Analysts predict you won't get a Wii for 2 years - bit-tech.net Forums

Tim S · 26th Apr 2007, 15:52

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2007/04...i_for_2_years/

DougEdey · 26th Apr 2007, 15:56

And Nintendo made more about $1.8Billion (thats with a B) last financial year in profit

The little kid in Japan finally woke up.

Krikkit · 26th Apr 2007, 16:12

Doesn't really surprise - they're a great little console, but only really good if you've got plenty of mates to play it with. It's a communal console rather than something like a 360 where you play it (pretty much) alone.

An absolute must for uni students! Utterly unbeatable fun.

dullonien · 26th Apr 2007, 16:20

Didn't realise at the time how lucky I was to get one on launch day back in December.

UnkleRosco · 26th Apr 2007, 16:20

I havent played my wii in over a month, aint touched my psp n about 8 months. My360 gets played every day.... Wii is still quite hard to come by here....

Lazarus Dark · 26th Apr 2007, 16:54

Why would people buy a 400$ xbox360 or 600$ ps3 when 90% of people still don't have a hdtv. I continue to be astounded at people wondering why they are not selling. Because they are complete overkill for the 90% of people that don't have the hdtv to go with it. Not to mention the fact that I do have an hdtv but chose wii based on the price-to-fun ratio. Hel, I hate sony but the ps2 is so dam cheap I am considering grabing one now, I mean it has a ton of good games for it.

Sure, I would like some 1080p gaming on my 1080p lcd, but I just can't justify the cost of the consoles, instead I'll put my money into a gaming rig which will have much more functionality for the cost as it will also be a total htpc with hddvd and bluray when drives are cheap enough.

Krikkit · 26th Apr 2007, 16:56

The PS2 slimline is an awesome console, but don't forget - if you buy a spangly new rig now, it's obsolete in 2 years, the PS3/X360 has a longer life than that, and you'll be able to play EVERY game that comes out for years to come.

oddball walking · 26th Apr 2007, 17:08

In my local town the are about 3 shops with Wii's in stock (even more with ps3's)
Still not getting one though, i have a chronic lack of funds

AcidJiles · 26th Apr 2007, 17:30

my friend got one early on during the shortage and tbh all he had to do was go to a site which told him which sites had some in stock. wasnt hard he waited 4 days to find on thats it

Swafeman · 26th Apr 2007, 18:22

are airports likely to have stock ? as not many people are likely to be able to buy one from there

going to ayia napa in 6 weeks, and hoping to snap one up with the old duty free

pendragon · 26th Apr 2007, 18:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe Martin

He also went on to outline why he thinks the Xbox 360 and PS3 are struggling, confident that it the PS2 is still this year's console.

looks like a typo to me

well, I'll stick with playing PC games myself, but I wouldnt be surprised if the Wii keeps going strong here

TheoGeo · 26th Apr 2007, 19:01

Its not that difficult to get a Wii if you really want one. just join the stock checking sites and you'll be able to order one in a day or two.

devdevil85 · 26th Apr 2007, 19:45

By the end of this summer, things will change in the gaming world. PS3 will have Playstation Home and more games coming out, 360 will have Halo 3 along with the Elite version already out along with GTA IV, PC's will have the new AMD/Ati DX10 video card lineup along with DX10 games such as Crysis and BioShock. Personally I think PC gaming is the way to go in terms of content, upgradability and performance. The Wii, to me, is a novelty console, and at $250 and $50 for extra Wii-motes it ain't cheap and sure the controller is fun, but (and I am saying this from the point of view of only playing the Wii 2 times) if you don't have enough friends to play this with, it really will just sit and accumulate dust. Secondly, why are the games still selling for $50? They resemble games on the N64!! I know I know the gameplay is what matters, but how hard is it to make a game look just a little bit better than it's counterpart? Anyways that's my 2 cents.....

wafflesomd · 26th Apr 2007, 20:21

Our local Wal-mart and Meijer have always had them in stock. I've never understood this whole shortage thing.

themax · 26th Apr 2007, 21:26

I don't either. I was in Wal-Mart last weekend; saw one sitting on the shelf. I didn't have the money for it but when I asked the manager said they had only recieved 2 that morning, and 1 had already been sold (It was about 2pm).

I can understand their strained supplies, and the fact that they could only get 2 out to a Wal-Mart in a relatively high populted area (Tampa, Florida) I imagine for the most part they truly are experiencing a shortage.

Oh and the PS3/Xbox 360 racks were empty. Not that it really means much given the Wii's strong sales, and this only in my area.

DougEdey · 26th Apr 2007, 22:28

Considering there is no confirmed date for 360 Elite in the UK yet I'm pissed off with Microsoft, there is confirmation on the 120GB but no date, but no actual info on the elite.

wafflesomd · 26th Apr 2007, 22:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by DougEdey

Considering there is no confirmed date for 360 Elite in the UK yet I'm pissed off with Microsoft, there is confirmation on the 120GB but no date, but no actual info on the elite.

Use your own drive?

willyolio · 26th Apr 2007, 22:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by pendragon

looks like a typo to me

the PS2 is still the best-selling home console. if the wii can pick up production, i'm sure it'll beat the PS2... but i doubt it'll fall behind the 360 or ps3 for a long, long time.

looks like the glory days of nintendo and the NES are back.

DXR_13KE · 27th Apr 2007, 00:03

the games for the wii are to expensive at the moment.

Firehed · 27th Apr 2007, 02:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by DXR_13KE

the games for the wii are to expensive at the moment.

They're cheaper than 360 or PS3 games. Granted, a lot of the early ones are overpriced for what you're getting, but that's true with most consoles. Zelda was worth the price.

26th Apr 2007, 15:52	#1
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26th Apr 2007, 16:12	#3
Krikkit Don't panic! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Lancs, UK Posts: 15,141	Doesn't really surprise - they're a great little console, but only really good if you've got plenty of mates to play it with. It's a communal console rather than something like a 360 where you play it (pretty much) alone. An absolute must for uni students! Utterly unbeatable fun. __________________ \|E8400 @ 4.4GHz\|WC: 2*120.1 GT's, MCP350, Storm G5\|4GB Dominators\|DFI LT X48-T2R\|8800GT\|74GB Raptor\|Chieftec BA01\|OCZ ModXStream 600W\|Dell 2208WFP\| The Good, The Bad, The Ugly, The LOL!!1!!1!, The Zlad!, The Kempness, The Braaaaaains...

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Lazarus Dark Supermodder Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: US Memphis, TN Posts: 291	Why would people buy a 400$ xbox360 or 600$ ps3 when 90% of people still don't have a hdtv. I continue to be astounded at people wondering why they are not selling. Because they are complete overkill for the 90% of people that don't have the hdtv to go with it. Not to mention the fact that I do have an hdtv but chose wii based on the price-to-fun ratio. Hel, I hate sony but the ps2 is so dam cheap I am considering grabing one now, I mean it has a ton of good games for it. Sure, I would like some 1080p gaming on my 1080p lcd, but I just can't justify the cost of the consoles, instead I'll put my money into a gaming rig which will have much more functionality for the cost as it will also be a total htpc with hddvd and bluray when drives are cheap enough. __________________ My gun kata is greater than your kung fu.

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26th Apr 2007, 17:08	#8
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26th Apr 2007, 17:30	#9
AcidJiles Multimodder Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 152	my friend got one early on during the shortage and tbh all he had to do was go to a site which told him which sites had some in stock. wasnt hard he waited 4 days to find on thats it

26th Apr 2007, 18:22	#10
Swafeman Ultramodder Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: B'ham Posts: 1,465	are airports likely to have stock ? as not many people are likely to be able to buy one from there going to ayia napa in 6 weeks, and hoping to snap one up with the old duty free __________________ I am Roger, that is me0

26th Apr 2007, 19:01	#12
TheoGeo What are these goddamn animals?! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Reading Posts: 2,205	Its not that difficult to get a Wii if you really want one. just join the stock checking sites and you'll be able to order one in a day or two. __________________ My Deviance -- My Music Athlon X2 4400+ -- 2GB Corsair XMS -- Geforce 7800GT -- Abit AN8-SLI -- 24" BenQ fp241w -- 74 gig raptor -- 1.6TB total storage -- 530w tagan psu Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there.

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devdevil85 Hypermodder Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: US of A Posts: 884	By the end of this summer, things will change in the gaming world. PS3 will have Playstation Home and more games coming out, 360 will have Halo 3 along with the Elite version already out along with GTA IV, PC's will have the new AMD/Ati DX10 video card lineup along with DX10 games such as Crysis and BioShock. Personally I think PC gaming is the way to go in terms of content, upgradability and performance. The Wii, to me, is a novelty console, and at $250 and $50 for extra Wii-motes it ain't cheap and sure the controller is fun, but (and I am saying this from the point of view of only playing the Wii 2 times) if you don't have enough friends to play this with, it really will just sit and accumulate dust. Secondly, why are the games still selling for $50? They resemble games on the N64!! I know I know the gameplay is what matters, but how hard is it to make a game look just a little bit better than it's counterpart? Anyways that's my 2 cents.....

26th Apr 2007, 20:21	#14
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26th Apr 2007, 21:26	#15
themax Hypermodder Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 925	I don't either. I was in Wal-Mart last weekend; saw one sitting on the shelf. I didn't have the money for it but when I asked the manager said they had only recieved 2 that morning, and 1 had already been sold (It was about 2pm). I can understand their strained supplies, and the fact that they could only get 2 out to a Wal-Mart in a relatively high populted area (Tampa, Florida) I imagine for the most part they truly are experiencing a shortage. Oh and the PS3/Xbox 360 racks were empty. Not that it really means much given the Wii's strong sales, and this only in my area.

26th Apr 2007, 22:28	#16
DougEdey I pwn all your storage Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Southampton Posts: 13,933	Considering there is no confirmed date for 360 Elite in the UK yet I'm pissed off with Microsoft, there is confirmation on the 120GB but no date, but no actual info on the elite. __________________ Burnout: Paradise Stats!XBL: DougEdey Bindi PSN ID: DougEdey Twitter

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DXR_13KE Madeira's banana is the best!!! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Madeira ; Portugal Posts: 6,461	the games for the wii are to expensive at the moment. __________________ *Renegade X - 0.40 Release!* <---- CLICK!