Sure, you don't get to wait in a line at midnight if you do this but, on the other hand, you don't have to wait in a line at midnight.
[Update: GameStop has opened pre-orders as well. Thanks to shinjix2 for alerting us!]
3DS pre-orders available at Amazon [update: GameStop too!]
by JC Fletcher 
on Jan 19th 2011 11:45AM
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Sure, you don't get to wait in a line at midnight if you do this but, on the other hand, you don't have to wait in a line at midnight.
[Update: GameStop has opened pre-orders as well. Thanks to shinjix2 for alerting us!]
Reader Comments (54)
Posted: Jan 19th 2011 11:47AM DarthRevan said
They also started taking pre-orders for games. They are listed at $40.
Posted: Jan 19th 2011 11:48AM JnRx said
Temptation >_
Posted: Jan 19th 2011 11:48AM ShadowSoldier89 said
done
Posted: Jan 19th 2011 11:49AM Mrguy you know that guy said
Just bought mine. I feel all fuzzy inside.
Posted: Jan 19th 2011 11:49AM Dopple Boppler said
Hey, waiting in line at midnight in late March is sure to be better than doing so in mid to late November like pretty much every other system.
Already pre-ordered at Gamestop a few weeks ago though; probably gonna go in sometime this weekend to pay the rest off
Already pre-ordered at Gamestop a few weeks ago though; probably gonna go in sometime this weekend to pay the rest off
Posted: Jan 19th 2011 11:50AM Friv0lous said
Guess you can use today's livingsocial deal on that. ten dolla off yall
Posted: Jan 19th 2011 11:53AM Buddylicious said
BestBuy.com has pre-orders too. I just cashed in a bunch of rewards certificates that were set to expire 3/26 from my Christmas shopping.
Posted: Jan 19th 2011 12:41PM LordPoncho said
@Buddylicious
What's nice about best buy is that you can do in-store pickup (gamestop doesn't seem to be allowing that at the moment) so you can preorder online, print off the receipt, head over there whenever you want and pick it up on release. :3
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What's nice about best buy is that you can do in-store pickup (gamestop doesn't seem to be allowing that at the moment) so you can preorder online, print off the receipt, head over there whenever you want and pick it up on release. :3
Posted: Jan 19th 2011 11:54AM jobocan said
And of course it's not on amazon.ca... Why are they always slower?
Posted: Jan 19th 2011 12:07PM poopdedoop said
@jobocan
90% of the things you can buy on amazon.com you can't find on amazon.ca
I hate having to pay 3 gazillion dollars to have something shipped.
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90% of the things you can buy on amazon.com you can't find on amazon.ca
I hate having to pay 3 gazillion dollars to have something shipped.
Posted: Jan 19th 2011 11:55AM SecretAgentHam said
only games i see are contra 3ds and metal gear solid...
since it cant arrive on a sunday (when the device launches) i'll have time to walk into a bestbuy and pick up some games i guess. or order from amazon as well. it depends on who has it cheaper.
since it cant arrive on a sunday (when the device launches) i'll have time to walk into a bestbuy and pick up some games i guess. or order from amazon as well. it depends on who has it cheaper.
Posted: Jan 19th 2011 11:56AM JONNNathannn said
Am I the only one who finds it a bit crazy to buy this thing before holding it and trying it out in person?
Posted: Jan 19th 2011 12:20PM A Sandwich said
@JONNNathannn
If that's what you think then maybe you should have gone to E3 last year.
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If that's what you think then maybe you should have gone to E3 last year.
Posted: Jan 19th 2011 12:43PM JONNNathannn said
@JONNNathannn It's hysterical that an innocent question about such a new and innovative product gets downranked.
"You think people might want to see the 3D effect in person or see if the questionable positioning of the dpad/analog disc is comfortable BEFORE buying? It's Nintendo, it's perfect!"
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"You think people might want to see the 3D effect in person or see if the questionable positioning of the dpad/analog disc is comfortable BEFORE buying? It's Nintendo, it's perfect!"
Posted: Jan 19th 2011 11:58AM FernandoRocker said
I don't know if I should camp or wait until Amazon ships the 3DS... decisions, decisions...
Posted: Jan 19th 2011 12:05PM DarthRevan said
@FernandoRocker
I got it on amazon because as a student i get free 2 day shipping and no taxes. the sales tax rate in my neighborhood is at 10.25%.
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I got it on amazon because as a student i get free 2 day shipping and no taxes. the sales tax rate in my neighborhood is at 10.25%.
Posted: Jan 20th 2011 12:07AM BananaBoat said
@DarthRevan - God I hope that Amazon allows us to keep our free prime after our years is up. Free prime for students is the best marketing idea in the history of the world. I have bought so much crap that I otherwise wouldn't have, just because I don't have to pay any shipping on it (or get up to $25 to use their awful free shipping option). I may just cry if they cut us off in hopes that we'll spend the money to pay for prime.
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Posted: Jan 19th 2011 12:00PM HoFT013 said
I might pick one up after a year (and a price drop), but not now. I'm not into Nintendo, at all, and find none of the games appealing to me. I'll just stick to my PS3 and iPod touch.
Posted: Jan 19th 2011 12:01PM MintagedVortex said
We have to pay $367 (£230) for the 3DS here in the UK.
Of course, that's because our country needs to be ripped off by law.
Of course, that's because our country needs to be ripped off by law.
Posted: Jan 19th 2011 12:05PM Potat4o said
How the hell are there reviews already?
Posted: Jan 19th 2011 12:07PM WMcPete said
Done, thanks for the heads up.
I do all my shopping on amazon. Heck, here in Seattle they even deliver all my groceries to my house for free.
I do all my shopping on amazon. Heck, here in Seattle they even deliver all my groceries to my house for free.
Posted: Jan 19th 2011 12:12PM SpikeJX said
That was quick
Posted: Jan 19th 2011 12:27PM butaneko said
Stupid Sunday launches. Don't they know I live in one of the only counties in the country that still doesn't allow stores to be open on Sunday?
Posted: Jan 20th 2011 12:09AM BananaBoat said
@butaneko - I think my county has a law against buying liquor on Sunday. That's why I stock up during the week.
Also; The 3DS comes out on Sunday? I guess I'll be two days late to the party with two day shipping...meh... that four dollar upgrade to one day is looking better and better.
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Also; The 3DS comes out on Sunday? I guess I'll be two days late to the party with two day shipping...meh... that four dollar upgrade to one day is looking better and better.
Posted: Jan 19th 2011 12:33PM Kaemon said
4 Preordered. 1-2 for me/gift and then I'll sell the others off for super inflated prices.
>_>
>_>
Posted: Jan 19th 2011 12:43PM LordPoncho said
@Kaemon
Good luck on the inflated prices ones. Doubt anybody will be stupid enough, handhelds aren't very hard to get your hands on...
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Good luck on the inflated prices ones. Doubt anybody will be stupid enough, handhelds aren't very hard to get your hands on...
Posted: Jan 19th 2011 12:47PM Bentzero said
Pre-ordered 2 of them 2 weeks ago.
Posted: Jan 19th 2011 1:04PM mrmobius said
Amazon UK has now announced they're selling it at £219.99.
Apparently the RRP was £249.99 though, as that's what they've discounted it from.
Apparently the RRP was £249.99 though, as that's what they've discounted it from.
Posted: Jan 19th 2011 1:12PM ddrussianinja said
Now I simply have to wait for my Tax Refund...
Posted: Jan 19th 2011 1:16PM shuref00t said
Good idea to preorder. Expecting sellouts, shortages, and rape prices on eBay.
Posted: Jan 19th 2011 1:36PM therandomizer said
I would pre-order with Amazon, but my concern is whether or not the $250 is charged when it actually arrives in stock or when you click "pre-order". That's the only thing stopping me from pre-ordering it.
Posted: Jan 19th 2011 1:41PM SafetyRey said
Toys r us is also taking pre orders for the 3ds at $20.00
Posted: Jan 19th 2011 2:04PM therandomizer said
Yep. Went ahead and pre-ordered it. Good thing Amazon doesn't charge you until AFTER the 3DS is shipped. The nice thing is, if the price goes down and it was already shipped, you get the difference refunded to your card! Can't wait till 3/27/2011!
Posted: Jan 19th 2011 5:05PM Spiffypants said
Also available on bestbuy.com for preorder.
Posted: Jan 19th 2011 5:44PM djnforce9 said
Pre-ordered. Thank you :P
Looking forward to early April when this thing (hopefully) arrives. I know there's going to be a digital distribution service for it but I wonder if you can buy full blown games for it as well. It would sure beat cartridges (although I know it will be possible to pre-load games onto the device itself).
Looking forward to early April when this thing (hopefully) arrives. I know there's going to be a digital distribution service for it but I wonder if you can buy full blown games for it as well. It would sure beat cartridges (although I know it will be possible to pre-load games onto the device itself).
Posted: Jan 19th 2011 6:17PM Narutogameking said
Yup I pre-ordered mine from here too http://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-3DS-Cosmo-Black/dp/B002I096AA/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1295475857&sr=1-1
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