Legend Of Zelda: Skyward Sword Steelbook (Future Shop Exclusive)

[Fan_Of_Gaming]

will be given away with the game on November 20th

- G1 size

[JayCanuck]

My order of this shipped on Friday, however, notably, the steelbook didn't ship out with game. I contacted futureshop, and they gave me this response:

This part of your order was cancelled so that we could send you the actual game on release date. The steelbooks will be sent out to our customers at a later date.

Dunno how true that is or if they just ran out of stock, but I figured it'd be worth sharing here

[chaingunsofdoom]

No SBs @ store on opening. Took first 10 who did not have preorder and put them on a call list for sometime later this week. Said preorders would get one. Not surprised to have a constant stream of gaffes from the SB-centric retailer in Canada.

[Rebelwithoutacause]

Did anyone manage to get a copy of the SteelBook at Future Shop today?

After too many recent blunders that I have read about and experienced with them, I just refuse to pre-order there anymore.

[Inspector Toschi]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who was unable to obtain the FS Steelbook in stores. But I'm sad that we don't have a Steelbook now.

I had pre-ordered a week ago. Specifically asking if this secured me a steelbook. I was told "yes" (What else?)

I show my receipt this morning upon the store opening their doors. They give me the special edition with gold Controller (Which I don't want) I ask about the steelbook, and nobody knows what I''m talking about. One employee does and says that they're probably in the back somewhere (etc) A couple of moments later I'm told they either didn't get them in or can't find them. The took my name and info so if they do find them, they'll give me a call. I picked up the regular edition as it's the one I wanted. Hopefully I can still get my steelbook case.

Also, they did this with Skyrim. But It went flawlessly. A box of steelbooks sitting beside the games. If you pre-ordered, they gave you one.

[Inspector Toschi]

I was just looking at the FS forums from their website http://community.futureshop.ca/t5/Ni.../bd-p/nintendo

It seems none of the stores received their steelbooks according to fellow customers. Pretty sh**ty move FS. I rarely have a problem with their steelbooks, but it seems like they're trying to pretend the Zelda Steelbook never existed now.

It's literally the only reason I per-ordered. I live within walking distance of a FS, EBGames, and Walmart. The only reason I chose FS was for the steelbook. If this steelbook doesn't show up, I will gladly be filing a complaint within the store and to the customer service available through the website. I hate to seem as though I'm whining, and I've never filed a complaint before, but FS flat out lied to us. It's simply false advertising.

[Icemouth]

If you preordered online (and it was in your order) you have a better chance of eventually getting it. Unfortunately in-store people, there's very little hope for you.

[Drum18]

Originally Posted by Icemouth

If you preordered online (and it was in your order) you have a better chance of eventually getting it. Unfortunately in-store people, there's very little hope for you.

Yeah well FS is better not screw this one up because here in Quebec province, we CANNOT pre-order online and get the steelbook since they won't allow shipping the steelbook since it's english only text. The only way is pre-ordering in store...

[suiseiseki]

Originally Posted by Inspector Toschi

I show my receipt this morning upon the store opening their doors. They give me the special edition with gold Controller (Which I don't want) I ask about the steelbook, and nobody knows what I''m talking about. One employee does and says that they're probably in the back somewhere (etc) A couple of moments later I'm told they either didn't get them in or can't find them. The took my name and info so if they do find them, they'll give me a call. I picked up the regular edition as it's the one I wanted. Hopefully I can still get my steelbook case.

You should've taken the gold controller bundle... they are impossible to find in stores now, and I don't think they are making any more.

I was first in line at my local FS and they didn't receive steelbooks either. The lady said she would take down names/numbers and call us to pick up the steelbooks later. I seriously doubt they will follow up on that, most likely they will receive the steelbooks and just throw them on the shelves and let other customers next week have a grab at them.

[sephiroth61787]

I would be very surprised if they didn't have the steelbook at some point. It's in their flyer. Hopefully, everyone who pre-ordered is able to get one (I have someone who pre-ordered online for me. He got the game today, no steelbook).

[paulsandhu]

I did not pre-order but I had showed up there when they opened and was one of the first 10 in line at the cashier after getting the sword bundle version and got a raincheck and they will call me in a week to pick up my steelbook.

[Pavel696]

My local Future Shop told me that they weren't going to get them in store until Wednesday, delay in getting them in. Preorders will get priority.

[Pavel696]

[Inspector Toschi]

Originally Posted by suiseiseki

You should've taken the gold controller bundle... they are impossible to find in stores now, and I don't think they are making any more.

Don't care how rare they are. I'm not paying extra for a gold painted controller when I already have a black one at home. Even if reselling it on Ebay (Which I considered, as I sell stuff on a weekly basis) the investment/fees/risk isn't worth the payout.

Anyways, glad to see some people are getting their steelbook. I'll give my FS a call tomorrow and see what they can tell me.

[FS_Steelbook]

I could careless if they tell me that Pre orders get first pick. that won't happen. I'll ***** about the flier, not being able to pre order online, make some other bullshit.


I got that raincheck I better get two nice steelbooks.


Plus the fact they have 10 minimum per store so I dunno what the dude is talking about people not getting theirs from the store.

[Rebelwithoutacause]

The UPC on the back ruins the SteelBook.

[shinseiRomeo]

Originally Posted by Rebelwithoutacause

The UPC on the back ruins the SteelBook.

I agree. The same thing happened with Assassin's Creed: Revelations.

[Dohboy]

Well, forum member Steelie was helping me out with this one.
Here's the e-mail he received yesterday:
Dear customer:

Thank you for pre-ordering Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword (Nintendo Wii)
Unfortunately, due to an error on our part we were forced to cancel your pre-order. We're sure you're very disappointed by this and for that we sincerely apologize.

To make up for this, we are providing you with an eCertificate code that is valid for 1 free copy of the Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword (Nintendo Wii) game ($49.99 value).

You'd think it would be cheaper for them to produce more SteelBooks than to give out free games??

Futureshop seems to really need to get it's act together on these video game Steels, seems like there's always a problem.

[FS_Steelbook]

I mean it's so simple to fix this problem. And other things that I don't like are

Stacking the steelbooks or not caring for them
No plastic cover on the steelbooks (Gears 3 had one why not the rest?)
The UPC code (gears and Batman both had a sticker UPC code)

I mean why is it so hard to have them shipped with plastic and a sticker UPC?


Anyways I got 1 of these steelbooks for sale if anyone is interested.

[Inspector Toschi]

Color me surprised. I had left my name/number with the FS employee on Sunday in case they came in. Shockingly enough, I actually got a call this morning that the Steelbooks had come in. Picked it up on the way home from work.