The Wii is not in stock at major internet retailers such as GameStop.
http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/31180
Update: Wii is back in stock at the websites for Target and Best Buy.
Brand new Wii consoles are currently not in stock at a number of popular online retailers including Best Buy and GameStop.
On the websites for Target and GameStop, the Wii is listed as backordered, and Best Buy has disabled the shipping option for Nintendo’s home console. However, all three retailers show the Wii as in stock at the majority of their brick and mortar stores.
New Wii consoles are also not available directly from Amazon. Orders for the Wii can still be made at Amazon, but other retailers are fulfilling them.
Since last October, Nintendo has bundled the Wii console with New Super Mario Bros. Wii and a Super Mario Galaxy music CD for a retail price of $149.99. The Wii's recent lack of stock could be sign that this holiday bundle as Nintendo described it upon release may be in it's final days. The Wii sold nearly 95,000 systems last month. In June 2011, the Wii sold 273,000 units after a May price drop. Nintendo World Report will continue to keep on eye on the situation.
That's kind of funny. It's circular in a way. When the Wii was first released it was out of stock everywhere so it's only fitting that it would go out as it came in.
Go bravely into that good night Wii.
That's kind of funny. It's circular in a way. When the Wii was first released it was out of stock everywhere so it's only fitting that it would go out as it came in.
Go bravely into that good night Wii.
That's too bad. I'm guessing that maybe they've slowed production, to phase out the Wii and avoid confusion on store shelves once Wii U hits.
Wii, rage, rage against the dying of the light.
Are they going to go the way of Microsoft and totally and immediately kill off Wii in an attempt to bolster sales of Wii U, or will they go the way of Sony and have the Wii be a steady source of income at a 99.99 price range for the next 3+ years?
I'd bet on the Sony method, personally.
Not to mention DS games sells were still pretty darn good when the 3DS came out. It was just time for a successor.Are they going to go the way of Microsoft and totally and immediately kill off Wii in an attempt to bolster sales of Wii U, or will they go the way of Sony and have the Wii be a steady source of income at a 99.99 price range for the next 3+ years?
I'd bet on the Sony method, personally.
Considering the number of Wii games we've seen released over the past few years from Nintendo, I think it's pretty clear it'll be just like the GameCube's life cycle: once the Wii U is out, the Wii is done (if it isn't "done" already). I haven't seen Nintendo support a console after its successor was out since the SNES, though on the handheld side they've still released DS games after the 3DS released. Though in that case, it's probably because the 3DS had such a rough launch period.
Are they going to go the way of Microsoft and totally and immediately kill off Wii in an attempt to bolster sales of Wii U, or will they go the way of Sony and have the Wii be a steady source of income at a 99.99 price range for the next 3+ years?
I'd bet on the Sony method, personally.
phase out the Wii and avoid confusion on store shelves once Wii U hits.
We'll probably see one last push for Christmas... probably have like a $99 bundle with Super Mario Galaxy or Donkey Kong Country Returns.
Are they going to go the way of Microsoft and totally and immediately kill off Wii in an attempt to bolster sales of Wii U, or will they go the way of Sony and have the Wii be a steady source of income at a 99.99 price range for the next 3+ years?
I'd bet on the Sony method, personally.
Considering the number of Wii games we've seen released over the past few years from Nintendo, I think it's pretty clear it'll be just like the GameCube's life cycle: once the Wii U is out, the Wii is done (if it isn't "done" already). I haven't seen Nintendo support a console after its successor was out since the SNES, though on the handheld side they've still released DS games after the 3DS released. Though in that case, it's probably because the 3DS had such a rough launch period.
Microsoft did not cut the Xbox off to boost sales of the Xbox 360, they did it (and several months before 360 even came out) because they were losing money on every Xbox sold and wanted to cut their losses.Microsoft used the xbox to gain marketshare. They knew it was going to be a money pit and weren't planning on making money that iteration.
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The thing is Wii U is backwards compatible with the Wii...so you really don't need the Wii on the market to add to confusion.
I disagree. The Wii could easily be had for $100 last holiday season.
Just put update. Both Target and Best Buy have the Wii in stock on their websites. Best Buy says it should only take 1 business day for the console to leave their warehouse.
Yes it's a good idea to kill off those sales because obviously, Nintendo will be able to make a 1 million extra Wii U systems that people who wanted a Wii for $99 or so would happily pay around $200 more for at that time.
I think as long as sales are being made, Nintendo will keep making Wiis.
Yes it's a good idea to kill off those sales because obviously, Nintendo will be able to make a 1 million extra Wii U systems that people who wanted a Wii for $99 or so would happily pay around $200 more for at that time.
I think as long as sales are being made, Nintendo will keep making Wiis.
Nintendo's Wii sales have plummeted year-over-year, selling roughly 1/2 as many as they did last year in the same period of time (http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/07/25/nintendo-earnings-idUST9E8I900020120725). Nintendo of course can make Wii's all they want, but retailers have limited shelf space in their stores for their products, and with the impending Wii U launch, will probably want to utilize as much space as possible for the brand new thing.
Yes it's a good idea to kill off those sales because obviously, Nintendo will be able to make a 1 million extra Wii U systems that people who wanted a Wii for $99 or so would happily pay around $200 more for at that time.
I think as long as sales are being made, Nintendo will keep making Wiis.
Nintendo's Wii sales have plummeted year-over-year, selling roughly 1/2 as many as they did last year in the same period of time (http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/07/25/nintendo-earnings-idUST9E8I900020120725). Nintendo of course can make Wii's all they want, but retailers have limited shelf space in their stores for their products, and with the impending Wii U launch, will probably want to utilize as much space as possible for the brand new thing.
That's where places like Amazon, Walmart.com, and BestBuy.com come in. Buy everything online, have it shipped directly to your home. No more worrying about a Wii U running out of stock in your local store.
I wish Nintendo's own online store sold games and consoles, not just controllers and cables.
Yes it's a good idea to kill off those sales because obviously, Nintendo will be able to make a 1 million extra Wii U systems that people who wanted a Wii for $99 or so would happily pay around $200 more for at that time.
I think as long as sales are being made, Nintendo will keep making Wiis.
Nintendo's Wii sales have plummeted year-over-year, selling roughly 1/2 as many as they did last year in the same period of time (http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/07/25/nintendo-earnings-idUST9E8I900020120725). Nintendo of course can make Wii's all they want, but retailers have limited shelf space in their stores for their products, and with the impending Wii U launch, will probably want to utilize as much space as possible for the brand new thing.
That's where places like Amazon, Walmart.com, and BestBuy.com come in. Buy everything online, have it shipped directly to your home. No more worrying about a Wii U running out of stock in your local store.
I wish Nintendo's own online store sold games and consoles, not just controllers and cables.
Which still requires Amazon, Wal Mart, and Best buy to hold the stock at a warehouse. This also costs the company real estate that could be used for other products if they decide that having an antiquated console on sale still is no longer profitable enough to incur these costs. There are more factors that come into play when a retailer decides to carry a product other than how many are being sold.
Now, I imagine Nintendo would offer the Wii & games on their store if they deemed it profitable enough and if they weren't concerned about miffing their retail partners. Now that the Wii is entering its swan song, I see less of a reason for them to not offer this other than them wanting to focus on Wii U and the same reasons mentioned above (relatively low demand, better use for space in a warehouse somewhere, not enough profit margin to offset these costs).
Yes it's a good idea to kill off those sales because obviously, Nintendo will be able to make a 1 million extra Wii U systems that people who wanted a Wii for $99 or so would happily pay around $200 more for at that time.
I think as long as sales are being made, Nintendo will keep making Wiis.
Nintendo's Wii sales have plummeted year-over-year, selling roughly 1/2 as many as they did last year in the same period of time (http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/07/25/nintendo-earnings-idUST9E8I900020120725). Nintendo of course can make Wii's all they want, but retailers have limited shelf space in their stores for their products, and with the impending Wii U launch, will probably want to utilize as much space as possible for the brand new thing.
That's where places like Amazon, Walmart.com, and BestBuy.com come in. Buy everything online, have it shipped directly to your home. No more worrying about a Wii U running out of stock in your local store.
I wish Nintendo's own online store sold games and consoles, not just controllers and cables.
Which still requires Amazon, Wal Mart, and Best buy to hold the stock at a warehouse. This also costs the company real estate that could be used for other products if they decide that having an antiquated console on sale still is no longer profitable enough to incur these costs. There are more factors that come into play when a retailer decides to carry a product other than how many are being sold.
Now, I imagine Nintendo would offer the Wii & games on their store if they deemed it profitable enough and if they weren't concerned about miffing their retail partners. Now that the Wii is entering its swan song, I see less of a reason for them to not offer this other than them wanting to focus on Wii U and the same reasons mentioned above (relatively low demand, better use for space in a warehouse somewhere, not enough profit margin to offset these costs).
What? I was talking about finding a Wii U at a local retailer. I said that's why it's so much easier to shop on Amazon or Walmart.com.
