Circuit City wants all of your money
Circuit City is currently advertising, in giant, bold letters, that they have Wiis for sale! Isn't that great? We still know people who are looking for them, after all. But unless you're looking to buy a ridiculous bundle to the tune of $550, you might want to look elsewhere.
Circuit City's bundle, which includes an extra Wii remote and nunchuk, as well as at least four games, does have one leg up on some other bundles we've seen: the games from which you choose aren't terrible. That is, it's possible to pick four mostly decent titles from the six they have on offer: Super Smash Bros Brawl, Super Mario Galaxy, Mario Party 8, Wii Play, Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2008, and Carnival Games. Hey, at least shipping is free! ... if you want to wait two weeks for your bundle, that is.
Of course, we know Circuit City is desperate to move all this Wii product, which is why they're requiring such an incredibly expensive bundle. They're clearly overstocked on Wiis and games, which is why they're trumpeting the fact that they're actually available, right? It couldn't possibly be the lure of an extra three hundred dollars per sale.
Circuit City's bundle, which includes an extra Wii remote and nunchuk, as well as at least four games, does have one leg up on some other bundles we've seen: the games from which you choose aren't terrible. That is, it's possible to pick four mostly decent titles from the six they have on offer: Super Smash Bros Brawl, Super Mario Galaxy, Mario Party 8, Wii Play, Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2008, and Carnival Games. Hey, at least shipping is free! ... if you want to wait two weeks for your bundle, that is.
Of course, we know Circuit City is desperate to move all this Wii product, which is why they're requiring such an incredibly expensive bundle. They're clearly overstocked on Wiis and games, which is why they're trumpeting the fact that they're actually available, right? It couldn't possibly be the lure of an extra three hundred dollars per sale.










Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
RyGy @ Apr 24th 2008 11:25AM
It doesn't make you pick 4 games, it only makes you pick 2, but still...
s0uthard @ Apr 24th 2008 1:02PM
Actually last night it did force you to buy at least 4 games. I checked it myself since they sent me a link. Now they changed it and it now seems they charge you for the remote and nunchuk. I think they were free last night since the total came to $450 in my cart when I made a mock bundle just to see how much it was.
TheWarlock @ Apr 24th 2008 3:45PM
Their consecutive blows to my wallet are relentless and futile. I took one for the team when I shopped at ToysR'Us the other day and hugged the clerk attending me in front of a CircuitCity employee. Oh yeah, I went there.
nintendo1889 @ Apr 24th 2008 6:08PM
*scoff* $550!? What a freakin' rip off. I found a wii online for $300 (last September), have three games AND two controllers and even THAT never ended up being $550! Screw bundles; they suck. Need I say more?
Caroline @ Apr 25th 2008 2:31PM
Circuit City actually has a great price matching policy. I work with them and I know that they make great efforts to honor this policy. If you feel that the price is too high and can find a lower price on a similar package you may be able to take advantage of this policy.