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    Default Anyone getting the Red DS? Mine is being delayed...

    I preordered from Gamestop. Maybe not a wise decision. It came out today 11/28, I called and they said Wednesday. I'm a little disappointed. I know big deal, two days but the internet says available TODAY.
    I have patience but I don't get it.
    Should I never preorder again from Gamestop?
    Do they suck that bad?
    I am looking forward to playing some wifi with folks in DP land. I also promise not to quit early if I'm getting smoked on Mario Kart.
    But it has to wait right? I want to get my money back and just go to Wal Mart and buy it outright. I think I'm pissed over the principle of actual release date vs when I actually get it. What are my rights?

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    Seriously, for the record.

    RELEASE DATES on web sites or whatever = SHIPPING DATES

    I see this every week a game comes out. The date that is listed on web sites is the shipping date of an item, so stores usually get it the day after or so, unless its a big name title, then they'll get a one-day shipping deal.
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    I wanted a red DS, but with x-mas coming I highly doubt I would have been able to get one from my store. I was lucky that I got the one I have, we never seem to keep the DS very long.

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    Yup. Picking mine up on Thursday (when I get paid).

    Looking forward to it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by GrayFox
    Seriously, for the record.

    RELEASE DATES on web sites or whatever = SHIPPING DATES

    I see this every week a game comes out. The date that is listed on web sites is the shipping date of an item, so stores usually get it the day after or so, unless its a big name title, then they'll get a one-day shipping deal.
    Not entirely true. WalMart had them in stores yesterday.

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    WalMart???
    total hell, love to hate that place. I live just north of Fort Worth, Texas and they built not one but FOUR within a 10-15 minute radius. I'm not in the sticks but I was far enough to enjoy some peace n quiet for a while.
    I wonder if I could get my deposit back and tell them to screw themselves and walk across the street and buy it tonight?
    In the meantime, release dates/ship dates need to be aligned, it's very misleading. I know some of you bought the xbox360 last tuesday, given that example, release date stated was exactly what took place. That is of course comparing apples to oranges.

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    I have been waiting for so l-o-o-o-n-g for the damned thing to be released! It seems like years since it was announced.

    I could have caved and grabbed a Nintendogs bundle......ironically, my friend did and picked up the teal Nintendogs bundle YESTERDAY, he'll be pissed......but no way, I wanted the Mario Kart red machine or nothing. It even comes with a checkered flag wrist strap and Mario Kart sticker pack. How cool is that? Very much worth the agonizing wait. I'm gonna play this thing to death.

    How much you wanna bet there'll be an Animal Crossing bundle for Christmas?

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    Animal Crossing is a great game in itself but in a bundle, I wouldn't pick it up. It will probably be easter egg purple or something hideous.
    BTW, what's the strap for in the Red Bundle?

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    Quote Originally Posted by mikeetler
    Quote Originally Posted by GrayFox
    Seriously, for the record.

    RELEASE DATES on web sites or whatever = SHIPPING DATES

    I see this every week a game comes out. The date that is listed on web sites is the shipping date of an item, so stores usually get it the day after or so, unless its a big name title, then they'll get a one-day shipping deal.
    Not entirely true. WalMart had them in stores yesterday.
    Then either they're getting early shipments, or getting same day shipments.

    If you're reserving, or buying at a Gamestop or something, the date on the site is the shipping date.
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    yeah i am... for christmas so ill have 2 wait till then. i cant wait it looks so awesome

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    Red one looks sweet but I just bought the Nintendogs light blue DS and I am loving that one

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    I stopped by the local KMart today and they had some in stock at $149.95. I think I'm finally gonna break down and buy a DS because of Mario Kart DS. Has anybody seen the package anywhere cheaper?? Thanks.

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    Quote Originally Posted by WizDawg
    I stopped by the local KMart today and they had some in stock at $149.95. I think I'm finally gonna break down and buy a DS because of Mario Kart DS. Has anybody seen the package anywhere cheaper?? Thanks.
    Thats what every DS bundle (a bundle being system and game) released has been running. Ive never seen one cheaper unless your getting one lucky on ebay or from a flea market or something.
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    I'm in the same boat. Pre-ordered my M.K. DS bundle and it has not come in. No other stores in my area have it in-stock either. This sucks! haha

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    Got mine today, very happy, having much fun, I suck at Mario Kart
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    that sucks.
    have you raced wifi yet?

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    Someone please post pics of what it looks like in person so we can get an idea of it other than the promo art

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    bump for pics please

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    I'll be getting mine tomorrow. Then I'll be playing at work while I take phone calls assisting customers. Please hope I don't get caught!!!!!!

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    6 came in and 5 were pre-ordered. I love it when that happens.
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