the 20GB. Wii will be available only as a bundle with three extra controllers, a 4GB SD card, and copies of Twilight Princess, Excite Truck, and Red Steel. The Wii package will be 800$+shipping. Quantities may be limited so order now to ensure you get yours before christmas.