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Pokemon_Hero September 1st, 2014 1:07 AM

When will you buy Pokemon OR/AS?
 
1- November 21st (American/Japanese version)
2- November 28th (European version)
3- Later


I will buy it on November 28th, from the European eShop

destinedjagold September 1st, 2014 1:24 AM

When I got the money for it. xD

Mark Kamill September 1st, 2014 1:27 AM

Day one on the 28th. Flat broke, but I'll be damned if I don't have the 50 bucks to get this.

elnoor September 1st, 2014 1:32 AM

I preordered as soon as I had enough money.

FlyingBeastie September 1st, 2014 2:21 AM

Just waiting for my new debit card to come in the post and then I'm preordering the steelbooks from the Nintendo shop.

Controversy September 1st, 2014 3:29 AM

If I have enough money spare come release day I'll buy it then. If not I'll just have to wait

Nah September 1st, 2014 4:12 AM

I'll probably get it on the 21st. Been kinda getting the past few games on release day, and I don't see much reason to not do that this time.

curiousnathan September 1st, 2014 4:13 AM

As soon as it comes out in stores or a day or so after. <3

Hikamaru September 1st, 2014 4:22 AM

It's often tradition to always get Pokemon games as a birthday present, or in the event if the game in question is released after my birthday (October 1st in my case) I get it at Christmas. In this game's case it's going to be the latter, and I'll likely be getting both versions as well because well, it never hurts to do so.

Pendraflare September 1st, 2014 4:46 AM

I was originally going to pre-order them at GameStop and get them on the 21st, but since i'm going to be in NYC on the 22nd (the day after they release), I think it'll be even more special if I get them at Nintendo World. Provided they have them then, of course (which i'd hope they will).

MrGriszell September 1st, 2014 4:53 AM

I'm getting them at the midnight release

Zenith95s September 1st, 2014 4:56 AM

Now that the new 3DS has been announced, I'll buy Alpha Sapphire when I buy it... that's so far away! I don't have the money though. w

Gardevoir the Dragon Slayer September 1st, 2014 9:27 AM

I will Pre-order it for European release date, just need to deside which version to get and where to order from.

Proteun September 1st, 2014 10:12 AM

I'm getting it right on release date - although my friend Jan (http://www.pokecommunity.com/member.php?username=jannu22) has a US 3DS and he can just play it a week before I can...

Firox September 1st, 2014 10:22 AM

I'll probably get my copies a day or two after release, I did pre-order both games, and will pay for 2 day shipping - if I have cash left over, I'll probably buy two on release day.

OmegaRuby and AlphaSapphire September 1st, 2014 1:36 PM

The 21st in the morning (may even drive to Gamestop or Walmart to pick up a copy before heading to school that Friday). I have to resist the temptation from downloading it online at midnight though. I may pre-order though.

Nah September 1st, 2014 2:34 PM

Ya know, I totally forgot about digital downloads. I could do that this time since I have a credit card now. That's really tempting......

#istoolazytoevengotothestore

PokeChris123 September 1st, 2014 6:29 PM

I already pre-ordered it, so I'm gonna get it the day it comes out.

Skystrike September 1st, 2014 9:47 PM

Preordered two days ago from Amazingon.

Kikaito plush September 2nd, 2014 1:00 AM

On the 28th if not cheaper on Amazon.

faf September 2nd, 2014 8:39 AM

I'm thinking of pre-ordering both games so it's most likely I'll get them on the 21st.

blue September 2nd, 2014 9:51 AM

Release day for UK (28th November); I've even took the day off work since it is a Friday too. 8]

Vegeta™ September 2nd, 2014 1:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by destinedjagold (Post 8421893)
When I got the money for it. xD

This.

Centipede Chan September 2nd, 2014 3:34 PM

My mom will have off, unless she gets a schedule change, so I'll try to pick it up at the release day for USA. Pre-ordered it already just in case.

Alfieri September 2nd, 2014 3:53 PM

I've already purchased what could be the sexiest video game in existence. ♥
(Hoenn fanboy bias)

I'm waiting patiently to pick up my pre-order.

CoffeeDrink September 2nd, 2014 4:53 PM

I am the only one surveyed that will not be purchasing either, and I'm proud of it.

ShadowSlashz September 2nd, 2014 11:37 PM

I'll preorder it soon if its not already sold out!

MarioManH September 3rd, 2014 2:58 AM

Either I will pre-order it and go and get it at Midnight of the release, or I will just buy it off the E-Shop at Midnight like I did w/ Pokemon Y.

Synerjee September 3rd, 2014 3:06 AM

I honestly don't know when I'll buy it. Even if I do buy it on its release date or some time after, it'll be useless unless I have my own 3DS, which is something I don't foresee myself owning anytime soon.

Benjamin Kuli September 3rd, 2014 10:22 AM

I wanted to wait for a while, but I think I will buy when it's released in Europe. Especially because I will be able to buy the limited edition for the same price as the normal one.

Mr. X September 3rd, 2014 11:25 AM

I'll proably buy both soon after release. Either that or buy physical for OR after relase and digital of AS on release, then physical for that sometime next year.

Iceshadow3317 September 3rd, 2014 2:07 PM

As soon as I can. I don't plan to preorder it though.

~*!*~Tatsujin Gosuto~*!*~ September 4th, 2014 6:09 AM

As soon as Gamestop opens their doors which for me is 8am. I already paid for both copies of the game. I wish that Gamestop has better pre-order gifts instead of a stupid poster (like I need another one)


:t354:TG

Bobbylicious September 6th, 2014 11:25 PM

November 21st

unsure if i should pre order it or not. games usually dont sell out here, so i shouldnt have an issue getting a copy, but i just want to make sure but i probs wont pre order unless there's a decent bonus... i really want those steelcases to come to australia, i dont care about the figures at all tbh

Altaria September 6th, 2014 11:40 PM

I already pre-ordered. Really hoping they don't sell out of copies since it comes out on a Friday and I have school before the Gamestop in my town opens. -.- I really wish that they reserved copies for those who pre-ordered. Isn't that alot of the point of pre-ordering anyway? D: Regardless, I can't wait. T-T

Cerberus87 September 6th, 2014 11:48 PM

I don't buy Pokémon games on release date.

I prefer to play the game with a walkthrough in hand. But I did play X sort of blindly even though I bought it two months after release. :P However, it was the wrong choice because I nearly missed the Snorlax at the beginning of the game. Maybe "miss" isn't the appropriate word, you certainly can't miss it but I wasn't prepared for it and was lucky to catch it with the few Poké Balls I had.

So I'm not making the mistake with these games again...

TRGrunt September 7th, 2014 6:19 AM

I'll probably end up pre-ordering Alpha Sapphire, and possibly buying Omega Ruby eventually.

Sirfetch’d September 7th, 2014 5:04 PM

I'll probably end up pre-ordering both but I could see pre-ordering one and downloading the other on release day as a possibility. Either way I plan to own both of them on release day and play through both of them!

Hiatus September 7th, 2014 6:09 PM

I'll be getting it on release day, most likely.

I haven't pre-ordered the game yet, but there's still plenty of time, so I've got not much things to worry about, aside from saving up enough money. If certain circumstances prevent me from doing it, for whatever reason, then I'll go to the store and purchase it hand-to-hand.

Emboar September 7th, 2014 6:17 PM

I'm gonna hope I can buy Alpha Sapphire on the day it comes out like I did with Y, but if not, it will be soon after that. As for Omega Ruby, I plan on asking for that for Christmas.

Bounsweet September 7th, 2014 6:19 PM

Release date, as always. I've gotten Pokémon games on the release date since Diamond and Pearl came out, and I've pre-ordered every game since then. I just put down my pre-order for Alpha Sapphire today, actually!

Pepperton September 7th, 2014 6:39 PM

I'm getting it November 20th, because I actually own Pokemon. I am Nintendo.

What can I say? I'm just better than the rest.

http://3ebd2a0c0ea48a333aea-1f531def8e8befb67be56667ce3edd11.r77.cf1.rackcdn.com/d67f1c264fb8fb1738da2f9ff9198cea7b7b5be5.jpg__620x350_q85_crop_upscale.jpg

L0RD G3NGAR September 7th, 2014 7:25 PM

I'm thinking as soon as it's released. That if if the stores have it that day where I live or when I get there, and if they are not sold out...

Hermione Granger September 8th, 2014 10:31 AM

I'll be getting both games the day they launch since I pre-ordered both at my local gamestop.

Jorah September 9th, 2014 11:50 AM

As long as the post is alright, I'll be getting it for the EU release date (maybe the day before? Please GAME?).

Cura September 9th, 2014 12:03 PM

I just pre-ordered both copies this morning, putting 5$ down on them both.
Since in October, I have to finish paying SSB4 off for the 3DS, I might as well, pay both off when the time comes for them as well.

@Pepperton:
http://i2.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/000/077/988/my_body_is_ready.png

PlatinumDude September 9th, 2014 4:59 PM

I pre-ordered Alpha Sapphire, so I'll be getting it on release day (Nov. 21).

LyokoGirl5000 September 9th, 2014 6:04 PM

If preorders count, I bought it the second it was available on Amazon. I always save up my money when a new main series Pokemon game is announced so I have enough money to buy it the second it's released.

Altairis September 10th, 2014 12:07 AM

I'm probably going to pre-order it at Best Buy, then walk over to get it since the store is so close. I'm so excited I will probably wake up early to go get it 8)

Diggerez September 10th, 2014 12:56 AM

I'll probably pre-order it before the release day and if not the wait for my birthday isn't that long so I'll just wait until then

Sheep September 10th, 2014 12:55 PM

21st November, yay for being in the US. :D I might go with the digital copy since I'm always lazy to go into GameStop alone lol. Though I definitely prefer physical copies. We'll see!

Deltios September 10th, 2014 1:07 PM

I'm planning to Pre-order Alpha Sapphire a month in advance, to ensure release-date access.
I have to wait a month tho'. Don't get much money from mom (Though enough to be satisfied, let's not ask huge demands here xP)
Saving up for ANY game takes one month. Works for me. ^^"

mikey September 11th, 2014 8:47 AM

I am going to be preordering one of the versions this weekend when I go home. No GameStop around my college right now lol. Probably AlphaSapphire because Sapphire was my first Hoenn game. So I will pick up the day it comes out, and probably get OmegaRuby soon after.

I haven't been this excited for a Pokemon game since HeartGold and SoulSilver.

oshimas September 12th, 2014 8:20 AM

I ended up reserving/preordering my copy at target. c: since i work on release date, i'll go in in after work. (since i heard things get messy when preordering games is from gamestop)

εcho. September 12th, 2014 9:53 AM

I'll be getting Alpha Sapphire on release day (21st here).


Still not sure whether or not I'm going to download it at midnight or pre-order and then go to the store and pick it up... I have class at 9am so it makes getting it from EB Games first thing in the morning impossible, but I don't know if I have the patience to wait until 1pm when all my classes are done. x3

bobandbill September 13th, 2014 3:33 AM

I'll preorder it, but I'll have to pick it up a day later (unless I get someone to pick it up for me). I'm in another state until then quite likely, which is a pity but I suppose is still better than waiting a week longer like poor Europe...

Sceptile14 September 13th, 2014 9:53 AM

28th sadly :( I'm going to have to hibernate from the internet for a week(although, it being a remake, means there's not a lot storywise to be spoilt).

XtinaIsMeLuvinWWE September 13th, 2014 11:35 AM

On the 28th for me as that's the release date; I'm lucky that in previous years I've been able to just waltz into the store without pre-ordering so I'm hoping that'll be the same case this year lol :)

Colress Machine September 13th, 2014 11:38 AM

Gonna preorder Alpha Sapphire as soon as I get the chance, and I'm going to pick it up on the 21st. I'm gonna get Omega Ruby later on in the year (unless I get the money for both before hand).

Aizuke September 13th, 2014 1:58 PM

Pre-order both Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, which both come out on the 21st of Nov here. I pre-ordered each from different places so I could get different pre-order exclusive items. And one of the places I pre-ordered from might be doing a midnight release with a tournament and winner gets their copy of ORAS free. 8) Totes gonna enter and win that prize!

MarcEddy September 14th, 2014 12:28 PM

saving all of my lunch money daily so i can preorder

Starry Windy September 16th, 2014 2:21 AM

I'll make sure to buy Alpha Sapphire on November 21st directly from eShop when it's out, but I'll make sure to be able to buy Omega Ruby too when I happened to have enough money to get it.

ilias_ September 16th, 2014 2:27 AM

I'll pre-order Alpha Sapphire when I get the chance and it's going to be delivered to me on the 28th. so, yay ^^ ^^

Universe September 16th, 2014 6:45 AM

PFFF.

Midnight on release day.
Operation: Walmart.

8D

janejane6178 September 16th, 2014 7:00 AM

gotta wait till the 28th, then buy at e-shop :/
sucks that the game launch wont be worldwide like last time :(

Alex September 17th, 2014 6:43 AM

I want to pre-order so I can pick it up at the midnight release and spend my weekend playing it. But I've never pre-ordered anything before and I've read some issues regarding Pokemon releases in Canada where they don't happen same day as US, and possibly closer to the European release date. EB Games says I can get it on November 21st, but our Future Shop & Best Buy mega stores say they'll have ORAS in stock by November 30th. So confusing. Alternatively I can order off of Amazon but I'd rather have the novelty of lining up for a midnight release.

Omega Ruby or Alpha Sapphire tho???????????????????????

Kenchiin September 17th, 2014 3:22 PM

Oh yes I will. Like if my life depended on it.

blue September 18th, 2014 3:15 AM

I'd actually consider going to a midnight release of they hold one for ORAS in the UK, especially now that I can drive..

Killjoy September 18th, 2014 10:41 AM

I usually buy them on day 1, but the 21st happens to be my yearly stupidly expensive car check up, so we'll see. I should have the money for both, but I don't want to over reach

Necrum September 18th, 2014 3:32 PM

I plan on buying both on the day of release, assuming I can get up enough money for them.

HollyYoshi September 19th, 2014 7:00 PM

I'll certainly try to get in on November 21st. Considering my birthday is less than a week before, maybe I'll get a gift card I can use to pay for it. =)

Nagi September 20th, 2014 10:58 AM

i'll be pre-ordering it, but as i have a japanese 3DS i'll have to order my cartridge in from japan. so although it comes out on the 21st in japan, i hope it'll be in by the time the games come out here on the 28th!

AxeBeard McBeardAxe September 22nd, 2014 11:05 AM

I live in the US, and have a copy of both versions reserved at my local Gamestop already. This fact dictates that I HAVE to pickup the games within 48 hours of their release, or they'll be given away. (10/23) But why on earth would I wait two extra days?! Too much hype to handle, too much hype to handle.

lozzop September 22nd, 2014 11:44 AM

Somewhere around the 18th of november, seeing as that's the release date for the UK :p

JustAnotherIllusion September 22nd, 2014 11:46 AM

Preordered from Amazon way back in May as soon as they put the page up and got free release day delivery. Don't judge me lol. So will get it on the 28th.

Elite Overlord LeSabre™ September 25th, 2014 10:25 AM

At the earliest, July 30, 2094.

Which is to say, not in my current lifetime.

Which is also to say, I'd rather "play" "games" like TurboTax, MATLAB, and Microsoft Excel than anything taking place in Hoenn.

alisaie September 25th, 2014 12:34 PM

Whenever the release day is in the US since I've already finished paying off my pre-order. Hopefully work doesn't get in the way hahah.

Shrew September 27th, 2014 11:28 PM

I voted 'later' simply because I'll buy it whenever its convenient for me. I'll be in the middle of the school term, and unlike XY it's not like there are (probably) any spoilers for me to try to avoid... and I still have a lot of games on my plate, including putting Pokemon X breeding on hiatus.

Morgnarok September 30th, 2014 8:53 AM

I already Preordered both of them months ago.

eonator October 8th, 2014 7:24 AM

28th >w<

Dedenne1 October 8th, 2014 4:00 PM

Day it comes out ill buy 2 copies of each one for playthrough one for trades battles competitive team others for nuzlockes challenges etc.

sCam October 9th, 2014 12:32 PM

Definitley Release day. Can meet some new pokemon friends at the GameStop too!

theonirvana October 9th, 2014 12:53 PM

28 november. i have already pre-ordered it ;)

Lapis October 9th, 2014 12:59 PM

Oh dear...Well I already pre-ordered my copy at my local Gamestop back in like..July? Yeahhh I'm that hyped about this game. :X

Dreg October 9th, 2014 1:15 PM

one of 2 days: either get it on the release date, or ask my parents to get me both on Christmas. Meh, I waited a long time before I could even get X and Y anyway, due to not having a 3DS in the first place.

Tamara❤ October 9th, 2014 4:43 PM

Already preordered both ^0^

Princess Diana October 10th, 2014 7:37 AM

Pre-ordered from the same place I pre-ordered X from. Hopefully it'll come half a week early like X did!

Will still be after most of the rest of the world though. /europeanproblems

ElGamer October 10th, 2014 10:32 AM

Already ordered it, so the 28th of November can't come fast enough!

Powerserge October 10th, 2014 4:56 PM

I'm getting it the day it comes out. I'm sold.

Brendino October 10th, 2014 11:58 PM

I was originally going to wait and see if I was going to pick it up on release day or wait until the week after when I get my paycheck, but I ended up pre-ordering it at the same time I picked up Super Smash Bros. Now I've just got to sit here and wait.

Sebastian_Sommer October 11th, 2014 3:38 AM

I'm planning on getting Alpha Sapphire through the digital release in the 21st of November (that's if the server doesn't crash), I might get a hard copy of Omega ruby at the same day or within the week after.

Ω Ruby and α Sapphire October 11th, 2014 3:50 AM

Gonna pre-order mine from EB Games, so I'll be picking it up on release day! Super hyped ^.^

She_Delphox October 11th, 2014 7:52 AM

Usually, I immediately buy the games on the release date :) But, if there is an awesome pre-order giveaway, I pre-order the games so I'll receive them on the day of release and with a neat collection item as well!
(i.e. with Pokemon X and Y almost a year ago, I received a Pokeball case for DS games, and with ORAS, I will receive a Tin-gamecase because I live in Europe, pretty neat!)

LiquidForce October 12th, 2014 9:32 AM

I think I'll get AS around december or january because that's when I'll have the money for it. xD

CreativeUserName October 12th, 2014 9:58 AM

As soon as it gets released, but prob won't play it until a week or two after the release, who knows what kind file corruption glitch could occur while I have the shiny Beldum in my party/PC?

Sceptile90 October 12th, 2014 11:14 AM

I know a guy here in Ireland who's breaking street date by about two weeks. (A week before Americans are getting it.) He got me a copy of X two days before street date. Basically, he'll get any game for you before street date if you give him a little bit of extra cash, as it is an extremely hard process to get it.

Meganium October 12th, 2014 11:20 AM

November 21st, aka 2 days after my birthday, aka release date <3 I'm buying both.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CreativeUserName (Post 8466954)
As soon as it gets released, but prob won't play it until a week or two after the release, who knows what kind file corruption glitch could occur while I have the shiny Beldum in my party/PC?

I'm pretty sure Nintendo's going to send out an update prior to the release date.

Tsutarja October 12th, 2014 1:46 PM

I'll be picking my copy of AlphaSapphire up on November 21st.

Aeroblast October 12th, 2014 3:03 PM

I'm going to wait until my fall semester is over to pick up my copy. (should be in mid-December)

James169 October 12th, 2014 3:48 PM

I totally didnt use part of my student loan to pre order a copy of each, thats something i definitely wouldn't do ;)


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