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Playstation/Gaming Discussions => PS3 Discussion => Topic started by: Coredweller on September 08, 2002, 11:19:59 AM

Title: What\'s the best way to buy the Network Adapter?
Post by: Coredweller on September 08, 2002, 11:19:59 AM: Are there ANY online retailers that can ship the Network Adapter by mail? I don\'t have a lot of free time, so I don\'t enjoy calling stores and driving around to find one locally. I also don\'t dig the idea of squabbling over them at the electronics counter at Wal-Mart or some shiat like that.

I usually buy most things online if I can, but I haven\'t found any online vendors that are able to sell it right now. Has anyone had success with mail order?
Title: What\'s the best way to buy the Network Adapter?
Post by: JBean on September 08, 2002, 11:24:23 AM: I\'m sure you could get it by mail, but there is probably a long list ahead of you of previous orders. I got lucky last friday and circuit city had 3 left, so I had to get it knowing how scarce it is right now.
Title: What\'s the best way to buy the Network Adapter?
Post by: KillaX on September 08, 2002, 11:58:32 AM: you can order it form most video game stores on-line page, I know Bestbuy took it off of theirs.......try ebay but they will be charging alot more than the MSRP.

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Title: What\'s the best way to buy the Network Adapter?
Post by: Coredweller on September 08, 2002, 12:30:23 PM: The videogame stores I checked all listed the item, but then included a warning that they are out of stock and cannot sell it right now. I\'m not paying more than list price.

I just want to state that I find this system of distribution totally stupid. The NETWORK ADAPTER is a product that allows your PS2 to connect with other games over THE INTERNET yet you cannot buy it over the internet. You have to physically go to a store and hope you get lucky. It should be EASIER to buy it from an online retailer than buying it from a physical store. Why is this reversed? If they can\'t meet demand, then the people who buy it online should get them first. I don\'t understand it.
Title: What\'s the best way to buy the Network Adapter?
Post by: Sublimesjg on September 09, 2002, 09:41:19 AM: ummm i disagree

the people that have to get off their butt and drive to the stores or the people smart enough to preorder the adapter should get them first

i mean they actually try to get them while the others dont want to do anything and just click a button and have it come in the mail

anyway just thought that it didnt make sense - dang internet has kept too many folks in their homes already - dont let laziness happen to you :p
Title: What\'s the best way to buy the Network Adapter?
Post by: videoholic on September 09, 2002, 09:45:16 AM: I agree, core, get off your fat ass and get out there and get your NA...

Then I can beat your ass in Madden like everyone else has done to me. Damn I suck.
Title: What\'s the best way to buy the Network Adapter?
Post by: MPTheory on September 09, 2002, 10:35:25 AM: Sony does this on purpose. If there is more demand then supply. The item is worth more. If people are under the impression that the certain item is "hard to find" then chances are that they will have more priority in finding/buying it. It happend to me when I bought my PS2. I spent an entire day looking for one because I couldnt wait anymore, and They made me buy 3 games with it. They wouldnt let me have it otherwise. (Package deal) They also raise their sales by selling an item at the same release date as a game that needs it EX: SOCOM or FFXI (The release date of the hard drive)
Title: What\'s the best way to buy the Network Adapter?
Post by: Coredweller on September 09, 2002, 10:59:23 AM: Well the supply problems (whether they\'re artificial or not) will not have the desired effect on me. I\'m going to keep waiting until I\'m able to buy the network adapter in a way that\'s convenient to me. Call me self centered, but I believe that a manufacturer should be looking for ways to increase their customers\' convenience, not decrease it.

Besides, there are no games out now that I really care about playing online. I don\'t care about football, so I have no interest in Madden. The only thing I\'m somewhat interested in is TM:B Online, and it seems I have a few more months to get that.

I probably would have ordered the Network Adapter from an online retailer just to be prepared when a game comes out that I want to play, but I don\'t really need it, so I choose to wait.
Title: What\'s the best way to buy the Network Adapter?
Post by: MPTheory on September 09, 2002, 11:12:22 AM: As far as their marketing schemes; I didnt say that they were right. I dont like it either, but if you want something bad enough..... well thats the way it works.
So, SOCOM doesn\'t intrest you? Its a great game.
Title: What\'s the best way to buy the Network Adapter?
Post by: Coredweller on September 09, 2002, 01:23:20 PM: SOCOM might interest me, I\'m not sure yet. I need to read more about it. On the other hand, I have several games that I haven\'t completed yet, so it\'s hard to justify starting another one right now. I seem to prefer games like TM:B where you can just jump in and go for it whenever you have a few spare minutes, rather than long-term story based games.

Madden would be perfect for me, if I liked football. Maybe when a basketball game is released that supports the network adapter, that will be just right for me.
Title: What\'s the best way to buy the Network Adapter?
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*waits for EA to push shipping date up 14 days*
Title: What\'s the best way to buy the Network Adapter?
Post by: Ace on September 10, 2002, 04:14:17 AM: I have my adapter on preorder at EB and I am waiting for the call. I really can\'t figure out why there has to be a shortage.

Is there any reason why they couldn\'t have supplied more than enough for preorders.

Also, for those who are hooked up, is it as good as you though it would be?

Ace
Title: What\'s the best way to buy the Network Adapter?
Post by: Coredweller on September 17, 2002, 08:56:06 AM: UPDATE:

I received an email notification from Circuit City stating that the Network Adapter is back in stock. They have an online sales feature through their website, so you can buy it online at http://www.circuitcity.com/ I placed an order yesterday.

It would seem that supply problems are not as bad as indicated.
Title: What\'s the best way to buy the Network Adapter?
Post by: MPTheory on September 18, 2002, 09:09:39 AM: I didnt think I would like the onling gaming all that much ACE, but now that I have it, i just want more. Your going to love it. I most certainly takes gaming to the next level. I havent played anything except SOCOM, madden, and frequency since I got the adapter. You should love it. Im now awaiting my copy of Twisted metal online now.
Title: What\'s the best way to buy the Network Adapter?
Post by: Dolbytone on September 24, 2002, 06:58:24 PM: When I didn\'t want one I saw them all over. Now I want one and they\'re nowhere. CircuitCity.com is out of stock. Sigh.
Title: What\'s the best way to buy the Network Adapter?
Post by: Ace on September 25, 2002, 01:23:55 AM: Quote
Originally posted by MPTheory
I didnt think I would like the onling gaming all that much ACE, but now that I have it, i just want more. Your going to love it. I most certainly takes gaming to the next level. I havent played anything except SOCOM, madden, and frequency since I got the adapter. You should love it. Im now awaiting my copy of Twisted metal online now.

I got the call yesterday and I am picking up the NA today. I\'ll see you guys on-line. :)

Ace
Title: What\'s the best way to buy the Network Adapter?
Post by: Viper87227 on October 20, 2002, 06:18:27 PM: I paid $61 for mine of ebay, and it was worth it until i found out the folowing day a new shipment when out and i could have gotten it at my local wal-mart for $40. Oh well!