Wii limited supply intentional

[elprincipe]

Lingyis said: as to whether it's sour grapes-- it is a possibility. the big 3's are generally unhappy with the booming used game sales at gamestop. unfortunately, it is a pure guess as to how the big 3 intends to deal with used game sales.

It wouldn't be too shocking if Nintendo preferred giving limited Wii stock to stores like Wal-Mart and TRU that don't offer used games (which by definition take a bite out of Nintendo's own profits). But saying they are holding back stock is ridiculous. Why would they not want all the stock available sold ASAP while the product is hot...thus making them money, spurring software sales that make them even more money, and all the benefits that come with those things? It's dumb to say what GameStop is saying as it makes no sense. It's not like they are holding back stock because the shelves are too full or anything.