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adorame · 01-05-2009, 05:58 PM

We got the Wii when it first came out, it was in a bundle package from Toy's R Us. They got the Zelda game, the Wii sports, one controller and numchuck...We got 3 more controllers so each of our boy's would have one to play and we also picked out a few more games for them to have

I can't remember what we had payed for the bundle package itself as it was a few years ago but with all the extra's it was quite a bit

We got Wii fit for them this year it was $90. Also I ended up getting the recharging stations for the controllers a few months after them having the Wii as they were going through the batteries like crazy

I would check and see if Toy's R Us has any bundle packages, they had a few out when we were looking to get just the Wii fit at Christmas time.

kcook323 · 01-05-2009, 06:03 PM

We got the Wii Sport console and Wii Fit for Christmas. The price for the Wii Sport around here is what everyone else has been saying, $250. The Wii Fits run around $90. Walmart sells them, but you have to keep checking back. They usually get sold pretty quickly. Maybe now that Christmas is over, the demand for them will be less?

I would definitely invest in another numchuck and controller (we went with the $45 one with the Wii Play game), for two player compatability.

It has been so much fun!

amandawash · 01-05-2009, 06:56 PM

Well thanks guys. You all really helped me. I feel like I now know what to look for, and know not to pay more than $300 for the Wii w/ the sports bundle. I will def. get a couple extra controllers and the charging station. I am just going to wait a bit and see if the demand goes back down a bit because everywhere is still sold out of them. Thanks again! I knew I could count on you guys!

Gracie2006 · 01-05-2009, 07:36 PM

Go to froogle.com, type in the search box wii console. You will get many hits with prices all over the board.

meladori · 01-05-2009, 08:10 PM

I recommend getting the Wii Play game which comes with a free Wii mote instead of just buying an extra Wii mote. The Wii motes are $40 each, but you get one included with the Wii play game which is $50. The Wii Play game has 10 mini games on it, which I think are fun.

amandawash · 01-05-2009, 09:06 PM

AcuShopping - Nintendo Wii Sports Console - 2 Player Ready

If that doesn't work, it's the Wii + Wii Sports +Wii Play (extra remote and nunchuck included) for $379

Is that a rip-off? It's the best price I've found in stock... Should I wait or get it now? Hubby's b-day is Jan. 20th....

kcook323 · 01-06-2009, 01:06 AM

*yawn* Just woke up and decided to get online and check YT. It's raining a nice steady rain. It should be easy to sleep, so why did I get out of bed??? lol

Amanda - The Wii Sport console was $250 at Walmart. I was wrong in my above post when I said I gave $50 for the extra controller and nunchuck. I got those from Amazon.com. The extra controller with Wii Play was $45 ($50 at Walmart) and the nunchuck was $18 ($20 at Walmart) before taxes (together they both were eligible for super saver shipping. So, before taxes, between Amazon and Walmart, we paid $313 for the Wii Sport console, extra controller, and nunchuck (before taxes). How many Walmarts are around you? We have 4 in about a 30 mile radius. When two stores I checked on didn't have it, a 3rd one did. It's hit or miss. They get shipments in randomly, you just have to check (maybe call?) often. When we were looking for them before Christmas, I noticed that typically the prices online for the Wii Sport console (and the Wii Fits too) were priced higher. I can't wait until you get one. It is SO much fun. I'm 36 and I love it. My brother, who is 7 years older than me, now wants one after he played it with us at Christmas.

amandawash · 01-06-2009, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by amandawash

AcuShopping - Nintendo Wii Sports Console - 2 Player Ready

If that doesn't work, it's the Wii + Wii Sports +Wii Play (extra remote and nunchuck included) for $379

Is that a rip-off? It's the best price I've found in stock... Should I wait or get it now? Hubby's b-day is Jan. 20th....

So this is too much then?

kcook323 · 01-06-2009, 07:52 AM

It's about $66 more than what I paid for mine (before taxes). Is it free S&H?

Jenn218 · 01-06-2009, 09:41 AM

I think the Wii console that includes the Wii Sports game, 1 nunchuk and 1 Wii-remote is running about $250-300 locally. It will come w/ everything needed to get it hooked up (which just consists of plugging it into your tv and outlet - step by step instructions) and for one player.

You will need extra nunchuks and remotes (we bought two extra's of each, to make a total of 3, since there are there of us here). Nunchuks are about $19 and remotes are about $35.

We bought Wii Play (with 9 games on it) and it came with a remote. The remotes all came w/ "skins"...not colored. For that, I think we paid around $25-29.

We also bought a remote charging station (I think it was about $35 or so) because we didn't know how long the AA batteries would last in the remotes. I believe all the remotes, etc came with batteries.

The Wii Fit was $90 (89) and came w/ everything you needed to get it started (game, balance board, batteries, etc)...those are pretty hard to find right now though.

Shop new first...I went to some game stores and their "used" remotes, etc where only about $5 cheaper then brand new...and who knows if those have been thrown into the wall or something

Also, when you look at games...look at the back cover in the upper right corner....It will show a picture of the remote and a #, that means you will need let's say, 1 remote or if there is a #2, you can play two people, so two remotes needed....or if it shows a nunchuk, that is needed to play the game, so on......

amandawash · 01-06-2009, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Jenn218

I think the Wii console that includes the Wii Sports game, 1 nunchuk and 1 Wii-remote is running about $250-300 locally. It will come w/ everything needed to get it hooked up (which just consists of plugging it into your tv and outlet - step by step instructions) and for one player.

You will need extra nunchuks and remotes (we bought two extra's of each, to make a total of 3, since there are there of us here). Nunchuks are about $19 and remotes are about $35.

We bought Wii Play (with 9 games on it) and it came with a remote. The remotes all came w/ "skins"...not colored. For that, I think we paid around $25-29.

We also bought a remote charging station (I think it was about $35 or so) because we didn't know how long the AA batteries would last in the remotes. I believe all the remotes, etc came with batteries.

The Wii Fit was $90 (89) and came w/ everything you needed to get it started (game, balance board, batteries, etc)...those are pretty hard to find right now though.

Shop new first...I went to some game stores and their "used" remotes, etc where only about $5 cheaper then brand new...and who knows if those have been thrown into the wall or something

Also, when you look at games...look at the back cover in the upper right corner....It will show a picture of the remote and a #, that means you will need let's say, 1 remote or if there is a #2, you can play two people, so two remotes needed....or if it shows a nunchuk, that is needed to play the game, so on......

Thanks. I just now was told that the Wii console came with the sports... I hate that retailers are selling the console w/ sports as an "extra" for more money.

Nancy1999 · 01-06-2009, 10:19 AM

Have you check out the Walmart site? They have many different bundles, and they are usually great with prices, and will ship to a local store for free. Video Games - Wal-mart. One feature that we added was the network adapter, and this allows you to hook up the Wii to the Web.

amandawash · 01-06-2009, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Nancy1999

Have you check out the Walmart site? They have many different bundles, and they are usually great with prices, and will ship to a local store for free. Video Games - Wal-mart. One feature that we added was the network adapter, and this allows you to hook up the Wii to the Web.

All sold out.... hmmmmm.

Miao · 01-06-2009, 12:31 PM

Even around Christmas, the wii fits and wii consoles were readily available here in Canada--or at least here in BC at most, if not all, Costco's, Toys 'R Us, etc. If you can find someone who might ship for cheap or for free? Maybe that's an option or a visiting friend or relative who lives in Canada? If you know someone up here, you may be able to get the console discounted enough to cover shipping costs if, say, s/he buys it from Superstore/Loblaws, they have a buy over $250 or thereabouts and get $30 off or some such (they change up the value every so often).

Just another option as I'm not sure if Costco.ca would fill Costco.com orders.

SweetPea53 · 01-06-2009, 01:19 PM

I just picked up my Wii and one for my daughter on Saturday. Stores here are all sold out but I was lucky enough to find a few brand new ones craigs list for $300.00 each. I like the suggestion of purchasing the charger. I haven't gotten mine hooked up yet, but anxious to get going on playing w/it....

01-05-2009, 05:58 PM	#16
adorame YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,312 Blog Entries: 1	We got the Wii when it first came out, it was in a bundle package from Toy's R Us. They got the Zelda game, the Wii sports, one controller and numchuck...We got 3 more controllers so each of our boy's would have one to play and we also picked out a few more games for them to have I can't remember what we had payed for the bundle package itself as it was a few years ago but with all the extra's it was quite a bit We got Wii fit for them this year it was $90. Also I ended up getting the recharging stations for the controllers a few months after them having the Wii as they were going through the batteries like crazy I would check and see if Toy's R Us has any bundle packages, they had a few out when we were looking to get just the Wii fit at Christmas time. __________________ Brandy and her love bugs Jeter Axl Yumi Yasha

01-05-2009, 06:03 PM	#17
kcook323 YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Northeast, AL USA Posts: 254	We got the Wii Sport console and Wii Fit for Christmas. The price for the Wii Sport around here is what everyone else has been saying, $250. The Wii Fits run around $90. Walmart sells them, but you have to keep checking back. They usually get sold pretty quickly. Maybe now that Christmas is over, the demand for them will be less? I would definitely invest in another numchuck and controller (we went with the $45 one with the Wii Play game), for two player compatability. It has been so much fun! __________________ Kendra, mommy to... Maximus & lil' Miss Diva Chloe

01-05-2009, 06:56 PM	#18
amandawash Lovin' my R & R Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Middleton, Idaho Posts: 2,152	Well thanks guys. You all really helped me. I feel like I now know what to look for, and know not to pay more than $300 for the Wii w/ the sports bundle. I will def. get a couple extra controllers and the charging station. I am just going to wait a bit and see if the demand goes back down a bit because everywhere is still sold out of them. Thanks again! I knew I could count on you guys! __________________ Amanda 's Ranger & Ryder

01-05-2009, 07:36 PM	#19
Gracie2006 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sequim, Wa Posts: 4,541	Go to froogle.com, type in the search box wii console. You will get many hits with prices all over the board. __________________ Gracie loves Bailey. Holly loves Tucker. Proud member of the YT Gracie Girls.

01-05-2009, 08:10 PM	#20
meladori Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brewerton, NY Posts: 399	I recommend getting the Wii Play game which comes with a free Wii mote instead of just buying an extra Wii mote. The Wii motes are $40 each, but you get one included with the Wii play game which is $50. The Wii Play game has 10 mini games on it, which I think are fun. __________________ Melissa & Roxy

01-05-2009, 09:06 PM	#21
amandawash Lovin' my R & R Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Middleton, Idaho Posts: 2,152	Is this a good deal??? AcuShopping - Nintendo Wii Sports Console - 2 Player Ready If that doesn't work, it's the Wii + Wii Sports +Wii Play (extra remote and nunchuck included) for $379 Is that a rip-off? It's the best price I've found in stock... Should I wait or get it now? Hubby's b-day is Jan. 20th.... __________________ Amanda 's Ranger & Ryder

01-06-2009, 01:06 AM	#22
kcook323 YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Northeast, AL USA Posts: 254	yawn Just woke up and decided to get online and check YT. It's raining a nice steady rain. It should be easy to sleep, so why did I get out of bed??? lol Amanda - The Wii Sport console was $250 at Walmart. I was wrong in my above post when I said I gave $50 for the extra controller and nunchuck. I got those from Amazon.com. The extra controller with Wii Play was $45 ($50 at Walmart) and the nunchuck was $18 ($20 at Walmart) before taxes (together they both were eligible for super saver shipping. So, before taxes, between Amazon and Walmart, we paid $313 for the Wii Sport console, extra controller, and nunchuck (before taxes). How many Walmarts are around you? We have 4 in about a 30 mile radius. When two stores I checked on didn't have it, a 3rd one did. It's hit or miss. They get shipments in randomly, you just have to check (maybe call?) often. When we were looking for them before Christmas, I noticed that typically the prices online for the Wii Sport console (and the Wii Fits too) were priced higher. I can't wait until you get one. It is SO much fun. I'm 36 and I love it. My brother, who is 7 years older than me, now wants one after he played it with us at Christmas. __________________ Kendra, mommy to... Maximus & lil' Miss Diva Chloe

01-06-2009, 07:52 AM	#24
kcook323 YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Northeast, AL USA Posts: 254	It's about $66 more than what I paid for mine (before taxes). Is it free S&H? __________________ Kendra, mommy to... Maximus & lil' Miss Diva Chloe

01-06-2009, 09:41 AM	#25
Jenn218 Mojo, LilyGrace & Me Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: cuddling with my babies<3 Posts: 17,329	I think the Wii console that includes the Wii Sports game, 1 nunchuk and 1 Wii-remote is running about $250-300 locally. It will come w/ everything needed to get it hooked up (which just consists of plugging it into your tv and outlet - step by step instructions) and for one player. You will need extra nunchuks and remotes (we bought two extra's of each, to make a total of 3, since there are there of us here). Nunchuks are about $19 and remotes are about $35. We bought Wii Play (with 9 games on it) and it came with a remote. The remotes all came w/ "skins"...not colored. For that, I think we paid around $25-29. We also bought a remote charging station (I think it was about $35 or so) because we didn't know how long the AA batteries would last in the remotes. I believe all the remotes, etc came with batteries. The Wii Fit was $90 (89) and came w/ everything you needed to get it started (game, balance board, batteries, etc)...those are pretty hard to find right now though. Shop new first...I went to some game stores and their "used" remotes, etc where only about $5 cheaper then brand new...and who knows if those have been thrown into the wall or something Also, when you look at games...look at the back cover in the upper right corner....It will show a picture of the remote and a #, that means you will need let's say, 1 remote or if there is a #2, you can play two people, so two remotes needed....or if it shows a nunchuk, that is needed to play the game, so on...... __________________ Hi I'm Jenn Mom to..... Mojo,LilyGrace & DD Kate RIP Mojo FOREVER in our hearts! Last edited by Jenn218; 01-06-2009 at 09:43 AM.

01-06-2009, 10:19 AM	#27
Nancy1999 I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 25,396 Blog Entries: 2	Have you check out the Walmart site? They have many different bundles, and they are usually great with prices, and will ship to a local store for free. Video Games - Wal-mart. One feature that we added was the network adapter, and this allows you to hook up the Wii to the Web. __________________ NancyJoey Proud members of the CrAzYcLuB and YAP! ** Just Say No to Puppymills – Join YAP! Yorkshire Terrier Club of America – Breeder Referrals

01-06-2009, 12:31 PM	#29
Miao No Longer a Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Savage Garden Posts: 1,147	Even around Christmas, the wii fits and wii consoles were readily available here in Canada--or at least here in BC at most, if not all, Costco's, Toys 'R Us, etc. If you can find someone who might ship for cheap or for free? Maybe that's an option or a visiting friend or relative who lives in Canada? If you know someone up here, you may be able to get the console discounted enough to cover shipping costs if, say, s/he buys it from Superstore/Loblaws, they have a buy over $250 or thereabouts and get $30 off or some such (they change up the value every so often). Just another option as I'm not sure if Costco.ca would fill Costco.com orders.

01-06-2009, 01:19 PM	#30
SweetPea53 ~Izzie~ My Lil' Sweetie Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: So. California (Santa Clarita) Posts: 2,348	I just picked up my Wii and one for my daughter on Saturday. Stores here are all sold out but I was lucky enough to find a few brand new ones craigs list for $300.00 each. I like the suggestion of purchasing the charger. I haven't gotten mine hooked up yet, but anxious to get going on playing w/it.... __________________ Don't Worry, Be Happy