MW2: £27 From Asda only for 24hrs - Gaming

roland rat · 03-11-2009, 11:22

Here is what I have heard so far, from my manager, this is still to be confirmed

For one day only 24hrs, MW2 will be sold at £27, while stocks last

If you have not pre-oredered and are going to your local Asda at midnight, to secure your copy, you should go today and pre-order, so when you turn up at midnight you will know you have a copy waiting

With every retail shops opening at midnight, expect big queues, especially at Asda, and I guess Tesco aswell, doing something sililar in price

Bester · 03-11-2009, 11:32

I asked about pre-ordering at my local 24 hour Asda and was told that you couldn't.

roland rat · 03-11-2009, 11:38

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Originally Posted by Bester

I asked about pre-ordering at my local 24 hour Asda and was told that you couldn't.

Go back, and ask them if any of the asda store do pre-order

Now if they say yes, ask them why there not doing pre-orders

I even have the barcode no....505141371165, which I should not have unless I have a pre-order receipt

Now if they say no Asda store are doing pre-order, tell them some one on digital spy works in asda, and he know of pre-order in his store

bigwillcv36 · 03-11-2009, 11:56

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Originally Posted by roland rat

Go back, and ask them if any of the asda store do pre-order

Now if they say yes, ask them why there not doing pre-orders

I even have the barcode no....505141371165, which I should not have unless I have a pre-order receipt

Now if they say no Asda store are doing pre-order, tell them some one on digital spy works in asda, and he know of pre-order in his store

If you give us the branch you work for the argument might have more weight.... or it could simply be that they are allowing pre-orders just for staff?

errolthedragon · 03-11-2009, 12:00

I asked in an Asda about GTA4 and was told that they DO NOT take pre orders in store.

Hopefully they have either changed or see sense and you guys get your pre orders booked

roland rat · 03-11-2009, 12:09

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Originally Posted by bigwillcv36

If you give us the branch you work for the argument might have more weight.... or it could simply be that they are allowing pre-orders just for staff?

Pre-order for everyone, I have pm you my store branch including the store no

jockdee · 03-11-2009, 12:20

pre-oredred at my local yesterday.
was told the price wouldn't be available till day before.
superb if this is the price.
they reserve it for 3 days. would i still get for 27 if i never went in in first day (for some crazy reason)

MojoMaster · 03-11-2009, 12:32

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Originally Posted by jockdee

pre-oredred at my local yesterday.
was told the price wouldn't be available till day before.
superb if this is the price.
they reserve it for 3 days. would i still get for 27 if i never went in in first day (for some crazy reason)

Unless you handed over some readdies, I wouldn't risk it. I'd find it highly likely that they will give your copy to someone else that turns up on the day.

00tommo · 03-11-2009, 12:39

I've got mine on pre order and was wondering if im going to have to cue up with all the asda scummers that haven't pre ordered or will there be a seperate line?

celesti · 03-11-2009, 12:58

Do you have to leave a deposit for pre-orders?

With this 'while stocks last' they'd still hold my copy until afternoon if I reserved, right?

dwr budr · 03-11-2009, 13:05

do you think every asda country wide are going to have queues outside come midnight of people waiting to get there hands on MW2?? that's a lot of asdas country wide. Bearing in mind a lot of people order online plus people going into a store in the morning I would think the chances of you having to wait in line are extremely slim as only diehards and people on Internet messageboards will do this. If you really want it at midnight I reckon you will be able to walk straight in and get one.

Bester · 03-11-2009, 13:06

roland rat, not disbelieving you mate, just my experience when I tried it.

So long as they stick to 'no pre-ordering' I'm not that bothered as it'll be a level playing field and I'll be there at midnight anyway.

Moe_Szyslak · 03-11-2009, 13:20

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Originally Posted by dwr budr

do you think every asda country wide are going to have queues outside come midnight of people waiting to get there hands on MW2?? that's a lot of asdas country wide. Bearing in mind a lot of people order online plus people going into a store in the morning I would think the chances of you having to wait in line are extremely slim as only diehards and people on Internet messageboards will do this. If you really want it at midnight I reckon you will be able to walk straight in and get one.

The last time i que'd up at asda it was for W@W, i got there at 10.30 and was about 30th in the que, by midnight there were over 600 people, half of which were turned away due to stock contraints. So i would not like your chances of walking in and getting one.

On the same subject, i asked last weekend about a pre-order at my asda which is huge btw, and not only did they not know anything about a pre-order, the lady looked at me strange when i said Modern Warefare 2!

nemity · 03-11-2009, 13:21

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Originally Posted by dwr budr

do you think every asda country wide are going to have queues outside come midnight of people waiting to get there hands on MW2?? that's a lot of asdas country wide. Bearing in mind a lot of people order online plus people going into a store in the morning I would think the chances of you having to wait in line are extremely slim as only diehards and people on Internet messageboards will do this. If you really want it at midnight I reckon you will be able to walk straight in and get one.

A reasonable assumption to make, but when I beleived I thought I could do the same thing last year when GTA4 came out, boy was I wrong.

I wandered into my local Tesco's about 15 minutes before midnight, to find a long queue by the customer services desk, and yep they were all queueing for GTA4 and no more were left.

I eneded up , ironally in my nearest Asda's at about 12:15am and queued for about 45 mins before I got my copy , but only just.

MW2 is more expensive than any other game released so far, so perhaps this may drive more people online for that cheaper version, except for the fact that Royal Mail are striking one the days the game will be put in the post, so people may just choose to 'play it safe' and head into their local store.

dwr budr · 03-11-2009, 13:23

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Originally Posted by Moe_Szyslak

The last time i que'd up at asda it was for W@W, i got there at 10.30 and was about 30th in the que, by midnight there were over 600 people, half of which were turned away due to stock contraints. So i would not like your chances of walking in and getting one.

On the same subject, i asked last weekend about a pre-order at my asda which is huge btw, and not only did they not know anything about a pre-order, the lady looked at me strange when i said Modern Warefare 2!

jeez where do you live? that there London? I really can't see that being represented countrywide having said that 600 people for crappy is mightily impressive just hope there aren't too many hardcore cod fans in my part of the country !

Moe_Szyslak · 03-11-2009, 13:25

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Originally Posted by dwr budr

jeez where do you live? that there London? I really can't see that being represented countrywide having said that 600 people for crappy is mightily impressive just hope there aren't too many hardcore cod fans in my part of the country !

You got it, east london.

Im gonna go about 9pm 3 hours should be enough.

dwr budr · 03-11-2009, 13:30

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Originally Posted by Moe_Szyslak

You got it, east london.

Im gonna go about 9pm 3 hours should be enough.

hopefully it's just a London thing then cos the day WAW launched I walked to my local blockbuster fir opening time and got one no problems.

Moe_Szyslak · 03-11-2009, 13:39

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Originally Posted by dwr budr

hopefully it's just a London thing then cos the day WAW launched I walked to my local blockbuster fir opening time and got one no problems.

mmmmm blockbusters did not think of them, i got one round the corner, i will enquire if they are doing a midnight release thingie.

withnailuk · 03-11-2009, 13:58

asda of ipswich were taking pre orders

Moe_Szyslak · 03-11-2009, 13:59

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Originally Posted by withnailuk

asda of ipswich were taking pre orders

Thats quite a trek for me

withnailuk · 03-11-2009, 14:25

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Originally Posted by Moe_Szyslak

Thats quite a trek for me

LOL

bandish1888 · 03-11-2009, 14:59

Just phoned the Asda nearest me (Cumbernauld) they said today was the last day they were taking pre-orders and you have to do it instore as they will give you a ticket, heading up later

The Sack · 03-11-2009, 15:02

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Originally Posted by Moe_Szyslak

The last time i que'd up at asda it was for W@W, i got there at 10.30 and was about 30th in the que, by midnight there were over 600 people, half of which were turned away due to stock contraints.

And Tesco in Beverley had loads and couldn't give them away.

iamhuman · 03-11-2009, 15:44

Do you not think your all taking this a bit too far and letting a game overrule your lives? I think your all setting yourselves up for a mighty fall when you actually get the game because it is just a game.

LiMuBai · 03-11-2009, 16:06

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Originally Posted by The Sack

And Tesco in Beverley had loads and couldn't give them away.

That huge Tesco only really services a village though so should have plenty stock.

03-11-2009, 11:22	#1
roland rat Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 4,005	MW2: £27 From Asda only for 24hrs Here is what I have heard so far, from my manager, this is still to be confirmed For one day only 24hrs, MW2 will be sold at £27, while stocks last If you have not pre-oredered and are going to your local Asda at midnight, to secure your copy, you should go today and pre-order, so when you turn up at midnight you will know you have a copy waiting With every retail shops opening at midnight, expect big queues, especially at Asda, and I guess Tesco aswell, doing something sililar in price

03-11-2009, 11:32	#2
Bester Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Staffordshire Moorlands Services: Zen Internet, Xbox 360 Posts: 2,737	I asked about pre-ordering at my local 24 hour Asda and was told that you couldn't.

03-11-2009, 12:00	#5
errolthedragon Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 969	I asked in an Asda about GTA4 and was told that they DO NOT take pre orders in store. Hopefully they have either changed or see sense and you guys get your pre orders booked

03-11-2009, 12:20	#7
jockdee Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: scotland Posts: 107	pre-oredred at my local yesterday. was told the price wouldn't be available till day before. superb if this is the price. they reserve it for 3 days. would i still get for 27 if i never went in in first day (for some crazy reason)

03-11-2009, 12:39	#9
00tommo Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Gloucester Services: Samsung 37" LCD TV, V+ Box, PS3 Posts: 1,142	I've got mine on pre order and was wondering if im going to have to cue up with all the asda scummers that haven't pre ordered or will there be a seperate line?

03-11-2009, 12:58	#10
celesti Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 940	Do you have to leave a deposit for pre-orders? With this 'while stocks last' they'd still hold my copy until afternoon if I reserved, right?

03-11-2009, 13:05	#11
dwr budr Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: sad gets listing services Services: zx81, 56k dial-up freeserve, nortel tombstone, amstrad double cassette deck Posts: 289	do you think every asda country wide are going to have queues outside come midnight of people waiting to get there hands on MW2?? that's a lot of asdas country wide. Bearing in mind a lot of people order online plus people going into a store in the morning I would think the chances of you having to wait in line are extremely slim as only diehards and people on Internet messageboards will do this. If you really want it at midnight I reckon you will be able to walk straight in and get one.

03-11-2009, 13:06	#12
Bester Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Staffordshire Moorlands Services: Zen Internet, Xbox 360 Posts: 2,737	roland rat, not disbelieving you mate, just my experience when I tried it. So long as they stick to 'no pre-ordering' I'm not that bothered as it'll be a level playing field and I'll be there at midnight anyway.

03-11-2009, 13:58	#19
withnailuk Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Services: Virgin xl bb,xl tv,xl phone,v+.xbox 360,pc 8800gtx 2 gig ram,amd 6400, ps3 Posts: 421	asda of ipswich were taking pre orders

03-11-2009, 14:59	#22
bandish1888 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Glasgow Services: O2 BB, Sky HD, Xbox 360,PS3, iPhone, LG 50 inch 1080p, 27" iMac Posts: 541	Just phoned the Asda nearest me (Cumbernauld) they said today was the last day they were taking pre-orders and you have to do it instore as they will give you a ticket, heading up later

03-11-2009, 15:44	#24
iamhuman Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,802	Do you not think your all taking this a bit too far and letting a game overrule your lives? I think your all setting yourselves up for a mighty fall when you actually get the game because it is just a game.