The Nintendo Wii is one of the most popular gaming consoles around. Since its release late last year, it has been incredibly hard to find and purchase one as each new shipment sells out almost immediately, the demand still outweighing the supply four months later. For those still without a Wii, finding a good source of information on the next major shipments and availability is key. These websites not only stay up to date on the latest in gaming news, but in availability of products as well.     Kotaku.com As one of the most in depth and far reaching sources for immediate gaming news from across the internet, Kotaku.com is great because they’re essentially a blog. Instead of relying on established articles in an editorial cycle, Kotaku posts the news as they get it, and as it relates to gamers, without sponsor consideration. They often post news on shipments, given links to retailers’ shipment numbers, and offer advice on where to stand and how long to stand there when looking for the newest gaming sensation. Which means, for those willing to keep a close eye on their posts, you will occasionally find good tip offs to getting a Wii.   1up.com While it essentially turns into ...

  Your parents are not out to get you. It may seem, at times, as though every aspect of their existence is devoted to making yours horrible. But the odds are strongly against it and because of that, there are some things you can do to get that very precious Nintendo Wii from them as a gift.   Plant The Seed Of The Wii Idea Think of your parents as a freshly weeded garden bed and the Nintendo Wii as the first seed of the spring. Plant it early. Make sure they know that you want a Wii and that it’s the only thing you want. Don’t ask for a new TV, set of clothing, and a Wii. It only cheapens the request when you include multiple desires.     Also, don’t ask too often. Mention it once or twice and make absolutely sure your parents know that you want a Wii. Now, sit back and start doing the things that will secure their desire to do something nice for you.   The Wii Rewards Hard Work Often, a good bout of hard work and some carefully timed help around the house will add up to big pay off. This includes not just doing extra work around the house when ...

  Now that Nintendo has announced the release dates for the Wii console, the question being asked around the gaming world is, how can I make sure I actually get one? Where can I pre-order a Wii? Under-supply and over-promise with the launch of the Xbox 360 left even gamers who had pre-ordered and paid without a console for Christmas. That experience has left gamers even more anxious to secure a Wii, and retailers more reluctant to allow pre-orders, especially in the U.S.. Still, with Nintendo promising, according to some sources, two million Wiis in North America before the end of the year, is pre-ordering a Nintendo Wii really necessary?     People seem to think so. When Amazon.com opened its site to take pre-orders for the Wii on September 13th, they had to shut down the facility within hours. People who had only just heard about the offer were arriving at the site to find 'sold out' signs, which only aggravated the fear that there weren't going to be enough consoles to satisfy demand. Amazon had not, in fact, sold out, so far as they knew. They were simply unprepared to deal with the rush of pre-orders they received, and have closed off the ...