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Nintendo Wii's SOLD OUT ALL OVER THE UNITED STATES!!!

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Yea, Wii's have a major shortage.

Usually, every week each store(Wal-Mart, Gamestop), gets around 5 Wii's. This isn't enough to met demand. You have to put into account all the people who pre-ordered the wii, plus the thousands who already want it.

Here's a short story. Ok, I was convinced I wanted a wii because of brawl. I figure I'd check out GameStop and Wal-mart. They were all sold out of wii's, and next shipping day was Monday. Both stores said they'd recieve 5 Wii's.The shipment arrives at 11:00 AM. I got to Gamestop(first), at 11:15 AM. There was only 1 wii left, and I got lucky enough to buy it. I checked Wal-mart and they were long gone aswell.

You should be more worried about getting a nintendo wii then getting the games.
 
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You found out NOW that you can't just walk out with a Wii? My local store sold out their shipment within minutes, b/c there were only TWO units in one shipment!!!! And I got the first unit of the two for that week a while back, LUCK.
 
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Eternal phoenix Fire said:
This is what happens when people think they can "wait it out" just to get 1 particular game.

Sucks to be you.
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Nah doesn't suck actually. I'm kinda glad I waited it out. the best games for wii are about to be released within Fall- Spring, so now's the best time.

When Wii first came out there wasn't a single game I wanted.(Not zelda fan sorry). Now there's tons, and no waiting either, or spoilers.
 
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Can I have some of that stuff you snort?

Anyway, if Nintendo stops producing Wiis [why would they do something so retarde- oh yeah, it's Nintendo] I'll just get a 360 and miss out of Brawl and Metroid. Nothing big.
 
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Eternal phoenix Fire said:
Like that actually helps?

Wouldn't that make the Wii in higher demand than it already is?
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Yea I would actually help, for me atleast.

If I had bought the Wii when it first came out, I'd be stuck with unenjoyable games for what, almost 2 years? Or I could of just bought the Wii now, and have like 7 awesome games right away and no waiting months.

Yes that makes it higher in demand, but higher demand doesn't make it impossible to buy or find. You just pre-order or just get it early when the shipment arrives. It's not hard, really.

There's only Three games that's out right now that I want.

Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock(Recent release too)

Sonic and the Secret Rings

Super Paper Mario

Rules for me are, I'm not buying a system if it only has a few games I want. Needs atleast 5 or 6. Games that I want and aren't even out yet are

Kirby Wii

Mario_Kart_Wii

Super Smash Bro's Brawl (MAJOR INFLUENCE)

Besides, I didn't have the money to buy it then anyway:):):)
 
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DONT BUY SONIC AND THE SECRET FRIKIN RINGS!!!! ZOMG!!! IT SUX A FAT MAN'S HAIRY, STD INFECTED, LEAKING BAWLZ TIMES INFINITY BY ITS OWN POWER IN SCIENTIFIC NOTATION!!!

not really...its ok...but its not worth 50 bucks...rent it....

and Im glad I waited 4 hours in line to get my Wii on release day......
 
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ZenJestr said:
DONT BUY SONIC AND THE SECRET FRIKIN RINGS!!!! ZOMG!!! IT SUX A FAT MAN'S HAIRY, STD INFECTED, LEAKING BAWLZ TIMES INFINITY BY ITS OWN POWER IN SCIENTIFIC NOTATION!!!

not really...its ok...but its not worth 50 bucks...rent it....

and Im glad I waited 4 hours in line to get my Wii on release day......
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but it looked really fun from the previews, and got a pretty good rating.(8.5 i think).

Also, I'm a hardcore sonic fan, so even if the game was mediocre(like Shadow the Hedgehog), I'm sure I'll somehow enjoy it.
 
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I don't see what this has to do with Brawl in particular. There's still 3+ months before it hits shelves... plenty of time to snag a Wii for the savvy consumer.
 
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Yeah I got to round up a Wii too. I got a scheme to get one 20% off thanks to my job. I'll have an stylish paper weight until Feb 10th. I may have to karate-punch someones grandmother out of the way if there is a line. She can play her stupid bowlin' game some other time.
 
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RyokoYaksa said:
I don't see what this has to do with Brawl in particular. There's still 3+ months before it hits shelves... plenty of time to snag a Wii for the savvy consumer.
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its because Brawl will be the reason people will be buying a wii....the main reason.....and i can bet money on that!
 
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but it looked really fun from the previews, and got a pretty good rating.(8.5 i think).

Also, I'm a hardcore sonic fan, so even if the game was mediocre(like Shadow the Hedgehog), I'm sure I'll somehow enjoy it.
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Im a Sonic fan too(although not as much as others...but still)

its alright, dont get me wrong...but its not worth 50 bucks...

renting it is alot smarter...

I would suggest to wait for a used copy or a price drop...

the problem mainly is that there are too many unfair deaths and some missions are next to impossible to either complete or to complete with a good score...and theres a level-up system so yea...

if you live in Southern Florida I would gladly lend it to you...(or sell it to you...)
 
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Its true they wont be boosting up Wii production for the holidays. The shortage basically causes more people to want it and it basically advertises for itself. Its clever from a marketing standpoint but it sucks for some people. If you don't have a Wii now all I can say is good luck. And if its just Brawl you want I'm sure there will be more available by the eve of release.
 
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It's almost like Nintendo is the competitive company of this gen, they're doing everything in their power to make a quick buck. Too bad they don't think like that when it comes to smash, or any games for that matter, they are scrubs and competitives at the same time.
 
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I've read the games a couple of you are planning to get on wii, and i think it is sad you don't plan on getting galaxy. secret rings over galaxy? FTL
 
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Eternal phoenix Fire said:
This is what happens when people think they can "wait it out" just to get 1 particular game.

Sucks to be you.
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Actually I already have a 360 and I enjoy a much greater and varied library than is found on the Wii right now. I'll get a Wii when I get around to it. Believe it or not, Wii's and Brawl will be around for a while bud...
 
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