Why is the Nintendo Wii so hard to find?
For those of you who’ve been living under a rock, the Nintendo Wii is an extremely popular new video game system. Its apparent universal appeal sets it apart from its rivals. Thanks to its simplified gameplay (we mean that in a good way), it seems like everyone from little tykes to retirees wants one. As a result, the Wii has been a huge hit for Nintendo. According to Yahoo! Games, it handily outsold both the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 in the month of January. Good news for Nintendo — bad news for gamers trying to track one down. Stores sell out quickly, leaving frustrated gamers little choice but to turn to eBay sharks, er, entrepreneurs charging a hefty premium. So to answer your question, the Wii is
