Wiis at Kmart this Sunday
by Eric Caoili 
{ Apr 12th 2007 at 1:55PM }
It will be months before manufacturers will be able to meet the Wii demand and end its shortage, but you might not have to wait until then to get your hands on the supply-constrained console. Kmart's latest circular advertises that the retail chain's stores will have Nintendo Wiis in stock next Sunday, but we doubt that the systems will stay on shelves longer than a few minutes. It was just this morning when a few of you confessed to us about not being able to acquire a Wii yet, so this must be a sign from the heavens! Or from Ace of Base! If you're still looking for an opportunity to buy the console, especially considering this week's Super Paper Mario release, here's your chance. You won't even have to go broke over outrageous eBay prices or offer up your unsullied body on Craigslist! Jump past the post break for the Kmart flyer.
[Via CAG]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
jacksonpritt @ Apr 12th 2007 2:27PM
Why is their 2000 point Wii Points card priced at $24.99?
I thought the system was set up so that $1.00 = 100 Wii points?
kcgb @ Apr 12th 2007 2:39PM
I wouldn't count on the reliability of this ad. It marks 2000 wii points as $25.00 (which I believe is the going rate for 2000 xbox live points).
The "Prices displayed are based on in-store pricing for Troy, MI." at the bottom of the page is also mildly concerning.
littlewii @ Apr 12th 2007 4:09PM
Many retail stores have them at that price, despite it being easier to buy them right from Nintendo in the shopping channel. I guess that's the extra price to pay if you want to use cash instead of credit cards. Or just look around more, some store will have them for $20.
Cam @ Apr 13th 2007 12:36AM
Yeah I've seen wii points overpriced at many retailers. Mabey this is really obvious, but to anyone hoping to snag a wii, go really early. I showed up at 4 am before opening and i was one of the last to get one. Of course, that was back in December, but still. If you go early enough, you know you'll get one.
Steve @ Apr 13th 2007 1:38AM
So where's the riddler this time?
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Lewis @ Apr 18th 2007 11:11AM
I'm still trying to find a WII in the Boston area. Most places have been out (and reportedly WILL be out) for many more weeks.
Felicisimo @ Jun 19th 2007 2:53AM
I come across a site, SmartRaings.com, that has a list of merchants selling Wii online. Although stocks are limited, there is a gradual constant flow of supply coming in. Maybe, this is a sign that everything will be back to normal as far as stocks are concerned.