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Sam's Club readies a midnight launch for Super Smash Bros Brawl photo

We totally dig that Sam's Club is stepping up their game when it comes to videogames, and now they send word that a Super Smash Bros. Brawl midnight launch is in the works.

The retailer will open up all US stores on March 9th at midnight to sell Super Smash Bros. Brawl. What's even better is that they've lined up a price of $43.66 for the game. The event will run until 2:00 a.m.

Sam's Club games buyer Joe Muha tells us, "Folks should come to Sam's Club as we will be the first place that they can buy it in their community. Additionally, we will have at least 20 units of Wii hardware at each club for the event."

That's really convenient for those gamers that have been holding out for this game's purchase to pick up a Wii. 

On top of all of this, they also send word that Rock Band will drop in price to under $150. If you haven't picked it up already, this will save you a fair bit of money on the bundle.

More on Sam's Club's and gaming after the jump. 

Muha says, "By buying games from Sam's Club, they can reap the savings of their Membership fee quickly. We are typically $5 less expensive than traditional retail on software. In something like Rock Band, we are $20 less expensive. If someone bought Rock Band and just 4 games, they will have paid for their Membership fee in savings for the year."

"Membership makes sense for hardcore gaming fans and Sam's Members have known this secret for a long time," says Muha. "We want to do our part to let the secret out to your readers. If that gaming Member responds to events like this, we believe we can do more of them to offer great savings first in their communities."


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B-Radicate's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/12/2008 12:21
B-Radicate
Hmm, may need to become a Sam's Club member in the near future if I can't secure a pre-order at Best Buy in the next few days...
king3vbo's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/12/2008 12:22
king3vbo
I hate Walmart (and Sam's Club) as they are very evil, but a membership @ Sam's Club is really handy and cheap on the wallet.....

OH THE MORAL CHOICES
BlindsideDork's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/12/2008 12:23
BlindsideDork
Hmmm, my parent's are a member, maybe I could borrow their card....if there is any bonus in there it could be a deal.
Surf314's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/12/2008 12:30
Surf314
Sam's Club usually has games that are hard to find elsewhere because noone thinks of shopping there. I, however, have already reserved Brawl and paid it off with trade-ins (and the blood of innocents).
AgentMOO's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/12/2008 12:35
AgentMOO
OH GOD I KNOW THE MAYO IS GOING TO EXPIRE BEFORE I CAN EAT IT ALL BUT IT IS SO FUCKING CHEAP
Cheeburga's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/12/2008 12:37
Cheeburga
:DDD
ArynThysis's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/12/2008 12:39
ArynThysis
Wow. Sam's club gets points in my book. They may just be the reason I finally get my wii.
Tragic Hero's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/12/2008 12:41
Tragic Hero
Thats strange. Sams club usually sells things in bundles only. It will probably cost $100 and you get a tub of beef jerky and a box of paper towels with it.
broonor's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/12/2008 12:46
broonor
@ TragicHero That only applies to systems. Games and movies (and books) are all sold as individual items at Sam's. Though their selection tends to be lacking, you can't argue with the extra monies off and actually supporting the industry instead of buying used for the same money off
Gangles's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/12/2008 12:48
Gangles
Boooo big stores, go support your local independent video game store on the 9th.
Corak's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/12/2008 12:49
Corak
Midnight release is cool, offering it cheaper is even better. That and the fact they will have the systems available too is a great promotion. I won't be waiting in line for it but as much as I don't like walmart/sam's club this is a good promotion.
BS3 Owner's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/12/2008 12:50
BS3 Owner
Note to Self :

Duh Sam's Club has gaymorez. Thanks Dale!
Mxyzptlk's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/12/2008 12:52
Mxyzptlk
Awesome, I can pick up a 25 pound bag of Cheetos while I'm there!
Cowzilla3's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/12/2008 12:56
Cowzilla3
Damn, if i hadn't already reserved and was a member I'd be all over that.
CaffeinePowered's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/12/2008 13:01
CaffeinePowered
Yea...but do you have to have a Sam's club membership to buy it is the question, which I doubt many of us have.
CaffeinePowered's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/12/2008 13:02
CaffeinePowered
Bah, need to stop skimming, membership fees for the lose
BlindsideDork's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/12/2008 13:05
BlindsideDork
You need a membership to ENTER the building.
viralhunter's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/12/2008 13:10
viralhunter
wow link is pimpin' in that picture. I never realized how cute a couple him and sammy (future Sam's club mascot PLZZZ) make.
Miike's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/12/2008 13:10
Miike
Yo!, what's with Samus snuggling up to Link?

Link + Samus = JUSTIN BAILEY!
The-Excel's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/12/2008 13:19
The-Excel
I'm there. I will have photographs.
Gavin's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/12/2008 13:28
Gavin
I know the deals are good there but I refuse to pay just for the right to shop in a store. Like Wal-Mart doesn't screw over enough people and then they have this scam going as well. Paying for the ability to shop at Sam's is like paying to have China take over our economy.
adam wolf's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/12/2008 13:38
adam wolf
@Gavin

The membership fee is an artifact from the days when it was a club for just small business owners.

And you can hardly call it a scam when it's an upfront fee for a membership to shop at a discounted store.
Barcode's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/12/2008 13:39
Barcode
I used to go to Sam's club all the time. I remember buying my NES games from there.
Klytus's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/12/2008 13:42
Klytus
Note to self: avoid Sams Club.
Zero_armada's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/12/2008 13:50
Zero_armada
As long as I get my SSBB in my Wii, I dont' care where I get it. DAMN THE EXPENSE!
MechaMonkey's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/12/2008 14:11
MechaMonkey
Big stores FTL and FTW?
Tragic Hero's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/12/2008 14:26
Tragic Hero
Well if you have a family member or a close friend who is a member you can enter the store with them. I used to go to the Sams club all the time with my mom and buy random stuff and only my mom needed a card. So drag a friend or family member out of bed at 11pm and get them to take you to Sams Club to get the game
The-Excel's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/12/2008 14:34
The-Excel
@Tragic Hero:
More like drag them out of bed at 3 P.M. and get them to drop you off and arrange for a pick up 12 hours later. I've been to these lineups before (albeit they started at midnight and ended at 10 A.M.) and let me tell you there's no bigger necessity than a case of Hot-Hands and a portable system.
Projectexodus's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/12/2008 14:35
Projectexodus
*Ahem*... European release date soon, Nintendo?
Jaren Face's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/12/2008 14:42
Jaren Face
Wow. Samus and Link are a little closer than one would expect...
Tragic Hero's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/12/2008 14:52
Tragic Hero
@Excel

True but I am just used to my area when it comes to getting games. Systems I would probably have to wait in line to get but Smash Bros I should be able to buy on the day of since these types of games aren't popular with the gamers around here.
Surf314's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/12/2008 14:57
Surf314
When I was an extremely poor college student me and my roommate used to share a card (among other things).
AngelsDontBurn's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/12/2008 15:03
AngelsDontBurn
I'll probably just ask someone with a membership to grab me one.
Dexter345's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/12/2008 15:29
Dexter345
Hm, I wonder if my GameStop is doing a midnight launch. They never told me if they were.
freeman1's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/12/2008 15:47
freeman1
All the stores near me usually get games on the first Tuesday after the official release date for some reason. Now maybe I'll be able to buy a game on the actual release date for a change.
drMario1337's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/12/2008 15:50
drMario1337
Damn, I preordered the game at my local Gamestop. I'm screwed.
mistic's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/12/2008 15:59
mistic
too bad i don't live in the US for once :-)
Eschatos's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/12/2008 16:11
Eschatos
Wonder how many people will show up there as opposed to Gamespot.
dawimp523's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/12/2008 17:16
dawimp523
D-Toid, you need to step your game up. Kotaku had this same story last weekend! I don't want to sound like I'm hating on D-Toid, but Kotaku usually gets stories before anyone else.
Toneman's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/12/2008 17:26
Toneman
Gamestop midnight launch for me! Contact your Gamestop DM if your Gamestop isn't doing it and complain.
Orionsaint's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/12/2008 17:59
Orionsaint
Does the game still feature trophies?

Syn's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/12/2008 18:04
Syn
Fuck that, I've had my copy bought and paid for since before xmas elsewhere.
Triphoppin's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/12/2008 19:18
Triphoppin
what Sam's didn't say is that you have to be a fee every month to be a member - if you already have one then this is great, if not then you will have to dig in & buy somewhere else or get a membership
freeman1's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/12/2008 19:50
freeman1
I'm just going to use my parents' membership card. I think this will be the easiest way to get the game on launch, since only members will be able to get it.
deiga-the-semivaliant's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/12/2008 21:18
deiga-the-semivaliant
Gangles: Independent video game store? What's that?
Necros's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/13/2008 03:17
Necros
I need to actually preorder this game. Shame I don't have a Sam's Club membership.
Holyetheline's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/13/2008 10:01
Holyetheline
That will be one hell of a launch party. Nice.
Jetsetlemming's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/13/2008 13:33
Jetsetlemming
Is it just me or is Zero Suit Samus grinding on Link? Bow chica wow wow.
onomelon's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/14/2008 03:01
onomelon
I'm gonna be saving up my money next week to get me one of those Wiis, provided that there isn't a shitton of people there wanting to get one as well. Wonder if they'll let me pay for it in advance...
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