Thank you so much! I got in line at BB today at 8:45am and they opened at 10:00. They had 54 Wii's that arrived and I got #27. Much stress is gone now... woohoo!
Originally posted by: Lantano
Check your local Toys R Us, our local store (Bmt., TX) just received a shipment of 30, selling 15 today (BFriday) and 15 on Saturday. Lucky I told my wife to stop by after lunch. We had to buy 2 games but I was already getting Zelda and Madden anyway.... anyone know where to get the component cables???
Update: I also got a tip that Best Buy is holding stock for Sunday morning @ 9:00. So get in line early !
Originally posted by: Gibson486
Originally posted by: LumbergTech
Originally posted by: bond007taz
Originally posted by: coomarlin
I know I'll get flamed but after seeing the Wii and PS3 side by side I don't want a Wii. There is something to be said about the cool new controller for the Wii, but in an age of HiDef TV's it;s kind of rediculous to release something that can't do at least 720p. The graphics looked terrible on teh Wii and fantastic on the PS3. I don't plan on buying any new consoles because the Wii would look no better than the Gamecube on my 42" LCD and the PS3 is so rediculously priced.
Oh well, I should get away from the TV anyway.
WHEN HAVE ANYONE EVER PURCHASED A NINTENDO PRODUCT FOR ITS VIDEO?! that is not the point of the wii...
snes was a pretty powerful console for its time...and the gamecube had better graphics than ps2 and often on par with xbox..
??? Since when did gamecube have better graphics than PS2?
Originally posted by: tanishalfelven
Originally posted by: Gibson486
Originally posted by: LumbergTech
Originally posted by: bond007taz
Originally posted by: coomarlin
I know I'll get flamed but after seeing the Wii and PS3 side by side I don't want a Wii. There is something to be said about the cool new controller for the Wii, but in an age of HiDef TV's it;s kind of rediculous to release something that can't do at least 720p. The graphics looked terrible on teh Wii and fantastic on the PS3. I don't plan on buying any new consoles because the Wii would look no better than the Gamecube on my 42" LCD and the PS3 is so rediculously priced.
Oh well, I should get away from the TV anyway.
WHEN HAVE ANYONE EVER PURCHASED A NINTENDO PRODUCT FOR ITS VIDEO?! that is not the point of the wii...
snes was a pretty powerful console for its time...and the gamecube had better graphics than ps2 and often on par with xbox..
??? Since when did gamecube have better graphics than PS2?
always
Originally posted by: SirChadwick[/i
Originally posted by: Lantano
Check your local Toys R Us, our local store (Bmt., TX) just received a shipment of 30, selling 15 today (BFriday) and 15 on Saturday. Lucky I told my wife to stop by after lunch. We had to buy 2 games but I was already getting Zelda and Madden anyway.... anyone know where to get the component cables???
Update: I also got a tip that Best Buy is holding stock for Sunday morning @ 9:00. So get in line early !
Thank you so much! I got in line at BB today at 8:45am and they opened at 10:00. They had 54 Wii's that arrived and I got #27. Much stress is gone now... woohoo!
Originally posted by: bond007taz
it appears that walmart is sitting on their wii stock until December 3rd
Originally posted by: gspyer
Yes, what is so special about December 3rd?
I'm starting to blame these retailers instead of Nintendo now. Any place that has a Wii in stock wants people to buy a bundle with it. That leaves a handful of "bundleless Wiis" retailers like Walmart and BestBuy. The fact Wallyworld is holding on to the Wii just makes me sick. They obviously enjoy the marketing aspect of having a bunch to sell at one time.
Nintendo should have no problem making Wii since they both old technology and Ninty is making a profit off each Wii sold. But retailers have to be willing to sell them, and without a bundle.
Of course, I estimate atleast 1/3 of the people, if not more, buying a Wii are only doing it to flip it. The Wii really wouldn't sell out, if everyone who bought a Wii had to keep their Wii. One guy I know is trying to sell it for $900.
At some point, I'm going to care less and less about the gimmicky controller. Of course, if this Wii stuff works out in long run, there is nothing stopping Sony or Microsoft from making the same gimmicky controller. Let's hope I get a Wii long before then. Gyration owns the patent, not Nintendo.
Originally posted by: gspyer
Yes, what is so special about December 3rd?
I'm starting to blame these retailers instead of Nintendo now. Any place that has a Wii in stock wants people to buy a bundle with it. That leaves a handful of "bundleless Wiis" retailers like Walmart and BestBuy. The fact Wallyworld is holding on to the Wii just makes me sick. They obviously enjoy the marketing aspect of having a bunch to sell at one time.
Nintendo should have no problem making Wii since they both old technology and Ninty is making a profit off each Wii sold. But retailers have to be willing to sell them, and without a bundle.
Of course, I estimate atleast 1/3 of the people, if not more, buying a Wii are only doing it to flip it. The Wii really wouldn't sell out, if everyone who bought a Wii had to keep their Wii. One guy I know is trying to sell it for $900.
At some point, I'm going to care less and less about the gimmicky controller. Of course, if this Wii stuff works out in long run, there is nothing stopping Sony or Microsoft from making the same gimmicky controller. Let's hope I get a Wii long before then. Gyration owns the patent, not Nintendo.
Originally posted by: Jeomite
Originally posted by: bond007taz
it appears that walmart is sitting on their wii stock until December 3rd
Is December 3rd a special event?
Originally posted by: crimson117
In stock again 1:31 PM EST.
Still has the same crappy games, though. THey could at least offer a better game selection.
Originally posted by: crimson117
In stock again 1:31 PM EST.
Still has the same crappy games, though. THey could at least offer a better game selection.
Click the freaking link. The majority of games left at WalMart are stinkers.Originally posted by: ondarkness
Originally posted by: crimson117
In stock again 1:31 PM EST.
Still has the same crappy games, though. THey could at least offer a better game selection.
Somehow the ignorant bashing always comes into play.
I got Red steel which is killer on multiplayer, Monkeyball awesome on single & multiplayer, and not to mention the wii sports and it's addictive-ness.
I wonder if you're holding out for WOW or Halflife...
Um...Walmart. Look at the OP.Originally posted by: Asahi
Originally posted by: crimson117
In stock again 1:31 PM EST.
Still has the same crappy games, though. THey could at least offer a better game selection.
at where?
Originally posted by: ondarkness
Originally posted by: crimson117
In stock again 1:31 PM EST.
Still has the same crappy games, though. THey could at least offer a better game selection.
Somehow the ignorant bashing always comes into play.
I got Red steel which is killer on multiplayer, Monkeyball awesome on single & multiplayer, and not to mention the wii sports and it's addictive-ness.
I wonder if you're holding out for WOW or Halflife...
Originally posted by: A5
Originally posted by: gspyer
Yes, what is so special about December 3rd?
I'm starting to blame these retailers instead of Nintendo now. Any place that has a Wii in stock wants people to buy a bundle with it. That leaves a handful of "bundleless Wiis" retailers like Walmart and BestBuy. The fact Wallyworld is holding on to the Wii just makes me sick. They obviously enjoy the marketing aspect of having a bunch to sell at one time.
Nintendo should have no problem making Wii since they both old technology and Ninty is making a profit off each Wii sold. But retailers have to be willing to sell them, and without a bundle.
Of course, I estimate atleast 1/3 of the people, if not more, buying a Wii are only doing it to flip it. The Wii really wouldn't sell out, if everyone who bought a Wii had to keep their Wii. One guy I know is trying to sell it for $900.
At some point, I'm going to care less and less about the gimmicky controller. Of course, if this Wii stuff works out in long run, there is nothing stopping Sony or Microsoft from making the same gimmicky controller. Let's hope I get a Wii long before then. Gyration owns the patent, not Nintendo.
Gyration owns the patent for rumble stuff, which is why Sony took it out (didn't want to pay royalties). I haven't seen anything about them owning the Wii technology - if you have some info on that, I'd like to see it.
Originally posted by: gspyer
Originally posted by: A5
Originally posted by: gspyer
Yes, what is so special about December 3rd?
I'm starting to blame these retailers instead of Nintendo now. Any place that has a Wii in stock wants people to buy a bundle with it. That leaves a handful of "bundleless Wiis" retailers like Walmart and BestBuy. The fact Wallyworld is holding on to the Wii just makes me sick. They obviously enjoy the marketing aspect of having a bunch to sell at one time.
Nintendo should have no problem making Wii since they both old technology and Ninty is making a profit off each Wii sold. But retailers have to be willing to sell them, and without a bundle.
Of course, I estimate atleast 1/3 of the people, if not more, buying a Wii are only doing it to flip it. The Wii really wouldn't sell out, if everyone who bought a Wii had to keep their Wii. One guy I know is trying to sell it for $900.
At some point, I'm going to care less and less about the gimmicky controller. Of course, if this Wii stuff works out in long run, there is nothing stopping Sony or Microsoft from making the same gimmicky controller. Let's hope I get a Wii long before then. Gyration owns the patent, not Nintendo.
Gyration owns the patent for rumble stuff, which is why Sony took it out (didn't want to pay royalties). I haven't seen anything about them owning the Wii technology - if you have some info on that, I'd like to see it.
Immerse owns the patent on "force feedback".
Gyration owns the patent on the micro-gyroscope used for motion sensing. A better version of it is used as a guidance system in missiles. Technically Thompson owns the patent since they own Gyration.
They also make the component for expensive model RC helicopters and air mice. Basically Sony or Microsoft could just buy that component from Gyration and make their own Wii-mote. There would be nothing to stop them.
Originally posted by: A5
Originally posted by: gspyer
Originally posted by: A5
Originally posted by: gspyer
Yes, what is so special about December 3rd?
I'm starting to blame these retailers instead of Nintendo now. Any place that has a Wii in stock wants people to buy a bundle with it. That leaves a handful of "bundleless Wiis" retailers like Walmart and BestBuy. The fact Wallyworld is holding on to the Wii just makes me sick. They obviously enjoy the marketing aspect of having a bunch to sell at one time.
Nintendo should have no problem making Wii since they both old technology and Ninty is making a profit off each Wii sold. But retailers have to be willing to sell them, and without a bundle.
Of course, I estimate atleast 1/3 of the people, if not more, buying a Wii are only doing it to flip it. The Wii really wouldn't sell out, if everyone who bought a Wii had to keep their Wii. One guy I know is trying to sell it for $900.
At some point, I'm going to care less and less about the gimmicky controller. Of course, if this Wii stuff works out in long run, there is nothing stopping Sony or Microsoft from making the same gimmicky controller. Let's hope I get a Wii long before then. Gyration owns the patent, not Nintendo.
Gyration owns the patent for rumble stuff, which is why Sony took it out (didn't want to pay royalties). I haven't seen anything about them owning the Wii technology - if you have some info on that, I'd like to see it.
Immerse owns the patent on "force feedback".
Gyration owns the patent on the micro-gyroscope used for motion sensing. A better version of it is used as a guidance system in missiles. Technically Thompson owns the patent since they own Gyration.
They also make the component for expensive model RC helicopters and air mice. Basically Sony or Microsoft could just buy that component from Gyration and make their own Wii-mote. There would be nothing to stop them.
Ah. The problem with MS doing it (since Sony already is to some extent), is that it would end up as just a gimmick controller, not the central concept of the system. It is always very difficult to get developers to create games that require add-ons.