March of the Crabs
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My work got a ton in yesterday, we sold most but there's still some kicking around. Stores all around us have them in stock. No supply issues around here (I'm in Ontario, Canada for reference).
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So...Can anyone find a New 3DS XL right now? It seems sold out everywhere
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1. The XL was an actual upgrade to the og though, as it didn't scratch its own screens, better battery, more comfortable, etc
2. 2ds was also an upgrade in those ways
3. Well they currently have 4 models, so...
4. Then sell the faceplates online through Nintendo only?
it still did
AkelisRain
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This article is talking about ebooks though. How is it related to Nintendo?
The Technomancer
card-carrying scientician
Why the hell am I on hold for 5 plus minutes for the electronics section of a Toys R Us?
Wreck-It Ralph
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Yes. Clearly the New 3DS XL is undesirable. That's why it's sold out everywhere.
The Technomancer
card-carrying scientician
This is just stupid
TheSpoiler
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None in the Chicago Best Buys. I doubt the Gamestops will have them and it's too cold to travel!
Thanks Nintendo.
Thanks Nintendo.
SuperStiltzkin
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Yeah, when I called Best Buy yesterday they said all BBs in the Chicago area are out. And Gamestops are probably still filling preorders as more N3DSs come in. Gonna try my nearby Target again tomorrow morning.
The Shogun
Banned
Rumor is next shipment of consoles for GameStop is February 18th
Hopefully will be sooner however. Just giving a heads up
Hopefully will be sooner however. Just giving a heads up
I can save you the trouble and let you know Chicagoland (BB, Target, Walmart, and GameStop) is stripped clean as I went looking on Friday and earlier today.
Lots of traffic in their gaming sections, lol.
//ARCANUM
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seriously, this is like the 100th post about this, most people trying to get one DID pre-order and then had their pre-order cancelled by best buy, target, amazon, etc.
//ARCANUM
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i'm pretty sure they're not going to be re-stocking OG 3DS or 3DS XL. Moving forward they plan to just sell 2DS and New 3DS XL in the US.
Blood Diamonds
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nope no nintendo is perfect it's all your fault
DoktorEvil
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Not to forget the places still selling used DS & DSi products.
Tawney Bomb
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Just because your thing didn't get released doesn't mean it would've cured the situation had it been.
I know it's quite popular to blame Nintendo, but I continue to believe that it's the retailers that do not want to be in a situation where they have bigger than expected stocks of Nintendo products. Maybe because they have less leverage in reducing games prices like they can with other games...
Anyway, I really hope that some competent journalist will investigate this because we've had had too many occurrences in the past where Nintendo products failed to be widely available in store shelves. Maybe it's Nintendo's logistics/supply chain that's at fault after all!
Anyway, I really hope that some competent journalist will investigate this because we've had had too many occurrences in the past where Nintendo products failed to be widely available in store shelves. Maybe it's Nintendo's logistics/supply chain that's at fault after all!
SparksterMeta0
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I see two red nXLs in Grossmont, CA Toys R Us, if anyone is still looking.
I don't plan on getting a N3DS soon, but I decided to visit a nearby Target & see if it was in stock. They had 2 systems (red) left in the case. The size of the packaging surprised me especially when looking at the regular XL next to it. Nintendo really doesn't mess around when they go into cost cutting mode.
I then headed to the GameStop a few stores away to check their stock only to find the place had moved or gone out of business.
I then headed to the GameStop a few stores away to check their stock only to find the place had moved or gone out of business.
entremet
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They stopped making them two holidays ago. Probably leftover stock.
Unless you mean their evergreen DS titles.
Yea. I'm also really surprised they didn't refresh the 2DS as well (New 2DS) maybe that needs a bit more work and will be out for the fall/ winter sales.
I reckon the original 3ds/ 3ds xl will be phased out and not replenished stock wise.
mgs2master2
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I found one red one just today at a target. I am contemplating getting it since im still waiting for my MM unit to get delivered.
The Shogun
Banned
Nope Nintendo said you get this many consoles guaranteed at launch. Pre-order away.
And then sold out.
Tawney Bomb
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Doubtful. Nintendo isn't known for second runs very often.
DoktorEvil
Banned
I meant used DS/DSi Handhelds.
……forgetit
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I want you to know that I've read every one of your posts in Rick's voice. The idea of him going threw your new 3ds frustrations is hilarious
TDLink
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I'm in the DFW metroplex, went to several stores yesterday afternoon. Mostly Targets, Walmarts, and Best Buys. Same story everywhere "We sold out this morning when the store opened/there was a line". From what I gather most stores got 8 units or less (colours combined).
Bonus: At a Fry's I checked when I asked if they had the New 3DS the employee wondered if I wanted the "standard" one or the "additional" one. All I could say is the "New" one.
Good job on both the redundant name and the terrible launch supply Nintendo.
Bonus: At a Fry's I checked when I asked if they had the New 3DS the employee wondered if I wanted the "standard" one or the "additional" one. All I could say is the "New" one.
Good job on both the redundant name and the terrible launch supply Nintendo.
tim_pkmn89
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Because like ebooks and movies, video games are also a form of entertainment ran by companies Amazon has to negotiate with. It shows that Amazon is willing to ignore big name products if they can't follow the pricing strategies they want.
How many people do you know that buy things off the Nintendo website?
GruntOfAction
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Local Gamestop only got enough to cover preorders. I asked why they didn't get a few extra to buffer with in case they broke in shipping or had defects and the customers had to return them...Was met with a half stupid open mouth for like a minute then I left...
Walmart was completely out of them too, no new 3DSes, no games, nothing. Gonna have to order them online and maybe get it the tuesday before my birthday.
Walmart was completely out of them too, no new 3DSes, no games, nothing. Gonna have to order them online and maybe get it the tuesday before my birthday.
Thought about picking one up off the fly today. I haven't even touched my 3DS in ages but for some reason I really wanted to try RE Revelations on a bigger handheld screen.
All sold out. Kind of crazy too if they didn't send that many, I mean, not like the 3DS has been flopping over here in the states right? Ah, maybe I'll take it as a sign to wait until the new console lust has passed.
All sold out. Kind of crazy too if they didn't send that many, I mean, not like the 3DS has been flopping over here in the states right? Ah, maybe I'll take it as a sign to wait until the new console lust has passed.
ostrichKing
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Found out the issue after talking to 5 different people...and also a true explanation of why many Majora's were cancelled. With the Majora's masks...Nintendo had promised them XX amount of consoles, and then came back with a significantly lower amount. As for the 3DS limbo of preparing for shipment everyone is in...one of their distribution/shipping places that all of them are coming from has experienced an unexpected "delay"...not sure if its due to the port strikes or what...
He did say everyone will receive theirs by the 20th at the very absolute latest...but everything should be shipped no later than Monday...so many should receive it sooner...
Would be nice if they actually emailed people to explain things or let people cancel or give any update at all without having to call and talk to 5 people before someone finally tracked down the info...
DigitalRicket
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Got off work yesterday at 3pm and drove to my local Target and they said they had sold out of all XL's by 11am that morning. They said that their Majora's Mask XL's were sold immediately as the store opened. The guys who bought them lined up at 4am.
I ended up going next door to the Toys R Us and they only had two Black models left. Grabbed one of them for my wife since my Majora's Mask one is coming in by FedEx on Wednesday.
I ended up going next door to the Toys R Us and they only had two Black models left. Grabbed one of them for my wife since my Majora's Mask one is coming in by FedEx on Wednesday.
Because the person who takes the electronics phone calls is usually the only person selling and cashiering at Toys R Us. I've worked there before and sometimes it's not possible to get to the phone in a reasonable amount of time.
Flying Toaster
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Found the last n3ds (red) at a best buy in Phoenix. Best Buy was hiding them in customer service.
most of the people I know went looking and everyone is sold out.
most of the people I know went looking and everyone is sold out.
The worst part is that I can't even cancel it now since the order went into preparation phase 2 days before it came out. What could they be doing over there? Preparing to not give me a N3DS when they find out there are none?
ostrichKing
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Sounds like the have them...but inexplicably the whole warehouse has a "shipping delay"...he said it wasn't an "inventory" issue...still don't understand how hard it is to actually tell the customer what is going on and/or give them the option to cancel...
sergioalb64
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2 black and 2 red out within the case at West Covina, CA TRU 2 hours ago. No new amiibo other than 2 Bowser's.
EDIT: oops, forgot I also saw about 3 Toon Link amiibo as well.
EDIT: oops, forgot I also saw about 3 Toon Link amiibo as well.
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