I think it may sell out in Japan first week but not by a ton. They ship based on the preorder numbers they recieve for retailers. If some crappy retailer tried to up his count the last minute, than that is his problem. Galaxy put out 700,000 copies if I am not mistaken and only half sold. Probably anyone who got less than they asked for for Smash had tried to return some of their galaxy when they didn't sell. Nintendo is vindicitve.
They weren't afriad to delay the game 1 week(probably for this issue). If they really couldn't meet demand like this article suggest they would have made it two weeks or more. I call farsical.
Final* Word on Game Delays:
The game will not be any better or include more content then planned. Any commnets that say so are just PR hogwash to make you feel better for having to wait.
Delays are due to lack of proper resources, skill, or adequate planning by the developer.
Do be thankful that they have enough respect for you to delay the game and maintain its intended level of quality.
*naznatips is exempt
