Nintendo really don't have any excuses this time, its not like they were 'unaware' that last years shortages might be repeated if they didn't prepare for this Christmas.

Poor show on Nintendo's part. Either that or its blatent attempt to generate demand for a console that they know, in reality, is nothing but a fad.

"nothing but a fad"

A second sell out Christmas following a mostly sell out year? That's not bad going for a 'fad'.

I'm no retail expert, but I reckon a product that sells out as quickly as they're ordered in is much better than a product that sits idle in your warehouse, awaiting a price cut to actually shift a few.

I think Nintendo are buying them themselves and reselling.they really only have 1500 machines in the UK
Tomo

They did warn people months ago that they will have problem keeping up with demands this Christmas - which might have inadvertenly caused the problem in the first place. However, they are producing more console*****onth than both XBox 260 and the PS3. So it's not like they aren't trying.

Some incredible word filter action going on in that last post!
Identifying the word 'spe®m' out of 'consoles pe® month'

As if 'spe®m' were actually an offensive word, unlikely that it would be used in a debate about high street Wii shortages though…

Wii shrtage hits UK high street?

It never left.........

It may not be a fad but it will be interesting to see if all these new casual gamers are planning to buy any games....

Yes, i think you're right, the Wii is just a fad, unlike the amazing console that is the PS3, and it's constantly incredible sales figures for the past year.

It's a blatant shortfall!!! Someone needs to pull the plug on the advertising of Wii games which is a crying shame because there are no consoles are available in the High Street!!!

It's the yongsters, like my twelve year old who are suffering from this loss... any responsible game maker would have had some sense. The consoles that are available - come from sinister sources and at double the cost! How is that a good buy?

Sad, been a Nintendo fan for years, like many others, we're all going elsewhere - Some sad idiot, somewhere is sitting on their backside and not doing anything about it!!!

Vin

i dunno why the Nintendo CEO(or whatever they call him/her) is still occupying his desk...
i got myself a psp n dont think will go for an item that is being held by the manufacturer - just to keep the market value

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