When will I be able to purchase a Wii?

That is, without hunting for it or killing myself in the process. They are not just difficult to find...they are impossible. Even 3 months after the launch, I remember seeing topics in the Wii forum with people saying "JUST KEEP CALLING!" and "STOP CALLING, WE HATE IT!" I went and waited only once, and realized it was a dumb idea. After that, I gave up and bought a PS3.

So, my question is this: In, say, 6 months, will I be able to actually find a Wii?

If in 6 months you still can't find one....holy crap....

....but I would say they'll become more common around June. 

For your sake, I hope not. DO NOT waste your money on teh lil wii wii like I did. That was the biggest console purchasing mistake I have ever made.ironwarrior2

Why the heck did you buy it in the first place? You should have known what you were giting...  

Supply is supposed to really pick up in April starting with tomorrow's big shipment, I think by the end of the month or sometime in May stock will start to show up on shelves. Zerostatic0

If demand is not larger then anyone would have guessed. But yes soon I would hope...  

For your sake, I hope not. DO NOT waste your money on teh lil wii wii like I did. That was the biggest console purchasing mistake I have ever made.ironwarrior2

[QUOTE="ironwarrior2"]For your sake, I hope not. DO NOT waste your money on teh lil wii wii like I did. That was the biggest console purchasing mistake I have ever made.Redfingers

[QUOTE="Redfingers"][QUOTE="ironwarrior2"]For your sake, I hope not. DO NOT waste your money on teh lil wii wii like I did. That was the biggest console purchasing mistake I have ever made.Tristam22

Indeed.  The Wii is a fun little console that's a great change of pace.  I say get it.  You'll love the VC and Wii exclusives. 

[QUOTE="ironwarrior2"]For your sake, I hope not. DO NOT waste your money on teh lil wii wii like I did. That was the biggest console purchasing mistake I have ever made.Redfingers

I dont like it at all.  It was fun for about 2 weeks then I never played it again.  I just hate the graphics, hate the "controller",  it's just a dumbed down console made for children and old people.  It would be a good console for nubs, but if you are a veteran gamer you will hate it.

Is it really not any good?Redfingers

[QUOTE="Redfingers"][QUOTE="ironwarrior2"]For your sake, I hope not. DO NOT waste your money on teh lil wii wii like I did. That was the biggest console purchasing mistake I have ever made.ironwarrior2

I dont like it at all.  It was fun for about 2 weeks then I never played it again.  I just hate the graphics, hate the "controller",  it's just a dumbed down console made for children and old people.  It would be a good console for nubs, but if you are a veteran gamer you will hate it.

[QUOTE="Tristam22"][QUOTE="Redfingers"][QUOTE="ironwarrior2"]For your sake, I hope not. DO NOT waste your money on teh lil wii wii like I did. That was the biggest console purchasing mistake I have ever made.OceanLeet

Indeed. The Wii is a fun little console that's a great change of pace. I say get it. You'll love the VC and Wii exclusives.

[QUOTE="ironwarrior2"]

[QUOTE="Redfingers"][QUOTE="ironwarrior2"]For your sake, I hope not. DO NOT waste your money on teh lil wii wii like I did. That was the biggest console purchasing mistake I have ever made.ShakeNBake1491

I dont like it at all. It was fun for about 2 weeks then I never played it again. I just hate the graphics, hate the "controller", it's just a dumbed down console made for children and old people. It would be a good console for nubs, but if you are a veteran gamer you will hate it.

Im going to go out on a limb and say your all three!

That is, without hunting for it or killing myself in the process. They are not just difficult to find...they are impossible. Even 3 months after the launch, I remember seeing topics in the Wii forum with people saying "JUST KEEP CALLING!" and "STOP CALLING, WE HATE IT!" I went and waited only once, and realized it was a dumb idea. After that, I gave up and bought a PS3.

So, my question is this: In, say, 6 months, will I be able to actually find a Wii?

Redfingers

[QUOTE="Redfingers"]Is it really not any good?foxhound_fox

Wow, thats some serious ownage. 

[QUOTE="ShakeNBake1491"][QUOTE="ironwarrior2"]

[QUOTE="Redfingers"][QUOTE="ironwarrior2"]For your sake, I hope not. DO NOT waste your money on teh lil wii wii like I did. That was the biggest console purchasing mistake I have ever made.GundamGuy0

I dont like it at all. It was fun for about 2 weeks then I never played it again. I just hate the graphics, hate the "controller", it's just a dumbed down console made for children and old people. It would be a good console for nubs, but if you are a veteran gamer you will hate it.

Im going to go out on a limb and say your all three!

Seriously, how hard can it be for Nintendo to manufacture Wii's???sainraja

Apparently it's too much of a challenge for them to manufacture both the Wii and the DS without one having shortages.

While Sony's over here manufacturing PS3's, PS2's, TV's, Computers, And a slew of other electronics. 

[QUOTE="Redfingers"]

That is, without hunting for it or killing myself in the process. They are not just difficult to find...they are impossible. Even 3 months after the launch, I remember seeing topics in the Wii forum with people saying "JUST KEEP CALLING!" and "STOP CALLING, WE HATE IT!" I went and waited only once, and realized it was a dumb idea. After that, I gave up and bought a PS3.

So, my question is this: In, say, 6 months, will I be able to actually find a Wii?

sainraja

There comes a point when Nintendo will realize that creating artificial shortages only hurts them. People do eventually grow tired and go for the competition.purplemidgets

The 360 had a bad shortage through March of last year.  Is Microsoft creating artificial shortages as well?  lol.  The Gamestop thing was only a rumor.  A rumor from a single source.  Now, if BB, CC, Wal-Mart, Target, and a bunch of other stores were also saying the same thing...then there might be some truth to it. 

[QUOTE="sainraja"]Seriously, how hard can it be for Nintendo to manufacture Wii's???purplemidgets

Apparently it's too much of a challenge for them to manufacture both the Wii and the DS without one having shortages.

While Sony's over here manufacturing PS3's, PS2's, TV's, Computers, And a slew of other electronics.

Do notice that Nintendo doesn't have the defect rates of either Microsoft nor Sony... 

[QUOTE="sainraja"]Seriously, how hard can it be for Nintendo to manufacture Wii's???purplemidgets

Apparently it's too much of a challenge for them to manufacture both the Wii and the DS without one having shortages.

While Sony's over here manufacturing PS3's, PS2's, TV's, Computers, And a slew of other electronics.

The Gamestop thing was only a rumor. A rumor from a single source. Now, if BB, CC, Wal-Mart, Target, and a bunch of other stores were also saying the same thing...then there might be some truth to it.

OceanLeet

I don't know what rumor you're speaking about. I'm basing my theory on what I've seen. I don't buy that Nintendo didn't expect the demand, and I don't buy that it's taking them this long it ramp up the production rate. I believe they're doing this on purpose to make their console more desirable to the common consumer who see's a sold out product as something they MUST have NOW. 

We have plenty in stock here in Australia if you want some =]

Do notice that Nintendo doesn't have the defect rates of either Microsoft nor Sony...

OceanLeet

Proof that the PS3's have mass defects?
Didn't think so.

Also, it shouldn't be a surprise that the Wii isn't a defective machine. The hardware inside of it isn't nearly as complex as the higher end consoles.  

[QUOTE="OceanLeet"]

Do notice that Nintendo doesn't have the defect rates of either Microsoft nor Sony...

purplemidgets

Proof that the PS3's have mass defects?
Didn't think so.

Also, it shouldn't be a surprise that the Wii isn't a defective machine. The hardware inside of it isn't nearly as complex as the higher end consoles.  

[QUOTE="OceanLeet"]

The Gamestop thing was only a rumor. A rumor from a single source. Now, if BB, CC, Wal-Mart, Target, and a bunch of other stores were also saying the same thing...then there might be some truth to it.

purplemidgets

I don't know what rumor you're speaking about. I'm basing my theory on what I've seen. I don't buy that Nintendo didn't expect the demand, and I don't buy that it's taking them this long it ramp up the production rate. I believe they're doing this on purpose to make their console more desirable to the common consumer who see's a sold out product as something they MUST have NOW.

It just doesn't seen productive to me to not have it on shelves selling.  Casuals don't think too deeply into the matter.  But I do think casuals like the Wii itself.

Apparently Sony couldn't manufacture enough PS3's to launch on a continent with the largest potential userbase until months after Nintendo completed a worldwide launch with the Wii.Tristam22

Nintendo completed a worldwide launch with scarce units. They did it with mass sell outs that still exist today. Sony realised a world wide launch was not logistically smart for them, so they held off.

Sony's the only company here that realises that having enough units is a good thing. M$ gets that now, but at their launch they didn't.

[QUOTE="Tristam22"]Apparently Sony couldn't manufacture enough PS3's to launch on a continent with the largest potential userbase until months after Nintendo completed a worldwide launch with the Wii.purplemidgets

Nintendo completed a worldwide launch with scarce units. They did it with mass sell outs that still exist today. Sony realised a world wide launch was not logistically smart for them, so they held off.

Sony's the only company here that realises that having enough units is a good thing. M$ gets that now, but at their launch they didn't.

Oh, but the PS2 never had defects and was much more complex than the Wii was :roll:ShakeNBake1491

Different generation, different standards. At the time the PS2 was launched, it was a complex machine. Still is, actually, compared to it's fellow generational competition. The Wii is what, slightly more powerful than an Xbox? That's several year old technology we're looking at. Hardly complex, and shouldn't be difficult to manufacture.

Unless of course, they're doing it on purpose.

[QUOTE="ShakeNBake1491"]Oh, but the PS2 never had defects and was much more complex than the Wii was :roll:purplemidgets

Different generation, different standards. At the time the PS2 was launched, it was a complex machine. Still is, actually, compared to it's fellow generational competition. The Wii is what, slightly more powerful than an Xbox? That's several year old technology we're looking at. Hardly complex, and shouldn't be difficult to manufacture.

Unless of course, they're doing it on purpose.

Did you ever consider the idea that since Sony is a larger company they would have more factories and areas to produce these goods, whereas Nintendo is pretty much all about video games, and thus are probably a smaller company with fewer factories and production forces?

It just doesn't seen productive to me to not have it on shelves selling.

OceanLeet

double negatives for the win.

It's better to have the product available to the consumer, rather than it being impossible to find. How is that understandable? 

[QUOTE="ShakeNBake1491"]Oh, but the PS2 never had defects and was much more complex than the Wii was :roll:purplemidgets

Different generation, different standards. At the time the PS2 was launched, it was a complex machine. Still is, actually, compared to it's fellow generational competition. The Wii is what, slightly more powerful than an Xbox? That's several year old technology we're looking at. Hardly complex, and shouldn't be difficult to manufacture.

Unless of course, they're doing it on purpose.

That is, without hunting for it or killing myself in the process. They are not just difficult to find...they are impossible. Even 3 months after the launch, I remember seeing topics in the Wii forum with people saying "JUST KEEP CALLING!" and "STOP CALLING, WE HATE IT!" I went and waited only once, and realized it was a dumb idea. After that, I gave up and bought a PS3.

So, my question is this: In, say, 6 months, will I be able to actually find a Wii?

Redfingers

wal-mart had them tonight. some stores held them for in the morning. so check your local walmarts.

Did you ever consider the idea that since Sony is a larger company they would have more factories and areas to produce these goods, whereas Nintendo is pretty much all about video games, and thus are probably a smaller company with fewer factories and production forces?

fatzombiepigeon

Lets just go on the idea that you are correct. I would suggest Nintendo needs to look at their priorities.The DS has been around for awhile, there's no need for the amount of units Nintendo is shipping out. They need to shift workforce from the DS to the Wii.

And they should have done it months before the Wii even launched. Honestly, if you're about to launch your "comeback" console. Make enough units to go around. It's simple.

But I don't buy that either. Nintendo isn't a small indie company, if they need more factories they make them. They're not broke. 

Well the Gamecube and XBox were more powerful and didn't have such a problem.ShakeNBake1491

More powerful =/= more complex. The PS2 was far more complex of a machine than the GCN and the Xbox.

The PS3 is lightyears ahead of the Wii's hardware, and much more complex than the 360, yet we don't see rampant defects from it.

[QUOTE="fatzombiepigeon"]

Did you ever consider the idea that since Sony is a larger company they would have more factories and areas to produce these goods, whereas Nintendo is pretty much all about video games, and thus are probably a smaller company with fewer factories and production forces?

purplemidgets

Lets just go on the idea that you are correct. I would suggest Nintendo needs to look at their priorities.The DS has been around for awhile, there's no need for the amount of units Nintendo is shipping out. They need to shift workforce from the DS to the Wii.

And they should have done it months before the Wii even launched. Honestly, if you're about to launch your "comeback" console. Make enough units to go around. It's simple.

But I don't buy that either. Nintendo isn't a small indie company, if they need more factories they make them. They're not broke. 

Factories aren't something that just pop up with the expenseof a few grand. They take awhile, and the DSL is selling faster than the Wii. Why should they switch priorities? They already have hype in the bag. If people want your product and another one is still selling faster, you'll continue to work on that fastest selling product. And no, they are no indie company, but factories, people to run those factories, and the dozens of other costs coming into running production for several factories pose a problem.

[QUOTE="fatzombiepigeon"]

Did you ever consider the idea that since Sony is a larger company they would have more factories and areas to produce these goods, whereas Nintendo is pretty much all about video games, and thus are probably a smaller company with fewer factories and production forces?

purplemidgets

Lets just go on the idea that you are correct. I would suggest Nintendo needs to look at their priorities.The DS has been around for awhile, there's no need for the amount of units Nintendo is shipping out. They need to shift workforce from the DS to the Wii.

And they should have done it months before the Wii even launched. Honestly, if you're about to launch your "comeback" console. Make enough units to go around. It's simple.

But I don't buy that either. Nintendo isn't a small indie company, if they need more factories they make them. They're not broke.

[QUOTE="ShakeNBake1491"]Well the Gamecube and XBox were more powerful and didn't have such a problem.purplemidgets

More powerful =/= more complex. The PS2 was far more complex of a machine than the GCN and the Xbox.

The PS3 is lightyears ahead of the Wii's hardware, and much more complex than the 360, yet we don't see rampant defects from it.

and the DSL is selling faster than the Wii. Why should they switch priorities? They already have hype in the bag. If people want your product and another one is still selling faster, you'll continue to work on that fastest selling product.

fatzombiepigeon

When you're trying to get your new product into the homes of people across the world, you don't let your other product effect the first's production. Nintendo doesn't need to be selling 120+ thousand DS's a month when they want the Wii to be the most successful it can be.

Whats is the point of been complex if it provides no performance advantage. Just makes it harder to develop for.Marka1700

What does that have to do with this thread at all? I'm attempting to stay on topic, but everyone want's to shift the topic to something else. 

[QUOTE="fatzombiepigeon"]

and the DSL is selling faster than the Wii. Why should they switch priorities? They already have hype in the bag. If people want your product and another one is still selling faster, you'll continue to work on that fastest selling product.

purplemidgets

When you're trying to get your new product into the homes of people across the world, you don't let your other product effect the first's production. Nintendo doesn't need to be selling 120+ thousand DS's a month when they want the Wii to be the most successful it can be.

Not if they don't see it as profitable in the long run to switch.