Wii (Wii)Wii selling well, but not at record rateSeattle PI - November 26, 2007
Submitted by pilias_simber (122)
at 3:36PM PST on November 27, 2007
intendo Co. sold more Wii game consoles last week than in any week since the popular gadget launched in late 2006, but executives warned Tuesday that Wiis would be scarce through the end of the year.
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The article also points out a few other things (from Reggie):
-he claims their manufacturers cannot increase production any further (he was going around spot-checking retailers for availability, finding they were all sold out)
-says that 40% of Wii sales are from North/South America, 35% from Asia (primarily Japan) and 25% from Europe/Middle East primarily
-dismisses the accusations of intentional shortages. Says he's disappointed by it and states they didn't accurately estimate the demand