WII restock rumors / facts thread part 2, Electric Boogalooo

[Bluelitespecial]

Well I received three Nintendo Wii's today that I am saving for this sunday's ad starting the 21st, good luck to any one here who plans to stand in line on Sunday to get one.

[mrpayroll]

http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=22279

PS3 in good supply, Wii units sold out across US

Matt Martin 11:54 17/01/2007

Sony disputes PS3 demand slowing, points to successful supply chain

Consumers looking to buy a PlayStation 3 in the US have multiple outlets to choose from, as over 50 per cent of all stores surveyed have units in stock.

Compared to the Nintendo Wii, which is in short supply in all regions across the globe, the PS3 is readily available in specialist and electrical retailers across North America, where Sony recently announced it had shipped a total of one million units.

"Our channel checks yesterday of 52 retail stores, from boutiques to big-box retailers, showed that 28 of the 52 stores had PS3 consoles in stock, while none had Wii consoles in stock," said PJ McNealy of American Technology Research.

While some have suggested the amount of stock available may be indication of slowing demand, Sony's David Karraker disputes the idea, instead pointing out that the company is doing such a good job of supplying retailers with available units.

"It isn't because demand has weakend, it is because we have kept the supply pipeline moving," Karraker told Reuters.

New hardware traditionally suffers from short supply at retail, as the demand from early-adopting consumers is fulfilled.

Microsoft's Xbox 360 came under increased pressure from retail following its launch in 2005, with supplies limited through the first quarter of 2006.

Despite the amount of PS3 units on store shelves, PJ McNealy pointed out that high levels of stock didn't not neccesarily indicate slow demand.


Chris

[dogmatica]

Alright, people....the 21st is your next good shot.

http://forum.dvdtalk.com/showpost.php?p=7575631&postcount=22

Speedy's confirmed that Target, Best Buy, AND Circuit City are all advertising Wiis for this Sunday. Get up bright and early...my personal suggestion would be 4AM.

Also, nobody's going to sell out BY the 21st. They're advertising them FOR the 21st, which means they have to be in stock on the 21st, at least when the store opens.
My question, however, is since these are advertised in the ads, will there be rainchecks available? I ask especially since Speedy's Target info offers nothing in terms of t&c (unlike the CC ad with tons of voucher talk).

[Jimmy James]

I'm not positive of it, but I think I may have seen a Wii in stock in Danville, Virginia at their EB Games in the mall. I have decided against buying until the killer software for me comes out (which would likely be Mario Kart), so I didn't check too carefully. What I know is that it was on the floor and that my foot brushed the box -- it wasn't empty. Of course, it could be that they have thrown a bag of sand in the box or something.

[Jimmy James]

My question, however, is since these are advertised in the ads, will there be rainchecks available? I ask especially since Speedy's Target info offers nothing in terms of t&c (unlike the CC ad with tons of voucher talk).

Wouldn't a raincheck kind of be beside the point here? Its function if I understand correctly is that you can redeem it to get the advertised price when you find the item in stock. The issue with the Wii is finding it in stock, not the price, right?

[Patman]

Wouldn't a raincheck kind of be beside the point here? Its function if I understand correctly is that you can redeem it to get the advertised price when you find the item in stock. The issue with the Wii is finding it in stock, not the price, right?

Yes, the Wii's are being sold at MSRP, so the raincheck is mainly for sold out items on sale. It is the availability at this time that is the issue with the Wii, i.e., limited availability.

[dogmatica]

Ah. Yes. Right. Well. I guess I'll be out there bright and early on Sunday, then.

Thanks for the info. :)

[KV12482]

Just got my Wii at Game Crazy last night!!!

[KurrptSenate]

congrats


didn't have to sacrafice any lambs for it, did ya :lol:

[Michael Corvin]

I went to Best Buy tonight and what did I see?
A guy in a black shirt and a big fucking stack of PS3!

http://www.cherrybombers.net/ps3.jpg

here's an update(5 days later)
http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/7632/ps3zb6.jpg

[Michael Corvin]

Right here! Looks like Best Buy put out accessories in anticipation of Sunday already.

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/2213/wiiyv9.jpg

[kakihara1]

Well according to the pictures of the PS3 inventory they sold 42 PS3 units in 5 days. For the price that doesn't seem bad at all.

And as for the pictures of the stuff up for the Sunday allotment of Wiis. Is there even a snowball's chance in hell that any of those accessories will be there by the time Sunday rolls around. lol I think not. So we'll be seeing a bunch more of the "I finally got a wii but they didn't have any remotes or nunchucks available."

[LivingINClip]

Stanford, Kentucky

In the past two weeks they've recieved a few shipments and they aren't selling extremely fast due to it being a very rural Wal-Mart. My friend got his there. As of yesterday, they still had one.

[pinata242]

Well according to the pictures of the PS3 inventory they sold 42 PS3 units in 5 days. For the price that doesn't seem bad at all.
But, did they actually sell them or just move them off the floor to increase flow and/or because 49 PS3s not moving looks rather pathetic...

[kakihara1]

LOL!! I don't know Pinata your guess is as good as mine. I know my walmart has had PS3s kicking around for the better part of two weeks now and they weren't getting any attention so they moved em back to the layaway area and are only keeping one in the case. I think the strategy is to make people think "holy crap they only have one left, I'd better buy it!!" I'll have to ask someone how that's working out for them.

[Michael Corvin]

But, did they actually sell them or just move them off the floor to increase flow and/or because 49 PS3s not moving looks rather pathetic...

I didn't want to be the pessimist and figured I'd let someone else bring up the idea. Where they are is in a high traffic area at this particular store, so it is very likely some were just moved around. I didn't bother searching around.

But on the "half full" side, if they sold that many, kudos to Sony.

[Jimmy James]

The second pile is akin to what I have seen in BBs before -- the last time I was there, my nearest BB had two piles of almost exactly that size on either side of their PS3 demo. You can't say how many were sold or for that matter how many they may have gotten in on a truck, but I'd agree the primary reason for the change was likely to allow for better traffic flow. You rarely see such a wall of products in stores unless the wall has been placed there to keep order -- I know I've seen Wal-Marts use 2 drawer filing cabinets for just that purpose to create a special post Christmas returns department area before.

[Giantrobo]

1/17/07

Here in So Cal in the Sherman Oaks area...the "Ahhhhs" store on Ventura a few miles East of Sepulveda has a guy with a sign saying Wii's are in stock. I was on my way to work and I didn't have time to go in. I was tempted though...

[mrpayroll]

1/17/07

Here in So Cal in the Sherman Oaks area...the "Ahhhhs" store on Ventura a few miles East of Sepulveda has a guy with a sign saying Wii's are in stock. I was on my way to work and I didn't have time to go in. I was tempted though...


You live in Torrance but work in Sherman Oaks? :eek:

Chris

[superdeluxe]

Best buy here I come!

[Yancey]

CC.com has them right now. Just scored one.

[wildcatlh]

CC.com has them right now. Just scored one.

Thanks for the tip... just scored one as well.

[GoVegan]

Argh. I got 95% of the way through the checkout process and then it was removed from my cart.

[viscera]

CC.com has them right now. Just scored one.
Thank you Yancey, I just scored one as well! This saved me from having to wait out in the bitter ass cold on Sunday morning. CC was offering this as a bundle package with Zelda, Madden 07, extra Wiimote, and Nunchuck. I was able to remove Zelda and Madden, it wouldn't let me remove the extra nunchuck and wiimote with out removing the system as well, which is cool as wiimotes and nunchucks are a bitch to find right now too. Now I need to purchase a classic controller and a wavebird!

[Daryl]

I didn't want to be the pessimist and figured I'd let someone else bring up the idea. Where they are is in a high traffic area at this particular store, so it is very likely some were just moved around. I didn't bother searching around.

But on the "half full" side, if they sold that many, kudos to Sony.
It could easily be that they sold. The Toys R Us over on Dixie Highway had a table with like 40 of them up front about 2 weeks ago. I went last weekend to return something and they had only about 6-7 left

[Josh H]

But again you don't know if they sold or if they just moved most of them.

But I imagine in both cases they probably sold. Demand is down, but it is a new console, it's not going to sit on store floors forever. A console this close to launch shouldn't be sitting on store floors for more than a day though, especially with the fairly low numbers Sony has shipped thus far.

[Daryl]

A console this close to launch shouldn't be sitting on store floors for more than a day though, especially with the fairly low numbers Sony has shipped thus far.
A fair point, but man, at the end of the day $600 is still $600 (I say $600 only because I haven't seen a 20GB console since the New Year began) - that's no joke regardless of your financial situation. I find it hard to imagine that even if Sony had done a lot of things they did "wrong" correctly and if they had 2-3 must have games right now, that they'd be moving that much faster at this point in time (at that price point).

[Ocelot]

Errr, this thread is about Wiis restock, so let's stick to it... PS3s are great, but i'll get one when i get my $150 credit from Sony. At this point, i want to score a Wii at a price lower than $250. So, what times CC open on Sunday? I'm guessing 9-10am? I read a few posts saying that you gotta be there 2-3 hours earlier? Sorry guys/gals, this is not launch weekend, so i don't see the point at all. I'm gonna be there when the store opens, not earlier. If i don't get one, hell, i can wait.

[sracer]

At this point, i want to score a Wii at a price lower than $250. So, what times CC open on Sunday? I'm guessing 9-10am? I read a few posts saying that you gotta be there 2-3 hours earlier? Sorry guys/gals, this is not launch weekend, so i don't see the point at all. I'm gonna be there when the store opens, not earlier. If i don't get one, hell, i can wait.
Then save yourself the time and gas and stay home. There is NO WAY that you will score a Wii on Sunday ANYWHERE if you simply show up when the store opens.

[argh923]

Then save yourself the time and gas and stay home. There is NO WAY that you will score a Wii on Sunday ANYWHERE if you simply show up when the store opens.

Exactly. People with the mentality that at this point, they can just show up and wait, don't want a Wii bad enough. There are going to be lines, and it will be just like launch. Bottom line. If that's not something you're willing to deal with, then have fun waiting a couple months longer.

[CKMorpheus]

Best Buy will have a minimum of 20 Wii's for Sunday's ad.

[shumway]

Have there been any more updates in regards to Component Cables in Best Buy, Circuit City, or Gamestop/EBGames (the Nintendo branded ones)?

[KurrptSenate]

the nintendo branded ones are no better than any of the 3rd party brands.


I've actually found that some of the 3rd party brands use better connectors, so I traded my brand named ones away

[shumway]

I've had bad experiences in the past w/ 3rd party cables, though, those were S-video. I'm just very hesitant to even try anything 3rd party due to that.

[wildcatlh]

Quick question for those of you who have ordered from circuitcity.com ... do they send out order confirmation e-mails? Never got one ... but when I log into my account on circuitcity.com, the order shows up.

[Josh H]

Exactly. People with the mentality that at this point, they can just show up and wait, don't want a Wii bad enough. There are going to be lines, and it will be just like launch. Bottom line. If that's not something you're willing to deal with, then have fun waiting a couple months longer.

I have to admit though, at this point the incentive to wait has to be dropping for many people though.

I mean they should be readily available in another month or two, so it really comes down to whether one feels it is worth it to wait out in the cold for a few hours to get the console a month or two sooner. It was more worth while in November/December when people needed them for X-mas presents and were looking at a much longer wait to get one without showing up hours early.

Personally, even though I have mine and enjoyed the hell out of Zelda, I've been recommending friends and family looking for one to just wait as mine has just been gathering a ton of dust since finishing Zelda and will probably continue to do so until Metroid comes out or Warioware can be had for $30 or less--which ever comes first. So I don't really think it worthwhile to wait outside for one in the middle of January with the pretty lacking game library.

But then again others love Wiisports and the stupid mini-game collections like Rayman and Monkeyball so YMMV on whether waiting is worth it. I'm just glad I was lucky enough to only have to wait an hour and a half to get my preorder in, otherwise I'd feel pretty gipped right now.

[Josh H]

I find it hard to imagine that even if Sony had done a lot of things they did "wrong" correctly and if they had 2-3 must have games right now, that they'd be moving that much faster at this point in time (at that price point).

Oh of course. Their largest fuck up was forcing Blu Ray into the thing and making it so damn expensive when most gamers couldn't give two shits about having a Blu Ray player.

[Ocelot]

Then save yourself the time and gas and stay home. There is NO WAY that you will score a Wii on Sunday ANYWHERE if you simply show up when the store opens.

First off, i never waste gas (maybe time, but not alot of it), because i have other errands. So, it's like 10-15 minutes away from an errand i have to do anyway.

It's like you gotta go get some grocery and just peek the store next door...

No, i will NOT go early and i won't feel bad if i don't score one, BUT i will check regardless (i'm there anyway). If (big if) i do score one, not only saving $40 (a small if), i'm saving 1-2 hours of opportunity cost.

Don't give me that i-told-you-so thing, i know what i'm doing... Yeah, you can say that if you get it now, you can enjoy it more, but there are plenty of other things you can enjoy while you're Wii-less. It's just the frustration that i'm Wii-less really bothers me, but like any other headaches in life, deal with it and move on :)

Right now, the only satisfaction i'm getting out of Wii hunting is to get one at $227 or lower.

Does anyone know or predict when Amazon or Overstock going to have Wiis and PS3s in stock? No tax and low shipping for most people...

[Ocelot]

If i really wanted a Wii at $250, i would have gotten one already, see my earlier posts...

[Nazgul]

I'll show up right at open and head straight for the accessories section and get a classic controller. :)

[Josh H]

Some stores are already putting out accessories (at least one Best Buy in the Lousiville area anyway per the pic posted by Michael Corvin) so you may want to check for Classic Controllers before Sunday.

[sracer]

Don't give me that i-told-you-so thing, i know what i'm doing...
Good for you. Glad to hear that you know what you're doing.

Yeah, you can say that if you get it now, you can enjoy it more, but there are plenty of other things you can enjoy while you're Wii-less. It's just the frustration that i'm Wii-less really bothers me, but like any other headaches in life, deal with it and move on :)
You are quite amazing... able to anticipate what I'm going to say before I even say it. I hope that I can be like you when I grow up.

[viscera]

Quick question for those of you who have ordered from circuitcity.com ... do they send out order confirmation e-mails? Never got one ... but when I log into my account on circuitcity.com, the order shows up.

I received a confirmation immediately after my order. You might want to give them a call just to be on the safe side.

[wildcatlh]

Just called. The guy (who could barely speak english.. jeez I had a hard time understanding him) said the order had "pushed through" and gave me the order #, but said "it could take up to 24 hours to get the order confirmation e-mail".

But the order did go through, which is I guess all I care about.

[Rob V]

I never got a confirmation email either... but it showed "shipped" immediately and I just checked; I should have it this afternoon or tomorrow :)

[wildcatlh]

Mine has already shipped as well... that's a nice turnaround time (did the 3-day shipping, so it'll be here by Tuesday)

[Jadzia]

Then save yourself the time and gas and stay home. There is NO WAY that you will score a Wii on Sunday ANYWHERE if you simply show up when the store opens.

My Target opens at 8am and the Best Buy doesn't open until 11am on Sunday.

So what time will they start selling these??

[Jimmy James]

My Target opens at 8am and the Best Buy doesn't open until 11am on Sunday.

So what time will they start selling these??

I think it really depends on your local store. I seem to recall the last Sunday with Wii sales ended with reports of tickets issued at 6 and at 7 at different stores. I think those were both Targets.

[Josh H]

Most reports have had stores handing out tickets an hour before opening...if they handed out tickets at all. Some just wait until opening and march the line to a register to pay.

[Absolute Zero]

Best Buy hands out tickets. The Target by me did not. In addition, Target was counting small children as "customers" so there was a guy in line with 4 kids and he bought 5 Wii. To my surprise no one complained.

[argh923]

I have to admit though, at this point the incentive to wait has to be dropping for many people though.

I mean they should be readily available in another month or two, so it really comes down to whether one feels it is worth it to wait out in the cold for a few hours to get the console a month or two sooner. It was more worth while in November/December when people needed them for X-mas presents and were looking at a much longer wait to get one without showing up hours early.

Personally, even though I have mine and enjoyed the hell out of Zelda, I've been recommending friends and family looking for one to just wait as mine has just been gathering a ton of dust since finishing Zelda and will probably continue to do so until Metroid comes out or Warioware can be had for $30 or less--which ever comes first. So I don't really think it worthwhile to wait outside for one in the middle of January with the pretty lacking game library.

But then again others love Wiisports and the stupid mini-game collections like Rayman and Monkeyball so YMMV on whether waiting is worth it. I'm just glad I was lucky enough to only have to wait an hour and a half to get my preorder in, otherwise I'd feel pretty gipped right now.

Agreed. Outside of Zelda, there really isn't shit out for the Wii. Been trying to get Trauma Center from Gameznflix, though, to try it out, but it's been unavailable every time I've sent a game back.

[dave-o]

Just curious here (and perhaps it has already been mentioned), can I use that 40 dollars off 200 coupon on the Wii at CC? I know the coupon is expired, but it seems that some people are still getting it to work for other things...

[Mhepburn20]

Just curious here (and perhaps it has already been mentioned), can I use that 40 dollars off 200 coupon on the Wii at CC? I know the coupon is expired, but it seems that some people are still getting it to work for other things...

http://forum.dvdtalk.com/showthread.php?t=489790

It's mostly YMMV, but at least this one isn't expired.

[dave-o]

http://forum.dvdtalk.com/showthread.php?t=489790

It's mostly YMMV, but at least this one isn't expired.

Thanks. :)

[Kocheese99]

if anyone's too busy this weekend to try to get a wii, i saw the Wal-mart sales ad for the week of Jan 28th and it said they'd have Wii's.

[Jake77444]

if anyone's too busy this weekend to try to get a wii, i saw the Wal-mart sales ad for the week of Jan 28th and it said they'd have Wii's.
Thanks I've been trying to find out when walmart would have them in their ad but speedy usually doesnt get the walmart ads to post and I havn't found any where else on the internet that posts them early. Any chance you've seen the Jan 21st ad?

[gimmepilotwings]

Just looked at the Frys electronics ad this morning, and they are pimping a Zelda, Monkey Ball, Marvel Alliance bundle for $394. After you buy the bundle, you should be able to return games individually.

[mrpayroll]

WIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII

I just got a Wii on Circuitcity.com

I'm glad I read your posts that you can delete the games that come with it.
I had already purchased Legend of Zelda, so I didn't need that. And I don't like football games (Madden).

So, I got this:

Nintendo Wii Remote
NIN RVLACW $39.99 1 $39.99

Nintendo Wii Nunchuk Controller
NIN RVLAFW $19.99 1 $19.99

Nintendo Wii Console
NIN RVLSWC $249.99 1 $249.99

Immediately available Subtotal $309.97
Shipping Free!
Tax $25.57
Total $335.54


I picked free shipping, because I can wait for it to come.

So, in a couple of weeks I will be able to join you guys.

Chris

[Tracer Bullet]

If anyone in the NYC area is looking for a classic controller, hit up the Nintendo Store. They have a buttload of them.

[Kocheese99]

Thanks I've been trying to find out when walmart would have them in their ad but speedy usually doesnt get the walmart ads to post and I havn't found any where else on the internet that posts them early. Any chance you've seen the Jan 21st ad?

I work there(don't judge me) so i'll see what i can do about getting ahold of the sales ads early. No promises because i rarely see the ads anywhere and the only reason i got that one was because it was tacked to a wall.

[Jake77444]

For you people in Arizona, Fiesta Mall Best Buy will be getting 60 WIi's in for sunday, I assume superstition will be getting the same as they usually do.

[gimmepilotwings]

For you people in Arizona, Fiesta Mall Best Buy will be getting 60 WIi's in for sunday, I assume superstition will be getting the same as they usually do.

I work right next to that one and I can confirm. Although I heard that they were getting 50.

[The Bus]

I assume superstition will be getting the same as they usually do.

Where did you get this info about superstition? Was it written on a wall? That's not usually the best way to check, no, no, no.

[Absolute Zero]

I am seeing controllers (remote, nunchuck, and classic) all over the place now. Target in Auburn Hills, MI has them. So does Best Buy in Pontiac and Southfield, MI. I can't find Wii points though. I've got some gift cards that I want to spend on them.

[Jake77444]

Where did you get this info about superstition? Was it written on a wall? That's not usually the best way to check, no, no, no.
Friend works at best buy he can look at exact numbers on the computer for any best buy, he just texted me that there getting "around" 60 at fiesta, last time they got a shipment of wii's fiesta and superstition got the same exact numbers(27) of wii's at both stores.

[DonkeyKong]

Best Buy hands out tickets. The Target by me did not. In addition, Target was counting small children as "customers" so there was a guy in line with 4 kids and he bought 5 Wii. To my surprise no one complained.

That's crazy....'cause what probably will happen --> the dad will pass around his credit card(s) to complete all 5 transactions. (unless the kids were all given the right amount of cash prior)

[Demontooth]

here's an update(5 days later)
http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/7632/ps3zb6.jpg

I was back in today, they had 12 left in the pile (didn't take a picture).

[Demontooth]

Right here! Looks like Best Buy put out accessories in anticipation of Sunday already.

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/2213/wiiyv9.jpg

and this was nearly empty.

[Absolute Zero]

That's crazy....'cause what probably will happen --> the dad will pass around his credit card(s) to complete all 5 transactions. (unless the kids were all given the right amount of cash prior)

That is exactly what happened.

[dtcarson]

I saw PS3s at WalMart and a couple other places last week. Definitely more available.

Given that CC, BB, and T are supposed to put Wiis out tomorrow, what might the odds be of a 'normal' person getting one? ie, someone who is not going to camp out. Are these still hot enough that people have pitched their tents already?

I want one, but I'm also not willing to waste 12-16 hours sitting in the cool/cold outside a store to get one. Arriving an hour or so before opening, that's doable.

[Josh H]

I'd think 2-3 hours before opening will be enough most places. An hour may be pushing it, but I'm sure some places where the stores are getting a lot that will be fine.

[sracer]

I'd think 2-3 hours before opening will be enough most places. An hour may be pushing it, but I'm sure some places where the stores are getting a lot that will be fine.
Yes, I agree....that sounds reasonable.

[maingon]

I saw PS3s at WalMart and a couple other places last week. Definitely more available.

Given that CC, BB, and T are supposed to put Wiis out tomorrow, what might the odds be of a 'normal' person getting one? ie, someone who is not going to camp out. Are these still hot enough that people have pitched their tents already?

I want one, but I'm also not willing to waste 12-16 hours sitting in the cool/cold outside a store to get one. Arriving an hour or so before opening, that's doable.


Thats what I am wondering, I dont want to stand out for hours. I will wait an hour. So I am gonna try to get one tomorrow. But know way I am gonna stand out side in cold michigan for hours

[tofferman]

Thats what I am wondering, I dont want to stand out for hours. I will wait an hour. So I am gonna try to get one tomorrow. But know way I am gonna stand out side in cold michigan for hours

I would think (imho) that those who wait for a store opening (i.e Target) will have a better chance to get a Wii than those at BB. Of course I could be wrong. It's kind of sad to think that one has to strategize which store to stake out to get a Wii, though they may strike out by that choice. In a couple of months, it will all be moot. Sony wishes they could have problems like this!

[Bluelitespecial]

Well I received a box of three Wii's that I will put out tomorrow for Kmart's ad. I have told customers over the phone that it will be "first Come..First serve", if no shows up on sunday morning to buy them, but if I have a line of people waiting outside. I will have to hand out raffle tickets, and draw the tickets for the three that I have to purchase. Good luck tomorrow.

[argh923]

Raffles are awful.

[DVDKrayzie]

i went to a few CCs today and they all had tons of wiis and accessories. I tried to buy a wii and 4 controllers and nunchuks and they were all (console and acc.) "blocked" for sale for tomorrow. and they took everything off the floor after i tried to buy them. I went to two CCs and and both had 18 Wiis so you should probably go there tomorrow for one

[Michael Corvin]

Raffles are awful.

Says someone who has time to camp out. I used to agree, but with family obligations(two kids) I don't have time to camp hours on end, so a raffle is a good thing. It levels the playing field.

During the launch in Nov. the entire Best Buy line was made up of college kids who have no obligations. So at some point you get to where you see the other side of the coin(because you are on it). :lol:

All that being said, the inner dork in me talked my sister into watching my children overnight and I did camp out. :)

[corbin dallas]

i went to a few CCs today and they all had tons of wiis and accessories. I tried to buy a wii and 4 controllers and nunchuks and they were all (console and acc.) "blocked" for sale for tomorrow. and they took everything off the floor after i tried to buy them. I went to two CCs and and both had 18 Wiis so you should probably go there tomorrow for one

That's a bunch of crap in my opinion. If the stuff's out why wouldn't you sell it to a paying customer? Sell the one set and then put the stuff away.

[dogmatica]

Uncool, Target. If you're going to use a ticket system, then have the guts to advertise as such like Circuit City.

Uncool, Target. Uncool.

[kurupt]

The Target here didn't get any at all.

[AndyDL]

TARGET SUCKS!

Waited outside with 6-7 other people for an hour. Some pubescent little shithead came out and asked where we saw the wii in the target ad. We said we didn't see it, we heard about it word-of-mouth. He then proceeded to laugh at all of us. So I ask... "do you or don't you have them?" -- NO.

[Daryl]

TARGET SUCKS!

Waited outside with 6-7 other people for an hour. Some pubescent little shithead came out and asked where we saw the wii in the target ad. We said we didn't see it, we heard about it word-of-mouth. He then proceeded to laugh at all of us. So I ask... "do you or don't you have them?" -- NO.
Target is one of the worst when it comes to regional sales/promos. Go check their ad online for your zip code and see if the actual Wii console shows up on page 6 in the upper right corner, or if they just show 2 games and a controller. It doesn't show a Wii console for my area. But I put in a Michigan zip code (48076), the console pops up in the ad.

[dtcarson]

Target had some, Circuit City got 7, best Buy got 45. BB gave away all their tickets at 0845. CC probably earlier than that. As someone who likes to think he has as life, and doesn't want to spend 3 hours in the cold waiting outside a store, I also support the raffle system instead of tickets. Even first-come at opening is more 'fair', and less susceptible to scalpers.
Does Ebay allow Wii listings? I'd be interesting in knowing how many of the 52 in the stores near me get posted by scalping assholes. Just on sheer principle, however, I never have and will not buy consoles from scalpers.

[Patman]

A friend of mine wanted me to find him a Wii, so I partook in the hunt for a Wii once again this morning.

Went to Best Buy around 8:45 a.m., didn't realize they opened at 11 a.m. on Sundays, saw that only 8 people were in line, so I drove over to grab some breakfast at Burger King, and came back at 9 a.m., and wound up 10th in line (was 11th, but a kid got back in his dad's car when the dad found out Circuit City opened at 10 a.m.). I would have gone to Circuit City, but I didn't know how much they got in, and I knew I had a sure thing at Best Buy since I was 10th. It was cold, and started to rain, luckily I have an umbrella in the car. At 10:30 a.m., they issued vouchers, and I was amazed at the stack of vouchers the guy still had after handing me my voucher, the 10th one. Best Buy ended up with 36 Wiis (20 minimum was what was in the ad). I drove over to Circuit City and found out they got in 25 Wii's, but at that time, they were all sold. I drove back to pick up the Wii at Best Buy, but since the pickup/pay line was long, I browsed through the aisle, milled about the place, and finally got in line. I ended up being the 35th person in line to pay for a Wii, and as luck would have it, the 36th Wii looked like it got dropped and smushed, so I narily avoided getting that one, and it was very unlucky for the last guy in line.

[Josh H]

Does Ebay allow Wii listings? I'd be interesting in knowing how many of the 52 in the stores near me get posted by scalping assholes. Just on sheer principle, however, I never have and will not buy consoles from scalpers.

Ebay does allow them. Tons of the launch day Wiis and PS3s were sold on ebay for huge profits (more so for the PS3).

Wiis are still on eBay, but they aren't turning a huge profit anymore after fees etc.

[PerryD]

My brother got his Wii this morning, went to Target a little after opening and according to him, he got number 52 out of 54 units. He said they were all out of extra controllers.

[lamphorn]

Are Wii's ever going to be available? Or is it destined to become a cult collectors item??

[Ocelot]

Ebay does allow them. Tons of the launch day Wiis and PS3s were sold on ebay for huge profits (more so for the PS3).

Wiis are still on eBay, but they aren't turning a huge profit anymore after fees etc.


Ever check the Amazon market place? Outrage prices for a Wii... eBay is not the only place.

[Brent L]

I know this sounds stupid, but I can't believe that here we are near the end of the month, and there are still insane lines for Wiis. I'm so glad I lucked out and got one at Walmart a few days before Christmas (waited for a total of around 12 hours over a period of a few days, and four hours total on the day that I actually landed one).

Good luck everyone.

[Ocelot]

Are Wii's ever going to be available? Or is it destined to become a cult collectors item??


Understand your frusration, just wait a little longer and they probably going to give you a free game or gift card for buying a Wii.

I saw three Wiis at the Whitestone Target, Queens, on Saturday, went to get milk and back in 10 minutes, all gone... That was around 9:30am.

No wiis anywhere today, Target, CC and TRU, but no biggies, i went to the places way after stores were open. Kinda remind me of Wii-launch, which really sucks since that was 11/19/06, so last year...

Seriously, the Wiis are pretty hard to find, but not impossible, i must have pass three opportunities for purchasing it at $250. Not good enough for me, it doesn't come with extra game or controller, not to mention the only worhty game is Zelda at the moment. Driving and sport games are Xbox and PS2/3 area... Extra remotes are impossible to find at this point, another turn off.

Metroid Prime and Mario and Zelda are the big points for me, since Wii only got Zelda, i don't see why i MUST MUST MUST have a Wii right now.

I read a few post regarding some Wiis are collecting dust right now, b/c people already finished Zelda and basically waiting for the next big hit.

There's no incensives to the get the Wii now... No sales, no extras, no exciting new games (Wii sport due Feb, but no biggie, just another chance to stock up a wii-mote).

I'm Wii-less, but i got the component cable for $13 (play-asia) in hands (got it oversea in four days!). Got Rayman Wii for $20 at Sears (price matched and got 110%, then used $10 credit).

[Ocelot]

Oh, you know that the Wii doesn't play dvds right? It's not a big deal, but i'm sure everybody would love to have this feature, am i right? Especially you got a small room and basically you use one machine to provide all of the entertainment. I don't have the room problem, but still, i like my Wii to play dvds, since i'll be connecting it to my DLP using component (oh wait, that logic is flawed, even if the later model of Wii can play dvd, i doubt it will do upscaling...)

I like to own a Wii and fun with it, but not at $250 with no incensives... See, if it plays dvds, that's one incensive right there.

[maingon]

I ended up getting one, Went to Best buy at 10:40am and seen a huge line, almost drove by but instead got out as I got into line some guy asked if I was here for the Wii, I said yeah, he said congratulations you got the last Ticket. Felt so lucky since there were some people coming behind me.

[wildcatlh]

Oh, you know that the Wii doesn't play dvds right? It's not a big deal, but i'm sure everybody would love to have this feature, am i right? Especially you got a small room and basically you use one machine to provide all of the entertainment. I don't have the room problem, but still, i like my Wii to play dvds, since i'll be connecting it to my DLP using component (oh wait, that logic is flawed, even if the later model of Wii can play dvd, i doubt it will do upscaling...)

I like to own a Wii and fun with it, but not at $250 with no incensives... See, if it plays dvds, that's one incensive right there.

We GET IT. You don't want a Wii yet. So why the fuck do you keep coming back to this thread?

[DVDKrayzie]

That's a bunch of crap in my opinion. If the stuff's out why wouldn't you sell it to a paying customer? Sell the one set and then put the stuff away.

wow we had the craziest time today getting a wii this week. I went back to that same CC this morning at 9. My friend came with me so we could each get one. We had the $40 coupons. i bought mine with the coupon and an extra wiimote/nunchuck. My friend only had enough cash to get one with the coupon. He was at the other cashier and they told him they were no longer accepting the coupons (10 seconds after i just used mine). So he then tried to use his fiancee's ATM card for the difference and they asked to see ID (on an ATM transaction after he put in the pin) and wouldnt let him buy it. So he needed like $20 but I had no cash so I handed him my atm card that i used to pay for mine so he could do $250 cash or whatever and put the rest on my card...they wouldnt let him use my card. they said they cant do it because it's one per person/household. so we had to go drive to a bank and then come back.

Earlier in the week i tried to buy a remote i saw there and they wouldnt sell it to me because they said it's been recalled. CC is sure a pain in the ass sometimes.

[ltrain]

Ocelot,

I have read your posts about scoring a Wii for less than $250 with interest. How do you expect to accomplish this? I doubt you will be able to find anywhere that is actually selling it for less than the MSRP. I'm not trying to knock your bargain hunting tactics, but it seems that you've had several opportunities to pick one up and decided to pass on it in the hopes of finding one cheaper someplace else. I know you said that you're not in a hurry to buy one, but it sounds like you've already purchased a game and some accessories for a system that you don't even have yet. I'm just trying to understand your logic.

Good luck though, maybe you'll come across a deal soon.

[ltrain]

We GET IT. You don't want a Wii yet. So why the fuck do you keep coming back to this thread?


This is sort of what I wanted to say, but WildcatLH got right to the point. :)

[Tracer Bullet]

Oh, you know that the Wii doesn't play dvds right?

It doesn't?!?! :jawdrop:

I took mine back because I thought it was defective!

[dtcarson]

250 with a game, even one as limited as Wii Sport, *is* an incentive. I highly doubt the console will be sold at a sale price anytime in the near future. Why should they, they're moving fast enough as it is [note: this does not include things like the CC 40-off-purchase coupon, I'm talking about Wii-specific sales.]
Is the fact that the Wii doesn't play DVDs preventing anyone else from buying one? I'm not even a fanatic, and I've got...6 things to play DVDs on in my house, and if I wanted another one, they can be found for 30 bucks at any store. The fact that the Wii doesn't play DVDs is a non-issue for me. I know there are those who have limited inputs, but I think this problem is overrated.

I agree, if the things are out on the shelves, unless there's a sign saying "Not for sale till XX/XX/XX", they should sell them. They can't have it both ways--they're trying to save time by pre-stocking them, without having to sell them till their ad date.

[Patman]

Stores don't discount items that people line up for 2 hours before store opening. That'd be bad business.

[Brent L]

When Ocelot mentions that total, I'm pretty sure it's because of a $40 off coupon at Circuit City.

I was planning on doing something like that. Back before the Wii was released, and most people thought that it would be easy to pick one up, I was planning on buying a Wii on Overstock.com and use a 10%-15% off coupon with it. That obviously wasn't ever possible, and wont be possible for a long while now. I couldn't wait that long just to save a few bucks. I'd rather have a Wii right now, and be able to enjoy all of the games and features.

I don't regret paying full price at Walmart at all.

[Josh H]

The $40 off coupon at CC was really the only chance of scoring one for less than $250 before probably late summer at earliest.

That said, I do agree with the view that it's not a bad idea to wait as mine has gathered dust since I beat Zelda, and I doubt I'll buy anything else until Metroid. May rent Warioware is I have a weekend with some free time after I get caught up on other games. That said, I don't regret getting one at launch as it was totally paid for with trade ins and selling games in the exchange forum here. If I'd paid out of pocket I'd be wishing I'd waited though.

[Brent L]

The Wii is going to be just like the DS, only with the Wii you have the VC games as well. The releases will be few and far between for the first few months to a year, then BAM.

[Michael Corvin]

Stores don't discount items that people line up for 2 hours before store opening. That'd be bad business.

Exactly. We are two months removed from the launch and people are still lining up hours before a store opens because "word is they will have some." You didn't see incentives or sales on 360's until the Wii & PS3 launch.

It's just silly to think they are going to have a sale/incentive on an item they can't keep on the shelves. Not to mention we are talking, what, $20-$30? That is easily worth not having to wait six months to save such a paltry amount of money.

As for the Wii collecting dust, I think it remains to be seen. Rayman is a blast, Excite Truck is "hella" fun, and of course Zelda and the VC games. Then there is Wario, WiiPlay, Mario Party. I don't think it is going to be as bad as everyone is predicting. Plus, don't most people here have a second cosole to tide them over anyway?

[maingon]

The Wii is going to be just like the DS, only with the Wii you have the VC games as well. The releases will be few and far between for the first few months to a year, then BAM.


thats what I hope, The ds started out slow but now there are tons of great games for it

[dtcarson]

If I could find one, I'd buy it at retail [if possible I'd buy from BB so at least I get RZ points, but still.]
I definitely want to try ExciteTruck, Zelda, and even Sports looks fun. I've heard mixed reviews of Wario [the minigame one?] but I'd probably rent it.
Also, I've never had a Gamecube. Right now there's 366 used Gamecube games ranging from 2.99 to 4.99 on EBgames. Even if we assume 1/3 of those are traditional sports games [which I have no interest in], there's still at least dozens of games someone in my family would like.
I don't like the pricing of VC, from what I've heard, but it's a very interesting additional option.

[Josh H]

As for the Wii collecting dust, I think it remains to be seen. Rayman is a blast, Excite Truck is "hella" fun, and of course Zelda and the VC games. Then there is Wario, WiiPlay, Mario Party. I don't think it is going to be as bad as everyone is predicting. Plus, don't most people here have a second cosole to tide them over anyway?

Yep, DS, PS2 and PC are tiding me over.

As for the other games, I don't have any interest in arcadey racers (mario kart aside) so Excite Truck is out, and I'm not a fan of mini-game party games as I seldom play multiplayer so that rules out Rayman. Wario isn't worth $50, especially without the "flower" mode to give incentive to get high scores on each microgame to unlock something. Virtual Console pricing is killing my interest in it. Just too much to pay to try out random games I've never played. So those are more staying on the PC with emulators.

So my Wii will gather dust and till some more substantive games like Metroid come out.

But that is what I was expecting. As the other poster said, it will be just like the DS. A bunch of shallow, tech demo-ish games in the first year or so before the killer games start rolling out at a better clip.

[dtcarson]

As the other poster said, it will be just like the DS. A bunch of shallow, tech demo-ish games in the first year or so before the killer games start rolling out at a better clip.

Isn't this also pretty much the pattern for most console launches? Tech demos, ports, or churned-out sequels, with maybe a couple A-list titles, and half a dozen B-listers. So this isn't really surprising.
Although I guess it kind of is, since the Wii hardware specs are very similar to GC hardware specs [isn't it?]

[Josh H]

Isn't this also pretty much the pattern for most console launches? Tech demos, ports, or churned-out sequels, with maybe a couple A-list titles, and half a dozen B-listers. So this isn't really surprising.
Although I guess it kind of is, since the Wii hardware specs are very similar to GC hardware specs [isn't it?]

Pretty much, with a few exceptions. Like the Dreamcast which had several great games at launch (Soul Calibur, NFL2K, Power Stone, Sonic Adventure etc.).

With the DS and Wii it is more prevalent due to the new control schemes (touch screen and motion control). At launch and in the first year with the DS there were a ton of crappy mini-game type titles that just overused the touch screen. With the Wii we're going to get a lot of those types of games that over use the motion control and have little substance.

After a year or so the DS started to get a ton of great games with minimal use of the touch screen, I expect the same of the Wii. Not minimal use of the motion control, but just using it in more traditional games ala Zelda, rather than gimmicky mini-game collections made just to show off the controller like Rayman etc.

[tofferman]

If I could find one, I'd buy it at retail [if possible I'd buy from BB so at least I get RZ points, but still.]
I definitely want to try ExciteTruck, Zelda, and even Sports looks fun. I've heard mixed reviews of Wario [the minigame one?] but I'd probably rent it.
Also, I've never had a Gamecube. Right now there's 366 used Gamecube games ranging from 2.99 to 4.99 on EBgames. Even if we assume 1/3 of those are traditional sports games [which I have no interest in], there's still at least dozens of games someone in my family would like.
I don't like the pricing of VC, from what I've heard, but it's a very interesting additional option.

I haven't owned a videogame system since the original playstation, but as a father (41) with two children I can't complain. Excite Truck is a blast to play, as is Wii Sports, Elebits, Wario Ware: Smooth Moves, Rayman and Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz. I haven't even included the Gamecube games that are fun to play with your kids, let alone the VC games.

[Michael Corvin]

Isn't this also pretty much the pattern for most console launches? Tech demos, ports, or churned-out sequels, with maybe a couple A-list titles, and half a dozen B-listers.

Exactly. Look at the 360, you had launch and then DOA around Feb. Burnout Revenge in mid March, which was great, but it was still just a port and Oblivion in May. During this time you had the arcade to keep you busy, and the VC does the same.

Things didn't really get moving until Saints Row & Dead Rising in summer, leading up to the fall with Gears, Viva, R6: Vegas, & FEAR. So it took them nearly a year as well to get more than one A lister a month. I don't see why Nintendo is held to a different standard.

To me Nintendo's release plan for this year is almost identical yet there is way more bitching about it.

Josh, regarding VC prices. I was thinking about this, MS gives you 1600 points for $20($1.25 for 100pts) while Nintendo gives you 2000 for $20($1 for 100 pts). So the lowest tier game on both systems is the same at $5. Mid-tier (SNES/Genesis/T16) $6-$8 is cheaper than the $10 / 800 pt games. Then you have the 1200 ($15) on the arcade which tops the N64's $10 prices. Content and features aside, Nintendo's offerings work out cheaper.

[Ocelot]

We GET IT. You don't want a Wii yet. So why the fuck do you keep coming back to this thread?


Thanks alot for the words.... i come back b/c i want to post my Wii sightings? I'm not even gonna bother to call you an a-hole... status of a legend and that's the treatment i get, *sigh* no respect.

[Ocelot]

Ocelot,

I have read your posts about scoring a Wii for less than $250 with interest. How do you expect to accomplish this? I doubt you will be able to find anywhere that is actually selling it for less than the MSRP. I'm not trying to knock your bargain hunting tactics, but it seems that you've had several opportunities to pick one up and decided to pass on it in the hopes of finding one cheaper someplace else. I know you said that you're not in a hurry to buy one, but it sounds like you've already purchased a game and some accessories for a system that you don't even have yet. I'm just trying to understand your logic.

Good luck though, maybe you'll come across a deal soon.


Yes, i already brought a game and a compnoent cable for the Wii, at prices i don't need to blink. Even w/o the CC coupon, you can still get the Wii lower than $250. Apply a Target card and you'll get 10% off... If Overstock has Wiis, i can get 10% automatically. I still have $150 Sony ccard credit to use, which makes a Wii at $100 with $250 taxes.

By March, there will be Wiis on Amazon and Overstock or even Buy.com. Chances are there could be sweeter deals at TRUs,like a free game or controller or something. Best of all, by then, no more lines and more games!

[Ocelot]

Oh, as i was trying to explain why i'm holding off on the Wii now, someone just told me to *uck off this thread...

[Ocelot]

It doesn't?!?! :jawdrop:

I took mine back because I thought it was defective!


sarcasm... thanks... i know the Wii doesn't play and no, i will not bring it back to return it b/c it DOESN'T play dvds (i don't have one though).

I'm just saying it's nice if it does, for goodness sake, did i step on someone's nerve for saying that?

You know what? No more Wii posts from me okay? Ocelot out...

[Josh H]

Oh, as i was trying to explain why i'm holding off on the Wii now, someone just told me to *uck off this thread...

Well, this is a thread for people to post info about where to get a Wii, so there isn't much point in coming in here and saying why you don't want one now.

If you have to post that the official Wii thread would probably be a more on topic place.

[Josh H]

Exactly. Look at the 360, you had launch and then DOA around Feb. Burnout Revenge in mid March, which was great, but it was still just a port and Oblivion in May. During this time you had the arcade to keep you busy, and the VC does the same.

Things didn't really get moving until Saints Row & Dead Rising in summer, leading up to the fall with Gears, Viva, R6: Vegas, & FEAR. So it took them nearly a year as well to get more than one A lister a month. I don't see why Nintendo is held to a different standard.

To me Nintendo's release plan for this year is almost identical yet there is way more bitching about it.

Josh, regarding VC prices. I was thinking about this, MS gives you 1600 points for $20($1.25 for 100pts) while Nintendo gives you 2000 for $20($1 for 100 pts). So the lowest tier game on both systems is the same at $5. Mid-tier (SNES/Genesis/T16) $6-$8 is cheaper than the $10 / 800 pt games. Then you have the 1200 ($15) on the arcade which tops the N64's $10 prices. Content and features aside, Nintendo's offerings work out cheaper.


I don't think Nintendo is being held to a different standard. Console launches just suck, and I think I've finally owned up to that and will stop buying the stupid things before the first price drop. :D All you're doing is paying a premium to have a machine largely gather dust for a year until the great games start rolling out. So from now on I'm going to wait for a price drop and a handful of great AAA games to be available before jumping in.

As for the pricing, showing that MS's sucks just as bad or worse than Nintendo's doesn't make the VC pricing any better. It just shows that both systems pricing sucks donkey ball. :D

I'm sorry, but I can play all these games for free on my PC and in many cases can hunt down carts on eBay or at flea markets, gamecrazy etc. for less than the VC prices.

I'm willing to pay for the convenience factor and to play on my TV rather than my PC (hate gaming on it after sitting at one all day at work), but the prices are $2-3 to high across tiers for me to really use it.

The pricing also kills any impulse buying of games I've never tried as it's just too much to shell out to try a random game. So it's pretty much reserved for old favorites for me at these prices.

[Michael Corvin]

As for the pricing, showing that MS's sucks just as bad or worse than Nintendo's doesn't make the VC pricing any better. It just shows that both systems pricing sucks donkey ball. :D

Touche!


I'm willing to pay for the convenience factor and to play on my TV rather than my PC (hate gaming on it after sitting at one all day at work), but the prices are $2-3 to high across tiers for me to really use it.

The pricing also kills any impulse buying of games I've never tried as it's just too much to shell out to try a random game. So it's pretty much reserved for old favorites for me at these prices.

I do tend to agree with both points. Moreso on the second. That is the big difference between the VC & Live Arcade, despite having near identical pricing, at least I can d/l a demo of Live games I haven't played.

[Dvdlovr24]

What are the new VC games today?

[KurrptSenate]

its posted in the Wii thread

[mrpayroll]

Amazon has them in stock

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009VXBAQ/104-1170485-5811955

Mod's please fix any referrals.

Chris

[mh4268]

Amazon has them in stock

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0009VXBAQ/104-1170485-5811955

Mod's please fix any referrals.

Chris
I think I may have gotten the last one, ordered with next day shipping (since there is no tax I break even). Went back to the wii page and was sold out. Thanks mr payroll.

[Jimmy James]

Wow...that's pretty impressive. Amazon gets them in and sells out that quickly.

[Homer Simpson]

They have wiimotes and nunchucks too. I just got my 3 nunchucks finally and used some GC's that my sister gave my kids to boot. Free nunchucks are a good thing...

[mrpayroll]

Wow...that's pretty impressive. Amazon gets them in and sells out that quickly.

They actually had them for at least 20 minutes.

My friend at work picked one up and I bought another one for a friend who was pissed at me because I had gotten one last Friday (FedEx tried to deliver mine today but I wasn't home - so I'm picking it up tomorrow at lunch).

I think we will be seeing more units out there now.

Chris

[Ocelot]

I know i said no more Wii posts, but i like closure... For those Wii pricks out there, yes, i finally got a Wii! And i got it for $12.58 taxed...

$227.58 with the CC coupon, minus another CC $40 coupon (another story another time), minus $150 Sony ccredit card offer, minus $25 Chase auto transfer offer

total is $12.58

With $13 component cable and $20 Rayman, $5 2GB SD card, my total bundle is $50.58

Best of all, i didn't camp out, i didn't go to the stores early, i didn't wait on long lines, i didn't use itracker ($2), the whole purchase transaction is like 5 minutes. Of course, i didn't scalp on the Wiis for profits either.


Now, i'm working on a scheme to get the PS3... Already brought BR movies from BB (B1G1 free offer from last week).

[KurrptSenate]

saw 3 more Wiis come into my friends store today. Some lady was waiting outside the store for about 2 hours, hoping they'd get some in

[BigDaddy]

I know i said no more Wii posts, but i like closure... For those Wii pricks out there, yes, i finally got a Wii! And i got it for $12.58 taxed...

$227.58 with the CC coupon, minus another CC $40 coupon (another story another time), minus $150 Sony ccredit card offer, minus $25 Chase auto transfer offer

total is $12.58

With $13 component cable and $20 Rayman, $5 2GB SD card, my total bundle is $50.58

Best of all, i didn't camp out, i didn't go to the stores early, i didn't wait on long lines, i didn't use itracker ($2), the whole purchase transaction is like 5 minutes. Of course, i didn't scalp on the Wiis for profits either.


Now, i'm working on a scheme to get the PS3... Already brought BR movies from BB (B1G1 free offer from last week).


Good job for you. Pat yourself on the back. ;)

[Goldberg74]

The Costco at 1604 and 281 has eight bundles at the front of the store (stopped by during lunch).

The bundle is the Wii, Zelda, and Excite Truck for $339.95. That's not bad for a bundle.

[chess]

....minus $150 Sony ccredit card offer...

:lol: at using a bonus on a Sony card to buy a Wii!

[chess]

The Costco at 1604 and 281 has eight bundles at the front of the store (stopped by during lunch).

The bundle is the Wii, Zelda, and Excite Truck for $339.95. That's not bad for a bundle.

I actually think those are the two best games for the system. If I didn't already have one, I'd definitely be driving up there now.

Of course, I'm not a Costco member anyway...

[illini420]

I actually think those are the two best games for the system. If I didn't already have one, I'd definitely be driving up there now.

Of course, I'm not a Costco member anyway...

very awesome bundle. 2 of my favorite games by far. when my costco finally gets this bundle i will be a buying as a gift for a friend for sure. still not sure if i'll be waiting a week or several months though. still hard to even get a ps3 here in most SoCal stores.

[dogmatica]

I'm your friend... ;)

[AndyDL]

Alright, well after venting my frustration with a couple posts here...

I wanted to let everyone know that I finally picked up a Wii today.

I signed up for the iTrackr service about a week ago. At 2am this morning, I received a text message saying they were in-stock at Gamestop down by the Santan freeway in southeast Mesa. Hesitant, I took my time, got there around 12:15pm... nobody in the store, I asked if they got any Wii's in recently. "Got a couple just now, want one?" Me--> "Hell yeah"

FINALLY. :)

[KatSagirl]

we went to las vegas this past weekend and the costco there had a bunch. my bf's brother bought some. 339 includes 2 games. we already got our wii so i had to pass.

-Kat

[mh4268]

Got mine from amazon. Bought toejam and earl, and donkey kong. Now I just need to find extra controllers and tv cable. By the way I hat that at gamestop store, they have like cards for the remotes and nunchucks like they have them in stock but they dont. Just take them off the shelf. They also keep wii boxes out with a price tag on it. Why do that when you dont have any?

[Absolute Zero]

Gamerush on Dixie Hwy in Clarkston, MI has remotes, nunchucks, and classic controllers. I picked up a second Classic with some trade credit that I have been saving.

[mh4268]

TRU in Whitehall PA got a shipment of remotes and nunchucks around noon today. I dont know how long they will last because I got them as they were being opened and then the woman behind me was going to get some too. Got lucky and got 3 remotes 1 nunchuck and 2 CC. Ugh no wonder they only charge 250 for the console.

[Draven]

Sears.com appears to have them right now. I'd get one if money weren't a little tight.

Wii! (http://clickserve.cc-dt.com/link/click?lid=41000000013744475)

[Kocheese99]

I know my wal-mart will be getting 36 wii's on either saturday or sunday. I think its sunday. Plus about 16 controllers if i remember right. This is the super wal mart in Antioch, but i think most wal-marts will be getting them saturday or sunday as they are in the sales ad.

[shumway]

At lunch I saw Classics, Nunchucks, and remotes at the Wal-Mart on DeZavala. They even had the Nunchucks on sale for 18.99 instead of 19.99. This was the first time I've seen them at this particular location, probably because it's near a big university.

[kms_md]

Sears.com appears to have them right now. I'd get one if money weren't a little tight.

Wii! (http://clickserve.cc-dt.com/link/click?lid=41000000013744475)

it is out of stock now.

[zekeburger1979]

it is out of stock now.

It's showing in-stock now as of @3:32 p.m. E.S.T.

[Absolute Zero]

I was in Toys R Us today and I heard a customer ask if they had any Wiis and the cashier told him to come back on February 12th.

[kms_md]

It's showing in-stock now as of @3:32 p.m. E.S.T.

out of stock again.

[mrpayroll]

out of stock again.

It still shows as in stock for me.

Chris

[GoVegan]

It still shows as in stock, but if you try to check out it's removed from your cart with a notice saying it's out of stock.

[kms_md]

It still shows as in stock, but if you try to check out it's removed from your cart with a notice saying it's out of stock.

yeah, that's what was happening to me.

[DVDKrayzie]

if youre in sacramento the folowing stores in roseville have them in stock is aw them ebgames on douglas and pleasant grove gamestop near 65 target on douglas walmart they look to be eerywhere now

target in rocklin has three too

[Josh H]

From a thread at CAG, apparently Walmart has Wiis in their ad for this Sunday the 28th, minimum 5 per store.

One poster who works for Wal-mart says he works at a small store and they have at least 20 in stock for Sunday.

[corbin dallas]

Hey I finally scored a nunchuck today!! Funny thing is that the Gamestop had just received their UPS and the clerk opened the box and there was ONE, count 'em ONE measly contoller delivered. How asinine is that? At least I scored it...

[Quake1028]

FACT: I have still never seen a Wii for sale in any retail store, ever.

[mrpayroll]

FACT: I have still never seen a Wii for sale in any retail store, ever.

They don't exist! ;)

Chris

[DVDKrayzie]

ok i guess i live in some alternate universo or Sacramento is wii capital of the world because I saw them again today at a target 2 toys r uses, a best buy in folsom (i shop a lot ) i also say 12 nunchuks at the TRU on arden, at least 8 nunchuks at TRU on sunrise and 2 regular remotes. The classics are everywhere and always have been. TRU almost always has nunchuks though, at least they have for the past 2 weeks

[jediwicz]

I was at a Target today @ 10:00 am (Bitters & 281) and they had 6. I told a friend at work and he went at lunch @ 11:00 and they were gone. That's the first I've seen them since I got mine on launch.

[shaun3000]

K, so here's a question. Round here, Walmart is open 24 hours. So when do the Wiis come out on Sunday? 12:01 AM? 8:00 AM? Randomly throughout the day?

[lordwow]

The BB Here is completely sold out of every single accessory. Every singe one. Even the sucky things that no one buys. The entire shelf is empty.

Incredible.

[Josh H]

K, so here's a question. Round here, Walmart is open 24 hours. So when do the Wiis come out on Sunday? 12:01 AM? 8:00 AM? Randomly throughout the day?

Probably will vary by store so I'd just call yours and ask if they have them and when they'll be selling them.

[Michael Corvin]

The biggest joke of this whole shortage? Point cards. How the fuck can you not manufacture a piece of paper with a 16 digit code printed on the back? It boggles the mind.

I have a couple gift cards that I want to use on them otherwise I'd just order from the Wii.

[kms_md]

FACT: I have still never seen a Wii for sale in any retail store, ever.

my experience as well.

[Goldberg74]

FACT: I have still never seen a Wii for sale in any retail store, ever.
I saw my first Wii at Costco this week.

I picked it up, felt the weight and with a heavy heart I put it back.

It's gonna be a long wait 'til Summer.

[Jimmy James]

The biggest joke of this whole shortage? Point cards. How the fuck can you not manufacture a piece of paper with a 16 digit code printed on the back? It boggles the mind.

I have a couple gift cards that I want to use on them otherwise I'd just order from the Wii.

Are we sure they even intend to continue with the points cards? Perhaps they were just mostly around for the stores that chose to have promotions with them.

[pinata242]

The biggest joke of this whole shortage? Point cards. How the fuck can you not manufacture a piece of paper with a 16 digit code printed on the back? It boggles the mind.

I have a couple gift cards that I want to use on them otherwise I'd just order from the Wii.
I'm totally with you here. They're like the damned Holy Grail for me at this point. Getting them for less than a penny per point is the only way I'd buy them because 75% of too much is a lot easier to swallow than 100%.

Seriously, these things should be available in nearly unlimited quantities. Unless there's some shortage of 16-digit numbers? Maybe there is something to that... Not every random string of digits can be valid, maybe they underestimated the popularity and are going to have to revamp the redemption system? How do the 360's MPPs work when you buy them retail?
Are we sure they even intend to continue with the points cards? Perhaps they were just mostly around for the stores that chose to have promotions with them.
This would suck on so many levels if true. There was just too much thought and polish into the retail package, that I can't believe it to be. Coupled with the fact that we've seen mock-ups for 1000 and 5000 point cards as well, I'm confident they'll be back eventually.

[BigDaddy]

I was at Walmart tonight and they were getting 15 in at midnight. They did not have any lines or tickets set up. I may go back in an hour or so or I may just wait. Hmmmm what to do.

[Jimmy James]

I really doubt Nintendo is out of 16 digit numbers if they're using their own system. 16 digits works out to 1 quadrillion possibilities (just using decimal, not hex or the 30-something alphanumeric system that eliminates i, o, and whatever other things they eliminate). Now, if they're somehow using somebody else's system of numbers and only bought 500,000 valid numbers AND if that provider can't give them any more numbers, maybe we're on to something.

If the cards are coming back, I would guess Nintendo just might not want to put the cards on the shelf when the systems aren't there as wll because it might anger people.

[Cartload]

Scored a Wii at Walmart. Got there at 10 and was the third person. The store got in 27 units and there were maybe 10 people waiting when midnight hit. Fortunately we were given numbers around 11, so I was free to browse the store.

Knowing my luck, I'm going to start seeing these systems everywhere now. :)

[shaun3000]

All the Walmarts around me were doing the 8:00 AM thing. I called one and they were doing midnight. Got there and was number 4 in line. It was a fairly ghetto Walmart and they only ended up with five. They did, however, have plenty of remotes, classic controllers, memory, point cards, and games. No nunchucks, though.

[dave-o]

I also got one through the Walmart at midnight setup. All of the other stores around here weren't selling them until 7am, but this one was at midnight. They had 15 and exactly 15 people were there by the time midnight rolled around. I showed up at around 11:15, and was number 11, so the wait wasn't too bad at all. I feel bad, b/c one of the other 7am stores actually had people lining up this evening...

Unfortunately they had no extra remotes and no component wires. I will have to scavenge for those tommorrow. Man this thing is so much fun...

[kms_md]

i finally scored a wii today at wal mart. my local wal mart received 32. i walked in and picked up #30 at the customer service desk at about 9:15 am (they opened at 8 am).

[Bluelitespecial]

That's how I scored a Wii. Waited at the GS in the mall for about 2 hours for the the UPS delivery to show up. 30 in line 21 sytems sold.

Although I applaud you for having the patience to do that, but customers have asked me about when will I get shipments for the Wii, How are they delivered to the store and when will they arrive (they eventually come through UpS). I mean when they are here, I will have them.

[mjquilly]

scored a wii at Walmart in Fuquay, NC tonight, last one they had, and I didn't get it until 5pm. This is the fist WII I have seen at a store as well, so at least I know they exist now.

[dtcarson]

scored a wii at Walmart in Fuquay, NC tonight, last one they had, and I didn't get it until 5pm. This is the fist WII I have seen at a store as well, so at least I know they exist now.

Well damn. I called that store at midnight last night and the person who answered was clueless, and I didn't want to waste my time heading to the stores this morning early for me, but late for all the campers, like I did last weekend.
Were they in the video game locked cabinets, or did you have to ask, or what?
Congrats.

[corbin dallas]

Looks like supply is starting to catch up with demand in some areas. Local WalMArt by me got 29 systems in and at around 10 AM there were still 4 left. Plenty of remotes and nunchucks but no points cards. I finally fulfilled my need of nunchucks.

[pinata242]

If the cards are coming back, I would guess Nintendo just might not want to put the cards on the shelf when the systems aren't there as wll because it might anger people.
I actually saw a points card at Sears today. No price tag, so I made the lady pull it out and scan it. Rang up $23.99. What a joke.

[kms_md]

Were they in the video game locked cabinets, or did you have to ask, or what?
Congrats.

i called to see how many they had received, and much to my surprise, the worker in electronics who answered the call knew the number the store received and he transferred me to customer service (where they were being kept). the customer service worker said she had 3 left, i drove over, bought one, and there were still two left in customer service. there was also an assortment of nunchucks and classic controllers (no remotes, however).

[shaun3000]

What's the point of the points cards? You can buy the points on the Shop channel with a credit card.

[lotsofdvds]

What's the point of the points cards? You can buy the points on the Shop channel with a credit card.
Some people don't have credit cards.

[Josh H]

And others want to use coupons, gift cards etc to get the points.

[Liquid Death]

walked into my local walmart around 2 pm and picked up one of three they had in the game case (i dunno how many others they had) - first time i had seen one since launch. i'll have to buy zelda at some point, but i'm having fun with the sports games currently.

[Michael Corvin]

I actually saw a points card at Sears today. No price tag, so I made the lady pull it out and scan it. Rang up $23.99. What a joke.

I think that was the original SRP. I think it already had an official drop to $20. Best Buy was charging the same up until a couple weeks ago.

And others want to use coupons, gift cards etc to get the points.

Plus adding new charges to a card that some of us trying to pay off doesn't really help. Sometimes cash is the best way to go. :)

[dvdsteve2000]

I was at the Walmart in Delmont Pa. tonight and they had wiimotes, nunchucks, classics, point cards, & SD 1GB cards. No Wii's, the CSR said they had them yesterday, and people were sleeping out for them, and they were all gone asap.

[mjquilly]

Well damn. I called that store at midnight last night and the person who answered was clueless, and I didn't want to waste my time heading to the stores this morning early for me, but late for all the campers, like I did last weekend.
Were they in the video game locked cabinets, or did you have to ask, or what?
Congrats.

It wasn't in the cabinet - I called at about 4:30pm, ready for the usual let down when I ask, but the guy there put me on hold for a minute and then he said "yep, got a few". I hurried down and started to get worked up when I saw the empty case and the "sold out - no rain checks sign". Waited for the rep to come by and asked him, but got a puzzled look from him. I explained that someone I just spoke with said they had some, so he looked around and found one in a box behind the counter. Then he game me a lecture about wearing the wriststraps correctly since walmart won't replace my tv.

[GoVegan]

I am so done with this thread.

:)

Finally, yesterday morning, I was able to get one at Walmart. I picked the closest Walmart, which is also the crappiest one in my city, and got there about forty minutes after it opened (because I assumed they opened at 8) and was able to get one with no waiting. There were only four or five left after I bought mine, but I was pleased to see they were still there. I almost didn't even bother going into the store once I saw how many cars were in the lot and that it had already opened.

[Josh H]

Plus adding new charges to a card that some of us trying to pay off doesn't really help. Sometimes cash is the best way to go. :)

I didn't think of that.

Do you not have a Visa (or mastercard) check card you could use?

[Daryl]

My brother finally got a Wii at Target (Southfield, MI). His boy held one for him, but that turned out to be unnecessary as they had 10 of them that had been sitting there all afternoon on Friday.

[Michael Corvin]

I didn't think of that.

Do you not have a Visa (or mastercard) check card you could use?

Sure. I really don't have a problem using my CC even though I'm trying to pay it off. I want Mario Kart and I can't find point cards to use my gift cards on, so more than likely I will be inputting my CC info for the first time tonight. Wal-Mart is right around the corner so I may hit them up one last time on my way home from work. In the end, $10 for MK64 tonight isn't a huge deal in the scope of things in regards to paying it down. :)

As for a debit/check card, that's a big no-no. No backup security like a CC gives you. Someone steals that number and they have access to ALL your money.

[Josh H]

Visa check cards have the same security as regular credit cards, sometimes more if your bank offers more on top of it.

But of course you are inconvenienced until the money is replaced.

That said, I didn't use it as I use my Amazon Visa for everything to earn points and pay the balance in full every month. Build credit and get $25 every couple of months so its a win win for me. :D

[zekeburger1979]

Visa check cards have the same security as regular credit cards, sometimes more if your bank offers more on top of it.

But of course you are inconvenienced until the money is replaced.

That said, I didn't use it as I use my Amazon Visa for everything to earn points and pay the balance in full every month. Build credit and get $25 every couple of months so its a win win for me. :D

Win.

[dvdhook]

As of 12:32 PM eastern time, www.sears.com has the Wii on sale for $249.99 (no bundles). I finally got one!! Now I can rest easy.

[james2025a]

It made me laugh yesterday thinking of all the people who sat outside waiting for Wii's and PS3's....or who have paid silly money to get hold of one. I was in both Walmart and Gamestop here in San Juan and both stores had loads of both consoles ready to buy over the counter. I can never understand the people who NEED to be one of the first to get their hands on one. I myself after considering all options am going to actually pick up a 360. The games that always made me go for Sony are coming out also on the 360. I will pick up a Wii in time...but need to wait for more games to come out. Especially games that are better designed than a lot of what we have seen so far. I would like to get a PS3 at some point in the future, but i am unwilling to pay the amount they are asking. Its a system that i am willing to wait upon as so far it has not impressed me all that much.

[Josh H]

Good for you.

[RichC2]

It made me laugh yesterday thinking of all the people who sat outside waiting for Wii's and PS3's....or who have paid silly money to get hold of one. I was in both Walmart and Gamestop here in San Juan and both stores had loads of both consoles ready to buy over the counter. I can never understand the people who NEED to be one of the first to get their hands on one. I myself after considering all options am going to actually pick up a 360. The games that always made me go for Sony are coming out also on the 360. I will pick up a Wii in time...but need to wait for more games to come out. Especially games that are better designed than a lot of what we have seen so far. I would like to get a PS3 at some point in the future, but i am unwilling to pay the amount they are asking. Its a system that i am willing to wait upon as so far it has not impressed me all that much.

My thing w/ the Wii was that I wanted it in time for the holidays, I see my family maybe twice a year, and figured it'd be a great thing to keep everyone entertained.

And sure enough, it worked like gangbusters.

As for needing it just because it's new and there? Not so much.

[KurrptSenate]

I got mine from randomly walking into my friends store, and he asked me if I wanted to buy one...


I really don't see the need to wait outside for a game console, ever. Consoles basically stink out of the gate anyway, and it takes a long time till they build a library that is worth owning.

[Homer Simpson]

It made me laugh yesterday thinking of all the people who sat outside waiting for Wii's and PS3's.
I only waited 2 hours and that was at the beginning of December, I wasn't going to camp out, but I figured I could spend 2 hours waiting - and I knew after 45 minutes that I was going to get one (they had a list and a count). I waited because I have 3 kids that wanted it (at least that's what I tell my wife). It's not that cold in California and I had my DS to play while I waited. My brother was desparate to get one because he teaches and has 6 weeks off and wanted to be able to play Zelda during his break. I got lucky and got one a few days after I got mine without waiting. BTW, I appreciate all the posts in this thread, I was able to score 2 Wii's because of everyone here (and eventually my nunchucks).

We all have our reasons...

[Michael Corvin]

It made me laugh yesterday thinking of all the people who sat outside waiting for Wii's and PS3's..

:shrug: Why? I've enjoyed the hell out of my Wii for 2 1/2 months. I've had a coulple of game nights, tried out 7-8 games of the lineup so far, and purchased 3 off the VC. I love it. Well worth the time I spent waiting. To each their own.

So with all the fun I've had since launch made me laugh at all the people that couldn't get one.... no... not really, just a play on your statement. ;)

[dtcarson]

This is a long thread, please forgive me if this has been asked/answered before.

Is there a reason for the apparent shortage, other than just logistical issues and demand?
Wii hardware isn't as hard or expensive to make as PS3 hardware, is it? Would Nintendo purposefully throttle their production in order to drive demand, or is demand just outstripping supply? If they are throttling, at least they're doing it better other companies and previous launches....they're releasing enough to keep demand high, but still give people a decent shot [or thought] of getting one.

[lotsofdvds]

Is there a reason for the apparent shortage, other than just logistical issues and demand?
Demand has clearly overtaken supply.

Case in point. A young cousin of mine got one for Christmas, and had it hooked up while the entire family was together. Since then, at least three more Wiis were purchased by people who were there after having so much fun playing that one.

One was purchased by me, and I'd had no interest in getting one anytime soon. And I bought one for my girlfriend, who hasn't played games since the Atari 2600 days. She absolutely fell in love with it. Her parents want one as well, after playing tennis and seeing the news and weather channels in action.

[dtcarson]

Based on all the "my friend/brother/parents have never played games, but love the Wii", it sounds like Nintendo has greatly succeeded in their goal of making gaming 'mainstream' and family and attractive to the 'nongamer' crowd. Good for them. I showed my folks the Wii demo DVD, and while they aren't likely to buy one, they were impressed with the tech and said the games looked fun. My dad has actually played Ratchet and Clank though, and I usually draft them into playing Hot Shots Golf or Culdcept and once Eyetoy:Play when they visit, so they're not necessarily averse to games, but feel that most of them are too complex or hard to learn--which it sounds like the Wii is not.
Hope the infatuation turns into something more solid, and that this gives Sony and MS the kick in the pants to innovate and be creative.

[Josh H]

Nintendo, along with everyone else, didn't really anticipate this level of demand.

The GC certainly didn't fly off of shelves, and while most expected the Wii to do better with the hype it had with the controller, I don't think anyone expected demand to be this crazy for this long after launch.

[bunkaroo]

I got mine on launch day from Amazon by some stroke of luck.

Doesn't make me laugh at people who waited...makes me feel extremely lucky I didn't have to wait to get one, although I would have never waited in a line for one anyway-not my style.

No, I believe I saved my laughter for those who waited in lines for the PS3 and couldn't get the price they wanted on Ebay when they attempted to resell it.

[Outlaw]

I'm kind of surprised there's still a shortage, but there were also shortages of 360s around this time as well. I'm glad I waited in line on a cold december day. However its still worth it if you can wait in line now, probably don't even have to wait as long.

[dogmatica]

As of 12:32 PM eastern time, www.sears.com has the Wii on sale for $249.99 (no bundles). I finally got one!! Now I can rest easy.
It says it's in stock now, and you can add it to your cart, but when you go to check-out, it says it's out of stock. :(

[Tracer Bullet]

No, I believe I saved my laughter for those who waited in lines for the PS3 and couldn't get the price they wanted on Ebay when they attempted to resell it.

Weren't there PS3s selling for less than retail on Ebay?

[KurrptSenate]

yea, but that was after they became readily available

[Michael Corvin]

I stopped in a Gamestop yesterday and there was a lady there that said she didn't like her PS3 and was wondering what they offered if she traded it in. :lol:

Now WHO is getting the impulse buys based on name alone? rotfl

[RichC2]

I've only managed to get the systems online (one from Buy.com and one from Aafes.com, both were small bundles (one for me, one for a buddy)).

Glad I took the plunge, returned my bundle games (red steel and nfs: carbon) to Walmart and was able to eat for a month. (The Aafes bundle came with... Madden... Rayman......... Happy Feet?? wtf.)

[Josh H]

From Speedy's ad threads in the bargains forum, Target and Circuit City are apparently holding Wiis for the 11th.

I'm guessing Best Buy probably will as well, but he hasn't got that ad yet.

And from his post at CAG there's a rumor that Toy's R Us will have a bunch on the 11th as well.

[DodgingCars]

Wii Play with the remote comes out on the 11th too. I've been wanting a new remote. I'm hoping to just buy Wii Play and get a remote and game for $50. Even if Wii Play sucks, I figure I only paid $10 for it.

[Bluelitespecial]

I don't understand why there is still shortages, I get Wii's at my store almost every 2-4 weeks. Kmart will have them in the ad starting the 18th, in case anyone here doesn't know already.

[DthRdrX]

I don't understand why there is still shortages, I get Wii's at my store almost every 2-4 weeks. Kmart will have them in the ad starting the 18th, in case anyone here doesn't know already.

I checked Ebay today for auctions ending near my zip code. One guy had 12 Wii's for sale all showing receipts from the same wal-mart. Thats probably why some, like myself, are having difficulty finding the thing.

[MovieExchange]

Wii Play with the remote comes out on the 11th too. I've been wanting a new remote. I'm hoping to just buy Wii Play and get a remote and game for $50. Even if Wii Play sucks, I figure I only paid $10 for it.


I have a feeling that Wii Play will be a quick sell-out on release day. Game Stop / EB stopped taking pre-orders about a month ago, which should mean that their initial shipment will be sold out. Maybe it'll still be around at BB, Target, CC, etc., I dunno.

I just know I have mine pre-ordered, and I'm glad I did!


I checked Ebay today for auctions ending near my zip code. One guy had 12 Wii's for sale all showing receipts from the same wal-mart. Thats probably why some, like myself, are having difficulty finding the thing.

That's amazing. So much for one to a customer, huh?

Personally, I'd consider calling that location and telling the store manager what's going on. I'd say there's a 50/50 chance that someone would get in trouble for that.

If the trends I watched on eBay the other night are indicative of how the Wii is selling, you almost have to have multiple systems to make a profit. I watched 4 systems go within 10 minutes of each other. The first one went for $327, and each one after went for a little less, down to about $305 for the last system. Take into account Ebay and PayPal's shares and you're making what... $10 or $15 on the system unless you severely gouge for shipping?

[NitroJMS]

Finally snagged a Wii today thanks to a friend from work txting me and letting me know that a nearby EB had them. Later on, I stopped by the GameStop nearby and they had them too so I got another for one of my bosses who asked me to keep an eye out on one. I don't know what my chances of finding two in one day were, but it happened...

[Chris_D]

Wii Play is actually really fun, better than Wii Sports IMO. Laser hockey (pong) is awesome, fishing is fun, billiards is great (genuine feeling of holding a real pool cue). With the included remote, it's the biggest no brainer in the history of gaming. Even if you have 4 remotes already, try and flog the extra off or something I suggest..

[Draven]

Just got notification that the two Targets near my house have Wiis in. However, the last time that happened was when they put them out on the weekend, so I'm assuming the same thing is happening here and they aren't actually out on the shelves.

Looks like I'm standing outside this weekend.

[Josh H]

Yes, Target has them in the add for this Sunday, as does Circuit City.

Rumors are that Toy's R Us will have a bunch as well.

[fujishig]

Haven't read through the latest messages on this thread, but I picked one up (for a friend) today at Best Buy... 5 of them just sitting there on the shelf at 10:30 am, I was a little surprised. So this one, at least, isn't holding them for a Sunday ad. Burbank, CA

[Josh H]

Best Buy doesn't have them in the ad, at least not for this Sunday. Just CC and Target as of now.

[lordzeppelin]

Personally, I'd consider calling that location and telling the store manager what's going on. I'd say there's a 50/50 chance that someone would get in trouble for that.

NARC!!!!!!!!!

[DodgingCars]

As of 7:20am PST, ToysRUs.com has some bundles in stock. They also have some remotes.

[BoomBoomMan]

Circuitcity.com has wii bundles in stock right now. If you remove Zelda the console disappears. You can remove red steel. 9:35 am
http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Wii/sem/rpsm/catOid/-16621/N/20012841+20016484+20016621/link/ref/rpem/ccd/categorySpecial.do

It is now gone. 9:55am

[Matt925]

Circuitcity.com has wii bundles in stock right now. If you remove Zelda the console disappears. You can remove red steel. 9:35 am
http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Wii/sem/rpsm/catOid/-16621/N/20012841+20016484+20016621/link/ref/rpem/ccd/categorySpecial.do

It is now gone. 9:55am


I just got it (11:04am eastern). Removed Red Steel.

Woohoo!

[BoomBoomMan]

I just got it (11:04am eastern). Removed Red Steel.

Woohoo!

Yep looks like they are back. I think they are putting so many up for sale on the 1/2 hours (i.e. 9:30, 10:00, etc). I've seen this before with CC.

I've also been able to take games back to Circuit City that forced the bundle and got credit back. So if you don't want Zelda you should be able to return it to a store for a refund. Make sure you bring your email receipt.

[Michael Corvin]

I initially got the sold out screen and refreshed a couple times and then it was there. It's done that twice. Same with a friend, whom I was trying to help get one. Said "sold out" a couple of times before a refresh finally showed the purchase button.

So don't be totally discouraged if you see "sold out" on your first attempt.

[Matt925]

Yep looks like they are back. I think they are putting so many up for sale on the 1/2 hours (i.e. 9:30, 10:00, etc). I've seen this before with CC.

I've also been able to take games back to Circuit City that forced the bundle and got credit back. So if you don't want Zelda you should be able to return it to a store for a refund. Make sure you bring your email receipt.

Oh, no, I want Zelda. This bundle is perfect for me (free shipping too! I've waited this long, I can make it another week).

Thanks for posting this.

[mpau25]

I just got one too (8:30am PST). I was able to remove everything from the bundle except for Zelda, which I wanted anyways! Woohoo! Thanks guys!

[wildcatlh]

Just scored one on CC.com for my brother. Thanks.

[jonjj7]

I just grabbed one too. Was planning on waiting, but what the hell!

[SmackDaddy]

Picked one up for my cousin, who refused to join me on launch night-ha!

Took out everything but Zelda. Funny thing is, I was going to grab one for my sister, but she decided to wait. So I cleared the bundle. Called my cousin, and when I added the bundle to the cart I noticed the price went up because they added the component cable. Strange. Wonder if they were adding things hoping that people might keep 'em in the cart.

[MBoyd]

I scored one too. thanks to the poster of this. Mad that I can't use my nearly $200 in Best Buy cards and RZ coupons, but I can go use them on games and component cables. Or a 360 LOL.

I deleted Red Steel and the extra Wii remote. Was there any reason to get an extra remote other than playing with a friend?

[Josh H]

Was there any reason to get an extra remote other than playing with a friend?

Nope.

[Draven]

Ok, I purchased it but panicked and cancelled the order. I think I'm going to wait for a few more games. I'm also working on finishing my basement home theater, and when I have the "grand opening" I will pick up the Wii for the event. Thanks for the heads up though!

I'll probably pick up a 360 in the meantime.

[MBoyd]

I didn't realize the nunchuck came with the system. Crap. Could have saved $20. I guess I thought it didnt because I hear everywhere that its been hard to find.

[Josh H]

You can probably return the nunchuk to the local CC.

[TOLEN]

Just went to my local Walmart and they had about 7 or so Wii's for $249. I am not getting one. But, I told my friend I keep an eye out for one for him. They didn't look like they were blowing out of there.

[ravan]

friend picked me up one at another walmart today.. they do sell out fast tho.

[shadowhawk2020]

Any idea what time I should get to target? I am thinking 5 am but don't want to be late... I am getting one for my dad who LOVES my System...

[Josh H]

1-2 hours before opening should be good enough in most places, gauging by the posts on the last ad (jan 21st IIRC).

[flix1]

I called both my local Circuit City and Target.

Circuit City, by me, opens at 10am, they are handing out vouchers around 9am. They stated they had received 15.

Target opens at 8am and is handing out vouchers at 7am. The operator mentioned they had received "quite a few, so it shouldn't be a problem."

I guess I am going to swing by Target first. If I am not successful there, I'll run by CC.

[DodgingCars]

Any idea about Wii Play? I noticed places are showing it release on Feb 12th. Does that make sense? A Monday? I thought Nintendo launched on Sundays? Or even if that's just for consoles, Tuesday is the standard release day.

[pinata242]

Sunday is just for consoles. I think the majority of the time I see games with a Tuesday release date, but they usually aren't on the shelf until Wednesday. For example, BB is showing a release date of the 13th, but it wouldn't be on the store shelf until the 14th.

Typically.

[DodgingCars]

Sunday is just for consoles. I think the majority of the time I see games with a Tuesday release date, but they usually aren't on the shelf until Wednesday. For example, BB is showing a release date of the 13th, but it wouldn't be on the store shelf until the 14th.

Typically.

Ok. Good to know. What's weirder is that some stores are showing the 12th and others the 14th. Amazon shows the 12th, for instance.

I decided to pre-order it from Newegg. Not sure if they'll be able to deliver in a timely manner.

[AfRoMaN787]

Woo finally got my hands on a wii. Target in Bayshore Ny opened at 8am and I got there at 8am. They had 100 units and I was 33 in line. Looks like target is the place to be especially if circuit city is only getting 15.

[flix1]

Well, have my Target Wii voucher in hand. There were only 5 other people there at 7am when they started handing 'em out. Looks like they had about 30 or so vouchers.

[dtcarson]

I got the last one at a Walmart yesterday afternoon. All I had to do was drive four hours to W. Cola, SC.....well, we were coming here anyway, and the Walmart was five minutes from where we were. I asked the person at the counter, she said we're out; I said there's on in the case, or is that just a demo box? she got the key, went and got it out, and she and the guy she asked if they had any in stock were both surprised they had it. Oh well. It Plus the tax rate is .75% less, so that saved, what, two bucks. From posts here, seems like demand is decreasing slightly, and supply is increasing slightly. But lucking into it here was much better than having to deal with lines and vouchers - or getting to a store at 0800 on Sunday morning. My brother who lives south of atlanta said he's seen plenty "in the wild", but all the times I've looked in Cary NC or thereabouts, I have never seen one. I guess it depends on the market.
Of course, the tv in the hotel room doesn't have AV jacks, so the box is just sitting there teasing me. Oh well. Now to revisit my sound system because I didn't hook up audio from the TV to the receiver when I set it back up, so I can hear everything.

[DodgingCars]

I got the last one at a Walmart yesterday afternoon. All I had to do was drive four hours to W. Cola, SC.....well, we were coming here anyway, and the Walmart was five minutes from where we were. I asked the person at the counter, she said we're out; I said there's on in the case, or is that just a demo box? she got the key, went and got it out, and she and the guy she asked if they had any in stock were both surprised they had it. Oh well. It Plus the tax rate is .75% less, so that saved, what, two bucks. From posts here, seems like demand is decreasing slightly, and supply is increasing slightly. But lucking into it here was much better than having to deal with lines and vouchers - or getting to a store at 0800 on Sunday morning. My brother who lives south of atlanta said he's seen plenty "in the wild", but all the times I've looked in Cary NC or thereabouts, I have never seen one. I guess it depends on the market.
Of course, the tv in the hotel room doesn't have AV jacks, so the box is just sitting there teasing me. Oh well. Now to revisit my sound system because I didn't hook up audio from the TV to the receiver when I set it back up, so I can hear everything.

I have yet to see a Wii or a Wii-mote "in the wild" here in the LA area. Circuit city even has a sign on their door saying "The Wii is sold out" (none like that for the PS3 -- hehe). The CC by me sucks though -- they don't even have a spot for a wii-mote. At least target had an empty spot for it. :)

[flix1]

Well, have my Target Wii voucher in hand. There were only 5 other people there at 7am when they started handing 'em out. Looks like they had about 30 or so vouchers.
So, picked up my Wii at Target just after opening this morning. They had a pallet of about 50 or so of them in the Electronics department. I think they may have only handed out about 10-20 of the vouchers, as there were plenty of people without them that were still able to purchase a Wii.

[lotsofdvds]

Glad to hear that supply is catching up. :up:

[Josh H]

Yep,

Should be able to find them on shelves in March it looks like. Good news for those who weren't willing to do any waiting/getting up early on a Sunday.

[juanmgonzalez]

At least 25-30 at Circuit City, Torrance CA

Stopped by the Kohl's for some shoes for my kids and noticed a line of around 8 or so 30 minutes before store open.

I walked in a minute after the store opened and had ticket #18 a second later.

:-)

Currently downloading the system update - man, that thing takes a LONG time to complete.

[shadowhawk2020]

Getting up at 5 to get there I was #1 they had 16, and a buddies wife went with me so they could get one. Only 11 were there when I was there but the bonus of getting there early was the extra remote. They only got 5 so my buddy and I being 1 an 2 actually got one :)