Dave Posted November 15, 2007 Report Share Posted November 15, 2007 I see that on sky news that Nintendo say they are struggling to meet demand for this Christmas! Sky news They've had all year to ramp up production.. the cynical side of me says that this is staged to create extra demand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie123 Posted November 15, 2007 Report Share Posted November 15, 2007 I agree Dave, I was also reading today that you used to be able to order them from Amazon in Germany and France, but they've now stopped shipping to the UK just on the Wii, Why ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snail Posted November 15, 2007 Report Share Posted November 15, 2007 [ QUOTE ] the cynical side of me says that this is staged to create extra demand. [/ QUOTE ] While the Wii is definitely selling stupidly large amounts, there should be no reason why they couldn't have built up stocks to cope with xmas. That said, i may just sell mine when the prices on ebay get stupid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shao_khan Posted November 15, 2007 Report Share Posted November 15, 2007 [ QUOTE ] That said, i may just sell mine when the prices on ebay get stupid [/ QUOTE ] YEp - thinking fo this myself - then get anothe rin the new year at normal price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chav Posted November 15, 2007 Report Share Posted November 15, 2007 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] the cynical side of me says that this is staged to create extra demand. [/ QUOTE ] While the Wii is definitely selling stupidly large amounts, there should be no reason why they couldn't have built up stocks to cope with xmas. [/ QUOTE ] there's no hidden gossip, they just cant make them quick enough! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashleyadam Posted November 16, 2007 Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 [ QUOTE ] I agree Dave, I was also reading today that you used to be able to order them from Amazon in Germany and France, but they've now stopped shipping to the UK just on the Wii, Why ? [/ QUOTE ] This is nintendo'S way of keeping the wii in the limelight there is no way they have stock issue. Throughout the year you could get them no problem now all of a sudden there seems to be no stock anywhere. Very Clever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chav Posted November 16, 2007 Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 Have you seen their sales figures? (they are impressive!) They are NOT restricting supply! Main reason is with consoles its essential to build a big user base asap. People stay loyal because of their investment in the hardware and then buy games for the console they have. So whoever sells consoles quickly first, will end up selling more games too (in general) Hence both MS and Sony are desperate for users right now as Nintendo are selling like hotcakes and exceeding their forecasts. Funny thing is, lots of people are buying a Wii and a PS3/xbox. So Nintendo are laughing either way. ....And check out Nintendos stock value!"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted November 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 I'm sure they are not restricting supply, but what a clever way to generate sales. Create an imaginary shortage, so that people dash out and buy now! Nintendo have caught the gaming world asleep.. Microsoft and Sony both spent fortunes on cutting edge graphics and speed, and Nintendo went back to simple game play.. good games that any age can play.. genius. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemod Posted November 17, 2007 Report Share Posted November 17, 2007 It seems to be only the UK that there are shortages, I am just back from New York and there were loads available in the shops. Amazon in Germany always seem to have stock and there is even 20 euro off at the moment making the price £162 plus delivery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizze Posted November 17, 2007 Report Share Posted November 17, 2007 You can no longer order from Amazon anywhere in Europe if it is going to the UK. Nintendo have put a stop to it!! I love Nintendo games, but as a company they are complete sharks! Read "Game Over" by David Sheff I think it is, Nintendos battle to dominate the industry, a very interesing insight into how these massive Japanese corporations work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark88 Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 I ordered and got one from amazon.de a week or two ago before they put a stop to it. It stinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cupramax Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 I'd send it back if it smells that bad... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted November 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 [ QUOTE ] I ordered and got one from amazon.de a week or two ago before they put a stop to it. It stinks. [/ QUOTE ] You should contact amazon and explain that this goes against the EU directive of free trade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Dan Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 Is it worth a punt to import a couple? Plenty of stock here in Sweden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted November 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 It shouldn't matter where they come from because you select the country on set up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny11 Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 now thats annoying, amazon.de has the Wii in stock but if you order with a extra controller you can only get the controller shipped but not the Wii console... grrrrrr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pincher Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 Just ordered (another) one from amazon.fr Delivery Thursday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khutula Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Just ordered (another) one from amazon.fr Delivery Thursday [/ QUOTE ] To a UK address? or are you having it delivered elsewhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 I've just tried to UK address: *** Cet article ne peut malheureusement pas être expédié à l'adresse sélectionnée. Vous pouvez modifier l'adresse de livraison ou retirer cet article de votre commande en remplaçant la quantité par 0, puis en cliquant sur le bouton « Mettre à jour » Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pincher Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 Delivery to an adress in France Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted November 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 [ QUOTE ] I've just tried to UK address: *** Cet article ne peut malheureusement pas être expédié à l'adresse sélectionnée. Vous pouvez modifier l'adresse de livraison ou retirer cet article de votre commande en remplaçant la quantité par 0, puis en cliquant sur le bouton « Mettre à jour » [/ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] This item unfortunately cannot be dispatched to the selected address. You can modify the address of delivery or withdraw this item of your order in substitute the quantity by 0, then while clicking on the button "To Update [/ QUOTE ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted November 21, 2007 Report Share Posted November 21, 2007 Deliveries to Scotland not currently blocked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pincher Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 Yay, mine is currently in a flat in the Paris suburbs waiting to be smuggled back to the UK over the weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizze Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 I was offered them at £220 each the other day and had 9 people who said no problem to that price, however I had to buy 20 of the fecking things!! We said we may all chip in fuel and tunnel fees and grab 10 in France, still works out around £210 each, but means someone gets to stock up on winter drinks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHA Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 Does anywhere in the UK have them in stock at the moment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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