Nintendo Wii info

mark · #1 11-22-2007, 01:50 AM

Got a Wii for the kid but it's still in the box (Xmas) but know he really likes the ones the different friends have (he seven).

Took about 3 weeks to get one once I started looking hard. Talking to the different stores, the trick is if it's in the flyer the store will be getting some maybe only 5 but they'll have them.

For me the flyers were dry for a bit then when the Wiis started, I missed out a few times, when the flyer says 'sale starts Saturday' be there when the doors open. Finally did that and was 20th in line but got the last one from ToyrUs for that shipment.

Seems Future Shop and EB games a good bet.

I also got this link, can't say it work for me as no hits on it until after I got mine, but it did start popping.

Hopefully more will be available with Christmas coming so good luck.

NateL · #2 11-22-2007, 02:00 AM

I got one in august and they are a lot of fun for all ages. I was in Costco the other day and saw they had bunch of Wii's.

digital-audiophile · #3 11-22-2007, 02:01 AM

I like my Wii. I don't play it as much as I should but it is a good buy. I need to get a new wiimote sensor as one of my damned cats chewed through the wire.

I am shocked that they are still hard to find. I got mine about a month after it came out but I got lucky, I was off work on a Friday and went into Rogers video to get a movie and the gal at the counter was just opeing up boxes from a delivery and there were two in there. I grabbed one but should have bought both.

justinl · #4 11-22-2007, 02:25 AM

as fasr as i have seen/heard, it's a great system. A few of my friends have one and i must say, it makes for some great party games.

G1GY · #5 11-22-2007, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by digital-audiophile

I need to get a new wiimote sensor as one of my damned cats chewed through the wire.

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Here ya go.

All the latest and greatest in cheap.

http://www.dealextreme.com/products.dx/category.601

NateL · #6 11-22-2007, 03:27 AM

Greg here is a solution to your problem http://www.joystiq.com/2006/11/27/jo...ii-sensor-bar/

Yes thats right, grab a couple tea light candles and place them on your T.V. and you have no need for the sensor bar.

goby1 · #7 11-22-2007, 03:52 AM

We bought one for the kids and they really love it ... makes for some good family entertainment. We bought ours at Walmart for $269 along with the second remote which came with a game (that contains 8 mini games) which is a good buy. Works out that the game is pretty much free & I love the target practice on that one ... ummm, or they do ... so I would suggest buying the second remote at Walmart if you can find the same deal. I just asked the lady there when the next shipment was coming in and she told me. I showed up that day and they were stocking them on the shelf ...

spikehs · #8 11-22-2007, 04:03 AM

if you are looking for a good game, I highly recommend Guitar Hero 3... Its almost impossible to get in the city but i just got one ordered from ebgames.com. use the code "diamond" for $10 off anything. When you enter it, it looks like it doesn't work, but get to the checkout and the $10 comes off.

OCDP · #9 11-22-2007, 04:53 AM

had my wii for almost a year and while i owned it, it was fun for the time. like mentioned it's great for parties, and hanging out with friends. but i just found it got old, boring, and i just never used it and ended up selling it. i just find it gets old fast, i don't know why. just me though.

i've been playing the xbox 360 lately and i like it a lot so far.. thinking about grabbing an elite package sometime in the new year perhaps.