How to get a PlayStation 3 or Wii from Future Shop

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PlayStation 3 – Friday November 17th:

  • On launch day (Fri, Nov 17) all Future Shop stores will open at 8am and each store will have a minimum of 10 PlayStation 3 units. The majority will be 60GB ($659.99), and a small quantity will also be available online at www.futureshop.ca.
  • No pre-orders or layaways will be taken and all available product will be sold on a first come, first serve basis.
    In order to ensure that all available units are allocated to customers, Future Shop staff are not permitted to purchase the product on launch day.
  • The exact number of units per store will be posted on a sign outside the front doors prior to the store closing on Thurs, Nov 16th.
  • Future Shop staff will be on site approx 2 hours before store opening to assign a ticket to each person standing in line, assuring the purchase of a unit (only one ticket per person).
  • Replenishments to stores are expected in coming weeks, and the best way to keep up to date is to frequently check www.futureshop.ca or contact your local store.

Wii – Sunday November 19th:

  • On launch day (Sun, Nov 19th) the majority of Future Shop stores will open early, but times vary from province to province (website will provide specific opening times for all stores) and each store will have between 15 and 60 units (Wii cost: $279.99). A small quantity will also be available online at www.futureshop.ca.
  • No pre-orders or layaways will be taken and all available product will be sold on a first come, first serve basis.
    In order to ensure that all available units are allocated to customers, Future Shop staff are not permitted to purchase the product on launch day.
  • The exact number of units per store will be posted on a sign outside the front doors prior to the store closing on Sat, Nov 18th.
  • Future Shop staff will be on site approximately 2 hours before store opening to assign a ticket to each person standing in line, assuring the purchase of a unit (only one ticket per person).
  • Replenishments to stores are expected in coming weeks, and the best way to keep up to date is to frequently check www.futureshop.ca or contact your local store.

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2 responses to “How to get a PlayStation 3 or Wii from Future Shop”

  1. jimmycanuck says:

    Good info, Boo!

    If you’re looking for a PS3, I wouldn’t hold your breath. I just came back from Best Buy, and there were already a dozen or so people lined up out front – and the store doesn’t open for PS3 sales until 8am Friday!

  2. Jo Seff says:

    CosmiciLn,
    Considering this thread is almost two years old, I’d assume the information here is WAY outdated


















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