The Xbox 360 Compendium
11-11-05, 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Gallant Pig
This one is very close to the Best Buy headquarters. I actually live a mile from it or so. :bananadance:
They will open the doors up at 9:00pm to pass out numbers for Xbox buyers. At 9:30pm, they will close for a brief 30 minutes while they set up the store with multiple xbox demo setups for people to play, and then at 10:00pm, will reopen the store. The store will remain open to the public for 2 hours of free play, demonstrations, etc.
C) At 12:00am (Nov 22), they will begin selling Xbox units in the order of the numbers passed out earlier.
C) At 12:00am (Nov 22), they will begin selling Xbox units in the order of the numbers passed out earlier.
11-11-05, 12:22 PM
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Best Buy is expecting 43,000 Xbox 360’s company wide which works out to about 60 per a store with the midnight opening stores getting an extra 100 each.
According to leaked documents, the company is expecting to do about $16 million in hardware sales (that’s with a planned sell-out), $5.1 million in game sales (that’s 86,000 games), $5 million in accessory sales (again about 86,000 units) and $2.5 million in their scamish product replacement plans (or about 21,500). That works out to about $29 million in total 360-related sales on one day. Not bad.
According to leaked documents, the company is expecting to do about $16 million in hardware sales (that’s with a planned sell-out), $5.1 million in game sales (that’s 86,000 games), $5 million in accessory sales (again about 86,000 units) and $2.5 million in their scamish product replacement plans (or about 21,500). That works out to about $29 million in total 360-related sales on one day. Not bad.
*edit - Anyone know if that extra controller at Sam's is wired or wireless?
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11-11-05, 12:32 PM
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With the delay of Oblivion and Dead or Alive 4 (two games that were in my Gamestop.com bundle), I wrote to them and asked what the replacements would be. They said that they had no idea. Well today I look over my order and see that they've been replaced with Gun and Condemned... two games I was gonna get anyway. 
11-11-05, 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Flay
Have fun at that! I'm jealous. From what I've read on the Xbox.com forums:
So get there early if you want to snag a 360.
So get there early if you want to snag a 360.
11-11-05, 01:09 PM
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Don't know how, but here are two game reviews...
Need For Speed: Most Wanted.
http://www.totalgames.net/pma/22279
Call of Duty 2
http://www.totalgames.net/pma/22280
Need For Speed: Most Wanted.
http://www.totalgames.net/pma/22279
Call of Duty 2
http://www.totalgames.net/pma/22280
11-11-05, 01:17 PM
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I called Gamestop yesterday to make sure I was on the 1st ship list. They told me I should make the 2nd shipment, but couldn't tell for sure if I would roll into the 3rd or not. I was at a loss for words considering I preordered back in June. So now I have to find a place to get it come 11/22.
What is the best plan to make sure I get one come 11/22. Walmart, Best Buy, Target, Toys R Us?
What is the best plan to make sure I get one come 11/22. Walmart, Best Buy, Target, Toys R Us?
11-11-05, 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by JoshUnt
I called Gamestop yesterday to make sure I was on the 1st ship list. They told me I should make the 2nd shipment, but couldn't tell for sure if I would roll into the 3rd or not. I was at a loss for words considering I preordered back in June. So now I have to find a place to get it come 11/22.
What is the best plan to make sure I get one come 11/22. Walmart, Best Buy, Target, Toys R Us?
What is the best plan to make sure I get one come 11/22. Walmart, Best Buy, Target, Toys R Us?
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11-11-05, 01:31 PM
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More Best Buy info:
On the big day customers standing outside (be it at midnight or 9 a.m.) will be handed a numbered ticket and special brochure.
The special sales in the brochure include:
Double Reward Zone points with purchases of $599 or more.
No interest until Jan. 2008 on purchases of $299 or more.
$5 off an Intec vertical stand with game and memory storage purchase.
30% off a Pelican faceplate or controller skin gel.
$10 gift card with a purchase of a 360 and the GameFly prepaid pack and $79 in-home networking with the purchase of a 360.
Coupons in the brochure include:
$10 off any video game $29.99 and more
$5 off any Greatest Hits, Platinum Hits or Player’s Choice Video Game
$10 off any video game accessory $29.99 and more
15 percent off any Psyclone cable
$10 off any PC game $29.99 and more
10 percent off any Samsung HD TV
10 percent off any satellite radio product
Free Napster Starter Pack instantly with purchase of any MP3 player (first time Napster subscribers only)
Geek Squad: $79 in-home networking with purchase of Xbox 360 (regularly $159; save $80), includes networking of Xbox 360 and one additional device
$100 off Haier BrewMaster keg cooler
The special sales in the brochure include:
Double Reward Zone points with purchases of $599 or more.
No interest until Jan. 2008 on purchases of $299 or more.
$5 off an Intec vertical stand with game and memory storage purchase.
30% off a Pelican faceplate or controller skin gel.
$10 gift card with a purchase of a 360 and the GameFly prepaid pack and $79 in-home networking with the purchase of a 360.
Coupons in the brochure include:
$10 off any video game $29.99 and more
$5 off any Greatest Hits, Platinum Hits or Player’s Choice Video Game
$10 off any video game accessory $29.99 and more
15 percent off any Psyclone cable
$10 off any PC game $29.99 and more
10 percent off any Samsung HD TV
10 percent off any satellite radio product
Free Napster Starter Pack instantly with purchase of any MP3 player (first time Napster subscribers only)
Geek Squad: $79 in-home networking with purchase of Xbox 360 (regularly $159; save $80), includes networking of Xbox 360 and one additional device
$100 off Haier BrewMaster keg cooler
11-11-05, 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Michael Corvin
A friend of mine works at Wal-Mart and that Wal-Mart is only getting 14. That should help some people guage whether they want to bother with that option.
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11-11-05, 01:46 PM
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Super Wal-Mart.
*edit- BTW, thanks for the reviews above. I was on the fence about COD2, but I'm sold.
to all those thinking it looked like shit compared to the PC version. Side by side comparison baby.
*edit- BTW, thanks for the reviews above. I was on the fence about COD2, but I'm sold.
to all those thinking it looked like shit compared to the PC version. Side by side comparison baby.
11-11-05, 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by JoshUnt
I called Gamestop yesterday to make sure I was on the 1st ship list. They told me I should make the 2nd shipment, but couldn't tell for sure if I would roll into the 3rd or not. I was at a loss for words considering I preordered back in June.
MAY 19th!!!
And to think people looked at me funny for ordering way back then.
11-11-05, 03:04 PM
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Yeah I have 2 Walmarts near me and both are open 24 hours. I guess I will try there then if that doesnt work I will try the Bestbuy near me at 9 am.
I got Halo 2 at the Walmart near me and the line was not too bad, but I assume it will be worse for the 360.
I got Halo 2 at the Walmart near me and the line was not too bad, but I assume it will be worse for the 360.
11-11-05, 03:16 PM
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It's a heck of a day for info! Here's some more:
Core Tickets:
Premium Tickets:
WAL-MART info for launch night
Wal-Mart has begun receiving launch instruction packages, which are intended to prepare each of its outlets for the chaos that might ensue when the Xbox 360 drops at midnight on November 22nd. Employees have been instructed to distribute numbered tickets (as many as the store has 360 units) starting at 10:00 PM on the 21st. The tickets are divided into two sets (green and silver), in order to differentiate between the core and premium bundles. Rumor has it, a few tickets will be hidden in select Hershey bar wrappers… hope you like chocolate!"
Wal-Mart has begun receiving launch instruction packages, which are intended to prepare each of its outlets for the chaos that might ensue when the Xbox 360 drops at midnight on November 22nd. Employees have been instructed to distribute numbered tickets (as many as the store has 360 units) starting at 10:00 PM on the 21st. The tickets are divided into two sets (green and silver), in order to differentiate between the core and premium bundles. Rumor has it, a few tickets will be hidden in select Hershey bar wrappers… hope you like chocolate!"
Core Tickets:
Premium Tickets:
11-11-05, 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Flay
More Best Buy info:
11-11-05, 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Save Ferris
I thought I was in for sure but called and NARROWLY got into the first shipment because I preordered by May 19th.
MAY 19th!!!
And to think people looked at me funny for ordering way back then.
MAY 19th!!!
And to think people looked at me funny for ordering way back then.
11-11-05, 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by JaxComet
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11-11-05, 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by JaxComet
1) The guy is insane and is asking for trouble for breaking street date. Not a crook though. Aside from the street date contract that he is breaking, I say more power to him. I hope no one seriously bids on that. One week is a short time of exclusivity for any bidder.
2) There are suckers born every minute.