I would like to purchase this item for a Christmas present, but was waiting until the 11/19 release date. Now it seems that I should have pre-ordered it (I didn't even know that was an option!) What are the chances of it being in stock at any store before Christmas? I don't have to buy it immediately, I'd just like to pick one up sometime before the holiday. Does anyone have experience with this or work at a game or electronics store? Thanks!
2006-11-13 05:26:06 · 10 answers · asked by duritzgirl4 5 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Games & Gear
Actually guys, I work at Best Buy in Madison, and I'm not able to say really how many we're getting, but we're getting OVER 150, so we expect to be fine throughout the whole day on the 19th. I'd say get to big retail stores early, and go from there. Also, who said the next time they're shipping is mid-december? We are expecting another HUGE shipment at best buy just 2 weeks after the original. So hope that clears things up for you a little!
2006-11-16 07:10:17 · answer #1 · answered by Albino n1nja 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I seriously doubt it will be as bad as the Xbox 360 release. There was WAY too much presumption on Microsoft's part, and as a result it took until March for 360s to regularly appear on shelves. Unlike Microsoft, Nintendo is actually aware of what the customer wants, and wants to be prepared for the high demand. I was told by an EB associate that you could probably get one as early as a week after the release.
2006-11-15 13:48:02 · answer #2 · answered by aduvan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nintendo has reported that they will be shipping more than three times as many of these systems to local walmarts as PS3. I am planning on heading to Walmart at about 10pm the night before, walmart is expecting around 50 units per store, and I highly doubt that 50 people will go to the midnight release.
2006-11-14 13:34:09 · answer #3 · answered by Kendall T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have a better chance of finding it in a retail store than you would've had pre-ordering it. The pre-sale sold out faster than I can say "two points".
2006-11-13 05:28:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you havent pre ordered the Wii yet go online and order or wait in line the night of release otherwise you are just SOL until mid december
2006-11-13 05:31:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are tremendously stressful to locate in shops good now, so previously heading out i could call some shops and ask in the event that they have any in inventory. in the event that they don't, then they might desire to be waiting to help you comprehend whilst they are watching for a truck, after which you will go at that element. in case you call a keep like aim or Wal-Mart, ask to talk to the electronics dept in any different case the guy answering the telephone probably won't comprehend.
2016-10-22 00:36:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your best bet is to be at Wal-Mart at 12:01 on 11/19.......get there early and be prepared to "camp out".
You may get one. Other than that...you most likely don't have a chance......unless you're willing to pay two to three times retail on ebay.
2006-11-13 05:29:50 · answer #7 · answered by Barrett G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think your best shot would be trying to find one on something like ebay. It will be VERY tough just finding one there let alone in a store. But I warn you, on ebay they may be higher then retail price. Good luck in your search!
2006-11-15 09:34:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nintendo Wii will be the bomb! Listen to Yammaha, best system ever!
2006-11-13 05:28:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
just wait for it to come out and when the store opens in the morning, run like hell!!!!!!
2006-11-13 05:28:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋