slashgear.com - 8/28/2008
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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 Fit’s available in stores.
In the statement to MTV a Nintendo spokesperson said ” “Nintendo had a substantial supply nationwide for ...
press.nintendo.com - 9/2/2008
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multiplayerblog.mtv.com - 8/28/2008
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'Wii Fit' The challenge of finding a Wii
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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 ...
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Nintendo Discusses Wii Fit Shortage
Technology - Channel Feed —
... to ‘Wii Fit’ at launch was historically exceptional when compared with peripheral-based video game products. We are providing retailers with a constant supply of ‘Wii Fit,’ so you should see a regular supply of ‘Wii Fit’ on store shelves as we move through the summer and into the holidays.”
So that should be a small comfort should you be lusting after the Wii Fit.
For those of you that already have the Wii Fit, what do you think of it? Worth the hype?
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Nintendo explains Wii Fit shortages using familiar language
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... Wii Fit shortages, Aug. 28, 2008: "Nintendo had a substantial supply nationwide for launch, though some stores saw spot shortages due to unprecedented demand for this unique product."
Here's a thought, guys: if there's "unprecedented" demand for the console, the demand for arguably the biggest accessory for that console since launch probably isn't unprecedented as well -- and your PR people shouldn't be so well-versed in making excuses like this. [Via Slashgear]Read | Permalink | Email this ...
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