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dman · 2 December 2007, 11:10 AM

Well not that hard, but I actually took the time to call two different Game Stop stores every week day for 2 weeks to see if they got any Wii's in stock that day.

They would not sell them over the phone or reserve them, just tell you yes or no if they had some in stock. Well, this past Tuesday I got a yes when I called, 3 had just landed, by the time I got there there was one left and I got it.

Now of course I bought a few games to wrap for my 4 year old for Christmas, but this baby was for Mom and Dad so I hooked it up that night and we have been having a blast as a family.

Anyone else mess around with this gaming system? Lots of fun for the family and pretty cool since it is interactive. Now if I can avoid killing my shoulder while playing it will all be good.

East Bay Rider · 2 December 2007, 11:18 AM

The Wii looks fun.
We have Xbox 360.
I like playing Halo. I've completed all 3 games.

dman · 2 December 2007, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by East Bay Rider

The Wii looks fun.
We have Xbox 360.
I like playing Halo. I've completed all 3 games.

One of my employees loves the Halo game. Seems like a cool game for sure.

The graphics are for sure not out of this world on the Wii, but damn you are right, it is FUN!!

padi56 · 2 December 2007, 08:36 PM

Well in the UK the Wii are very hard to get some places selling them for up to £600. But the average grey price is around £300 if you are stupid enough to pay them.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nintendo-Wii.../dp/B0007UATDG

vh_bu98 · 9 December 2007, 02:04 AM

Sshh!!! How am I suppose to sell my Wiis for a nice profit if you tell people on how to get them?

Seriously, I got both of mine from Best Buy. One was a invitation only after hours shopping event. The other one was checking the Sunday Ad to see if they were available and then waiting in-line for about 15 minutes.

frostie · 9 December 2007, 02:21 AM

I didn't expect that the Wii would be hard to find

dman · 9 December 2007, 01:12 PM

My wife and son love it, I have only played a few times. But as I type he wants a piece of me in baseball, he is only 4 so I have a chance, LOL!!

diamonddatejust · 10 December 2007, 04:11 PM

Game Stop here has them all the time. They dont even care how many you get. I was there Thursday on my lunch and they got a shipment of 8 in and I bought all 8. I dont sell them to make a profit but every family member wanted one.

RogerF · 11 December 2007, 06:29 AM

love using the Wii to relieve stress! Been playing Mario Galaxy lately, but Rampage is great for releiving stress.

llamaofdoom · 11 December 2007, 06:36 AM

Generally hard to find a Wii in Atlanta. If you catch a store the first couple of days after they get them, you're OK. But by the end of the week, they're gone.

I had a hard time finding one for my kids a couple of months back.

Launch Mini · 23 December 2007, 09:17 AM

I've been hinting for one to the wife. Not sure she got my hints though.
Might have to fight the crowds come January.
Cool pickup Daren. Did you pick up a golf game too?
ps How is the 217 wearing?

mailman · 27 December 2007, 02:26 AM

My nephews got one for Christmas and boy let me tell you, it's as much fun as any game I've played in my life

Last night we played baseball, bowling and boxing. They killed me in baseball and bowling. Boxing is fun too. I was sweating after going three rounds for about 5-6 games. It was a blast fo sho

The good thing about the bowling game for me anyway, is at leats I was able to break 100

Their birthday is Saturday, we bought them Madden '08 for their Wii. It's going to be fun

dman · 27 December 2007, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by mailman

My nephews got one for Christmas and boy let me tell you, it's as much fun as any game I've played in my life

Last night we played baseball, bowling and boxing. They killed me in baseball and bowling. Boxing is fun too. I was sweating after going three rounds for about 5-6 games. It was a blast fo sho

The good thing about the bowling game for me anyway, is at leats I was able to break 100

Their birthday is Saturday, we bought them Madden '08 for their Wii. It's going to be fun

Too funny Paulie, I got Madden for me for Christmas. The boxing is funny, Dylan doesn't get tired so he kicks my butt 3 out of 4 times.

mailman · 27 December 2007, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by dman

Too funny Paulie, I got Madden for me for Christmas. The boxing is funny, Dylan doesn't get tired so he kicks my butt 3 out of 4 times.

Happy Holidays my friend

How do you like the Madden so far?

RogerF · 29 December 2007, 08:13 AM

I am curious as well as to how much more fun the wii-mote makes playing some of the more hardcore sport games.

dman · 30 December 2007, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by mailman

Happy Holidays my friend

How do you like the Madden so far?

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Originally Posted by RogerF

I am curious as well as to how much more fun the wii-mote makes playing some of the more hardcore sport games.

Having a blast with Madden, too much fun. The double controller makes it really cool to do extra moves.

I feel like I am back in college playing alot of video games.

Good thing I have at least stopped the beer drinking.

watchlady · 31 December 2007, 01:16 AM

Wii is fun, we've had one for about 6 months, while the X-Box 360 and Playstation 3 are in the gameroom/office the Wii is in the living room since it's more social gaming. I had a neighbor come over christmas eve that said she wanted to get her 8 year old twins a Wii but couldn't find one. Later that day I was a Target and they had a stack of them so I bought it and left it in front of their home with a note from Santa. I don't think they figured it out.

mailman · 31 December 2007, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by watchlady

Wii is fun, we've had one for about 6 months, while the X-Box 360 and Playstation 3 are in the gameroom/office the Wii is in the living room since it's more social gaming. I had a neighbor come over christmas eve that said she wanted to get her 8 year old twins a Wii but couldn't find one. Later that day I was a Target and they had a stack of them so I bought it and left it in front of their home with a note from Santa. I don't think they figured it out.

Very nice gesture Lisa

vh_bu98 · 31 December 2007, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by watchlady

Wii is fun, we've had one for about 6 months, while the X-Box 360 and Playstation 3 are in the gameroom/office the Wii is in the living room since it's more social gaming. I had a neighbor come over christmas eve that said she wanted to get her 8 year old twins a Wii but couldn't find one. Later that day I was a Target and they had a stack of them so I bought it and left it in front of their home with a note from Santa. I don't think they figured it out.

That was very nice of you Lisa. I'm sure that your neighbor was baffled.

2 December 2007, 11:10 AM	#1
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	As hard to find as a SS Daytona??? Well not that hard, but I actually took the time to call two different Game Stop stores every week day for 2 weeks to see if they got any Wii's in stock that day. They would not sell them over the phone or reserve them, just tell you yes or no if they had some in stock. Well, this past Tuesday I got a yes when I called, 3 had just landed, by the time I got there there was one left and I got it. Now of course I bought a few games to wrap for my 4 year old for Christmas, but this baby was for Mom and Dad so I hooked it up that night and we have been having a blast as a family. Anyone else mess around with this gaming system? Lots of fun for the family and pretty cool since it is interactive. Now if I can avoid killing my shoulder while playing it will all be good. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

2 December 2007, 11:18 AM	#2
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,074	The Wii looks fun. We have Xbox 360. I like playing Halo. I've completed all 3 games. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

2 December 2007, 08:36 PM	#4
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9 December 2007, 01:12 PM	#7
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	My wife and son love it, I have only played a few times. But as I type he wants a piece of me in baseball, he is only 4 so I have a chance, LOL!! __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

11 December 2007, 06:29 AM	#9
RogerF "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Duh! Location: Toronto Canada Watch: a gonna do? Posts: 2,573	love using the Wii to relieve stress! Been playing Mario Galaxy lately, but Rampage is great for releiving stress. __________________ CURRENT LINE UP. 16233 16600 116710BLNR 116500 116610 126710BLRO 126600 116600 (finally)

9 December 2007, 02:04 AM	#5
vh_bu98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Vu Location: Dallas area Watch: Platinum YM Posts: 2,646	Sshh!!! How am I suppose to sell my Wiis for a nice profit if you tell people on how to get them? Seriously, I got both of mine from Best Buy. One was a invitation only after hours shopping event. The other one was checking the Sunday Ad to see if they were available and then waiting in-line for about 15 minutes.

9 December 2007, 02:21 AM	#6
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	I didn't expect that the Wii would be hard to find

10 December 2007, 04:11 PM	#8
diamonddatejust Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nashville,TN Posts: 187	Game Stop here has them all the time. They dont even care how many you get. I was there Thursday on my lunch and they got a shipment of 8 in and I bought all 8. I dont sell them to make a profit but every family member wanted one.

11 December 2007, 06:36 AM	#10
llamaofdoom Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 417	Generally hard to find a Wii in Atlanta. If you catch a store the first couple of days after they get them, you're OK. But by the end of the week, they're gone. I had a hard time finding one for my kids a couple of months back.

23 December 2007, 09:17 AM	#11
Launch Mini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: John Location: Canada, eh Watch: can I? Posts: 6,240	I've been hinting for one to the wife. Not sure she got my hints though. Might have to fight the crowds come January. Cool pickup Daren. Did you pick up a golf game too? ps How is the 217 wearing? __________________ Something witty to go here. Member # 293

27 December 2007, 02:26 AM	#12
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	My nephews got one for Christmas and boy let me tell you, it's as much fun as any game I've played in my life Last night we played baseball, bowling and boxing. They killed me in baseball and bowling. Boxing is fun too. I was sweating after going three rounds for about 5-6 games. It was a blast fo sho The good thing about the bowling game for me anyway, is at leats I was able to break 100 Their birthday is Saturday, we bought them Madden '08 for their Wii. It's going to be fun __________________ JJ

29 December 2007, 08:13 AM	#15
RogerF "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Duh! Location: Toronto Canada Watch: a gonna do? Posts: 2,573	I am curious as well as to how much more fun the wii-mote makes playing some of the more hardcore sport games. __________________ CURRENT LINE UP. 16233 16600 116710BLNR 116500 116610 126710BLRO 126600 116600 (finally)

31 December 2007, 01:16 AM	#17
watchlady "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: the other Lisa Location: Metro New York Watch: SS/RG Datejust Posts: 1,014	Wii is fun, we've had one for about 6 months, while the X-Box 360 and Playstation 3 are in the gameroom/office the Wii is in the living room since it's more social gaming. I had a neighbor come over christmas eve that said she wanted to get her 8 year old twins a Wii but couldn't find one. Later that day I was a Target and they had a stack of them so I bought it and left it in front of their home with a note from Santa. I don't think they figured it out.

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