How to Get Your Hands on a Wii or PS3: An Insider’s Advice

We all know the next-gen systems are in high demand. So, what do you do when your kids are begging for a Wii or PS3 for Christmas (or you just want one for yourself) and they are nowhere to be found? OCModShop has posted some insider tips and tricks on getting hold of a system - useful for those who don’t know the gaming industry very well or for those who do, but still can’t get their hands on one:

For those venturing into game stores once a year, finding what you need can be frustrating. Game stores do not function like a supermarket; they hardly ever have extra in the back. We are at the mercy of the higher corporations estimating how many of each game, system, or accessory we should need for the week. Shipments come as they will, we cannot order more, hold one for you, or take bribes. Every day parents come in and ask why we don’t have a million of such-and-such in stock, and if they slip me an extra $400 could I please get one for them when they come in? We do not judge people or play favorites… the rich and the poor have the same chances of getting what they need. So, what can you do to insure you get what you need? Here we go…

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