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Psykoboy2
10-26-2006, 11:27 AM
From Joystiq (http://www.joystiq.com/2006/10/26/wal-mart-selling-guitar-hero-ii-early/):

Some dude from an Arkansas Wal-Mart has posted pictures on the Gamer Age forum of his local store currently selling Guitar Hero II some two weeks before its official release on November 7.

Though we haven't checked our local Wally World, hopefully this is a nation-wide street date break and not just a Razorback/Natural State exclusive. In any case, hurry quick before the retailer fixes the early blunder!

And yes, there's a picture there with a bunch of boxes of Guitar Hero II in a Wal-Mart ready to be bought. It's worth noting that the picture only shows the game/guitar combo for sell. No mention of just the game itself.
Camel
10-26-2006, 11:58 AM
The fact that I just talked myself out of taking a trip to Wal-Mart tells me that I might not be able to wait for the 360 version. :(
Vanthar
10-26-2006, 11:59 AM
Can anyone in the chicago area confirm this? Wal-mart isn't that close around here.
Murtaug
10-26-2006, 12:00 PM
The fact that I just talked myself out of taking a trip to Wal-Mart tells me that I might not be able to wait for the 360 version. :(

The fact you talked yourself out of it, might mean you can. ;)

I am, and I really really want this game something fierce.
Tricky Thumb
10-26-2006, 12:14 PM
The fact that I just talked myself out of taking a trip to Wal-Mart tells me that I might not be able to wait for the 360 version. :(

Just suck it up and buy both, that's what I'll be doing. I played GH1 so much over this last year that I can honestly justify buying a second GH2 in spring next year.
Psykoboy2
10-26-2006, 12:25 PM
I check ONE Wal-Mart here in Montgomery, Alabama with no luck. Gonna check the other one closer to home this afternoon.
Siraris
10-26-2006, 12:28 PM
Can anyone in the chicago area confirm this? Wal-mart isn't that close around here.

??? It was announced in Arkansas, not Chicago...

There's a Wal-Mart kinda close, but I don't really care enough to go and check it out. Sorry :(
Camel
10-26-2006, 12:30 PM
Just suck it up and buy both, that's what I'll be doing. I played GH1 so much over this last year that I can honestly justify buying a second GH2 in spring next year.
That was my plan, I figure by the time the 360 version comes out I won't mind that I already bought the PS2 version. I forgot that I plan on getting GH2 for my brother for Chirstmas though...I'll just have to play the shit out of for the week or so that I'm home and hope it holds me over! :D
Dr.Finger
10-26-2006, 12:53 PM
I checked the Wal-Mart near Penn Station and they didn't have it. It looks like a lone store broke the street date.
Furtive
10-26-2006, 12:56 PM
I'll be breaking away from my usual policy to avoid all things Walmart and drop by as soon as I'm off work. Here's hoping my small town Tejas Walmart also doesn't understand how street dates work.
RainOfTerror
10-26-2006, 12:56 PM
Actually it's also available at Wal-Mart in Chicago Illinois, 8 copies at the time of calling. But probably gone by the time you read this ;P
Vanthar
10-26-2006, 01:19 PM
Actually it's also available at Wal-Mart in Chicago Illinois, 8 copies at the time of calling. But probably gone by the time you read this ;P

Really.. I wish I didn't have class I'd go out there and pick it up.
morose
10-26-2006, 01:30 PM
Just checked the closest Wal-Mart here in Lincoln, Nebraska... no sign of it here.
KingGorilla
10-26-2006, 01:31 PM
Is the strangeness of Walmart carrying a game that features songs from Cds that Walmart will not carry?
mikeohara
10-26-2006, 01:36 PM
wouldn't surprise me one bit if this Wal-Mart that is selling GH2 is in Fayetteville, AR (where Wal-Mart's corporate HQ is located).

edit: According to NeoGAF ... there are three stores that are confirmed by their members selling GH2 ... the original store, a store in Chicago, and a store in San Jose, CA.
Wyrm
10-26-2006, 01:43 PM
I'm running there after class!
smashism
10-26-2006, 01:55 PM
Ugh I called all my local wal marts but I got nothing.
I was pumping myself up getting ready to walk with the white trash too.
RainOfTerror
10-26-2006, 02:54 PM
Red Octane and Activision are NOT happy :)
Furtive
10-26-2006, 03:14 PM
Just checked my Walmart here in Tejas. No luck, the GH1 display got my hopes up though. As did the Extra SG Controller box. Tis a shame to go to Walmart for nothing, I avoid that place as much as possible.
cp#
10-26-2006, 03:28 PM
Fuck y'all Wal-Mart haters. Gimme my 1 gallon jar of pickles!!
MeelaPo
10-26-2006, 04:03 PM
What's the big deal about this game?
Wyrm
10-26-2006, 04:27 PM
Didn't have it at mine....
Your Good Twin
10-26-2006, 04:39 PM
Holy frijoles, that was weird seeing my state in a game news item. I actually JUST bought the first one 2 days ago. I never cared enough about the song list to get it before, but the sequel has plenty of songs I want to play, so I decided to pick up the original before II came out. Kinda wish I'd done so earlier...
JediSanf
10-26-2006, 05:11 PM
Little Rock is no joy. Apparently Fort Smith has 'em though.
RevGored
10-26-2006, 05:15 PM
What's the big deal about this game?

MeelaPo would you just go to the closest video game store, buy Guitar Hero and join the worldwide phenomenon before we all murder you?

Anyone in the N. Washington area able to call a WalMart and see if this is available? I live up in Canada, but would be willing to drive down if this is legit.
jspeak32
10-26-2006, 06:13 PM
Little Rock is no joy. Apparently Fort Smith has 'em though.

Thats where i reside, Fort Smith. Is that the location of the store in the pics?

Doesn't surprise me though, i see movies and various hard street dated items broke all the time here.
jspeak32
10-26-2006, 06:18 PM
Just checked my Walmart here in Tejas. No luck, the GH1 display got my hopes up though. As did the Extra SG Controller box. Tis a shame to go to Walmart for nothing, I avoid that place as much as possible.

As long as walmart has the product I want (like a video game), i'd rather go there and get it than say, best buy. it can be a pain getting someone to get the game out of the cage for you, but thats better than going elsewhere and having someone ask you to insure the game for $2, or asking you to sign up for a magazine subscription, reward zone, pre-ordering random future game, buying strategy guide, etc. etc.
Shifteh
10-26-2006, 06:22 PM
Any news from RedOctane about this?
RevGored
10-26-2006, 06:35 PM
As long as walmart has the product I want (like a video game), i'd rather go there and get it than say, best buy. it can be a pain getting someone to get the game out of the cage for you, but thats better than going elsewhere and having someone ask you to insure the game for $2, or asking you to sign up for a magazine subscription, reward zone, pre-ordering random future game, buying strategy guide, etc. etc.

Why not just order all your games online if you can't handle talking to someone doing their job for 4 minutes?
anakin876
10-26-2006, 07:11 PM
No GH2 at the Fort Union or the Murray Walmarts (Salt Lake City to the non-locals)
Heretic Machine
10-26-2006, 07:23 PM
I really don't get people who complain about buying stuff from Best Buy, Gamestop, EB Games... etc. There is a chance that the guy behind the counter might ask you if you want something extra, you say "No" one time and it is over. There isn't anything more to it than that. There is no conversation. Question -> Response -> Exit.
JediSanf
10-26-2006, 07:53 PM
Thats where i reside, Fort Smith. Is that the location of the store in the pics?

Doesn't surprise me though, i see movies and various hard street dated items broke all the time here.

You're from Fort Smith? I grew up there. I think it was the Supercenter on Rogers. I've got my little brother checking it out though.
phantomhitman
10-27-2006, 04:08 AM
didnt find gh2, but I got a copy of halo 3.
Furtive
10-27-2006, 05:21 AM
As long as walmart has the product I want (like a video game), I'd rather go there and get it than say, best buy. it can be a pain getting someone to get the game out of the cage for you, but thats better than going elsewhere and having someone ask you to insure the game for $2, or asking you to sign up for a magazine subscription, reward zone, pre-ordering random future game, buying strategy guide, etc. etc.

Which is exactly why 9 times out of 10 I will buy my games from Fry's. Not only are they usually cheapest the week they come out but there's no cages, no annoying sales associates and rarely a pushy cashier. Walmarts (at least down here) are usually busy busy stores and for me its not worth the few bucks I'd save on groceries or $1.27 I'd save on a videogame to deal with the crowds and the lines and the employees.
tayaya
10-27-2006, 07:24 AM
There's a Wal-Mart kinda close, but I don't really care enough to go and check it out. Sorry :(

I think you should go and check, fuckmook, to pick it up for your old buddy down here in Bolingbrook. PS3 is 3 weeks away!
BlancoNino
10-27-2006, 07:31 AM
As long as walmart has the product I want (like a video game), i'd rather go there and get it than say, best buy. it can be a pain getting someone to get the game out of the cage for you, but thats better than going elsewhere and having someone ask you to insure the game for $2, or asking you to sign up for a magazine subscription, reward zone, pre-ordering random future game, buying strategy guide, etc. etc.

But Reward Zone is free now! Every $250 you spend in the store or at BestBuy.com will bring you back a $5 gift certificate to use on your next purchase. Now, I know you're saying, "5 dollars isn't that much." But when you get a newly released CD for 3.99, you'll see why that 5 bucks rocks!

And with Guitar Hero, the insurance would be a good idea. Say your controller breaks or the buttons get stuck, pop out, get soda spilled in them, etc. We (Best Buy) won't only replace the controller, we'll give you the entire package at no additional cost. Sounds a lot better than buying a 40 dollar controller to me. And if you don't get to take advantage of the Product Replacement Plan you purchase, who cares? It's only a few bucks!

Concluding this thesis, I hope to see more people using their FREE Best Buy Reward Zone card this holiday season. OH, and if you have a Best Buy Reward Zone Mastercard, your points are doubled!!!
Furtive
10-27-2006, 07:51 AM
But Reward Zone is free now! blah blah...And with Guitar Hero, the insurance... this is where i tune out..blah blah who cares? It's only a few bucks!

Thanks for bringing the lame sales pitch here. When I worked retail I despised having to ask people these relentless questions. I can't imagine taking it outside of work and to a forum I go to as part of my escape from work. This is the reason people prefer to shop online. Anywho, back on topic, has anyone else made the trek to Walmart and struck gold?
tayaya
10-27-2006, 10:57 AM
Aurora IL Walmart on IL-59.

They have a HUGE stack of them...
In the Cage - with a sign on them that says "Available 11/7/2006"

DENIED.
zangster
10-27-2006, 12:05 PM
Anyone in Maryland have any luck tracking one down?