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[parallaxscroll]

I just got back from Walmart with a new 40 inch 1080p LED TV. Had to buy one. This is my first HDTV.

The thing is, I won't have the money to get a Wii U for a few weeks until I get paid.

What's the best advice on getting a Wii U without pre-ordering? When I got the Wii in 2006 I waited in line at Walmart all day. Is there a better option? I'm not good at shopping, so, seriously need some suggestions here.

[Alph]

Just be patient. You will get your money eventually, kick back and enjoy another game for a while and on launch day or whenever you get enough money, go to Walmart and buy it, I'm sure it will be in stock and there won't be long lines.

[scotty79]

Hard to know I would ask all the local reatailers if they will have any available other than pre orders.I queued all night for a wii and refused a large amount of money for it there and then.Those consoles were scarce as I can remember a console being.However things have moved on since then,nintendo know with xmas coming no stock equals no sale so rest assured there will be a big push to get more wii u to the shops.I cant see there being huge shortages.If you have the money for launch day I would like I said earlier ask the local stores if any stock will be in store apart from pre orders.Also maybe concentrate on the places that arent opening at midnight as they may be less obvious to your fellow hunters.

Good luck ! let us know how it goes!

[parallaxscroll]

Hard to know I would ask all the local reatailers if they will have any available other than pre orders.I queued all night for a wii and refused a large amount of money for it there and then.Those consoles were scarce as I can remember a console being.However things have moved on since then,nintendo know with xmas coming no stock equals no sale so rest assured there will be a big push to get more wii u to the shops.I cant see there being huge shortages.If you have the money for launch day I would like I said earlier ask the local stores if any stock will be in store apart from pre orders.Also maybe concentrate on the places that arent opening at midnight as they may be less obvious to your fellow hunters.

Good luck ! let us know how it goes!

Thanks for your advice,. I'll try to keep you guys posted!

[giggity3000]

Keep your head down and aim high you'll make it...... I hope you'll come back.

Edited by giggity3000, 27 September 2012 - 12:36 PM.

[Zonark]

Grab a stool and sit in a line

[skiesfallsdown]

Keep.. High...

[Crackkat]

i dont know about where u live but in the UK you don't get charged for pre orders until the dispatch/purchase so you can make your pre order today and pay the full price on launch day. if you can't do that where u live, try using a credit card, u pay the money back later for it

[Hank Hill]

Keep your head down and aim high you'll make it...

Grab a stool and sit in a line

Keep.. High...

AND DOOOON'T STOP! BELIEEEVIN!

Oh, wait, is this that song? No?

I'll just shuffle back to my closet then. :walks away in shame:

On Topic: You're really just going to have to wait it out. Wait till you've saved enough cash, then frantically search for one to your hearts' content.

Edited by GameCollector, 27 September 2012 - 02:13 PM.

[parallaxscroll]

Well, so far it seems I will just wait it out at Walmart again, like I did with the original Wii.

Unless someone else has a better idea...

[unleashedknight]

My advice is
1. Buy a Wii U for like 500-800 dollars off ebay/amazon
2. Wait a few months...

[Foot]

Do what I'm doing!

Lineup at GameStop whether or not they're having the midnite launch! (I'm dead serious...maybe not dead serious, may e I'll lineup at 9 when it opens at 10, yeah)

[parallaxscroll]

I talked to several Walmart managers this evening, they don't seem to have a freaking clue as to what's going on.

Zero communication with their superiors LOL.

What a joke.

[Desert Punk]

Here in the UK most places that take pre-orders just do a quick check on the card but don't take the money until its despatched. Then if your using a credit card you often get upto 50 days credit before you actually pay depending on when you were charged. I probably won't actually be paying for my wii u until early next year even though I've already pre-ordered.

[x-SourApple-x]

What the above said. When you preorder, most instore places just take a small deposit, but if you go with something like Amazon, they'll charge when they dispatch the item.

If you go to Walmart, I imagine they'll take a non-refundable deposit from you, and ask for your details, and then you pay the rest of the amount at release.

[Spleenzorio]

The least you can deposit is 50 bucks at EB Games/GameStop for a console pre-order. Put that down for now (if you can find somewhere that still has pre-orders) if you think you might have the money for the launch day. And once it gets closer to launch, you can always cancel and if they don't give you your deposit just keep it on your account or put it on a giftcard to use later.

[GreatestGamer]

The least you can deposit is 50 bucks at EB Games/GameStop for a console pre-order. Put that down for now (if you can find somewhere that still has pre-orders) if you think you might have the money for the launch day. And once it gets closer to launch, you can always cancel and if they don't give you your deposit just keep it on your account or put it on a giftcard to use later.

Deepends if you're a pro member, mines was $25 at Gamestop.