Preordering a wii - Blu-ray Forum

Gamekid · 10-09-2006, 05:37 PM

Anyone know about preorders for the Wii?

JTK · 10-09-2006, 05:39 PM

Should open up this week thereabouts, same as PS3.

In general: Shortages and demand issues are not expected with the Wii. Nintendo's pretty good about that sort of thing.

Gamekid · 10-09-2006, 05:44 PM

I'll be waiting. Although Nintendo hasn't confirmed this, I heard that they may exceed numbers on launch day, in other ways, have more on launch day then expected which is good. Reggie said that he would hand out Wii's on launch day in New York.

JTK · 10-09-2006, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Gamekid

I'll be waiting. Although Nintendo hasn't confirmed this, I heard that they may exceed numbers on launch day, in other ways, have more on launch day then expected which is good. Reggie said that he would hand out Wii's on launch day in New York.

Reggie is a crazy man. Way too much PR and overblown rhetoric, although he does amuse me sometimes.

Nintendo ( and MS) are both counting on people who get caught and burned by PS3's shortages to have money burning a whole in their pockets and eager to buy something new.

Gamekid · 10-09-2006, 07:54 PM

The Wii is a simple console to make so what more can I say?

thunderhawk · 10-09-2006, 07:55 PM

Some innovations from the Wii could cause problems... Like the IR.

Gamekid · 10-09-2006, 08:20 PM

What do you mean the IR?

thunderhawk · 10-10-2006, 06:39 PM

Check this... "Solar beams not good for Wii controller.."
http://www.gizmodo.com/gadgets/home-...r-0-206340.php

IR = Infrared

JTK · 10-10-2006, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Gamekid

The Wii is a simple console to make so what more can I say?

It's a recycled GameCube with a few extra bells and whistles.

GameCube 1.5 with a gimmick controller pretty much sums it all up.

Gamekid · 10-10-2006, 09:14 PM

The link that talks about the Wii sensor bar, doesn't seem to be a big problem. It's like you don't want the sun's rays shinning on a PSP screen because the sun's rays and LCD screens don't go together anyway.

JTK · 10-12-2006, 01:44 PM

EB and Gamestop are taking Wii preorders starting on Friday, October 13.

Gamekid · 10-12-2006, 05:42 PM

What about other retailers?

JTK · 10-12-2006, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Gamekid

What about other retailers?

No idea. I'd have to believe very shortly thereafter.

Same situation as PS3.

Gamekid · 10-15-2006, 06:28 PM

We have about 5 weeks to go until the Wii launches.

10-09-2006, 05:37 PM	#1
Gamekid Power Member Member since:Feb 2006	Preordering a wii Anyone know about preorders for the Wii?

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10-09-2006, 05:39 PM	#2
JTK Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jan 2006 Location:www.blurayoasis.com	Should open up this week thereabouts, same as PS3. In general: Shortages and demand issues are not expected with the Wii. Nintendo's pretty good about that sort of thing.

10-09-2006, 05:44 PM	#3
Gamekid Power Member Member since:Feb 2006	I'll be waiting. Although Nintendo hasn't confirmed this, I heard that they may exceed numbers on launch day, in other ways, have more on launch day then expected which is good. Reggie said that he would hand out Wii's on launch day in New York.

10-09-2006, 07:54 PM	#5
Gamekid Power Member Member since:Feb 2006	The Wii is a simple console to make so what more can I say?

10-09-2006, 07:55 PM	#6
thunderhawk Moderator Member since:Jul 2004 Location:Belgium	Some innovations from the Wii could cause problems... Like the IR.

10-09-2006, 08:20 PM	#7
Gamekid Power Member Member since:Feb 2006	What do you mean the IR?

10-10-2006, 06:39 PM	#8
thunderhawk Moderator Member since:Jul 2004 Location:Belgium	Check this... "Solar beams not good for Wii controller.." http://www.gizmodo.com/gadgets/home-...r-0-206340.php IR = Infrared

10-10-2006, 09:14 PM	#10
Gamekid Power Member Member since:Feb 2006	The link that talks about the Wii sensor bar, doesn't seem to be a big problem. It's like you don't want the sun's rays shinning on a PSP screen because the sun's rays and LCD screens don't go together anyway.

10-12-2006, 01:44 PM	#11
JTK Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jan 2006 Location:www.blurayoasis.com	EB and Gamestop are taking Wii preorders starting on Friday, October 13.

10-12-2006, 05:42 PM	#12
Gamekid Power Member Member since:Feb 2006	What about other retailers?

10-15-2006, 06:28 PM	#14
Gamekid Power Member Member since:Feb 2006	We have about 5 weeks to go until the Wii launches.

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