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I apologize if this has been answer but I checked the first few pages of the wii thread and did not see this...
The BB my friend works at is getting ~45 Wiis on launch but only 14 complete controllers (controller + nunchuck), I checked a local EB and they are only going to have 2 complete controllers and one extra just wiimote that are already spoken from in preorders. I am freaking out that I might not be able to go at some 2 player action on Sunday!
Anyone else see this?
botticus
11-15-2006, 08:43 PM
My Best Buy is only getting half the number of Wiimotes as consoles, and a third the number of nunchuks as Wiimotes.
And EB has zero extra controllers beyond preorders (knew I should have preordered a third set). Thank God for weekly replenishments.
mofo1115
11-16-2006, 02:28 AM
Not a biggie for me as I don't plan on dropping that much more on remotes past the one extra for 2 player action though I would love 4 player.
lilboo
11-16-2006, 07:12 AM
2 complete wii-motes should of been included!! This is "SUCH" a multiplayer system, and they give us Wii-Sports, with ONE controller. LOL SO angry!!!
$60 IS steep too for a damn controller!
Until we all buy our controllers, and then the new colors will come out in the spring, LOL
drfunk85
11-16-2006, 09:15 AM
This just makes me wonder if Nintendo had some troubles manufacturing the controller. I mean, they are advertising this as *the* multiplayer console, yet they don't even have enough controllers for 2 per console? These things should be all over the place. It's pretty likely that they are able to manufacture the consoles faster than the Wiimotes, and that's why there's only one per system packaged.
bingbangboom
11-16-2006, 09:19 AM
I think that the problem and something we might not know yet is the ratio of controllers to consoles. We might see a large jump on this compared to other consoles. Most people might get another controller for the PS3 or XBox 360... the Wii might have people buying 2 or more controllers. One thing is with the 360 more focused on online where you don't need ot buy another controller.
I think I might buy another controller but don';t know about the nunchuck. I am suprised they are not releaseing a bundle with both together. This might be a system I can get my parents to play.
SpazX
11-16-2006, 09:32 AM
gonintendo linked to an article in business week where miyamoto was talking about how they were tweaking the controller up through the summer, so it's possible they haven't had as much time to produce controllers as they have systems.
lordwow
11-16-2006, 11:00 AM
My Best Buy is only getting half the number of Wiimotes as consoles, and a third the number of nunchuks as Wiimotes.
And EB has zero extra controllers beyond preorders (knew I should have preordered a third set). Thank God for weekly replenishments.
Yikes... that sucks.
Tybee
11-16-2006, 12:31 PM
With Zelda preordered at EB, a Wii reserved at TRU, and component cables en route from Nintendo, this is the last source of stress yet to be resolved. There is no fail on this. I HAVE to have one extra remote (and hopefully a nunchuk to go with it) before Thanksgiving weekend so everyone can play at the family get together.
Nomar1245
11-16-2006, 12:37 PM
The target I work at is getting 24 wiis, and I would say that they have atleast 2 remotes for each system. I know because I stocked them :)
fldash
11-16-2006, 12:47 PM
The target I work at is getting 24 wiis, and I would say that they have atleast 2 remotes for each system. I know because I stocked them :)
You work at Target? Can you confirm that this is correct? http://wickedsick.org/wii_finder/
It supposedly has the number of units for every target...
Not a biggie for me as I don't plan on dropping that much more on remotes past the one extra for 2 player action though I would love 4 player.
With the past few consoles (Xbox, GC, 360) I haven't bought a single extra controller with my system. My friends will usually buy one for my console, which will become theirs when they eventually get the system themselves. :lol: It's a sweet deal for me, because I end up with multiple controllers for a good period of time. (And by then I've usually found extra controllers at pawn shops or online cheap.)
So, I don't plan on buying any controllers. If they want to play my console, they'll buy some for themselves!
Tybee
11-16-2006, 12:58 PM
The target I work at is getting 24 wiis, and I would say that they have atleast 2 remotes for each system. I know because I stocked them :)
That is comforting. Let's hope this holds true across all stores.
lordwow
11-16-2006, 02:20 PM
That's good news. Like a lot of other people I'm sure, I was hoping on stopping by a store (probably BB) on Sunday well after the rush in hopes of picking up a controller. One would think that most people won't pick up the controller without having the console (unless they're like me and have an Amazon.com order), so it shouldn't be that difficult to find... but we'll see I guess.
ArthurDigbySellers
11-16-2006, 02:29 PM
I went to my local Wal-Mart today to find out what the hell is going on with the Wii launch. To my surprise, they had Wiimotes, Nunchuks, Classic controllers, and Wii points cards all on display and for sale....or so I thought.
I went up to the counter to buy my new found booty, only to find that they woudn't scan. Both controllers rang up as "Item not for sale." She said that they weren't in the inventory system yet.
I was so pissed! So close!
BTW, that Nunchuk is freaking small!
lordwow
11-16-2006, 02:39 PM
I went to my local Wal-Mart today to find out what the hell is going on with the Wii launch. To my surprise, they had Wiimotes, Nunchuks, Classic controllers, and Wii points cards all on display and for sale....or so I thought.
I went up to the counter to buy my new found booty, only to find that they woudn't scan. Both controllers rang up as "Item not for sale." She said that they weren't in the inventory system yet.
I was so pissed! So close!
BTW, that Nunchuk is freaking small!
I guess the logical question is then, how many of them were there?
fldash
11-16-2006, 02:42 PM
Son of a bitch, the anticipation and ignorance surrounding the launch is killing me.
lilboo
11-16-2006, 02:47 PM
LOL if there's a shortage on Wiimotes im really gonna be PISSED!
But.. as long as we can all actually GET our systems.. it's ok :)
ArthurDigbySellers
11-16-2006, 03:19 PM
I guess the logical question is then, how many of them were there?
On the shelf, there probably about 8 of each controller (Wiimote, Nunchuk, and Classic). I did see some more sitting in a shopping cart down one of the aisles so I am assuming there were probably about 15 or so of each and maybe more if they were still in the process of bringing everything out.
The lady I talked to said that they had "a ton" of Wii games but that they were locked up until Sunday. I was trying to coax Twilight Princess out of her but no luck.
Namelessloser
11-16-2006, 03:23 PM
went to best buy found a crap load of wiimotes. Bought one heres my proof :D
http://img211.imageshack.us/my.php?image=1002781gs2.jpg
http://img470.imageshack.us/img470/9355/1002787nx3.jpg
I would say everyones best bet is to run out and look at the stores now to see if they have put things out. I also went to CC and Target to find nada. :(
ArthurDigbySellers
11-16-2006, 03:25 PM
went to best buy found a crap load of wiimotes. Bought one heres my proof :D
http://img211.imageshack.us/my.php?image=1002781gs2.jpg
http://img470.imageshack.us/img470/9355/1002787nx3.jpg
I would say everyones best bet is to run out and look at the stores now to see if they have put things out. I also went to CC and Target to find nada. :(
I've been checking BB and Target all week. No luck. Some stores are being really hardcore about not releasing any 1st party stuff before the actual launch, even though the accessories aren't street dated.
Namelessloser
11-16-2006, 03:31 PM
Mine didnt have everything out. But they did have most games (no zelda :( ) No NunChaku's either.
I was super worried about the wiimote though. I didnt want to buy a console I plan to play with my girlfriend and our friends with only one controller. So I guess I got a little paranoid and made sure I didnt. Thankfully best buy has some things. I'd estimate about 30+ wiimotes were available when I went. (this is the best buy in corpus christi, texas)
ArthurDigbySellers
11-16-2006, 04:03 PM
Pic for the hell of it:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v59/lebowsky/CAG/Wiimotes.jpg
lilboo
11-16-2006, 04:08 PM
Jeeze even the points card are behind plastic?! LOL
Purple Flames
11-16-2006, 04:19 PM
Pic for the hell of it:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v59/lebowsky/CAG/Wiimotes.jpg
GODDAMMIT I WANT MY WII NOW!
chernggoh
11-16-2006, 04:30 PM
dammit, I just went to two BB out in the palo alto, CA area, NOTHING!
ArthurDigbySellers
11-16-2006, 04:35 PM
dammit, I just went to two BB out in the palo alto, CA area, NOTHING!
It's worse having them in your hands and being denied, believe me.
megashock5
11-16-2006, 04:51 PM
I preordered a set at EB along with the system. I'm hoping they come through.
chernggoh
11-16-2006, 05:00 PM
It's worse having them in your hands and being denied, believe me.
haha, I seriously don't doubt that. It looks like there's plenty of controllers available. It still bothers me to think that I might not be able to get an extra wiimote/nunchuck. I found games yesterday and it's already killing me.
glockant
11-16-2006, 05:10 PM
got my wii today!
thanks to this thread, i'm going wii-mote hunting.
nintendo sent me 2. i need to pick up 2 more.
lilboo
11-16-2006, 05:11 PM
got my wii today!
thanks to this thread, i'm going wii-mote hunting.
nintendo sent me 2. i need to pick up 2 more.
..?
glockant
11-16-2006, 05:13 PM
..?
i was the miami nintendo ambassador.
check out my blog for the pics.
http://ant.1up.com
chernggoh
11-16-2006, 05:21 PM
i was the miami nintendo ambassador.
check out my blog for the pics.
http://ant.1up.com
Thanks for that. Now we all hate you. haha
glockant
11-16-2006, 05:25 PM
Thanks for that. Now we all hate you. haha
haha, you only got a few days left!
chernggoh
11-16-2006, 05:28 PM
yes, thanks for the reminder, Have Fun!
porieux
11-16-2006, 06:10 PM
If you are the Nintendo ambassador why do you have an Xbox logo on your page?
dafunkk12
11-16-2006, 06:26 PM
I just came from a Circuit City where a guy was putting out Wii accessories. I asked if this meant I could buy them. He checked the computer to make sure they were "in there," then checked with his manager. Got the go-ahead. Unfortunately, got denied at the register. Stuff wouldn't ring up, giving the error that it had to be sold as part of a "max system." :cry: So close...
While at a Best Buy, I checked the inventory system, and if the numbers are right (which they may not be), none of the stores in north and central Florida have any component cables (Nintendo, React, or Psyclone) on order. Of course that doesn't mean the stores won't mysteriously receive them anyway, since shipments of 360's last year were pretty random.
fldash
11-16-2006, 06:29 PM
We already know there won't be any component cables, third-party or otherwise, available in-store at launch. That's why there was a huge rush to get them from the Nintendo store.
biggyfries
11-16-2006, 09:36 PM
got the wiimote and the classic controller today, along with Trauma Center and Monkey Ball. if i keep this up, i just nned to get the wii and zelda Sunday morning.
glockant
11-16-2006, 11:53 PM
If you are the Nintendo ambassador why do you have an Xbox logo on your page?
i'm not employed by nintendo.
so, i don't have ties to anyone.
i just signed up and they randomly picked me to be an ambassador.
dafunkk12
11-17-2006, 12:32 AM
We already know there won't be any component cables, third-party or otherwise, available in-store at launch. That's why there was a huge rush to get them from the Nintendo store.
Actually nobody knows anything. First Nintendo says they'll only be available online, then they say they'll be in stores. And according to our Best Buy "playbook," we're supposed to at least have third-party cables to sell.
Zingela
11-17-2006, 03:47 AM
If you plan on getting your accessories at GameStop/EB, I would call well ahead of time--local stores got around 3 each of the wiimotes/nunchucks, and so far all are for reservations. Only one WiiPoints card at one of the locations, also reserved.
More shipments could still come in before Sunday, but you might find it easier to get your extra controllers at other stores.
Reaggo
11-17-2006, 06:16 AM
has anyone heard anything about wiimote stocking at toys r us? i got my reserved wii there so id prefer to just get everything all at once ya know?
lordwow
11-17-2006, 07:40 AM
This entire thread has me concerned. I will probably check out Best Buy on Tuesday and see what the heck is going on. Hopefully they'll get another shipment of controllers in before Black Friday.
Jared4781
11-17-2006, 02:26 PM
I spoke with an associate at my local BB and he went to the back and found these lovely items for me. I purchased Excite Truck from GameStop.
http://www.vibelicious.com/remixes/wii_finds.jpg
fldash
11-17-2006, 02:32 PM
Lucky bastard. Every store in my state follows the rules to a 'T'. No Nintendo branded items until the 19th. Period. Aggravating to say the least...
Operation Wiiliminary Purchase Complete!!!
Wiimote = ACQUIRED
Nunchuck = ACQUIRED
Classic Controller = ACQUIRED
Woot! Walked into Best Buy in Culver City tonight and found them all hanging there waiting for me. There was one other guy there too who had all three in his hands. The distribution was really alarming though. There were about 36 Wiimotes but only 7 Nunchucks. Even crazier was the fact that there were only 2 Classic Controllers! I got the last one after the guy before me got his. It didn't look like they just weren't all out either as there weren't any boxes around or anything. Everything was all freshly stocked and arranged. And when I was leaving the guy at the door said I was the first person he's seen buy Wii stuff so it looks like that was indicative of the actual shipment numbers. Seems odd but who knows. I'm just happy I got them. I was really worried I wouldn't be able to get a second set for two player goodness. Playing with your Wii alone just isn't as fun!
Yeah, I'm really concerned too. I managed to get a wiimote at the Torrance Best Buy, but their nunchucks were totally out. They said they only had like 5 nunchucks for their 40 or so wiimotes they had. That's an 8:1 wiimote:nunchuck ratio! :bomb: Still hunting for my nunchuck! I hope the Target or TRU allotments of nunchucks are generous. If any of you SOCal/South Bay CAGers see any nunchucks post here! 8-)
Update: The Culver City BB had nunchucks! Thanks for the heads up boc! I have 3 GC controllers so I think I'm okay on skipping the classic controller. SWEET! One less thing to worry about on launch date!
Operation Wiiliminary Purchase Complete!!!
Wiimote = ACQUIRED
Nunchuck = ACQUIRED
Classic Controller = ACQUIRED
Woot! Walked into Best Buy in Culver City tonight and found them all hanging there waiting for me. There was one other guy there too who had all three in his hands. The distribution was really alarming though. There were about 36 Wiimotes but only 7 Nunchucks. Even crazier was the fact that there were only 2 Classic Controllers! I got the last one after the guy before me got his. It didn't look like they just weren't all out either as there weren't any boxes around or anything. Everything was all freshly stocked and arranged. And when I was leaving the guy at the door said I was the first person he's seen buy Wii stuff so it looks like that was indicative of the actual shipment numbers. Seems odd but who knows. I'm just happy I got them. I was really worried I wouldn't be able to get a second set for two player goodness. Playing with your Wii alone just isn't as fun!
Awesome! :D
Yeah I didn't really want the classic until I had a need for it but since it was the only one left out of two total I decided to grab it hah.
Update: The Culver City BB had nunchucks! Thanks for the heads up boc! I have 3 GC controllers so I think I'm okay on skipping the classic controller. SWEET! One less thing to worry about on launch date!
ArthurDigbySellers
11-17-2006, 03:37 PM
I went to my local Wal-Mart today to find out what the hell is going on with the Wii launch. To my surprise, they had Wiimotes, Nunchuks, Classic controllers, and Wii points cards all on display and for sale....or so I thought.
I went up to the counter to buy my new found booty, only to find that they woudn't scan. Both controllers rang up as "Item not for sale." She said that they weren't in the inventory system yet.
I was so pissed! So close!
BTW, that Nunchuk is freaking small!
Wiimote GET!
My wife just picked me up a Wiimote and Nunchuk. They are finally scanning in at Wal-Mart. She called me on her cell and said that the cashier told her they shouldn't even be selling them yet - so I'm hoping she ended up getting them. She hasn't called me back at least to give me sad news.
She did give me some other alarming news though. There are already 3 people lined up at that Wal-Mart for the Wii. When I went yesterday, the lady told me that they would be getting 20 Wiis. Things aren't looking good for me at that location.
EDIT: Denied again! They scanned in at electronics, but they would not scan at the main register. God damn it!
botticus
11-17-2006, 03:50 PM
I'm just hoping stores get more accessories next week; EB has none, and I'll want to get remotes there and nunchuks at BB or CC. I would imagine they should.
Two controllers should be enough for the first week, though a third would be nice, and my friend will probably get one of his own even though he's not getting a Wii yet. But four will be necessary for our Wii party on Black Friday.
Travelsized
11-18-2006, 12:06 AM
My fiancee asked if I'd like to go to BestBuy tonight and help her find a flash drive. Realizing that this was my chance to check for Wiimotes, I grabbed my stack of GGCs that I'd been saving for launch and drove over. We eventually found the flash drive, and we were heading over to the DS section so I could point out possible Christmas gifts. And that's when I saw the shelf. I leaned over and said, "I'll be right back." I dashed out to the car, picked up the GGC cards and coupons, came back and loaded up.
I grabbed 3 Wiimotes, 3 nunchuks, and 2 classic controllers. I could barely hold all of them in my arms, so one of the workers offered to get me a basket. Meanwhile another worker loads me up with all the free Wii stuff (catalog, brochure, and the demo DVD). I've got 4 guys (groomsmen) coming over on Sunday for a launch party, and the thought of not being able to get enough controllers has been freaking me out the past few days. Yeah, I'm not worried anymore. :D
lordwow
11-18-2006, 12:09 AM
Went to BB tonight and they had NOTHING.
banpeikun
11-18-2006, 12:38 AM
My Best Buy is only getting half the number of Wiimotes as consoles, and a third the number of nunchuks as Wiimotes.
And EB has zero extra controllers beyond preorders (knew I should have preordered a third set). Thank God for weekly replenishments.weird, i called GS and they said they don't take preorders for accessories
botticus
11-18-2006, 12:53 AM
weird, i called GS and they said they don't take preorders for accessoriesThey did when they took preorders for systems. I doubt they would now.
iazybandit
11-18-2006, 12:53 AM
weird, i called GS and they said they don't take preorders for accessories
They do but they're not taking any more reservations on the controllers. They cut off reservations on the accessories about 2-3 weeks ago. Once the item is released, there is no more reserves on that product so you'll have to wait until they get them in.
iazybandit
11-19-2006, 07:18 AM
So those who got the Wii, was it hard to find controllers?!
coolbrys
11-19-2006, 07:24 AM
I couldn't get any accessories at all (number 19/20 at walmart)
gambitmachete
11-19-2006, 07:28 AM
So those who got the Wii, was it hard to find controllers?!
I got an extra wiimote, but they were out of nunchuks. (I was #16 out of 20)
H-Town Info
11-19-2006, 07:32 AM
man i'm very worried about not getting one now.
aaandrewww
11-19-2006, 07:34 AM
If I walk in when Target or Best Buy opens and try to get and extra Wiimote and Nunchuck (and Zelda) am I going to be able to? Or are all the controllers reserved for those in line?
Esperado
11-19-2006, 07:34 AM
All the wiimotes at my midnight eb games sold out :( Wiimotes at Walmart this morning sold out. Gotta go check BB at 9 AM I guess, hopefully they got em.
iazybandit
11-19-2006, 07:36 AM
My friend scored me a Wiimote and Nunchuk at Nintendo World Store. SWEET!!
coolz481
11-19-2006, 09:44 AM
At my Target, the 60 people with console tickets were given first refusal of all accessories and games. They had everything roped off from the general shoppers. I guess after the consoles were sold the remaining accessories and games would go in the regular display cases. Surprisingly, a lot of people in line ahead of me were purchasing Zelda, but not thinking ahead to purchase and additional wiimote and nunchuck (I did, along with a classic controller and points card).
botticus
11-19-2006, 10:08 AM
There were still a half dozen remotes, nunchuks, and classic controllers at the Target I stopped at. All sold out of consoles.
lordwow
11-19-2006, 10:10 AM
At my Target, the 60 people with console tickets were given first refusal of all accessories and games. They had everything roped off from the general shoppers. I guess after the consoles were sold the remaining accessories and games would go in the regular display cases. Surprisingly, a lot of people in line ahead of me were purchasing Zelda, but not thinking ahead to purchase and additional wiimote and nunchuck (I did, along with a classic controller and points card).
I'm sure the people at the front of the line weren't too concerned about having to play with friends ;)
But ya, I got extra controllers at BB (as I have an Amazon Wii coming), and there definately weren't many left last night.
Ecofreak
11-19-2006, 08:44 PM
The FYE I pre-ordered at only had several extra Wiimotes but only two additional nunchakus - both of which were mine because I called in the night before to reserve a pair. Booya!
WrestleCrap'sRD
11-19-2006, 08:49 PM
Only place I could find any was at TRU, got three extra controllers for Wii Sports madness. 8-)
RD
botticus
11-19-2006, 08:53 PM
As I probably reported earlier, there were a half dozen of every controller at Target at 8:30 in the morning, but I don't know if that lasted long. There was only one remote and one points card at Walmart this afternoon.
I walked into Target this morning at 8:30 (they opened at 8a) and they still had Wii consoles left! I already had mine and didn't want to be a jerk and keep some kid from getting his. But anyway I digress they had plenty of controllers and nunchucks left, so yay me. Then my wife was kicking my butt at Wii Baseball so maybe the extra controller wasn't a good idea
WrestleCrap'sRD
11-19-2006, 09:31 PM
Yeah, the Missus KO'ed me in boxing, and my best buddy's wife is smoking him in bowling. 8-)
RD
iazybandit
11-19-2006, 09:31 PM
There was definitely more Wii Remotes then there was Nunchuks. I couldnt find any nunchuks and when I did, greedy bastards hogged them all up and only left Wii Remotes. Luckily a friend who preordered his Wii at Nintendo World Store was nice enough to get me a Wii Remote (even though I had to buy one now to play) and a nunchuk! Gotta pick it up from him tomorrow.
louieknucks
11-19-2006, 09:37 PM
I had to order mine from the Nintendo.com store because they are nowhere to be found where I'm at.
mrbigjonstud
11-20-2006, 01:46 PM
I had to order mine from the Nintendo.com store because they are nowhere to be found where I'm at.
yeah same here... I was lucky to at least find 3 remotes so wii sports will work for now....
I ordered 3 nunchuks from nintendo.com and checked my order status...
they are on backorder :(
Introdacqua
11-20-2006, 01:52 PM
yeah same here... I was lucky to at least find 3 remotes so wii sports will work for now....
I ordered 3 nunchuks from nintendo.com and checked my order status...
they are on backorder :(
I also ordered a remote and nunchuck yesterday and on my order status screen it says it's backordered as well.
asianxcore
11-20-2006, 01:54 PM
Went to 6+ different stores yesterday and nobody had Wiimotes. One of the EB's I stopped by said they didn't get any accessories.
Oh well...I'll have to order one of these sometime down the line.
glockant
11-20-2006, 01:57 PM
anyone have any luck today finding wii remotes at best buy?
i went to one so far and nothing.
gotta check 2 more.
Snake2715
11-20-2006, 02:00 PM
Nothing here either... I figured those two items would be the hard to get items come this holiday after the initial reports at Best Buy allotments.
Hopefully the second wave of shipments allows some of us to get them.
Tybee
11-20-2006, 02:00 PM
Nunchuks all gone everywhere, B&M (at least here) and online. Remotes were to be had yesterday up until around lunchtime, but then gone too.
I got the extra remote I needed, but I'm still hurting for a nunchuk.
crewj
11-20-2006, 02:07 PM
do you guys think third-parties will create their own wiimotes?
Tenchi-kun
11-20-2006, 02:09 PM
I wasn't even thinking about it when I preordered my Wii @ GS, and I only preordered an extra remote. When I went to pick it up yesterday, they told me they only received as many accessories as were preordered. Hopefully they'll have some more in on Tuesday when I go to pick up NFS:Carbon. They also didn't have that yesterday either. :P
AshesofWake
11-20-2006, 02:09 PM
the Nintendo store online has Nunchucks in stock as of last night btw...
psunami
11-20-2006, 02:10 PM
do you guys think third-parties will create their own wiimotes?
No. Not unless Nintendo lets them. It's proprietary wireless technology, like the 360 and PS3 use. They'd have to either reverse engineer it, or license it to make their own.
botticus
11-20-2006, 02:11 PM
Hopefully accessories get stocked by Wednesday. I'll be very annoyed that I passed on any I saw yesterday; got a Wii party on Friday, so I'm hoping to have any extra set for a total of three.
mrbigjonstud
11-20-2006, 02:12 PM
I looked on ebay out of curiosity and it is ridiculous... ppl are paying up to 80.00 for a complete controller and like 40 for 1 nunchuk... I wish I had some to sell because now is the time to cash in...
Michaellvortega
11-20-2006, 02:13 PM
No. Not unless Nintendo lets them. It's proprietary wireless technology, like the 360 and PS3 use. They'd have to either reverse engineer it, or license it to make their own.
When did Bluetooth and IR become Nintendo propriety wireless technologys?
I have two sealed Wiimotes if anyone wants to trade for compnent Wii cables or cash.
Justin42
11-20-2006, 02:21 PM
No. Not unless Nintendo lets them. It's proprietary wireless technology, like the 360 and PS3 use. They'd have to either reverse engineer it, or license it to make their own.
I'd be REALLY scared of a 1st generation reverse engineered 3rd party Wiimote/Nunchuck. There's no way they'd get it totally right...
psunami
11-20-2006, 02:27 PM
When did Bluetooth and IR become Nintendo propriety wireless technologys?
It's not "standard" Bluetooth and IR. I think it's their own technology using those wireless technologies.
I may be wrong though...
fraggedbylaggers
11-20-2006, 04:13 PM
My eb ran out of nunchucks way before they ran out of wiimotes.
munch
11-20-2006, 04:21 PM
I grabbed a wiimote no problem on Sunday. It was getting the Wii and nunchuk that was the problem.
pellucidity
11-20-2006, 06:54 PM
My TRU had 108 Wiimotes for 200* Wiis, with 60 nunchuks and a similar number of classic controllers.
*that may not include the preordered ones, if that's the case it's for 146 Wiis
kiyoshi67
11-20-2006, 08:47 PM
Just picked up a set of Wiimote and nunchuck from KMart in Hayward, CA (regular price). They seemed to have a bunch in the back, but nowhere on the sales floor.
Hopefully I'll be able to find a set from Best Buy soon to get some GGC action.
lordwow
11-20-2006, 11:21 PM
My TRU had 108 Wiimotes for 200* Wiis, with 60 nunchuks and a similar number of classic controllers.
*that may not include the preordered ones, if that's the case it's for 146 Wiis
I know the BB I got mine from only had like 40 Wiimotes and 20 Nunchucks for 160ish Wiis. Got mine on the Saturday before launch, and they were sold out by 5 PM on Saturday, well before anyone in line got any.
Kaijufan
11-20-2006, 11:52 PM
Why would stores be getting fewer nunchucks then Wiimotes? From what I say at the Toys R Us I got my Wii from they have an equal number.