GAMESTOP AND EB GAMES NOT TAKING PS3 PREORDERS UNTIL OCTOBER?

Evil Avatar is reporting that Gamestop and EB Games have decided to not take Playstation 3 preorders until October of 2006 in an attempt to head off some of the problems they had with the Xbox 360 launch. While waiting until you know how many units you’ll be getting definitely seems like a step in the right direction, especially given the expected demand for the Playstation 3, I can’t but somehow feel that this will actually lead to even less inventory going to the retail outlets in favor of high priced online bundles. Click here for the Evil Avatar news forums and begin wondering if the same will hold true for the Wii.

DS-LITE TO HIT U.S. SHELVES ON JUNE 11TH

Nintendo made the official announcement we’ve all been waiting for today – The Nintendo DS-Lite will be coming to the U.S. on June 11th at a cost of $129.99. Online retailers such as EBGames.com and Gamestop.com are already taking pre-orders, so act fast to make sure you get one at launch. You may now perform the dance of joy.

DS PRICE DROP AT GAMESTOP & EB – SORT OF

Gamestop and EB Games are offering the current model Nintendo DS in a bundle with Animal Crossing: Wild World for $129.99 – the previous cost of the system by itself. Odds are they feel the need to start moving the system out of inventory before demand drops when the DS-Lite hits on June 11th. If you don’t want to wait for the DS-Lite (and the inevitable DS price drop once it comes out) and are already planning on buying Animal Crossing, this could be the deal for you.

DS PRICE DROP AT GAMESTOP & EB – SORT OF

Gamestop and EB Games are offering the current model Nintendo DS in a bundle with Animal Crossing: Wild World for $129.99 – the previous cost of the system by itself. Odds are they feel the need to start moving the system out of inventory before demand drops when the DS-Lite hits on June 11th. If you don’t want to wait for the DS-Lite (and the inevitable DS price drop once it comes out) and are already planning on buying Animal Crossing, this could be the deal for you.