Wal-Mart is offering "tens of thousands" of Nintendo Wiis for $249.24 on its website starting today as part of a holiday blowout. Plus, certain Wii video games are being sold at two for $30, and some accessories, like the Nintendo Wii Racing Wheel, are starting under $10. There’s also a "value bundle" of the popular console and other items, like an extra set of controllers, going for $329 while supplies last.
Walmart.com spokesman Ravi Jariwala said they have been working with Nintendo closely and have seen strong sales of Wii products on its website, whihc helped to secure the latest Wii booty.
Shockingly, despite the recession, Wal-Mart has been gaining market share in the U.S. as penny-pinching shoppers head there for low prices. On Thursday, the retail giant reported a stronger-than-expected 3.4 percent rise in sales at its U.S. stores open at least a year after it cut prices on food and toys to lure customers. Guess that worked.
And despite a slow coupla months when it comes to hot new products, the Wii has emerged as one of the hottest holiday gifts this season. In fact, on Black Friday, the Wii was the most searched-for product on the Yahoo Shopping site. It was also the most popular product on eBay, with 3,171 of the consoles selling for an average price of $349 that day.
Go figure. You buying a Wii for your loved ones? Hated ones? Anyone?
