The OFFICIAL Console Camp thread! Updates, news, tips, etc.

madc0w · Post by **madc0w** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 5:35 pm

Trust me, calling works wonders. a lot of people were actually really helpful. The target guy even explained the entire schedule, and wished me luck on sunday.

Joes2Silly · Post by **Joes2Silly** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 5:46 pm

my sisters coming in from New York on the 18th, so after we pick her up we are going to Gamestop to camp out for the Wii. The guy at gamestop said it wouldnt be necessary because there were going to be more wiis that PS3 but I dont trust them

Super Cameraman · Post by **Super Cameraman** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 6:11 pm

madc0w wrote:Trust me, calling works wonders. a lot of people were actually really helpful. The target guy even explained the entire schedule, and wished me luck on sunday.

Really? What did he say? Is it the same for all Targets? Is loitering illegal for this? Should I call my Target?

-Super

EDIT:

I just read somewhere that you may be able to put a Wii on layaway if you call WalMart early in the morning on the 18th!!! I'm definitely going to try this!!

Post by **CronoTriggerfan** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 6:16 pm

Yes, definitley call!!! My Target at first said it was illegal, but now they're saying they "strongly discourage" it, but can't do anything should you want to go through with it. Call just to be safe, I think I've called about 7 stores, 3 on a daily basis. Better safe than sorry when it comes to new consoles!

And about GameStop; how does yours have any? GameStop/EB sold ALL their Wiis and PS3s in the form of preorders, as they had a stock count before they started. How does yours still have some?

Haha, check this out. Sony just announced they'll only have 150K systems for launch!

Man, how many times are they gonna screw up before they get this right?

CTFan

Metroid fan · Post by **Metroid fan** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 6:36 pm

Holy crap have fun getting a ps3 everybody

Super Cameraman · Post by **Super Cameraman** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 6:51 pm

150,000!? For the whole year, or just launch?

-Super

Post by **Gamelver** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 6:54 pm

launch, I think.

Edit: Yes, launch, just look at the link

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Super Cameraman · Post by **Super Cameraman** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 6:59 pm

Maybe I don't DO links.

-Super

madc0w · Post by **madc0w** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 7:55 pm

Super, he said that they are going to hand out tickets to people waiting, so I'm assuming their allowing people to camp out.

Super Cameraman · Post by **Super Cameraman** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 8:13 pm

Oooh okay.

-Super

vb_master · Post by **vb_master** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 8:24 pm

madc0w wrote:Super, he said that they are going to hand out tickets to people waiting, so I'm assuming their allowing people to camp out.

My Target did something like that when I got my GameCube, I got tickets 8 and 9 since I got two, one to sell, one to keep.

Metroid fan · Post by **Metroid fan** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 9:11 pm

Super Cameraman wrote: I just read somewhere that you may be able to put a Wii on layaway if you call WalMart early in the morning on the 18th!!! I'm definitely going to try this!!

Where'd you hear this bit of info because I might want to try it myself!

Post by **CronoTriggerfan** » Wed Nov 15, 2006 4:52 pm

Lay-away for video game consoles? Haha, never heard that one!

Anyways, BestBuy has given ballpark estimates on the amount of consoles, but here's the stinger; they won't tell you how many there actually are until Saturday after closing. Man, this sucks. I did, however, pry the manager of my local establishment for info, and after much deliberation, they said they should get somewhere around 50 Wiis. When I asked how many PS3s, she simply said, "You don't wanna know."

Also, a kid I know from school is actually skipping tomorrow and Friday, after missing half of today, to camp for PS3. Despite the fact that the line at this place is already 10 strong and Sony said they would only make about 150k of these things, he's still out there.

Oh well, it's not as bad as these idiots. To all of you console camping, I wish you good luck! especially with those lines...

CTFan

Post by **gannon** » Wed Nov 15, 2006 6:34 pm

Well, I'm heading out in a few hours for my wait for a ps3. I should get some sleep but I can't

Post by **bicostp** » Wed Nov 15, 2006 9:19 pm

I went to Best Buy today. Here's how the conversation went:

Reading this may have adverse effects on your mental health. Well, anyways I wrote:Clerk: Uh dude if you want the PS3 you gotta wait outside.

Me: Um... no. I'm actually looking for a Rolling Stones CD.

Clerk: Dude they didn't make a game! Go wait outside for the PS3!

Me: I DON'T WANT A PS3!

Clerk: Oh I get it you're a Wii guy. *snicker* You gotta wait even longer man!

Me: Can you help me find this CD or not?

Clerk: Dude you're sure you don't want to get in line for a PS3?

Me. I didn't think you could. Stop wasting my time.

What I don't get is the people who wait in line for days so they can buy a game console and sell it on eBay. Is a few hundred dollars really worth 3 days of your life?

Circuit City had a few tents outside, too.

Honestly I think the whole "wait outside for a day to get a game console" idea is silly. Aren't launch day consoles generally plagued with problems? In a few months the hype will go down and maybe the consoles will be easier to get. It'd rather not loiter outside a store for 48 hours. I just don't think it's worth it.

Then again I'm not interested in any of the new consoles...