Want to buy a Wii

Ricardo
Ricardo Posts: 10,636
edited June 2008 in Video Games
My daughter finished 7th grade with straight A's, and I want to surprise her with a Wii; not much for her in the Xbox platform, and she loves to play Wii at her friends house. I might do a little Mario Kart too.....

But......there are no Wii's available???? Checked Best Buy, Circuit City and Amazon and they are out of stock.

What's the deal? Has it been like this since it came out? Is ebay (at a premium) the only option????
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  • PhantomOG
    PhantomOG Posts: 2,409
    edited June 2008
    Keep checking WalMart/Target. Also Costco/Sam's if you have a membership. I've seen them occasionally at all those places.

    Also, the Gamestop employees were really easy to talk to about when they get/expect shipments. At least the ones around here.
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited June 2008
    They're still really hard to get. The suggestion of going to a Game Stop or a store like that is your best bet, because they can tell you when they'll get more in. Some will even hold one if you offer to put a down payment.

    It's also good to go to WalMart Early in the morning or talk to the Electronics salesperson and they'll tell you when that stuff usually comes in.

    It's kind of a shame it's still like this. :(
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited June 2008
    Target and Gamestop are your two best bets. Target receive their delivery on Saturday night, so Sunday is the stalking day.

    Isn't it amazing that it is still like this after a year and half?
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  • ViperZ
    ViperZ Posts: 2,046
    edited June 2008
    Amazon usually has Wii in stock. I know for sure that Canadian Amazon.ca now has Wii Sports in stock.
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited June 2008
    I checked Walmart online and they only have a $496 bundle option; nothing in Target.

    I agree that it's unacceptable that after all this time there is limited availability, unless you are willing to pay a premium. The thing that bothers me is that it could be a game (pund intended) played by the manufacturer. Oh well. I have a GAmestop close; I'll check it out.
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  • tcrossma
    tcrossma Posts: 1,301
    edited June 2008
    I bought a Wii about a month ago at Toys R Us. We went to a few stores and they were out of stock, but every place said they are becoming more plentiful and to check back every couple of days as they get shipments all the time. We then stopped into Toys R Us and they had just received a shipment the prior day and had many available. And we didn't have to buy some overpriced "bundle" doing it that way.
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  • tryrrthg
    tryrrthg Posts: 1,896
    edited June 2008
    http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3102737

    $20 shipping...
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited June 2008
    tryrrthg wrote: »
    http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3102737

    $20 shipping...

    Thanks, just bought mine. :)
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  • polrbehr
    polrbehr Posts: 2,834
    edited June 2008
    Ricardo wrote: »
    I checked Walmart online and they only have a $496 bundle option; nothing in Target.

    I agree that it's unacceptable that after all this time there is limited availability, unless you are willing to pay a premium. The thing that bothers me is that it could be a game (pund intended) played by the manufacturer. Oh well. I have a GAmestop close; I'll check it out.

    Yeah, WMart sucks for that deal... but I was able to order from Target (shipped two days ago, I hope) for my daughter as well :). $324 plus shipping. Sold.

    FWIW, the guy I talked to in BestBuy claims that Nintendo only has 1 mfg. plant for Wii, thus the long
    delays in stores getting them. Take that from where it's coming from, but I searched all over the area, and not one Wii could be found, so I believe him.
    So, are you willing to put forth a little effort or are you happy sitting in your skeptical poo pile?


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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited June 2008
    Thanks for the link Troy; I'm bidding now on a Wii-Fit bundle on ebay. I doubt I'll win it though...
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited June 2008
    Ricardo wrote: »
    Thanks for the link Troy; I'm bidding now on a Wii-Fit bundle on ebay. I doubt I'll win it though...

    The Toys 'R Us deal is solid if your bidding falls through. I just bought it myself (game is worth it).
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited June 2008
    I was outbid very quickly; it's stupid what people are paying for these things.

    Order placed with Toys R us.
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited June 2008
    Yeah, not sure I understand it. :confused:

    Soooo....what's the deal with Wii? Is there an online network feature with it like XBox and PS3?
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited June 2008
    Roger dat.
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited June 2008
    zombie boy 2000 wrote: »
    Roger dat.

    Wat?
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited June 2008
    Chicken butt.
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited June 2008
    Nom Nom Nom Nom
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  • tryrrthg
    tryrrthg Posts: 1,896
    edited June 2008
    Ricardo wrote: »
    Thanks for the link Troy
    Ricardo wrote: »
    Order placed with Toys R us.

    That's two you owe me! (speakers and Wii) ;):D

    Glad you got one they are pretty fun. I'm sure your daughter will be very happy.
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited June 2008
    Wii has arrived. :D
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  • haimoc
    haimoc Posts: 1,031
    edited June 2008
    Check your local Costco, too.. I got a Wii bundle at Costco (console, 2 remotes, 2 nunchucks, WiiPlay, Wii Sport, and Mario Galaxy for $350.00.
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited June 2008
    Mine got here yesterday. I was really surprised with the size of this thing. Haven't played yet, but Mario Kart looks great.
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  • jwhitakr
    jwhitakr Posts: 568
    edited June 2008
    Mario Kart on the Wii is crazy fun! I played it for nearly 3 hours at a friends house last weekend. You'll definitely be happy (as will your daughter) with the Wii.

    Have fun!
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited June 2008
    Blockbuster is another place to check for one.
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited June 2008
    Definitely different. Hard to get used to. My arm is sore as hell this morning from Wii Sports. :p
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