Kotaku
Amidst the kerfuffle relating to the irritating announcement from Hawaiian GameStops that $50 worth of traded-in merchandise would get you a Wii preorder, (the program is since rumored to be discontinued due to that creaking noise you hear, which is the entire internet balling its grimy fists in rage), there comes some new light in the form of an intrepid Tipster who endeavored to get the straight poop.
This is her story.
Although they aren't starting them now, here's the information I've got so far. (At least pertaining to my local store, located in Morgantown, WV.)1. They aren't taking Wii pre-orders YET, but ARE taking pre-orders for Wii launch games (IE Zelda:Twilight Princess). That's $5 minimum down.
2. IF you pre-order a Wii game, you will recieve an automated call they day that they will start taking Wii pre-orders.
3. Wii pre-orders will not be delegated by the bundle you buy, but rather a "first come, first serve" basis.
4. Wii pre-orders are $50, and this does NOT have to be in trade-in credit.
5. If you trade in any old games/DVDs towards your Wii, you will get an additional 30% credit.
Thank you, Sarah. Hopefully this will end the confusion. And the fists.
