So! You’ve heard about Wiis

and you want a Wii and you crave a Wii and yet….you just can’t find the darn Wii!

But not to fear! Thanks to Tekeeze, there are several tricks you can use to better your chances. To wit:

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Use a Wii tracker. Websites like WiiTracker, Outastock, and Weebly track inventories at hundreds of retailers, such as Circuit City, WalMart, and Dell, and post notices as soon as new Nintendo Wiis become available at any of them.

Get cozy with store owners. Once they trust you, they’ll tell you when new shipments are expected in. I suggest subtle flattery, and bribes if you’re feeling confident. Also, check out smaller, less popular stores. There’s a lot more competition to find a Wii at Wal-Mart than at Randy’s Video Game Shack….MORE….

I’d also like to add, you can post at your local Freecycle.org in the off-chance your millionaire neighbors are cleaning their house and want to reduce their clutter.

And don’t forget the Wii Finder Widget! Add it to your MacOS dashboard.

Want some reviews?


Wii

Feature: … Plays two disc formats in a single, self-loading media bay; Features a processing chip from IBM and a graphics chip from ATI; Backwards compatible with all Nintendo GameCube games and most peripherals; Built-in Wi-Fi access for easy connection to Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection gaming service; Wii Sports game included …more
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2008-08-18 Summary: wii may be the 2nd best system out there (windows PC bing best) … The Wii may not be the best graphics out there but graphics are not everything. I LOVE the wii because of the GAMES and the 100% GameCube compatibly. The other systems (ps3, xbox 360) have raelly bad compatibly with there older systems (ps2 xbox)and the games are not as fun!! Yes I have a PS3 and a PS2 but a love my wii alot more. It is all about the games not the system. Also the wii is not hi-def but if you really need hi-def you can get an ADS Technologies HDUP1500 HDTV Upconverter http://www.amazon.com/ADS-Technologies-HDUP1500-HDTV-Upconverter/dp/B00009XSYZ …more
[2] Rating: 5 Date: 2008-08-16 Summary: Bringing action to action games … I purchased this as a present for my spouse and quickly found myself addicted as well. I love how the games make you a part of the action rather than just a passive member. I’m looking forward to the next generation of this gaming system. …more

Wii Fit

Feature: … Lean to block soccer balls, swivel hips to power hoop twirls or balance to hold the perfect yoga pose. As you stand on the Wii Balance Board, included with Wii Fit, your body’s overall balance is tied to the game in a way you’ve never experienced before; Wii Fit also uses the Wii Balance Board for daily tests. These evaluate two key measures that a household can track via progress charts -; Body Mass Index (BMI) - A weight evaluation based on a ratio of weight to height; Wii Fit Age - The Wii Fit Age is measured by factoring the user’s BMI reading, testing the user’s center of gravity and conducting quick balance tests; Wii Fit includes more than 40 types of training activities designed to appeal to all members of a household. Training falls into four fitness categories - …more
Customer Reviews — [1] Rating: 5 Date: 2008-08-19 Summary: Wife is Wii Fit … My wife is addicted to the Wii. She has a scheduled routine and has added cardio to her Wii work out. …more
[2] Rating: 4 Date: 2008-08-19 Summary: By tricking you into exercising to get points and fill graphs, Wii Fit keeps technophile nerds motivated and organized. … First things first: I’m a PC game player almost exclusively. I haven’t owned a console and put it to serious use since, well, the Atari 2600. I bought the Wii for two reasons: to get my wife into gaming and for the Wii Fit. So far, the Wii Fit has been a very satisfying success. There are four main sections to the game: yoga, strength training, aerobics, and balance games. Yoga and strength training are the most legitimate exercises, with fifteen different types of exercise each. These two groups have a personal trainer …more
Editorial Reviews — [1] … Product Description | Get a great workout right in your home without going to the gym. Nintendo Wii Fit with Wii Balance Board turns your living room into a fitness center for the whole family. Family members will have fun getting a “core” workout, and talking about and comparing their results and progress on a new channel on the Wii Menu. Aerobic Exercise - 10-minute exercises that are designed to get your heart pumping Muscle Conditioning - Controlled motions using arms, legs and other body parts Yoga Poses…more
[2] … Amazon.com | The active-play phenomenon started by Wii Sports now spreads to your whole body thanks to Wii Fit and the pressure-sensitive Wii Balance Board, which comes bundled with it. Used together players will experience an extensive array of fun, dynamic and surprisingly challenging activities, including aerobics, yoga, muscle stretches and balance oriented games. The focus of these activities is towards providing a “core” workout, a popular exercise method that emphasizes slower, controlled motions, but…more

ThankYouVeryMuch!

Owlbert

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