Still on the Search for Wii?

Kristi1696 · 01-05-2007, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by nine56

Got my Wii today.

Here's what I did. I live in South Jersey, about 3 hours from NYC. Me and a few friends decided to stay up until about 2:30 AM, and take the train to NYC. When we got off, we walked around for quite awhile and took some pictures and had fun. Then we made our way over to the Nintendo World Store.

It was 6:15 AM and we were about 40th (overestimating) in line. Surely enough, when 9 AM rolled around we were let inside to retrieve our proudly earned Wiis.

Here's another tip. I asked a staff member from the Nintendo World Store how many Wiis they get per day and he said "anywhere from 100-250". From what it looked like, these numbers were accurate.

My recommendation: go to NYC. Yes, it costs a little bit for transportation, but it is so worth the experience. The city is beautiful at 5 AM

. Good luck, Wii Hunters!

Congratulations! And kudos for getting your wii "hardcore" style!

Is the limit 1pp? I'm just wondering if some of wiichatter's who are near NYC could grab one for themselves and someone else on the board?

spicka · 01-05-2007, 10:58 PM

I think i finally found a way to get a wii

Heres how: My aunt lives about 20 mins from Central NYC and if i can convince her she might just go get me one from nintendo world (hopefully) im like her favorite nephew so i think she will that would mean i could be playing wii by sunday night

barieuph · 01-05-2007, 10:59 PM

Now that I think about it, If I wasn't working I could be in NYC right now. My uncle commutes there to sell produce every weekend. He gets there friday night and my sister lives there.

Unfortunately they both have early mornings so I would feel bad hitting them up to stick around 3 hours for a "silly game" as they would probably put it.

Kristi1696 · 01-05-2007, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by barieuph

Now that I think about it, If I wasn't working I could be in NYC right now. My uncle commutes there to sell produce every weekend. He gets there friday night and my sister lives there.

Unfortunately they both have early mornings so I would feel bad hitting them up to stick around 3 hours for a "silly game" as they would probably put it.

Could you go tonight for tomorrow morning? I guess it is a bit of a drive though...

DueNorth · 01-05-2007, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by barieuph

Unfortunately they both have early mornings so I would feel bad hitting them up to stick around 3 hours for a "silly game" as they would probably put it.

You can let them play with it a bit and they wouldn't think it is "silly" anymore. One of the main reason why I think the Wii is interesting is that everyone in the family can play.

Kristi1696 · 01-05-2007, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by spicka

I think i finally found a way to get a wii

Heres how: My aunt lives about 20 mins from Central NYC and if i can convince her she might just go get me one from nintendo world (hopefully) im like her favorite nephew so i think she will that would mean i could be playing wii by sunday night

Get her a gift certificate or something so she can go shopping or get lunch (or breakfast) afterwards. I'm sure she'd do it. You seriously should ask!

callme.nasty · 01-05-2007, 11:03 PM

anyone in southeastern PA have any luck? specifically around lansdale?

stljason1 · 01-05-2007, 11:09 PM

Itrackr is a complete load of crap. Its telling my my Target hasnt gotten any wii's in 8 days and my gamestop havent gotten any in 18 days.

Kristi1696 · 01-05-2007, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by DueNorth

You can let them play with it a bit and they wouldn't think it is "silly" anymore. One of the main reason why I think the Wii is interesting is that everyone in the family can play.

Ha! I agree! We're having a friend over tonight for a "Wine and Wii" party. He's a rather stuffy English PhD type who doesn't get electronics, let alone gaming, AT ALL. Yet, he's interested in the Wii and wants to check it out.

Kristi1696 · 01-05-2007, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by stljason1

Itrackr is a complete load of crap. Its telling my my Target hasnt gotten any wii's in 8 days and my gamestop havent gotten any in 18 days.

And you know that this is incorrect? My Target (Philly) hasn't gotten any in for over 10 days. Some people haven't had any in their area at all for WEEKS. It's entirely possible that what itrackr is telling you is true.

spicka · 01-05-2007, 11:13 PM

hey kristi what time do you think she would have to get ther to ensure she gets one? and do you think they are getting any tomorrow?

DueNorth · 01-05-2007, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Kristi1696

Yet, he's interested in the Wii and wants to check it out.

Actually I was able to check out the Zelda demo for the Wii at my local GameStop by giving them my driver license and credit card.

One of the demo was for the fishing part, kind of interesting how it is done where you use the remote to cast the line and then the nunchucks to pull it in. I enjoy the reeling noise played through the remote and the slight vibrations to enhance the fishing moment.

The 2nd demo was for the actual fighting sequence in the game. That part I have problem with because it seems like the remote isn't well calibrated (or messed up). Swinging was fine, but trying to use the remote to help line up the bow for the shot was almost impossible. I was like 30 degree off. I am chalking that to bad calibration or just the demo environment.

Overall, it was a fun experience and I couldn't wait to try out Wii Sport.

So if you are waiting for a Wii at your local GameStop, ask to try out the demo.

SoCuteNY · 01-05-2007, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by nine56

Got my Wii today.

Here's what I did. I live in South Jersey, about 3 hours from NYC. Me and a few friends decided to stay up until about 2:30 AM, and take the train to NYC. When we got off, we walked around for quite awhile and took some pictures and had fun. Then we made our way over to the Nintendo World Store.

It was 6:15 AM and we were about 40th (overestimating) in line. Surely enough, when 9 AM rolled around we were let inside to retrieve our proudly earned Wiis.

Here's another tip. I asked a staff member from the Nintendo World Store how many Wiis they get per day and he said "anywhere from 100-250". From what it looked like, these numbers were accurate.

My recommendation: go to NYC. Yes, it costs a little bit for transportation, but it is so worth the experience. The city is beautiful at 5 AM

. Good luck, Wii Hunters!

THATS IT!! **** IT.....IM PUTTIN MY ASS ON THE NEXT TRAIN TO PENN STATION...how far is nintendo world from Penn Station lol? And get there at 6ish....Can do....

phate · 01-05-2007, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCuteNY

THATS IT!! **** IT.....IM PUTTIN MY ASS ON THE NEXT TRAIN TO PENN STATION...how far is nintendo world from Penn Station lol? And get there at 6ish....Can do....

just the the subway to rockefeller center..its not far from penn station..i was in nyc twice last week, unfortunately not before 9am...damn...

headshot119 · 01-05-2007, 11:33 PM

Hi I live in the Uk any news on release

SoCuteNY · 01-05-2007, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by phate

just the the subway to rockefeller center..its not far from penn station..i was in nyc twice last week, unfortunately not before 9am...damn...

alright, so it if I leave at around 5ish I should get there at 6ish then......if i get an express.

Im VERY rusty on manahattan

They earliest train LEAVES THE STATION AT 6!!!

Kristi1696 · 01-05-2007, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by DueNorth

Actually I was able to check out the Zelda demo for the Wii at my local GameStop by giving them my driver license and credit card.

One of the demo was for the fishing part, kind of interesting how it is done where you use the remote to cast the line and then the nunchucks to pull it in. I enjoy the reeling noise played through the remote and the slight vibrations to enhance the fishing moment.

The 2nd demo was for the actual fighting sequence in the game. That part I have problem with because it seems like the remote isn't well calibrated (or messed up). Swinging was fine, but trying to use the remote to help line up the bow for the shot was almost impossible. I was like 30 degree off. I am chalking that to bad calibration or just the demo environment.

Overall, it was a fun experience and I couldn't wait to try out Wii Sport.

So if you are waiting for a Wii at your local GameStop, ask to try out the demo.

Fortunately, I can try out Zelda at my leisure as I purchased it! I haven't tried it yet though 'cuz we rentede COD3(my boyfriend) and TraumaCentre(me) and are trying to get through those first. And wii sports is great!

spicka · 01-05-2007, 11:52 PM

Oooooooo sucks for you socute mabye you will see my aunt there if you do decide to go

Kristi1696 · 01-05-2007, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by spicka

hey kristi what time do you think she would have to get ther to ensure she gets one? and do you think they are getting any tomorrow?

Between 6 and 7am. And two people have now reported that they expect to have them tomorrow. It looks good!!