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Why in the world are Wiis still hard to find?
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Pureauthor
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The Wii had a soft launch in Singapore near the end of April.
I'm not sure how well it's selling. When I go to a games store, I look at the games, not the consoles. >_>
I'm not sure how well it's selling. When I go to a games store, I look at the games, not the consoles. >_>
mysticstylez
Banned
I don't understand how almost a year later they are so scarce.
Segata Sanshiro
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Stock is starting to catch up in Winnipeg, Canada. I've seen a couple in Best Buy, four (!) at HMV downtown, and two at EB Games. They're still moving with quite a bit of regularity apparently, but Polo Park EB says they aren't running out of stock too much before they get their next shipment anymore.
marvelharvey
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Winter is approaching fast!The Sphinx said:
Just to give some perspective from Hong Kong, i have to say i've never seen a lack of Wii stock over here. Most of the Wii's are imported from Japan (since there isn't an official Hong Kong version yet), but it's always readily available even though tonnes of people are buying them.
They had a little expose on some Japanese news program this morning thing in the wiimote that measures change in speed or whatever.
Apparently there's been a huge surge, not just from wii, in demand from manafactureres (my company being one of them). Initially they were only used in applications like elevators, and so on, but now they are starting to be used in consumer electronics, and can't keep up with demand.
Interesting I though.
Apparently there's been a huge surge, not just from wii, in demand from manafactureres (my company being one of them). Initially they were only used in applications like elevators, and so on, but now they are starting to be used in consumer electronics, and can't keep up with demand.
Interesting I though.
norinrad21
Banned
Solo said:
RE4, Zelda TP both Kaitos and MP2
spoon! said:
I'm just saying factor in bargain basement pricing plus the fact that most people are buying the Wii for non-games like Brain Age etc. and you have a simple calculation to understand that it's a much lower amount of "game console sales" than most people presume just by looking at NPD. I think 10% is a good figure taking all factors into account. Hopefully Pachter is reading this but I doubt game "journalists" and "analysts" will ever get the point.
RurouniZel
Asks questions so Ezalc doesn't have to
A couple of reasons.
1) High Demand (one can't deny it's current popularity)
2) They have to keep a few around warrenty replacements (i.e. the people who are experiencing GPU overheats, yours truly included.)
1) High Demand (one can't deny it's current popularity)
2) They have to keep a few around warrenty replacements (i.e. the people who are experiencing GPU overheats, yours truly included.)
Shin Johnpv
Member
shantyman said:
They're making them and selling them at a faster rate than any other console in history in all markets in the world at the SAME TIME. What the hell do you expect?
Rocksteady33
Junior Member
AstroLad said:
OK that didn't make any sense to me.
But from what I understand that because the Wii is only $250 compared to the Xbox 360 at $400 and the PS3 at $600 that we should like magically cut Wii's sales in half because the price is ~half? That is retarded logic. The Wii is a $250 because it comes with $250 technology. The Xbox 360 and PS3 come at their respectable prices because they are built with that amount of technology. The PS3 may be expensive but you can't deny that what they pack in the box justifys the price tag, it's just that Sony read the market wrong and found out that most consumers don't need a Blu-Ray player or cutting edge technology (yet) or at least not for $600. It's not that the Wii is selling because it's the only console on the market that is cheap - Nintendo has convinced consumers that their product is worth the $250, Sony hasn't been able to do that.
TheKingsCrown
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PS2WaggleAstroLad said:
The Take Out Bandit
Member
Manufactured shortages.
It's hilarious to see the pricing argument go out the window when the only time I see Wii systems in stock is with a $400-500 bundle. :lol
It's hilarious to see the pricing argument go out the window when the only time I see Wii systems in stock is with a $400-500 bundle. :lol
AstroLad said:
Well it doesn't take a genius to know that the 360 is destroying everyone else in terms of software sales, and if overall sales is your game then yes you're better off looking at software figures. But that still doesn't change the fact that the Wii's penetration into the market is so strong, bargain bin prices or not.
RurouniZel
Asks questions so Ezalc doesn't have to
Thoren said:
Yes. Essentially, because it looks fun when they see people play it.
Rancid Mildew
Banned
The Take Out Bandit said:
They still come.
*shakes head disappointingly*
Testicular Sound Express
Member
ive only seen a wii in retail twice. One one i bought one and one a few weeks ago.
DeaconKnowledge
Member
*Shakes head at TTOB*
Slightly off-topic, but am I the only one who hates the commercials?
I find the concept (of the two Asian men driving around in a Smart car, not watching people play) pretty lame.
Slightly off-topic, but am I the only one who hates the commercials?
I find the concept (of the two Asian men driving around in a Smart car, not watching people play) pretty lame.
Say wha? First of all, if $250 is bargain basement pricing for you, send me some money plskthx. And second, what on earth does that matter? Isn't it all about the numbers? The only part of this whole OMG CONSOLE WARZ thing that matters is what publishers perceive as successful platforms on which to sell their games, right? So if Ubisoft or whoever is looking to develop an exclusive, they see X number of Wiis out in the wild and Y/Z number of PS3/Xboxs, and make their decision.AstroLad said:
Heck, if anything, I'd bet the advantage leans to the Wii a little more due to the kind of system it is. If all three systems had the same install base, and a publisher had to pick one to go with, I bet the Wii'd be cheaper to develop for with the lower-level hardware involved. If that's the case, the PS3 and Xbox need even bigger sales to keep up, so maybe each PS3/Xbox should be counted as like 2/3 a sale.
The Take Out Bandit
Member
DeaconKnowledge said:
They're selling directly to GAF and it's fascination with all things Oriental.
davepoobond
you can't put a price on sparks
this is what happens when you appeal to everyone
no one gets them
no one gets them
AdmiralViscen
Banned
AstroLad said:
...Brain Age isn't on Wii. The hottest games on Wii Sports, Zelda, Wario Ware, Sonic, Tiger Woods, Wii Play (controller), Super Paper Mario, and by all accounts RE4. Big Brain Academy just came out this month, and doesn't appear to be setting the charts on fire.
Seriously dude, what nongames are on Wii? There aren't any. And do you seriously think the nongame-only players are lining up in the morning to get Wiis? Nongamers are joining in on Wii Sports and stuff, but they're not the ones buying it.
Do you seriuosly think only 10% of Wii buyers are buying it for games? Why did SPM open to like 400,000 sales?
WickedAngel
Banned
AstroLad said:
I emailed Nintendo and told them, based on credible inside information (Read: You) that the jig is up and that I expect them to be selling the Wii at $25 within the week. I also added an "Or else!", Jack Thompson style, just for effect. Will post response.
Netrunner2k2
Member
Meier said:
Same here where I go in Orlando. I've been to the many electronic places around here (especially Waterford/UCF area) and they not only have none, they don't know when they are getting any for the people asking when they should get there to buy one.
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