If you are based in the UK, you may feel a sense of bewilderment when reading stories about American Wii stockists claiming that they could once again be short of the console this Christmas.
At present if you browse around most major High Streets in Blighty you will see a fair amount of Wii Bundles, 'Wii specials' and several Wii related displays peering out of the shops.
But a word to the wise, it may not stay that way for long.
Last year in the UK the Nintendo Wii and DS had sold out by November and there wasn't adequate availability until around February this year, Nintendo have reportedly only upped their production by a measly 20% and when you consider the huge success of such titles as Mario Kart Wii, Super Smash Brothers not to mention the massive impact of Wii Fit the same thing could easily happen again.
It's a classic hare and the tortoise scenario, at present we think can amble along and casually pick up a Wii console whenever we choose, but if the past is any indicator don't be too surprised if come November Wii Stockists are displaying the dreaded 'Sold Out' sign.
It may pay to act quickly and if you are already thinking of getting a console then perhaps now is a good time to get some early Christmas shopping done.
The reports of the Wii availability (or lack of) in the US seems to have originated from games retailer GameStop, they may be trying to generate a bit of a pre Christmas Wii related buzz, but the fact is the console barely needs the additional sales push, it is already in demand, the problem is that Wii stockists can't seem to meet that demand especially in the USA.
It seems likely that the closer December the 25th gets, the thinner the supply of Wii consoles will become EVERYWHERE, and if you find yourself empty handed you can't say that you hadn't been warned - remember what happened to that cocky hare!
Guy Roberts has been brought out of his self imposed gaming exile by the seductive Nintendo Wii. He also helps out at http://NintendoWiiStockists.co.uk which provides a complete list of online UK and US Wii console stockists, as well as Wii News, Game- Charts and Accessories.
If you're looking for a Wii, make sure you use the available Pop-up, Email and Audio Alerts on their innovative Nintendo Wii Stock Locator so you don't miss out this Christmas. Get the bundle you want at the price you want!
