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GameStop sees “overwhelming demand” for Wii U pre-orders, wait list for PowerUp Rewards members

GRAPEVINE, TEXAS — GameStop (NYSE: GME), the world’s largest multichannel retailer of video games, announced today that it has created a Nintendo Wii U wait list exclusively for members of its PowerUp Rewards loyalty program. Due to overwhelming demand, the retailer recently stopped taking pre-orders on the Wii U Deluxe Set and Basic Set. The new wait list program allows PowerUp Rewards members to sign up to be notified when additional quantities of the Wii U become available for purchase after the Nov. 18 launch.

“Demand for Wii U has been off the charts and we know many of our PowerUp Rewards members are anxious to get their hands on one,” said GameStop president Tony Bartel. “We’re happy to offer our customers this exclusive opportunity to join the wait list for this must-have item.”

PowerUp Rewards members can visit any U.S. GameStop store to join the Wii U wait list (limit two per household). Once on the list, customers will be notified when a Wii U is available for purchase and will have 48 hours to respond. There is no deposit required to join the wait list and enrolling does not guarantee a Wii U on or by a specified date or at a specific price.



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It'll be amazing to see Wii U FW. Maybe better than Wii.



We need moar Zelda, now!

We need moar Unchartedzz!

We need less DLCs.

@ pezus

We have two versions of our card

The basic is totally Free

The Pro card is 14.99 for a year

To get on the Wii U waiting list is completly free



Man, the demand for this thing is blowing me away. Even though I knew I wanted one, I got the feeling the system wouldn't be that popular in general. Glad to see I was wrong.



Could I trouble you for some maple syrup to go with the plate of roffles you just served up?

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Is it two of each sku per household?