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joystiq.com - 3/20/2009

GameStop on Wii: 'Three years later, we finally have enough'

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Three years and countless lives lost later, it appears that Nintendo's Wii has finally found equilibrium in the epic battle between supply and demand. GameStop SVP of Merchandising Bob McKenzie, speaking with embedded reporters from Gamasutra , expresses the company finally has enough ...

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weeklydrop.com - 3/16/2009

Nike Blazer High Nintendo Wii

— weeklydrop.com — Nike Blazer High Nintendo Wii This summer Nike will release a special “Nintendo Wii” pack, and first up to showcase is the Nike Blazer . Featuring a light blue tint on the midsole, resembling when your Nintendo Wii is on, crimson red outline for off, ... (more) Nike Blazer High Nintendo Wii

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kotaku.com - 3/19/2009

GameStop: Wii Supply Finally Meets Wii Demand [Wii]

— kotaku.com — Video game retailer GameStop finally has enough Nintendo Wii consoles for everyone, and it only took around three and a quarter years to get there. In an interview with Gamasutra, GameStop's senior... (more) GameStop: Wii Supply Finally Meets Wii Demand [Wii]

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engadget.com - 3/20/2009

Wii shortage finally nearing its end, says GameStop exec

— engadget.com — We never, ever thought it'd take this long, but we've finally received a sign that the Wii supply and demand might be nearing some equilibrium, almost two and a half years later. According to GameStop SVP Bob McKenzie, the retailer now has a couple ... (more) Wii shortage finally nearing its end, says GameStop exec

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Wii shortage finally nearing its end, says GameStop exec
Engadget — ... SVP Bob McKenzie, the retailer now has a couple weeks' worth of supply, which seems to be fairly unprecedented given the numerous shortage stories we've heard over the console's 852-day lifespan. That's not to say the console's popularity is waning -- it's still topping US sales charts, and according to NPD, pushed over 750,000 units last month. So now that one shortage might be nearing its end, how about Nintendo find a way to keep Wii Fit in stock? [Via Joystiq] Read - McKenzie on Wii supply Read - February NPD figures Filed ...

Cartwheels for everyone! The Wii shortage is finally over!
CrunchGear — ... recently told reporters, “Three years later, we finally have enough inventory on the shelf, and we’ve got a couple of weeks in supply…” He also expressed surprise that Wii Fit has been so popular and posited that EA Sports Active might be another well-liked title when it ships. The steady availability of the Wii console is “good because we can finally determine and gauge it before we get into the fourth holiday season,” said McKenzie. [Gamasutra via Joystiq]

Nintendo Wii shortage finally over
SlashGear — ... hands on a Wii, it should be fairly easy. Well, if you have the extra money sitting around, that is. According to Bob McKenzie, an executive at GameStop, the company has plenty of Wiis on their shelves for the first time in three years. It’s hard to say if there’s finally enough Wiis to meet demand because Nintendo caught up or because of the recession. Regardless, it’s good to know the console is there for your perusal should you want to purchase it.  [via Joystiq] ...