Ever since Nintendo released the Wii the demand for this console with its unique gaming experience is several times higher than the Wii availability. Depending on the area you are located you might be lucky to find the Wii in your local stores or it is nearly impossible for you to find one. For many people the latter is true so the situation is still not satisfying at all. Even if you have a close friend working in a store it will be difficult for him to hold one single unit back for you.
So the best way for anybody who wants to have a Wii for personal use or as a present is to search for the game console on the internet. Due to the difficult supply situation and the console being nearly unavailable several services and websites evolved that provide a tracking service for stores that have the Wii in stock. The idea is good but it is not enough to know where the game console is available at the moment. The potential buyer also has to be really fast to get to the store before they are sold out again, what usually happens in almost no time.
There are many online retailers that sell Wii consoles but more often than not they are outsold in minutes whenever they announce a new delivery on their website. Another way to find a Wii is looking around on Ebay. There are always several auctions for used and new units running. Of course you should focus on new and original items so you have the maximum of security and the best guarantee to receive a working game console. That doesn't mean that used Wiis are of minor quality. It is just a little bit more risky.
The best way to get a feeling for the Wii auctions on eBay is to look after running auctions for several days. You should save about ten running auctions to your favorites so you can follow and see how much you will have to invest in average. Prices may be a little bit higher in the end so it depends on how urgently you want to have your own Wii. For being such a rare good it is unlikely that you will find a bargain but it can happen.
If you decide that you want to give it a try and have found an auction that is appropriate you should always set yourself an ultimate maximum price that you are willing to pay. Never bid more than this price or you are in danger to get into some bidding war that made you pay more as it would have been necessary.
To win an auction on eBay you should be experienced and know when and how to bid. If you are lacking this knowledge you maybe can ask an eBay seasoned friend to help you with the bidding. There are also several bidding services to be found in the internet that might be helpful to win an auction. In any case eBay is worth a look for Wii availability when you are searching for a Nintendo Wii.
Jason Widmore is passionated about video games since several years. He wants to share insights, tips and information about video games and gaming consoles. His favorite gaming System is the Nintendo Wii for its unique gaming experience. More information about the Wii can be found on his blog.
