Ode To Wii - I FINALLY GOT ONE!!! [Archive] - The DIS Discussion Forums

ericafny

01-04-2009, 01:52 PM

Oh wii, oh wii where can you be?
I've searched for you high and low.
It seems to be a mystery..
Where have you gone? Nobody knows!

Toys R Us, GameStop, and Best Buy
All of these stores are out.
When I go to the stores, I cry and cry
"When will they be in stock?" I shout!

To all of you who have a wii..
I envy.
And maybe one day I will come to see
How this little white box makes you so happy :)

The End. :sad1:

BriarRosie

01-04-2009, 01:57 PM

Awwww.

:hug:

cocowum

01-04-2009, 02:18 PM

Awww good luck finding one. :hug: I was lucky when we got ours. I had no intention of buying one. We are not really video game people. I kept reading how impossible they were to find over on the budget board. I was in Walmart buying a DVD and there was a big stack of them just sitting there. :rotfl: So I bought one (just because of reading they were hard to find.) :crazy:

GBShorts

01-04-2009, 02:31 PM

couple hints..

1. If you see the Wii in the Sunday ad at Toys R Us, then they will have them in stock on Sunday morning. Go about a hour before they open and wait in line outside the store. You won't be alone. ;) I got mine on the first try that way and it was a Toys R Us employee who suggested it.

2. If you happen to be IN Toys R Us, ask at the electronics counter when they expect their next shipment-or call and ask. They're usually GREAT at letting you know when they expect more.

3. Now that the holidays are over, sales will be slowing and you'll be more likely to find one!!

I'm loving the ode. ;)

Annette_VA

01-04-2009, 02:36 PM

Aw, I saw the thread title and thought maybe you'd found one.

I know it's frustrating when you're looking for one and can't find one anywhere! Hopefully, most retailers will start stocking them again soon, now that the holiday rush is over.

Definitely keep an eye on the Sunday ads and keep using wiialerts.com. Fingers crossed you get one soon!

UrsulasShadow

01-05-2009, 04:21 PM

You know what? I found one, a Wii Bundle with Mario Bros. But I don't want Mario Bros...I was sooo tempted to buy it anyway (online, ToysRUs), but to pay an extra $100 for a bundle I don't want made no sense.

I also found WiiFit in Target...one left. I was going to buy that, too, anticipating the time when I actually get a system...but that's just stoopid, to buy the game before I have the system! So, I passed.

I really can't afford all this obsession right now. I should just wait, and not buy into the hype.

ericafny

01-05-2009, 05:35 PM

Wii watch, day 10

I found out from an employee at Gamestop that they expect a shipment in around the 15th. This means I will be stalking them starting around the 12th. I also found out from my HORRIBLE experience at Toys R Us on Sunday that when they advertise in their circular that you have to get to the store at opening, get a ticket, and get in there quickly because they only get 10 in at a time. I also have DBF's cousin who works at Best Buy on the lookout for me there too. Seems Best Buy hasn't had any in since late November or so. On wii alerts.com today newegg had a wii bundle for $500 which included 5 extra games. But as Mindy stated above it really is dumb to buy the bundle when you have no interest in the games that come with it..

This has now become more of a "I want this system". This has become an obsession.

Stay tuned..

daneenm

01-05-2009, 06:04 PM

I had no idea they were still so hard to find. I'm pretty sure our local GameStop had them on 12/27 when we were in there.

I'm sure they will be available soon.

ericafny

01-06-2009, 08:47 AM

Wii watch - day 11

I got an alert on my cell last nite from wiialerts that walmart.com had some wii's available. I checked but the website said they didn't...I got the alert at 7:20 but didn't see it until 8:00...I am wondering if they sold out that quickly..going to stalk Gamestop again today. I know they said Jan 15th, but I don't trust all their employees there.

Does anyone else get the sense that some of these store employees buy the systems and then sell them at a higher price on ebay and craigslist to make money??:confused3

The obsession continues..

scarlett873

01-06-2009, 09:18 AM

Erica...do you have a Fry's Electronics in your area? I've often seen them at our local Fry's...

Good luck!!

ericafny

01-06-2009, 12:43 PM

No Fry's Electronics here... :sad2: Thanks for the info though!

dgthree

01-06-2009, 02:28 PM

I got my Wii by signing up for email alerts when online stores had them in stock. Paid regular retail price from Amazon, and was able to do the same when Wii Fit was released, too. Totally worth it.

The tracking site I used was now in stock dot net (I'm a newbie, or I'd post a link)
If you're able to check emails often, this is definitely the way to get a no-stress, no-package Wii.

Good luck!

ericafny

01-06-2009, 03:56 PM

huntconn

01-07-2009, 12:37 PM

Good luck finding a Wii. You shouldn't have too much trouble finding one in a couple of months. There was just an increase in demand due to Christmas. And if you aren't fortunate enough to find one, don't get too upset. I have both the Xbox 360 and Wii and the Xbox is a far superior system. Once the novelty of the motion sensoring wears off, you realize that it's barely a "next gen" system. The graphics are sub par at best and there have not been that many titles that really take advantage of the motion control. Wii Sports is probably the best one, and it comes free with the system. My kids do love it though. Plenty of "kiddie games" like Mario and such.

mirel

01-07-2009, 01:57 PM

The key with the alerts is to have accounts already set in the different websites you are watching. I lost a few times while creating accounts before checkout.

JDinCO

01-07-2009, 10:03 PM

__disneygirl

01-07-2009, 10:33 PM

I played the Wii with my young cousins ages 4 and 8 when they got it from Santa on Christmas, and my god, I can't believe how much fun I had! I'm usually not that into video games, so I reluctantly agreed to play just for a little while cause they were so excited about it. I ended up playing for four hours. Mario Kart is so much fun! I love the Disney Sing It as well, and I don't even listen to Miley, The Cheetah Girls, Jonas Brothers, etc... but the game is so much fun!

As for finding one, check your local Blockbusters. I know some people who work there, and they have a hard time selling systems and such sometimes.

ericafny

01-08-2009, 10:21 AM

In Sunday's Wal mart add they had the Wii and in fine print stated at least 3 per store. We drove down there and they had plenty in stock. Had to go to Best Buy and got the last Wii fit. There was a local store that had the base consol for 350, I'm glad we waited.

Yeah our Walmart has been sold out for months...they had it online but by the time I got to the site they were sold out...they sold out in 20 minutes.

I played the Wii with my young cousins ages 4 and 8 when they got it from Santa on Christmas, and my god, I can't believe how much fun I had! I'm usually not that into video games, so I reluctantly agreed to play just for a little while cause they were so excited about it. I ended up playing for four hours. Mario Kart is so much fun! I love the Disney Sing It as well, and I don't even listen to Miley, The Cheetah Girls, Jonas Brothers, etc... but the game is so much fun!

As for finding one, check your local Blockbusters. I know some people who work there, and they have a hard time selling systems and such sometimes.

Yes we have been calling all the Blockbusters in our area and they don't have them either. Thanks for the advice. We aren't video game people but wii is sooo much fun!!!:)

ericafny

01-08-2009, 10:23 AM

Wii watch - day 13

So I called Gamestop this morning and the guy sort of told me they may be getting some in today at 12pm. He said to call him back at that time. I am hoping he is right...because I really really want this thing already!!!

I didn't get any wii alerts yesterday after getting 3 texts on Tuesday. Of course they sell out online in 20 minutes so by the time I was able to get to a computer after I got the texts they were sold out.

I will update all later...

ericafny

01-09-2009, 01:08 PM

SOOOOOOOOOOOO...I'm sure you can tell by my updated title that I finally snagged a wii. It was the weirdest thing. I went on to Walmart.com to check (yet again) to see if they were available and my timing must have been perfect because they were! Two seconds after I ordered it I got a wii alert on my phone. I'm really glad I stayed persistent and got one!

Now I just have to wait until next week when it arrives :woohoo:

Annette_VA

01-09-2009, 01:13 PM

scarlett873

01-09-2009, 01:26 PM

Hooray!!!! :yay: :woohoo: :yay: :woohoo:

UrsulasShadow

01-09-2009, 01:50 PM

Congrats! Did you get a bundle, or just the system?

dgthree

01-09-2009, 01:52 PM

congratulations! Now, don't go stalking the UPS guy. =)

ericafny

01-09-2009, 02:19 PM

YAY!! You're going to love it!

Yeah I fear that my productivity levels will sink when it arrives...the cat can feed herself right?? Who needs a clean house anyways! :rotfl:

Hooray!!!! :yay: :woohoo: :yay: :woohoo:

:yay:

ericafny

01-09-2009, 02:20 PM

Congrats! Did you get a bundle, or just the system?

I got the console and an extra remote and nunchuck. I didn't get the bundle because I don't know if I would want the extra games that come with it. Plus my dad already has offered to buy us two new games once we get it! :thumbsup2

congratulations! Now, don't go stalking the UPS guy. =)

HAHA..poor UPS man..:rolleyes1

BriarRosie

01-10-2009, 02:31 PM

I got the console and an extra remote and nunchuck. I didn't get the bundle because I don't know if I would want the extra games that come with it. Plus my dad already has offered to buy us two new games once we get it! :thumbsup2
HAHA..poor UPS man..:rolleyes1

Oh Erica! I think you deserve some Dancing Bananas!
:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

I bought the Wii Play with the console to get the games with the extra remote, but I didn't get the extra nunchuk. Are you going to join us with the Wii Fat? :teeth:

ericafny

01-10-2009, 02:39 PM

Oh Erica! I think you deserve some Dancing Bananas!
:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

I bought the Wii Play with the console to get the games with the extra remote, but I didn't get the extra nunchuk. Are you going to join us with the Wii Fat? :teeth:

Thanks for the bananas! The extra nunchuk is good for the boxing on the wii sports so I got one, it was only an additional $14 or so..I am sure we can use it for other games too.

And of course I will join in on wii fit..I mean wii fat...haha :rotfl:

I heard a rumor that Mindy got a wii too...:rolleyes1

UrsulasShadow

01-10-2009, 04:45 PM

Thanks for the bananas! The extra nunchuk is good for the boxing on the wii sports so I got one, it was only an additional $14 or so..I am sure we can use it for other games too.

And of course I will join in on wii fit..I mean wii fat...haha :rotfl:

I heard a rumor that Mindy got a wii too...:rolleyes1

Mine has Wii Sport, with one remote and one nunchuk.
I'm up to 218 on Bowling...sooo much better than Bowling Buddies on facebook!

I've got WiiFat on order, should be here in a week. WooHoo!

DisneyAngel83

01-10-2009, 05:07 PM

So glad you finally found one! DH and I had been on the same search as you. Last weekend we went from store to store searching. We found a Wii bundle, but didn't want to spend that much extra on things we didn't want....

Then on Monday DH was in another part of town (thats his day off) and he went to Wal-Mart and they had 3! He bought one, then back tracked to Toys R Us next door and bought a Wii Fit (they had 6 in stock) and the Wii Play with the extra controller.

We have since bought another nunchuck and a game called Raymans Raving Rabbids TV party. That is the best game!! It uses to controller in such a cool way, plus it uses to balance board that comes with the Wii fit. We rented Wii Mario Kart and we can play that till Wednesday. We will buy it eventually when we can find it.

We just love playing Nintendo systems over the others and the motion sensor remotes are just awesome... even though the graphics aren't as good, we can actually play this system with just about anyone.... and the others don't really appeal to as large of a demographic. Even our parents in their 50's enjoy playing this system and they don't even usually care about video games!!

astrodrummergirl

01-10-2009, 08:58 PM

Well done on getting one. I never really got the whole mad rush for them at christmas until I worked in a game shop over christmas. Even though the ones we sold were second hand, and didn't include Wii Sports (Being a 2nd hand only shop, we didn't do game bundles, so even pre-bundled bundles had to be unbundled) and they were still selling for about the same as a new one. The worst can be said less for the consoles but the games at christmas, Wii Fit was selling for £140 and Professor Layton for £60 since they were harder to come by in the UK.

The day I got mine was pure brilliance, I went half's with my mum on mine for my 18th birthday, and its great as it gets all the family together, even my parents will play Wii Sports.