12-27-2006, 02:42 AM
Quote:I'm going to try again this week. I really hate the idea of giving my kids an xmas present AFTER xmas, which I suppose is the reason the Wii's are selling on Ebay for $600+.... However, I [hope] that since Christmas is over, this will be the end of the maddness and I can simply stroll into a game store without having to wait in line 2-3 hours before opening to secure my sons Wii. Is this just a dream?
There are piles of people in the same boat as you, as in they gave the promise of a Wii for Christmas instead of a Wii. I'll bet that demand will remain really high for awhile yet.
There is another thing going against you, and that is families gathering for Christmas and playing someone's Wii. I had 21 family members over for a belated Christmas dinner today, and they all marveled at how completely awesome the Wii is. Everyone wanted to make Miis and swing the Wiimote around while playing Wii Sports. Many of them had never played a console game before, but everyone had a blast. We all looked like spastic idiots, but I've never seen so many people laughing so hard while having a great time. I'm pretty sure at least 5 of them are now serious about tracking down a Wii, so you'll have to compete with them now.