How the heck can I get my hands on a Wii before Xmas?

FlayraFlayra Game Director, Unknown Worlds EntertainmentSan Francisco Join Date: 2002-01-22 Member: 3Super Administrators, NS2 Developer, Subnautica Developer
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OK this is just ridiculous. It sounds like most stores are getting like a dozen Wiis in their shipments this weekend. Furthermore, there's just no way I'm going to camp outside of stores for two days before then so I can have a chance at one of them.

Does anyone know of a decent way of getting a Wii at a decent price...before Xmas?

I wish I knew someone at Nintendo...
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  • ShzarShzar Join Date: 2003-09-21 Member: 21098Members, Constellation
    Didn't Nintendo say that they were going to ship 4,000,000 Wiis by the end of this year? In any case, I would say that there will probably be plenty to go around a couple weeks after launch.
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  • 404NotFound404NotFound Join Date: 2006-10-31 Member: 58103Members
    The Wii seems to be fairly simple hardware. Nintendo can just crank them out in droves.

    Yeah, i'd say in a few weeks there will be plenty.
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  • Sub_zer0Sub_zer0 Join Date: 2004-05-09 Member: 28569Members
    It wouldn be bad for them if they sold out the more they sell the better so they are bound to keep them comming. If they sell out its just because the shop has sold out they are bound to have more in. Find some backstreet game shop or one in a village... Just be patient.
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  • AlcapwnAlcapwn "War is the science of destruction" - John Abbot Join Date: 2003-06-21 Member: 17590Members
    Arent you supposed to be working on NS2? <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/asrifle.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="::asrifle::" border="0" alt="asrifle.gif" />

    I will personally label every wii in-a-box in north america with a "Do not sell to this man" sticker, with your picture on it. <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/marine.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="::marine::" border="0" alt="marine.gif" />




    In all seriousness; wait for a Nintendo announcement on there next shipment. Than you should be able to buy one.
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  • NeroNero Join Date: 2002-12-20 Member: 11236Members
    If you *really* want a Wii, ebay offers for an abusive price. Man, I hate people who bought and sell for 5x the original price.
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  • ScytheScythe Join Date: 2002-01-25 Member: 46NS1 Playtester, Forum Moderators, Constellation, Reinforced - Silver
    I dunno what's going to be the way of it here in Australia. I don't think there'll be any supply problems. I'd buy one and post it to you but they're region locked. <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad-fix.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":(" border="0" alt="sad-fix.gif" />

    I don't think I'll be picking one up on release day. I'll wait a couple weeks and see what the general reaction is, maybe play one at a EB or a mate's place before I make my decision.

    --Scythe--
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  • TalesinTalesin Our own little well of hate Join Date: 2002-11-08 Member: 7710NS1 Playtester, Forum Moderators
    Called my local game shop and they're not doing preorders, as they'll only have 2 available to sell after the employees buy theirs.

    That kinda ticked me off, as they're getting the largest shipment in the area, as they're a very large game store, and they're giving employees 'dibs'.. most of which will be hitting eBay, from what the employee on the phone had said.


    I'd like one (don't *have* to have one, but it'd be neat) but that crap really chaps. Planning to write an actual physical letter to Nintendo of America about it at this point. Like it'll do any good. :b
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  • QuaunautQuaunaut The longest seven days in history... Join Date: 2003-03-21 Member: 14759Members, Constellation, Reinforced - Shadow
    Should be easy to get. 4mil in America before Christmas.
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  • BlackMageBlackMage [citation needed] Join Date: 2003-06-18 Member: 17474Members, Constellation
    consti money + ebay
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  • Cold_NiTeCold_NiTe Join Date: 2003-09-15 Member: 20875Members
    <!--quoteo(post=1578006:date=Nov 16 2006, 07:48 PM:name=Flayra)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Flayra @ Nov 16 2006, 07:48 PM) [snapback]1578006[/snapback]</div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->
    OK this is just ridiculous. It sounds like most stores are getting like a dozen Wiis in their shipments this weekend. Furthermore, there's just no way I'm going to camp outside of stores for two days before then so I can have a chance at one of them.

    Does anyone know of a decent way of getting a Wii at a decent price...before Xmas?

    I wish I knew someone at Nintendo...
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    The only alternative I can think of is...

    Go to 7-11, buy lots and lots of strawberry banana slurpees, copy all the "Cup Codes" from them and enter them into the competition's website.

    <a href="https://slurpee.securepromotion.com/Main.asp" target="_blank">https://slurpee.securepromotion.com/Main.asp</a>

    Good luck. There's seven hundred and eleven slurpees available for us to win, and I'm gonna get my hands on one of them.
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  • TychoCelchuuuTychoCelchuuu Anememone Join Date: 2002-03-23 Member: 345Members
    <!--quoteo(post=1578078:date=Nov 16 2006, 07:00 PM:name=Talesin)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Talesin @ Nov 16 2006, 07:00 PM) [snapback]1578078[/snapback]</div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->
    I'd like one (don't *have* to have one, but it'd be neat) but that crap really chaps. Planning to write an actual physical letter to Nintendo of America about it at this point. Like it'll do any good. :b
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    Letter? Pshaw. I live about 20 minutes away from their HQ. Buy me a sign and pay for the gas and my time, and I'll picket them for however long you want!
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  • Cold_NiTeCold_NiTe Join Date: 2003-09-15 Member: 20875Members
    edited November 2006
    You probably just want an excuse to vist them don't you.

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  • QuaunautQuaunaut The longest seven days in history... Join Date: 2003-03-21 Member: 14759Members, Constellation, Reinforced - Shadow
    <!--quoteo(post=1578138:date=Nov 16 2006, 09:12 PM:name=Cold_NiTe)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Cold_NiTe @ Nov 16 2006, 09:12 PM) [snapback]1578138[/snapback]</div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->
    You probably just want an excuse to vist them don't you.

    <!--sizeo:1--><span style="font-size:8pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizeo-->Can I join you?<!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec-->
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    I visited yesterday. Their actually quite warm to visitors, as long as you're not annoying.
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  • ANeMANeM Join Date: 2003-05-13 Member: 16267Members, Constellation
    Step 1: Find a Wii and buy it
    Step 2: Give Wii to ANeM
    Step 3: ?
    Step 4: Profit!
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  • GeminosityGeminosity :3 Join Date: 2003-09-08 Member: 20667Members
    You shouldn't have any trouble getting one before xmas really... the real problem is if you want one on launch day <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tounge.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":p" border="0" alt="tounge.gif" />

    The guys I know at gamestation here already had 70+ preorders before I got mine in and though they said it didn't look good for me getting it at launch I should be fine for getting one before santa comes ^^
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  • SloppyKissesSloppyKisses omgawd a furreh&#33; Virginia Join Date: 2003-07-05 Member: 17942Members, Constellation
    <!--quoteo(post=1578105:date=Nov 16 2006, 11:08 PM:name=Black_Mage)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Black_Mage @ Nov 16 2006, 11:08 PM) [snapback]1578105[/snapback]</div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->
    consti money + ebay
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    I'd do it !_!

    j/ik, im rather durnk
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  • Router_BoxRouter_Box Join Date: 2004-09-07 Member: 31483Members, NS1 Playtester, Constellation
    I think you should release ns2 on the wii. I'm sure you could get one for development.

    Plus I want to fade with the wiimote.



    (I'm not serious)
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  • DrSuredeathDrSuredeath Join Date: 2002-11-11 Member: 8217Members
    <!--quoteo(post=1578202:date=Nov 17 2006, 04:06 AM:name=Router_Box)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Router_Box @ Nov 17 2006, 04:06 AM) [snapback]1578202[/snapback]</div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->
    I think you should release ns2 on the wii. I'm sure you could get one for development.

    Plus I want to fade with the wiimote.
    (I'm not serious)
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    Yes, announce NS2 exclusivity for Wii, ask for Dev Kit.
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  • GwahirGwahir Join Date: 2002-04-24 Member: 513Members, Constellation
    last I checked, Wii dev kits were under $2000, I think they might actually be under $1500
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