Expect Wii supply shortage for the rest of 2007
Despite already selling more than 10 million units globally, the demand for Nintendo’s shiny white console Wii is still insatiable. We realize that some of you are still having a hard time scouting for the console itself or the motion-sensing controllers in retail stores because the supply just won’t keep up with the demand.
Nintendo, time and again, has given word that it will ramp up its production for the console. However, it seems that it’s not going to happen anytime within this year. According to a report from online site DigiTimes, Taiwan-based chip makers lament that the supply for different components like IC chips and PCBs are still tight as of now.
“With the delay of its plans, any easing of the Wii shortages in the worldwide market is unlikely to be seen in the second half of 2007”, said one unnamed chip manufacturer. We do hope they sort out this problem sooner than later because the Nintendo’s success is also generating money for other businesses worldwide.
Via DigiTimes
Despite already selling more than 10 million units globally, the demand for Nintendo’s shiny white console Wii is still insatiable. We realize that some of you are still having a hard time scouting for the console itself or the motion-sensing controllers in retail stores because the supply just won’t keep up with the demand.
Nintendo, time and again, has given word that it will ramp up its production for the console. However, it seems that it’s not going to happen anytime within this year. According to a report from online site DigiTimes, Taiwan-based chip makers lament that the supply for different components like IC chips and PCBs are still tight as of now.
“With the delay of its plans, any easing of the Wii shortages in the worldwide market is unlikely to be seen in the second half of 2007”, said one unnamed chip manufacturer. We do hope they sort out this problem sooner than later because the Nintendo’s success is also generating money for other businesses worldwide.
Via DigiTimes
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