GameStop and EB Games Pre-Order Clarifications

Yesterday, we ran a rumor about how GameStop and EB Games were thinking of changing their pre-order policy so you had to trade in $50 worth of games as a deposit. Anyway, a couple of these issues have been looked into and the true story is out. The rumor we ran yesterday is both true and untrue.

The trade-in thing is only happening in Hawaii and Guam as of now. They’re doing a test run in the region to see how it goes. If you live in those two regions, you can pre-order your Wii and PS3 starting Monday by trading in a bunch of your games. If you do not want to contribute to this corporate tactic, then don’t go.

If you want a PlayStation 3 or Wii and don’t live in those regions, you will not be able to pre-order until the stores find out exactly how many units they will be receiving. Hawaii and Guam may have a “normal” pre-order campaign where you put down cash later on, but that is not confirmed.

Via Go Nintendo

Yesterday, we ran a rumor about how GameStop and EB Games were thinking of changing their pre-order policy so you had to trade in $50 worth of games as a deposit. Anyway, a couple of these issues have been looked into and the true story is out. The rumor we ran yesterday is both true and untrue.

The trade-in thing is only happening in Hawaii and Guam as of now. They’re doing a test run in the region to see how it goes. If you live in those two regions, you can pre-order your Wii and PS3 starting Monday by trading in a bunch of your games. If you do not want to contribute to this corporate tactic, then don’t go.

If you want a PlayStation 3 or Wii and don’t live in those regions, you will not be able to pre-order until the stores find out exactly how many units they will be receiving. Hawaii and Guam may have a “normal” pre-order campaign where you put down cash later on, but that is not confirmed.

Via Go Nintendo