Check it out -- the Wii is once again tops on a retail predictions list. Since PC World is a European retailer, it may not be much of a surprise that they've anointed Nintendo in the console wars for this holiday season (as there's no PS3 in store), but they've also picked the console as the hottest must-have when it comes to electronics.The Wii took the top spot of their ten predictions for the hottest movers and shakers of the season. Unlike many other lists, however, the Wii is nowhere near the most expensive item on this wishlist. Check after the jump for the full rundown. PC World was one of the early outlets to offer preorders for the Wii in the UK ... looks like they've taken off!
1. Nintendo Wii, available from December 8th for £179.99
2. Phillips LX1000 PC, available now for £999.99
3. Momento Photo Frame, available in November for £299.99
4. Belkin Tunecast II FM Stereo Transmitter, available now for £29.99
5. Pink Advent 7105p Laptop, available from October 6th for £499.99
6. Logik Internet Radio, available now for £99.99
7. Packard Bell Smart TV, available now for £1,899
8. iPod and iPod Nano, Available now for £99
9. TomTom 910 GPS, available now for £499
10. HP Photosmart A717, available mid-October for £199.99
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
10-13-2006 @ 12:36PM
Footlong! said...
What about the PS3? oh, right...
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10-13-2006 @ 1:24PM
CJC said...
I lost track. How many Top 10 Holiday Lists does that make?
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10-13-2006 @ 1:39PM
RD said...
My wife just stood in line for an hour at our local GameStop...I've officially pre-ordered:
One (1) Nintendo Wii
One (1) Classic Controller
One (1) Wii Remote
One (1) Nunchuck Attachment
One (1) The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
Rock on!
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10-13-2006 @ 2:09PM
Nucklez said...
I have also officially preordered! I was first in line at my local EBGames. They were only alloted 10 Wiis, so I'm glad I went early.
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10-13-2006 @ 2:09PM
Isaac said...
What's that? My Wii has been pre-ordered? Gamestation has been taking pre-orders for weeks for all the UK readers. Not sure about Game, but they must have followed suit by now.
1 Wii
1 Zelda TP
1 Monkey Ball
Ooh yeah!
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10-13-2006 @ 2:20PM
Isaac said...
The people in my local Gamestation said they think their first batch will be 5. After the first 50 pre-orders they were told to start telling people that they may not get one on launch day, so they may even be hoping for 60-70 units.
Looks like Nintendo's stock situation will have improved by tehy time we hit European launch?
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10-13-2006 @ 2:21PM
Isaac said...
Fairly major typo :P
"The people in my local Gamestation said they think their first batch will be 5." I meant 50, doy.
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10-15-2006 @ 7:38AM
Jason Russell said...
If you go to my link www.magicprice.co.uk you can be e-maild as soon as pre-orders become available. As of yet it has not started taking orders. Go straight there and do a search for nintendo wii and you will find what is on offer. This pack will come with water sports - so get first in line and be told when available - enjoy!
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