Rumored Xbox 360 shipments to BestBuy stores

[Schfifty Five]

Originally posted by: AStar617
I actually tried to do my good deed for the day and warn the 40th or so ppl in line at 9pm in Worcester, MA... took the time to explain that I knew the stock levels and wasn't trying to somehow con them out of their 360, because neither I or anyone I know was planning on jumping in line after they left... they cussed me out. Fair enough.

I woke up the next morning, well rested, casually got breakfast at Dunkin Donuts, then returned to the store and waited outside for them to come out empty handed... as they passed by, looking dejected, we met eyes and they recognized me... I smiled quietly, holding my Premium (gotten elsewhere) in one arm and hot coffee in the other, and said, "I told you so. Sleep well?" The younger one (late teens?) started to cry.

:beer:

LOL that's awesome.

But you have to admit, most people waiting in line probably don't browse computer forums/hot deals forums like you and I and thus have no idea about the quantity in stock information. So why would they trust you, some random guy off the street, who tells the 40th and beyond that they won't be getting one.

I know you did nothing but try to help them out, but honestly, if I were one of them, I wouldn't have believed you either.

However, if they were rude to you like those that cussed, then yes, they deserve wasting time like that.

My question though, how come Bestbuy didn't tell everyone after the last person who would get an Xbox that they would run out? I figured it would only be fair to those waiting in the far back of hte line to say "Hey, we have about 50 xboxes, and you guys are at least in the 60's...you sure you want to stay?"

 

[sxr7171]

Originally posted by: exm

Originally posted by: James3shin
still sitting on 1, one is on ebay right now, ends on the 22. Hope the influx of rich parents get on ebay.

Nice. Thanks to people like you I can't get an XBox 360. Hope you won't be able to sell it- at least not for a huge profit.

Oh yeah you can, just buy it from him. If you have to pay a premium, too bad. He was out in the cold in line while you were sitting on your lard butt.

 

[AStar617]

Originally posted by: Schfifty Five

Originally posted by: AStar617
I actually tried to do my good deed for the day and warn the 40th or so ppl in line at 9pm in Worcester, MA... took the time to explain that I knew the stock levels and wasn't trying to somehow con them out of their 360, because neither I or anyone I know was planning on jumping in line after they left... they cussed me out. Fair enough.

I woke up the next morning, well rested, casually got breakfast at Dunkin Donuts, then returned to the store and waited outside for them to come out empty handed... as they passed by, looking dejected, we met eyes and they recognized me... I smiled quietly, holding my Premium (gotten elsewhere) in one arm and hot coffee in the other, and said, "I told you so. Sleep well?" The younger one (late teens?) started to cry.

:beer:

LOL that's awesome.

But you have to admit, most people waiting in line probably don't browse computer forums/hot deals forums like you and I and thus have no idea about the quantity in stock information. So why would they trust you, some random guy off the street, who tells the 40th and beyond that they won't be getting one.

I know you did nothing but try to help them out, but honestly, if I were one of them, I wouldn't have believed you either.

However, if they were rude to you like those that cussed, then yes, they deserve wasting time like that.

I don't buy for a second the idea of the overnight line being a random occurrence... people wouldn't have been lined up outside without prior knowledge of a restock, particularly the Xbox 360's web-savvy target audience. Think about it, are people lined up there every night/morning?

Regarding trust, the more likely dick-move for someone looking to sabotage would be to try to convince EVERYONE that there was no restock, which clearly wouldn't fly. So why else would I waste my time with only the tail end of the line (at the time)--what satisfaction would that bring anyone? I'd have no motivation to take the time to tell one specific party in earnest that they were wasting their time if it weren't true.

My question though, how come Bestbuy didn't tell everyone after the last person who would get an Xbox that they would run out? I figured it would only be fair to those waiting in the far back of hte line to say "Hey, we have about 50 xboxes, and you guys are at least in the 60's...you sure you want to stay?"

Statistically customers are likely to buy SOMETHING if they're in the store so they won't be turned away. Plus the employees generally don't discuss such matters to customers, particularly if the company hasn't officially released those stocking numbers to the public. They didn't ask ppl to assemble peacefully outside the store, so they have no obligation to provide further info regarding such a move.

 

[MisterJackson]

If anyone here wants one of the premium systems just pm me. I lucked up and got called on two calling lists that I was on last week. I'd forgotten I even put myself on those lists back at the launch date.

Anywho, I've got a second one to get rid of. I can't "sell" it here, but if you pm me we can email and take it from there.

I'll give anyone local first preference. I'm in Greenville SC.

 

[djcameron]

We got one this morning at BestBuy in Santa Rosa, CA. They had 20. We arrived at 7:30AM, they opened at 8:00AM. We were #6 in line. They were gone by 8:15AM.

Now maybe my kid will be able to sleep, eat, and breathe normally again.

 

[Saint Nick]

Originally posted by: djcameron
We got one this morning at BestBuy in Santa Rosa, CA. They had 20. We arrived at 7:30AM, they opened at 8:00AM. We were #6 in line. They were gone by 8:15AM.

Now maybe my kid will be able to sleep, eat, and breathe normally again.

ahhh i'll get one once i get a tv

 

[jmgonzalez]

Got one at Best Buy Torrance, CA

They had 20 - I was 13.

 

[nchan]

was this nationwide?

 

[Devistater]

New fuel for the fire:
Bestbuy is now telling stores: There will be more xbox 360's this week, BUT they are supposed to store it in the back only, take down all signage and signs that they have any xbox 360 and they are only supposed only give out vouchers, and only to people who ask the greeter at the door for it.
Scan of the new retail insider
http://www.xbox365.com/news.cgi?id=GGPNuLuLNu12221220

 

[supastar1568]

hmm, i preordered mine at gamestop a few months before launch. They said I was on the second shipment but would def have it by Christmas. Well its Christmas eve and no xbox 360.


Im glad it was a dud in Japan

 

[RollWave]

Anyone know of the next shipment?

 

[RollWave]

ANYONE?

 

[digger44]

Walmart had them advertised in the local Sunday circular (1/1/06)...both core and platinum. I dont know if they actually have them in the stores. This is LI, NY.

 

[cooliodealio]

Originally posted by: rnp614
ANYONE?

It's not like they're just shipping these things on certain days. They are always shipping them. You just never know if it will appear at a store in your area. PC games are better anyway.

 

[RollWave]

to best buy they've had specific days. I like PC games but theres nothing like console sports or driving/racing games.

 

[Wingznut]

Originally posted by: cooliodealio
PC games are better anyway.

Alright, I'll bite.

Show me a better racer on the PC than PGR3. Show me a better platformer than Kameo. How about a better action/horror game than Condemned: Criminal Origins? Maybe a better fighter than Dead or Alive 4?

 

[Eeezee]

Originally posted by: Wingznut

Originally posted by: cooliodealio
PC games are better anyway.

Alright, I'll bite.

Show me a better racer on the PC than PGR3. Show me a better platformer than Kameo. How about a better action/horror game than Condemned: Criminal Origins? Maybe a better fighter than Dead or Alive 4?

Ever played FEAR or Prince of Persia? Do they even make PC fighter games? Seems like a silly idea

 

[7earitup]

bah, Prince of Persia is better on Xbox =)

 

[Wingznut]

Originally posted by: Eeezee

Originally posted by: Wingznut

Originally posted by: cooliodealio
PC games are better anyway.

Alright, I'll bite.

Show me a better racer on the PC than PGR3. Show me a better platformer than Kameo. How about a better action/horror game than Condemned: Criminal Origins? Maybe a better fighter than Dead or Alive 4?

Ever played FEAR or Prince of Persia? Do they even make PC fighter games? Seems like a silly idea

FEAR is a shooter, not so much an action game. And there's no way PoP is better on the PC. And no, there really aren't any fighters available.

See my point... Games aren't always better on the PC.

 

[cooliodealio]

Originally posted by: Wingznut

Originally posted by: Eeezee

Originally posted by: Wingznut

Originally posted by: cooliodealio
PC games are better anyway.

Alright, I'll bite.

Show me a better racer on the PC than PGR3. Show me a better platformer than Kameo. How about a better action/horror game than Condemned: Criminal Origins? Maybe a better fighter than Dead or Alive 4?

Ever played FEAR or Prince of Persia? Do they even make PC fighter games? Seems like a silly idea

FEAR is a shooter, not so much an action game. And there's no way PoP is better on the PC. And no, there really aren't any fighters available.

See my point... Games aren't always better on the PC.

A shooter is an action game. So you counter his argument by saying "that doesn't count!"? I have a feeling no matter what anyone tells you, you're just going to say, "that doesn't really count!"

 

[Acanthus]

Originally posted by: Wingznut

Originally posted by: cooliodealio
PC games are better anyway.

Alright, I'll bite.

Show me a better racer on the PC than PGR3. Show me a better platformer than Kameo. How about a better action/horror game than Condemned: Criminal Origins? Maybe a better fighter than Dead or Alive 4?

Actually PGR2 was one of the worst racing titles ive ever played.

Burnout 3 was much better.

I sincerely have no want or need to play PGR3 if its the same horrible physics, with no damage, on boring tracks with OMGWTF shiny cars.

 

[Wingznut]

Originally posted by: cooliodealio

Originally posted by: Wingznut

Originally posted by: Eeezee

Originally posted by: Wingznut

Originally posted by: cooliodealio
PC games are better anyway.

Alright, I'll bite.

Show me a better racer on the PC than PGR3. Show me a better platformer than Kameo. How about a better action/horror game than Condemned: Criminal Origins? Maybe a better fighter than Dead or Alive 4?

Ever played FEAR or Prince of Persia? Do they even make PC fighter games? Seems like a silly idea

FEAR is a shooter, not so much an action game. And there's no way PoP is better on the PC. And no, there really aren't any fighters available.

See my point... Games aren't always better on the PC.

A shooter is an action game. So you counter his argument by saying "that doesn't count!"? I have a feeling no matter what anyone tells you, you're just going to say, "that doesn't really count!"

No, I was just trying to pick a genre that wasn't FPS... Because we agree that the PC platform has the best FPS'.

What we don't agree on is the fact that you believe all PC games are better than all 360 games. And I gave you the examples to back that up.

Both platforms are great gaming platforms and offer different experiences.

 

[DefRef]

I was in Target last night and they actually had a single 360 in the case for sale. Other people looked at it too, but I think they thought it was a mirage or something, for no one bought it during the 20 minutes (in the late afternoon, to boot) I was near the videogames.

I'm waiting for the Costco bundles to come back in and maybe some more games to come out before jumping in on this one. I've got a zillion Xbox games I've yet to play and other than PGR3 and DOA4, there isn't anything compelling for the 360 yet.

 

[beany323]

hi all.

FYI. I went to my local wal-mart this morning on the off chance there would be a 360 sitting in the case, no luck.

So as i wandered around another customer was asking a salesclerk about the ad in the paper, and he was told to ask for a rain check, and that it can take like 3-6 mts before they come in.

I was like ok.. forget it. well i had a little time to spare b4 i needed toget to work so i said, wth, go get a raincheck. The lady told me they had a pretty long waiting list.

About 1.5 hrs pass and i get a call that i have a xbox360 waiting.

TADA! i now have one.

Hope this helps you guys.

/bow

 

[cooliodealio]

Originally posted by: Wingznut

Originally posted by: cooliodealio

Originally posted by: Wingznut

Originally posted by: Eeezee

Originally posted by: Wingznut

Originally posted by: cooliodealio
PC games are better anyway.

Alright, I'll bite.

Show me a better racer on the PC than PGR3. Show me a better platformer than Kameo. How about a better action/horror game than Condemned: Criminal Origins? Maybe a better fighter than Dead or Alive 4?

Ever played FEAR or Prince of Persia? Do they even make PC fighter games? Seems like a silly idea

FEAR is a shooter, not so much an action game. And there's no way PoP is better on the PC. And no, there really aren't any fighters available.

See my point... Games aren't always better on the PC.

A shooter is an action game. So you counter his argument by saying "that doesn't count!"? I have a feeling no matter what anyone tells you, you're just going to say, "that doesn't really count!"

No, I was just trying to pick a genre that wasn't FPS... Because we agree that the PC platform has the best FPS'.

What we don't agree on is the fact that you believe all PC games are better than all 360 games. And I gave you the examples to back that up.

Both platforms are great gaming platforms and offer different experiences.

The experience that a console offers is inferior to that of the PC. No console game can beat a PC game. That's the bottom line.