Wii so hard to find

***Monstergamer*** · Dec 10, 07, 11:35 AM

I was going to get the nintendo wii for my brother, but this console is so hard to find...and i am not going to buy it off ebay for 600+

Damn nintendo wii's

***Blondi*** · Dec 10, 07, 11:42 AM

I know what you mean MG, I had the same problem last year about this time.....They know its popular, so why in Gods name don't they make like lots and lots of them for the holidays?????

**SAPPHIRERUBY** · Dec 10, 07, 11:59 AM

^Supply and Demand. That pesky economic principle and immutable law that keeps the price up so the corporate machines may sate their greed.

Did you try e-bay? Pricegrabber? They usually have a surplus with more reasonable pricing.

***Steve*** · Dec 10, 07, 01:06 PM

I found it hard the same time last year. But I reckon its a 1000 times worse now.

To be honest, I'd wait because there are no descent games out for it. Only Mario Galaxy I'd say

**Estacado** · Dec 10, 07, 03:20 PM

Wii's gone everywhere around my area.

Everyone wants one.

***Monstergamer*** · Dec 10, 07, 05:18 PM

This is the first console i have ever seen do this for such long time now, it is becoming very frustrating that people buy just to re-sell them.

NINTENDO, you need to release the console already now. I know it is supply and demand, but i do think it is time to let every one have one now...

Every console now a days do this and i expect it, just hate fighting the people in line just to get the answer "We just sold the last one for right now"

I know i am ranting and should be in the anger forum

**SAPPHIRERUBY** · Dec 10, 07, 07:13 PM

^Sorry Monster, I glanced at the first post, I did not realize that you had done the E-Bay thing.
Check out this site:

Nintendo Video Games - Wii Console - 045496880019

They have them for under $500, no tax and usually free shipping. I have bought digital cameras from here, my sis just bought a HDTV, neighbor has bought electronics...all of us have been really pleased. Not refurbished either (unless staed as such). It might be worth a look.

**Estacado** · Dec 10, 07, 07:23 PM

This was in a web-comic today.

Angel Eyes · Dec 10, 07, 10:33 PM

E bay is my only suggestion but it sounds WAY to expensive.

**Alekzis** · Dec 10, 07, 11:09 PM

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To be honest, I'd wait because there are no descent games out for it. Only Mario Galaxy I'd say

Agree. Nintendo doesn't have any new to offer. The only decent thing they have are the Mario games. Specially Mario Galaxy.

**SAPPHIRERUBY** · Dec 10, 07, 11:18 PM

Perhaps it is just better to hold off onpurchasing that system for now and wait for the prices to come down and for them to create more games.

The brother might be the recipient of a Plan B present this Christmas. It happens to everyone more than once.

***Steve*** · Dec 11, 07, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by SAPPHIRERUBY

Perhaps it is just better to hold off onpurchasing that system for now and wait for the prices to come down and for them to create more games.

The brother might be the recipient of a Plan B present this Christmas. It happens to everyone more than once.

I'm doing exactly the same with the 360

**SAPPHIRERUBY** · Dec 11, 07, 01:29 PM

^It was on my Christmas list (360) but to tell you the truth I am inclined to feel the same way. I can't see someone spending that type of money for what is offered for it at present. I made my list a while ago (September?) and have let the right people know that it is not worth it. Judging from the reactions of relief, no one went and got it.

I am just looking for a used, old school x-box now and I will use e-bay for that one.

***Monstergamer*** · Dec 11, 07, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by SAPPHIRERUBY

^It was on my Christmas list (360) but to tell you the truth I am inclined to feel the same way. I can't see someone spending that type of money for what is offered for it at present. I made my list a while ago (September?) and have let the right people know that it is not worth it. Judging from the reactions of relief, no one went and got it.

I am just looking for a used, old school x-box now and I will use e-bay for that one.

I wish i never sold my xbox now...damn
1 xbox, 4 controllers and 47 gamer games.. I kept some tho

I all most had a chance on the Wii today, but that feel through

**SAPPHIRERUBY** · Dec 11, 07, 04:48 PM

What happened with the Wii? ^
Winning one would be a truly beautiful thing! Sell it for an arm and a leg to the desperate then use the proceeds to buy your brother one and spend the additional proceeds on a Christmas gift to yourself!

I wish you had your original x-box as well. I would just as soon buy one from someone I trust. E-Bay is great but it can be iffy.

***Monstergamer*** · Dec 11, 07, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by SAPPHIRERUBY

What happened with the Wii? ^
Winning one would be a truly beautiful thing! Sell it for an arm and a leg to the desperate then use the proceeds to buy your brother one and spend the additional proceeds on a Christmas gift to yourself!

I wish you had your original x-box as well. I would just as soon buy one from someone I trust. E-Bay is great but it can be iffy.

a friend of mine say they would call me in 30 mins if she got her hands on one..
She called back saying the last one was sold out, like two people in front of her. I have good friends to wait in line while I am standing in another

I am about to say **** the Wii and spend the money on me for all the time i have but in to looking for the nintendo Wii

Angel Eyes · Dec 11, 07, 06:33 PM

Awwe, thats too bad you were so close.