Trinitron

Got the offer and preordered right at 10AM EST. Waited a bit for confirmation and cancelled my nearly $500 EB Games bundle!

edstein

I hoping that more people cancel their EB Games orders for the BB deal. That way I may move up on the waiting list at Gamestop.

Gizmo

Wow, got stuck with the bundle? Shouldn't be too hard to find a PSP on launch at Wal-Mart/Target. Well, atleast everyone who thinks pre-ordering is 'dumb'

Bobbin

Any other cheap to close to original cost deals for those of us who missed out on the Reward Zone thing? (Reputable sites only, not E-Cost or PCMall)

musick

just found this @ FW Bobbin (or anyone else interested)

http://www.kbtoys.com/Results.html/N...S1_PSP&lpos=S1

http://www.fatwallet.com/t/18/448025/

Daryl

good lookin' out, musick. I placed an order (w/NBA). They let you cancel up until 3/23 just in case something "better" pops up (even though I didn't get the Best Buy RZ preorder opportunity, i'm still holding out hope for them on a regular preorder as I have a $100 electronic gift certificate. I guess I could always just use that for games, though)

MasterofDVD

My willpower to resist getting a PSP is getting smaller and smaller. My wife wants to go on vacation in a few months and I am pondering getting one since I'm generally very bad on car trips.

I am going to wait and not preorder anywhere since I'm not in any huge hurry. I think I'll wait to see when Wal-Mart gets them in so I can use my associate discount and get 10% off. If Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2005 wasn't a part of the launch list I wouldn't be nearly as interested. I also have to find a good deal on a 1 GB Memory Stick so I can load some vids up on it too.

Gizmo

You can't even pre-order one right now if you wanted to (Well you can, but you'd be a second or third shipment sometime in April).

PixyJunket

Are they listing Tales of Eternia for US release yet?

mick0016

Kind of off topic, but wanted to get some second opinions.

I've got a PSP pre-ordered at EB Games as I put down $125 in store credit (I purged my collection last month when they were offering the trade in 2 games for $10 bonus credit). I currently own an Xbox, a Gamecube and a Nintendo DS and I'm wondering if I wouldn't just be better off just getting a PS2 instead of a PSP as I'm not exactly overwhelmed with the initial game selection with the PSP.

Anybody getting the PSP that doesn't already have a PS2?

gp98

If you've lasted this long without a PS2, I can't imagine that you're overwhelmed by the PS2 selection either. I would think it would depend a lot on why you haven't already purchased a PS2.

amped

I plan on picking up a PSP though I have never owned a PS2.

PSP has me sold on it's other media capabilites, mainly the ability to play videos. Plus, I'm looking forward to the web browser. As for the games, I do have some pre-ordered, but I probably could have waited. None of games being released for the PSP have been a determining factor in my decision to own a PSP.

sofdec

Im guessing it will come out eventually, but not before christmas most likely.

I went ahead and imported it, and I'm loving it

if you go to:
http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/psx/game/526350.html

and download
FAQ/Walkthrough 09/01/03 GheddonLN 1.00 337K Rate
Game Script 09/10/02 Odin 1.0 107K Rate

You can make it through the game real easily. Most of it is pretty straightforward, but if you ever get lost, just look at the guide (which is very basic and just tells you what to do), or the Game Script to see what went on.

Probably too much hassle for most people, but for me I can play it a while then just read the script for the dialog I 'missed' to catch up on what went on.

PixyJunket

I've played through it twice when it was released on the PS1.

MasterofDVD

That's part of the reason I stated about being in no hurry. I've been following this thread since early on and I'm aware that any preorder now would be a later shipment. It took me this long to really get excited about the PSP....especially after the rumor of the great price was crushed.

We won't be going on vacation for a few moths and I'd rather wait and see what specials and deals are out there in a few months instead of getting a worthless bundle of games right now. I only want 1 or 2 games and I'm not so interested in all the peripherals and crap. I want a nice simple bundle and I'm willing to wait.

Brewc

Be like me I will probably just get one at Walmart, since there's no game bundles just the system for $250. They had a sign up advertising they will definitly have them on the 24th. I'll have to ask a HS classmate, who is the electronics mgr, if there going to do the midnight sale like PS2.

discostu1337

go to gamestop to pre-order...we can still take orders for 1st shipment...we no longer have a 2nd shipment as everything is coming the 24th

bahgee

Yep, I went to an EB in Long Island and NY and they have reopened preorders for the first shipment on the 24th. Only $20 no bundle!

Bruce_S

I pre-ordered mine from Game Rush since I had over $200 in-store credit. There's no reason you should be stuck w/a bundle deal. I'm sure, Circuit/Best Buy/Target/Walmart and other local retailers will have a few in stock.

Get Me Coffee

Same deal I got at my EB in Brewster. $20 down and no bundle. Great deal! I'm sure looking forward for this!! 2 more weeks!

edstein

I have pre-orders with EB Games and Gamestop. I called both stores today and, only EB Games had changed their delivery schedule. Any pre-orders taken before yesterday were guaranteed first day delivery. Which ever store calls me first is who will get my money.

PerryD

The salesguy at EBgames talked me into getting a PSP today, $20 down guarantees me a PSP on launch day. He said there was a decent chance of a midnight opening too. I put down money on Ridge Racer and Ape Escape just to be safe too. I'm not planning on spending $50 for any PSP game, so either there are going to be some sale or I'll wait for a price drop.

jeffdsmith

If anyone can't reserve/find one I will sell you the one I reserved for cost + shiping, I've decided to wait a while on the PSP.

amped

Twisted Metal: Head On
ATV Offroad Fury: Blazin' Trails
Ape Escape: On the Loose
Ren-Goku: The Tower of Purgatory
Death Jr.
Untold Legends: Brotherhood of the Blade

$35.99 each plus FREE shipping
http://www.samgoody.com/Games/games....type=Platform#

edstein

Those show up as $39.99 now.