Destructoid has posted some rather interesting advice on securing yourself a Wii or PS3 at launch.

As I was chatting up the manager while he was going through my stuff, I ask when they'll be taking preorders for the PS3 and the Wii. He says he didn't know, but if I was to reserve a game or two, he'd put my name on a list of people he'll be calling first when they do find out the specifics for the PS3. I preorded five games and he puts me in the top 3 of the wait list. Preordering the games were $5 each and I can always get my money back on it if I wanted too. The second they get info on when they can let people preorder the machine, he'll be giving me a call. I can't say for sure if every EB will be like this, or how reliable the guy will be, but hey, go give it a shot.

That's not bad advice, and it's relatively low risk. Of course, the more people we all clue in, the less chance it'll work! Florian Eckhardt

How To Guarantee Yourself A PS3 or Wii... Maybe [Destructoid]

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