GameStop has issued the press release found after the break explaining exactly how their new “Wii Reservation Program” is going to work. You’ll head over to a GameStop store (or EB Games, if you can still find one) this Friday and Friday only and pay off your Wii in full. $249.99 plus tax sound reasonable? In return, you’ll get a snazzy, custom DVD case wishing you a happy holiday. Inside is the guarantee slip that you’ll bring into the store sometime in January to pick up your Wii.
The systems should all be in by January 25th, though they’ll give you a call when it’s available. Essentially, it’s just a guarantee to Nintendo that you’re not spending that money on a PS3 or 360 instead, and that you’ll have at least a promise for a Wii to put under the tree. But hey, as long as you get your Wii, right?
GameStop Announces Holiday Wii Reservation Program
Exclusive One-Day Program Helps Customers This Holiday SeasonGRAPEVINE, Texas, Dec 18, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) — GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME), the world’s largest video game and entertainment software retailer, announced today an exclusive, one-day reservation program to assist customers wishing to give the highly sought-after Wii this holiday season. Only on Friday, December 21, 2007, customers can reserve a Wii console for pick-up by January 25, 2008. Reservations must be made in-person at any GameStop or EB Games location in the U.S., including those in Puerto Rico and Hawaii.While many store locations will have Wii in stock for immediate purchase during the holiday season, quantities are limited. As such, GameStop is offering this exclusive reservation program to provide peace of mind to shoppers that may not be able to locate a system in time for the holidays.
A limited number of reservations will be available at each store and only one reservation can be made per household.
The reservation process requires payment in full at $249.99 plus tax, to guarantee delivery in January. Customers will receive a custom-designed DVD case emblazoned with a Wii and the iconic Mario character wishing a “Happy Holidays! Your Wii is on the Way!” Inside the DVD case is a guarantee slip that provides gift-giver guidelines and an explanation of the gift receipt.
When the reserved Wii console arrives, the gift-giver will receive a telephone call indicating that their system is available for pick-up. Consoles must be picked up at the store location where the reservation was placed.
