Breath of the Wild Should i preorder or wait?

[The Omni Triforcer]

So i really want breath of the wild so i've been considering preordering it for wii u but i am definitely getting nx at launch and im hoping there will be a zelda bundle so should i hold out for that or should i make sure i have a copy of the wii u version?

 

[Lozjam]

Hold out for the NX version, and see what the NX is before you make a purchase either way.

 

[DekuNut]

Hold out for the NX version, and see what the NX is before you make a purchase either way.

This. Chances are, there will be a Zelda bundle of the NX, but at the same time we don't know what the NX even is yet. Either one could be better than the other.

 

[the8thark]

Preorder from a retailer that will allow you to cancel the pre-order and get your deposit back. Ask before hand to make sure this is ok. Then if you don't like what the NX is you can jsut later on get the WiiU BotW and cancel your NX order.

 

[The Omni Triforcer]

Preorder from a retailer that will allow you to cancel the pre-order and get your deposit back. Ask before hand to make sure this is ok. Then if you don't like what the NX is you can jsut later on get the WiiU BotW and cancel your NX order.

True

 

[Nathanial Rumphol-Janc]

Just pre-order from amazon. Especially if you are a prime member, as you may get a 20% discount. On top of that, you can also cancel any time and you don't actually pay until it releases. I do most of my pre-orders through amazon now. But it also locks you in should pre-orders sell out.

I too plan to get an NX at launch, but we'll see. Right now we aren't 100% sure BoTW is a launch game, but most signs point to it being so.

 

[Libk]

The day it got its name, I happened to go to gamestop and they could have it preordered for me. I did so. Luckily I can cancel I'd I choose to to get it on NX

 

[Henrik SM]

The NX is supposed to be more powerful than the Wii U, so to avoid lag in the game, I would assume buying BotW for the NX would be the best idea. The physics do look very sophisticated, and they will probably be harder to process later in the game when enemies and stuff are more complicated.

 

[Bowsette Plus-Ultra]

You shouldn't pre-order, because pre-ordering is stupid.

 

[Castle]

There are but THREE universal rules that must NEVER be broken:

1.) Never piss on another man's rug.

2.) Never go full ******.

3.) and most importantly, NEVER PREORDER.

 

[The Omni Triforcer]

There are but THREE universal rules that must NEVER be broken:

1.) Never piss on another man's rug.

2.) Never go full ******.

3.) and most importantly, NEVER PREORDER.

You shouldn't pre-order, because pre-ordering is stupid.

Why?

 

[Castle]

Why?

You're going to give someone money for something they haven't even finished making yet? Why? There is no reason for you to. This does not benefit you in any way (and despite what the store says, there will be plenty of copies on release day and whatever pre-order "bonus" they're offering - trust me, it ain't worth it.)

What if you pay them up front and the game is crap? What if it doesn't even work? Why even purchase it on release day, much less several months in advance? (or weeks or whatever).

Regardless, pre-order "culture" (yes, it's a thing because it is completely out of control) is BAD industry practice. It is bad practice PERIOD. It has been used to grossly exploit consumers many times and bad behavior should not be encouraged.

Ask everyone who preordered Battlefield 3 how they feel about it.

 

[The Omni Triforcer]

I guess you don't know how preordering works. You pay for the game when the pick up the preorder.

 

[Castle]

I guess you don't know how preordering works. You pay for the game when the pick up the preorder.

Then just pay for it when it's out.

 

[DARK MASTER]

@Castle sometimes, particularly for consoles, the product can be out of stock. This conversation is kind of silly, because what determines preorder is, desire for product, availability, and quality insurance.