GameStop/EB Games unable to fulfill all 3DS preorders?

Here comes a nasty rumor about 3DS preorders that might make you cringe a bit. We're hearing that some GameStop locations may not be able to fulfill all of their preorders on the 3DS. It seems that a second shipment of the 3DS is due to come in next Friday, and hopefully that will be able to take care of those that don't get their systems on day one. Certainly makes you wonder what a preorder is worth, doesn't it?

If you're worried about missing out on day one, you might want to call up your local GameStop right now. See if your preorder secures you a unit on day one, or if there are going to be shipment issues. If that's the case, let's hope preorders are filled by the order in which they came, and not a first come/first serve basis.

UPDATE - A number of you have emailed in to let me know that your local GameStops have confirmed that there are some shortage issues, but luckily all those that have called in aren't in areas that will see shortages.

UPDATE 2 - Again, we want to stress that this is a situation, but it seems to be impacting a small number of stores. The main issues seem to be stemming from Georgia. The best idea is to call up your GameStop location if you're worried. Hopefully they'll know nothing of the issue, and report that all is well!

UPDATE 3 - We're hearing that there might be issues with the supplies of the Aqua Blue 3DS, and some GameStop locations may only have enough units to fulfill preorders. Apparently, finding an Aqua Blue 3DS on store shelves without a preorder may be tough.

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I went to my local Gamestop yesterday to pre-order the Aqua Blue 3DS and i was told that it was going to be the last day to pre-order the Aqua Blue. I believe they are still taking pre-orders for the Cosmo Black.

I wonder why it's moreso the Blue.

Well, when I went into my local Gamestop about a month ago they told me "$50 down and you are guaranteed a 3DS on Launch Day" so I went in a few days later and preordered one. As of now, my 3DS and a game are fully paid off. If you see something on the news saying a disgruntled gamer burned a Gamestop to the ground, you'll know there was a shortage in my area. I typically hate preordering anything and hate shopping at gamestop even more... but I wanted to be sure to get one on launch day. They better have mine there.

I hope this doesnt happen. I have 4 paid in full and 6 games lol. 1 for me 1 for my daughter 1 for my wife and 1 for my father.

I hope this doesnt happen. I have 4 paid in full and 6 games lol. 1 for me 1 for my daughter 1 for my wife and 1 for my father.

darksoul1912

Wow thats a ton...at least you'll be able to actually use the spotpass feature.

Hm I might give Gamestop a call (or ask them when I finish paying for it tomorrow), but I am not going to fuss much if I won't be able to get it day one even with a preorder.