Where Can I Get a Wii Fit?

d.vader · 05-20-2008, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by sinstoic

Wii Fit was available today at some B&M stores in Sacramento county in California. Report your findings.

What is B&M stores?

IdiotStorm · 05-20-2008, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by d.vader

What is B&M stores?

Brick and Mortar. Real life. Not online.

d.vader · 05-20-2008, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by IdiotStorm

Brick and Mortar. Real life. Not online.

Oh okay. I thought you were talking about a store called, "B&M".

Which Sac stores specifically?

thcrw739 · 05-20-2008, 06:08 PM

I went to game stop to preorder mine, after asking if they had any preorders left.. i did just that...

Then looking at the receipt a little closer a week ago, i noticed next to my preorder (had sevral purchases on there so it didnt just jump out at me) it said 2nd ship next to the preorder purchase

I was like hmmm, so i called them up and asked about it , and yeah i wont be getting mine till the 23rd (friday)

Dirty Trick, but atleast its not to much longer than the orignal release date..

K LoLo · 05-20-2008, 06:16 PM

Does anyone know if they will have any in wal mart tonight? Do you think wal mart would start selling the products at midnight, or no?

thcrw739 · 05-20-2008, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by K LoLo

Does anyone know if they will have any in wal mart tonight? Do you think wal mart would start selling the products at midnight, or no?

I thought it was released yesterday...

So i would assume if they had any they are allready for sale..

K LoLo · 05-20-2008, 07:00 PM

I thought it was the 21st?

goheat · 05-20-2008, 08:01 PM

I think it was changed last minute. See
http://www.dbtechno.com/gaming/2008/...ch-date-in-us/

K LoLo · 05-20-2008, 08:37 PM

So does that mean that I may have a chance at getting one at midnight tonight at walmart?

dakuda · 05-21-2008, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by K LoLo

So does that mean that I may have a chance at getting one at midnight tonight at walmart?

Why not call WalMart and ask them? Your local store will know the answer.

charitorae · 05-21-2008, 05:28 PM

So today is the big day. Who got their Wii Fits?? And where? Does anyone know if any stores did the midnight release?

K LoLo · 05-21-2008, 05:56 PM

I was too tired to go out to the store. I had working in the morning.

Earthworm Jim · 05-21-2008, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by charitorae

So today is the big day. Who got their Wii Fits?? And where? Does anyone know if any stores did the midnight release?

i picked mine up at my local best buy. I got there at about 5 minutes to 10, there was a small line of about 15 people.

i hurt my shoulder doing the pushups on the board, old age sux!

K LoLo · 05-21-2008, 06:18 PM

I just called my local walmart, they said they have "plenty" in stock.

I'll probably just wait until I get off of work and go. I mean, I get a lunch break, but I dont know if I want to take it for that (I gotta eat!). Wait, that doesnt sound like the Wii Fit attitude!

Pantalaimn · 05-21-2008, 06:29 PM

Just picked up at Best Buy. They had 15 copies that where not preorders. I was # 3 so got mine no problem. They had a demo set up with free smoothies and you could try the game. Free wristbands and Wiiremote keychains. I demo'd while there and it is alot harder than I thought it would be. I am pretty good at the Ski Jump.

Wiiholic · 05-21-2008, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by technodj

Save your money. Tried it out and it's actually pretty stupid IMO. Do people really think they're going to get in shape with a plastic board stepping on it for 20 minutes a day. I'm in the gym 4 days a week for an 1.5 hour each session and that's still not enough to be REALLY fit. I think people are going to buy it, have mild intererest in it for a few weeks and then it'll be collecting dust somewhere. Nintendo is notorious for putting out peripherals that never truly come to fruition. And if you look at it, how can they? The fact is if everyone doesn't own one, then you're cutting your profits by releasing ANYTHING that was built around using that said peripheral. Save your cash and go to the gym.

You're assuming that people are going to do it because they think that they can get fit solely by using WiiFit.

(I believe I saw a study that stated that it only makes people use 2% more energy in a day.)

It can lead people to be more active in their life, and consider the choices they make daily to influence their health (nutrition, watching tv or not, etc.) It can help them get into the habit of being healthy.

Lastly, getting up and exercising, even if it's very low-intensity, helps to release endorphins. It makes people feel happy. What's wrong with that?

sinstoic · 05-21-2008, 11:02 PM

For those of you who are still looking for Wii Fit in California, try Sam's Club or Costco Brick & Mortar stores. They seem to have got a lot (I could count more than 30 remaining at a Costco store that too after lunch hour) compared to other stores. Cosctco's in California are selling it for $79.99 + taxes.

The local Craigslist had some losers selling new and unopened units for around $100 (making $14 or less in profit).

If you can't make it today, try early morning on Memorial Day at your local Best Buy, Circuit City, K-Mart, Target, ToysRUs or Wal-Mart stores. Most of them are going to carry at the least 10 units.

Going by what I have seen so far, I wonder if we are really going to have the anticipated shortage!

By the way, Wii Balance Board and Wii Fit Game is really good and worth a look even for the skeptics.

Linda L · 05-22-2008, 02:36 AM

I picked one up at my Sam's Club this morning. Looked like they still had lots left from the display.

Linda

K LoLo · 05-22-2008, 03:30 AM

I went to walmart, they did have plenty

tym synk · 05-22-2008, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by technodj

Save your money. Tried it out and it's actually pretty stupid IMO. Do people really think they're going to get in shape with a plastic board stepping on it for 20 minutes a day. I'm in the gym 4 days a week for an 1.5 hour each session and that's still not enough to be REALLY fit. I think people are going to buy it, have mild intererest in it for a few weeks and then it'll be collecting dust somewhere. Nintendo is notorious for putting out peripherals that never truly com