GhostAnime
Smash Ace
maybe? maybe not?
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think you'd need to pre-order to assure this game?
- Thread starter GhostAnime
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Magnacor
Smash Ace
If you want it on the release date, then yeah.
Demon Kirby
Smash Champion
Well, there are 4 game suppliers in my area, and another few not far off.
But I'll probaly reserve one anyways.
But I'll probaly reserve one anyways.
Wazoo21
Smash Apprentice
I don't think it could hurt, if you want it on the 10th. Personally, I've pre-ordered at my local GameStop, and am picking it up at midnight. It couldn't hurt to have a copy with your name on it while you're getting it.
GhostAnime
Smash Ace
my situation is that:
1)I don't drive.
2) the closest gamestop is 30 miles away. all I really have are Wal-Mart and K-Mart.
1)I don't drive.
2) the closest gamestop is 30 miles away. all I really have are Wal-Mart and K-Mart.
SSJ4Kazuki
Smash Champion
I pre-ordered mine in early 2006. Before it was renamed to Brawl.
Off amazon.
For $77.50
Off amazon.
For $77.50
Demon Kirby
Smash Champion
Kittah4
Smash Ace
If you want to assure yourself and sleep soundly at night knowing you'll play brawl the second it hits stores, I'd reserve it. I don't trust Nintendo's ability to keep supply. I stood in line to reserve a Wii just so I could get it on opening day, and I did.
to be safe I would, but in all reality you probably won't need to. Even Halo 3 wasn't that hard to come by on opening day if you got up early and went to a les traditional place to buy games like wal mart or target or something.
TheMagicalKuja
Smash Champion
I've got two choices:
a) reserve copy at Gamestop, which is a 15 minute subway train away from my college. This will be better but slightly more dangerous if they confirm a midnight release.
b) Get the first grocery shuttle out to Target and arrive at 10:40.
Which one sounds best?
a) reserve copy at Gamestop, which is a 15 minute subway train away from my college. This will be better but slightly more dangerous if they confirm a midnight release.
b) Get the first grocery shuttle out to Target and arrive at 10:40.
Which one sounds best?
xfootdoctor
Smash Cadet
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nahhh...just come when it opens like at 10?
gh3 didn't sell out in my area...I came at 11 Am when it opens....and they had a midnight release....so...it survived 11 hours yeah?
I really don't think brawl will sell out....just come early :D
gh3 didn't sell out in my area...I came at 11 Am when it opens....and they had a midnight release....so...it survived 11 hours yeah?
I really don't think brawl will sell out....just come early :D
BokutoGuy
Smash Journeyman
i will veery soon...
GhostAnime
Smash Ace
http://boards.gamefaqs.com/gfaqs/genmessage.php?board=926632&topic=39313414
I found this interesting.
I found this interesting.
maxpower1227
Smash Lord
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What's that saying about a fool and his money...?
distr0ia
Smash Apprentice
everybody just do what you gotta do on the 10th!
TheMagicalKuja
Smash Champion
The only reason I'd preorder NOW as opposed to just picking it up would likely be because I have money now but will likely be poor in Feb so I could save money to pay for next fall's housing fee :/
I haven't reserved it and I don't plan to unless I see that there's a high possibility that it will be sold out as soon as the stores open on the 10th. I can just drive up to Gamestop and wait for it to open. Plus, I really don't have the money right now. I have my $50 for Galaxy and that's about it. I should have money by February.
error_alt_delete
Smash Champion
**** dude, you got ripped of so bad. I pre ordered mine at gamke stop for 52.85$
so I already pre-ordered mine ya.
C.Olimar788
Smash Ace
I personally doubt it. I had no trouble picking up a copy of Pokemon Diamond on the release date at a single retailer. Brawl may be more wanted, but Nintendo SHOULD supply plenty of copies. Hopefully. *Will probably pre-order just in case*
SSJ4Kazuki
Smash Champion
Well, it's England. It was actually £39.99 (>:l), which is indeed $77.50
Either way, that's still a rip off. I would never pay that much for a pre-order. Even PS3 games don't cost that much.
But anyway, I agree with the above poster. I doubt Nintendo is going to under-produce for Brawl. This is going to be one of the biggest cash cows ever for them. They're not stupid. They'll make enough. If the game gets sold out on the release date then that will be the surprise of the year for me. Nintendo is supposed to send enough copies to the stores to fulfill preorders PLUS extra copies for people that are coming in and buying it on the day. That's how it has always been. If they change it for Brawl then I declare Nintendo an even dumber company than Sony.
SSJ4Kazuki
Smash Champion
From what I know, if you convert $39.99 euros to american dollars, it equates to about $56 - $58.
50 euros sounds more like $77. I don't live in England but... *shrug*
omfgomfg
Smash Lord
no, you can easily assure the game without pre-ordering, however you may not get it on the first day.
kilroy
Smash Journeyman
he's talking about the British Pound, not the Euro.
if you can pre-order, just do it. you only have to put down a few bucks.
RMR
Smash Apprentice
Well, Just pre-order it, It is cheaper and assures you the game.
You will be buying it anyway, so why not cheaper ?
You will be buying it anyway, so why not cheaper ?
plasmatorture
Smash Journeyman
SSJ4Kazuki
Smash Champion
I don't have to pay any more, don't be stupidHow is it cheaper?
$5 now + $45 then
versus
$0 now + $50 then
$50 either way.
I'm getting it on release exactly, and there's nothing to stop it happening and no
further payments to be made. It paaays to think ahead. No camping outside stores
in the cold for me!!
EpicE
Smash Journeyman
I'm not gonna pre order it simply because I am lazy.
SirPenguin
Smash Journeyman
I'm honestly kind of looking forward camping out waiting for this game...I've yet to do that with a game or console, but I'm thinking this one is worth it.
lavamage
Smash Ace
The Q is, do shops know that Brawl is huge and they will get hundreds of people. The Thing with Halo is that everyone knew it was huge.
I always reserve games, not so much for guarentee, but so I can pay off them game before I walk in 2 dollers short.
I always reserve games, not so much for guarentee, but so I can pay off them game before I walk in 2 dollers short.
Radamanthus
Smash Apprentice
i reserved mine at GameCrazy before the original release date was revealed.
I'd say it depends on where you live, but as long as you're at the store before it opens, I doubt you'd have a problem getting it opening day. If you live in a big city or something, keep in mind that lines will be longer and it may be harder to get due to more people.
I always preorder anyways. Makes me feel safe, plus you can pay for the game in increments instead of $50 all at once.
I always preorder anyways. Makes me feel safe, plus you can pay for the game in increments instead of $50 all at once.
Chaosblade77
Smash Lord
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I preordered it earlier this year and got same day shipping, ended up being $65, so it would arrive release date and I wouldn't have to leave my house to get it.
It will probably be sold out for a couple of days/weeks after the first couple of hours, but games are produced MUCH faster and more cheaply than consoles, so supply will increase very quickly.
It will probably be sold out for a couple of days/weeks after the first couple of hours, but games are produced MUCH faster and more cheaply than consoles, so supply will increase very quickly.
voittaa711
Smash Journeyman
The game won't even come close to selling out. You really don't have to reserve it.