OK, how long after release will stores start getting more units in? Because I'm not going to waste half of a day waiting in line. If I get one, I get one, but I can wait a few weeks if it means keeping my sanity.

And how are smaller towns typically, for crowds for these releases? I live in a town of 10,000, with a Walmart and Shopko (who I'm assuming will have them). If they get a # of units equal or close to the # stores in bigger cities are getting, I'll probably try my luck in the smaller town. Otherwise I'll make the trek to a bigger city.

What stores are typically best for getting a unit on release day?

Reports have said that Nintendo will be sending shipments weekly starting on Nov 26, and that they should be fairly large shipments.

No one should have problems finding these before the end of the year, with reports suggesting 2-4 million at least in North American by the end of December.

I would try Best Buy first, if you have one nearby.

I missed the small town question.

Those tend to work out well for buying things as there tend to be less younger people, and people tend to have less expendable income.

I grew up in WV and never had problems finding stuff. Even recently I was home for Thanksgiving when the DS first came out. People on here were having problems finding it, I walked into the Walmart 3 or 4 days after launch and bought 1.

Similarly, I was in Morgantown for the Gamecube launch and went to Wal-mart and waited in line for the midnight sale, I don't think they even sold out at that time.

I know the series was milked on the Cube.. but I'm absolutely excited for the Wii version of Mario Party.

Same here. I love those games.

Check out the Red Steel multiplayer video:

http://media.wii.ign.com/media/821/821973/vids_1.html

:lol:

dumb question ... do you think games like wii sports and warioware can be played sitting down? I'd like to hook a wii up to my projector, but it's a small room, and if I stand up, my head will block some of the projector.

I don't see why not..

some might be a bit hard to play sitting down, like bowling where it would be hard to do the motion sitting down. Tennis and boxing should be fine. Golf could be harder if you have to emulate a golf swing since it is a downward then upward motion.

Yeah, but things like Zelda and Metroid really should be played sitting down. No way you're going to want to stand for that long at a time. I think the only thing that really affects it will be the placement of the sensor bar in relation to you and the screen.

Oh for sure those types of games are meant to be played while sitting, the guy was asking about Wiisports and Warioware specifically.

You kids and your new-fangled "reading". Overrated, I tell you.

Going by the fact that one of the local EBGames told me it took several hours to sell through their Wii preorders and how easy it was for me to pickup a NDSL on release day at Wal-Mart I figure it should not be too hard to pick a unit up for myself. If not, well guess I will wait as it really was not on my radar until recently anyway.

Sorry I havent checked this thread in ages :)
According to something on Lik-Sang it says Nintendo Wii software could be Region Free (in Europe as well?)

http://www.lik-sang.com/news.php?artc=3883

Like others have said, some of the games will probably be kind of awkward if you're sitting. You could always buy some kneepads...

Whoa!


*Screeching breaks*

Are they having MARIO PARTY on the Wii?!?!

P.S. Great review you gave earlier too! It was very insightful

Sure. The PS3 could be region free. The 360 could be region free, but they aren't, and according to Nintendo, the Wii will not either.

Here is a video of the Wii version of Metal Slug.

http://www.gamevideos.com/video/id/7101

The best part about this video is it shows 5 different control schemes using the wii remote and nunchuk. This is exactly what I was hoping for with traditional games, several options including the orginal controls. I hope Nintendo is going to do the same. How cool would it be to play Mario 64 on the wii, with new controls with the option to go back to the orginal method anytime.

Interesting take, but I really do see the same "gamer-centric" opinion people had prior to the DS success. I feel it misses the bigger point, but does manage to approach most "hardcore" perspectives.

My local Target finally put out their Wii endcap with all the accessories. :up: Snagged the pack of gloves with the green Zelda one in it and the cool looking gift card.

The Wii carrying case looked tiny. Can't wait to see how small the system really is.

The dog tags looked cool, but $25? Get real Nintendo.

Are they all official Nintendo accessories?

definitely checking out Target tomorrow.

-NiCK

Sorry, I thought it meant Wii probably would be :)