Wii's - Why still hard to find?

[purbeast0]

Originally posted by: yllus
I'm pretty sure most people are in agreement that they're purposely limiting supply to keep the fever pitch going ("OMG you have a Wii! Wow!"). This is especially important when you consider that the system's stable of games is generally less than stellar.

In related news, Nintendo of America president and CEO Reggie Fils-Aime has stated that Nintendo won't have enough to meet the holiday demand:

In an interview with the San Jose Mercury News, Fils-Aime unabashedly admitted that Nintendo isn't meeting the demand for its console. "We have been sold out worldwide since we launched," he boasted. "Every time we put more into the marketplace, we sell more, which says that we are not even close to understanding where the threshold is between supply and demand...Our inventory is lasting a day."

Not mincing words, the outspoken exec said that a lot of children will be left wanting this holiday season. "We're working very hard to make sure that consumers are satisfied this holiday, but I can't guarantee that we're going to meet demand," he said. "As a matter of fact, I can tell you on the record we won't."

I agree with yllus.

I believe this is a manufactured shortage.

 

[Injury]

Most places have them, it's just that they are still being snatched up rapidly.

Any chain game store will have some it at some point during the week... just call once every day or so and find out.

 

[Savarak]

I bought one on day one, sat in the cold for over 5 hours... glad I did, because I haven't seen one in stock anywhere since day one!

 

[torpid]

The factories are too busy manufacturing random things to put on the wii-mote in an attempt to stop stupid people from being stupid. It's a losing battle, but nintendo doesn't realize that yet. Next up will be nerf covers for the TV.

 

[RadiclDreamer]

Because its awesome, thats why people want them.

 

[RichUK]

I'm thinking about selling mine.

 

[Injury]

Originally posted by: RadiclDreamer
Because its awesome, thats why people want them.

:thumbsup:

 

[mugs]

Originally posted by: RichUK
I'm thinking about selling mine.

Sell it now while you can still get MSRP for a used console.

 

[wiredspider]

I got 2 from amazon recently, no one has been wanting to buy my extra for $300 . Don't feel like eBaying it though.

 

[Injury]

Originally posted by: wiredspider
I got 2 from amazon recently, no one has been wanting to buy my extra for $300 . Don't feel like eBaying it though.

Maybe because you missed the boat to jack up the price by about 6 months?

 

[FoBoT]

none around here yet
maybe they'll have more by black friday?

 

[cKGunslinger]

Costco and Target here in the Dallas are have tons of them.

 

[Indolent]

Originally posted by: Injury

Originally posted by: wiredspider
I got 2 from amazon recently, no one has been wanting to buy my extra for $300 . Don't feel like eBaying it though.

Maybe because you missed the boat to jack up the price by about 6 months?

I'd bet come christmas time, people will be paying 300-400 for them again.

 

[randomlinh]

Originally posted by: torpid
The factories are too busy manufacturing random things to put on the wii-mote in an attempt to stop stupid people from being stupid. It's a losing battle, but nintendo doesn't realize that yet. Next up will be nerf covers for the TV.

you know they have a nerf DS cover? Not sure if that's why you made the nerf comment.. but I found it hilarious when my friend showed me. If it weren't so bulky, I'd consider buying it just because it was nerf

 

[eelw]

Originally posted by: intogamer
Funny how Nintendo is now ranked the 3rd most value Japan company.

Actually, they are number 2. They have been ahead of Canon for at least 2 weeks now. But they are still a distant 2nd behind Toyota.

Toyota

Nintendo

Canon

 

[waggy]

Originally posted by: randomlinh

Originally posted by: torpid
The factories are too busy manufacturing random things to put on the wii-mote in an attempt to stop stupid people from being stupid. It's a losing battle, but nintendo doesn't realize that yet. Next up will be nerf covers for the TV.

you know they have a nerf DS cover? Not sure if that's why you made the nerf comment.. but I found it hilarious when my friend showed me. If it weren't so bulky, I'd consider buying it just because it was nerf

i got one for my daughter. yeah it is rather bulky but for a 5 yr old i think she needs it heh.

wiimote jacket free