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multiplayerblog.mtv.com - 8/28/2008

MTV Multiplayer » Nintendo To Frustrated ‘Wii Fit’ Seekers: ‘Regular Supply’ Coming

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'Wii Fit' The challenge of finding a Wii console, even more than 18 months since the system’s launch has been well-chronicled. But who yet weeps for the consumer struggling to find a copy of “Wii Fit“? Nintendo’s exercise game appears to be in very short supply. Exhibit A: A mom walks up to me on the street , desperate to track down “Wii Fit” (possibly wants the one I’m holding?). She tells me ...

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slashgear.com - 8/28/2008

Nintendo talks about Wii Fit shortage

— slashgear.com — Since its release, stores have been having trouble keeping Wii Fit on their shelves. While many areas... are still having trouble keeping actual Wii’s in stock Nintendo has issued a statement (to MTV of all places) regarding the lack of Wii ... (more) Nintendo talks about Wii Fit shortage

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insertcredit.com - 8/26/2008

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— insertcredit.com — powerglove.jpg Frank was browsing around the google patent archives , and happened upon a few game patents.... Then I started poking around, and found a few more. It's really worth browsing through in full...poking at 'related patents' is particularly ... (more) insertcredit.com

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blog.makezine.com - 8/22/2008

Walk around Google's street view with a Wii Fit

— blog.makezine.com — Yet another hack of the Wii Fit's cheap sensing board. This Maker has connected it up to... the panoramas from Google's street view so you can literally "walk" down the street of almost any mapped city in the world from the comfort of your own ... (more) Walk around Google's street view with a Wii Fit

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Nintendo talks about Wii Fit shortage
SlashGear — ... surprisingly popular. In July alone Nintendo sold a whopping 369,600 copies of the game according to the NPD sales tracking group. That’s astounding. I see the draw of an active game, but then again DDR can also burn calories, has a workout mode, and can always be found on store shelves. What’s with the Wii and shortages? Do you think Nintendo really can’t keep up with sales, or are they intentionally producing only small numbers of their products? [via MTV] ...

Nintendo explains Wii Fit shortages using familiar language
Engadget — Filed under: GamingWell, it looks like all that experience Nintendo has half-explaining Wii supply issues isn't going to waste -- the company just issued a statement regarding shortages of Wii Fit that sounds awfully familiar. Seriously, follow along with us here: Wii shortages, Nov. 14, 2007: "The demand for Wii hardware globally has been unprecedented and higher than Nintendo could ever have anticipated." Wii Fit shortages, Aug. 28, 2008: "Nintendo had a substantial supply nationwide for launch, though some ...

Nintendo offers answers to Wii Fit shortage
PR News: — ... was. If that was their plan, then it worked perfectly. Now Nintendo have decided to issue a statement, strangely on MTV, explaining why the Wii Fit has not been available in stores. In brief the statement said that the consumer response to the Nintendo Wii Fit was historically exceptional, they said that they are now providing retailers with a constant supply of ‘Wii Fit,’ so you should see a regular supply of ‘Wii Fit’ on store shelves. Read the full statement