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[amdskip]

No offense but this isn't really a hot deal. It is already sold out and there are websites (google wii tracker) that provide this service.

 

[nishiyama]

In stock at Newegg for $249.

 

[ArsenHazzard]

Originally posted by: Nishiyama
In stock at Newegg for $249.

No it's not. It's part of a $450 bundle.

 

[AmpedSilence]

Originally posted by: ArsenHazzard

Originally posted by: Nishiyama
In stock at Newegg for $249.

No it's not. It's part of a $450 bundle.

 

[sanzen07]

I thought the Wii was relatively available at this point... Circuit City's website has them in stock right now.

 

[imported_Bruin711]

Doesn't look like Circuit City's website has them in stock. In store pickup only, not all stores.

 

[zoiks]

Originally posted by: ArsenHazzard

Originally posted by: Nishiyama
In stock at Newegg for $249.

No it's not. It's part of a $450 bundle.

wat.

 

[Gaorn]

thats messed up on newegg's part why even have it show up for 249 if you have to buy their "combo" deal...

 

[dakels]

Originally posted by: ArsenHazzard

Originally posted by: Nishiyama
In stock at Newegg for $249.

No it's not. It's part of a $450 bundle.

That is so bizarre... That is also really deceptive. I'm surprised newegg did that. You can search for Wii, the console comes up for $250 then when you go to add it to cart it won't let you unless you buy all this other crap.

I love newegg but that is a really shady move. I call that bait and switch...

 

[Ayrahvon]

I've never seen that happen on newegg... maybe contact them and yell about it as it doesn't seem like something they would normally do.

Edit: it says exactly "Sorry,this gift item is part of a promotional special and cannot be manually added to your cart. If you'd like to receive the gift item, please add all required products to your shopping cart."

I just am so amazed that newegg did it.

 

[dakels]

I know but it's not until you actually click on ADD TO CART that you get stonewalled by that message. Everything about the product page looks like you can get a Wii...

Nintendo Wii Console White - Retail
(limit 1 per customer)

$249.99
3 Business Day Shipping $9.71
(Not available in HI, AK and PR)
In Stock

Add item to Cart


Click add to cart and BAM... go add these 5 other things that no person would probably ever combine otherwise...

P.S. I have to add: Check out the $3 discount on the combo price too...


Nintendo Wii Console White - Retail
LEGO Indiana Jones Wii Game LUCASARTS
Super Smash Bros: Brawl Wii Game Nintendo
The Simpsons Game Wii Game EA
High School Musical: Sing It (game only) Wii Game Disney
THRUSTMASTER T-Wireless Gamepad for Wii

Original price: $447.94
Discount: -$3.00
Combo Price: $444.94

 

[Ayrahvon]

Now you can put it in your cart... but it is selling for $369.99 at newegg... in stock, terrible deal. http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16878190116

Edit: comes with Nintendo Wii System
Manhunt 2
Tony Hawk Downhill Jam
Bully: Scholarship Edition

not as bad of deal, much better than the $3 off their other package deal

 

[ManBearPig]

how is it still a hot item? i saw like 30 of them at costco today.

 

[postmortemIA]

as PS3 gets more and more popular, Wii will get more and more available...

 

[IEC]

Originally posted by: postmortemIA
as PS3 gets more and more popular, Wii will get more and more available...

Their target demographic is totally different.

 

[postmortemIA]

Originally posted by: Spartan Niner

Originally posted by: postmortemIA
as PS3 gets more and more popular, Wii will get more and more available...

Their target demographic is totally different.

I don't think so, just look at this forum ..there's as much discussion about Wii as there is about PS3 or XBOX360... and lots of kids had PS/PS2 and probably wouldn't mind to have both Wii and PS3...

 

[crimson117]

Originally posted by: Spartan Niner

Originally posted by: postmortemIA
as PS3 gets more and more popular, Wii will get more and more available...

Their target demographic is totally different.

No, I think they overlap. The same demographic (gamers) often wants both a traditional high-end graphics powerhouse (PS3 or Xbox 360) and also a unique, innovative gaming experience (Wii).

 

[NaOH]

Do people still regularly play that system? lol

 

[Ayrahvon]

Do people still regularly play that system? lol

What system, the Wii? Yes, they do, it has outsold the other two systems on the market with ease as it interests a larger base of people.

 

[dakels]

Last I heard, most gamers chose either the PS3 or the Xbox. Most chose a Wii either as a 2nd system or only system. Again showing the power of it's multi-demographic appeal. Nintendo really hit a home run with that system delivering a casual gaming platform with innovative features.

 

[ericlp]

I can't believe that this system is still unavailable (not that I would want one). But don't people sell them used? I guess the marketing monster at Nintendo is really in full swing. Oh well, I've seen at wall mart for 250, I think you can get them on ebay for pretty close to that as people are still thinking they can make a few bucks by hoarding and reselling.

Oh well... Supply and Demand.

 

[dds14u]

Originally posted by: postmortemIA
as PS3 gets more and more popular, Wii will get more and more available...

Really?

I don't think the PS3 will get much more popular than it is now.

The PS3 will get older, video cards will get better. For those gamers that want the best visual experience, it's not a console that they will be after...

 

[dakels]

PS3 needs more "killer apps" to make people want to drop $500 for it.

 

[Syringer]

PS3/Xbox 360 = loners
Wii = people with friends