According to the Mirror, the French city of Calais has seen British shoppers lining up outside of its electronics stores to snag the oft-coveted console. The Channel Tunnel train arrives in France near the coastal city, where many shops have instituted a "one
Rumour: Brits head to France for Wii
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Are England's gamers Chunneling their way to Wii ownership? They are according to British tabloid The Daily Mirror, which reports that the English are desperate enough for their Wii's to travel to another country for them.
According to the Mirror, the French city of Calais has seen British shoppers lining up outside of its electronics stores to snag the oft-coveted console. The Channel Tunnel train arrives in France near the coastal city, where many shops have instituted a "oneoui Wii per customer" policy. Despite the shortages seen in the States and in England, the Nintendo Wii can still be readily found in France. Good news for the English. And how nice for the French, too!
According to the Mirror, the French city of Calais has seen British shoppers lining up outside of its electronics stores to snag the oft-coveted console. The Channel Tunnel train arrives in France near the coastal city, where many shops have instituted a "one
Reader Comments (33)
Posted: Dec 12th 2007 6:32PM mr nimblewick said
Man. I wish I could Chuzzle my way to Wii ownership.
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Posted: Dec 12th 2007 6:57PM (Unverified) said
Yeah they cann't be got anywhere in here Ireland and the DS is the same. Alot of people are buying them online from other European countries. Looks like its going to be a Nintendo Christmas. Thee are 2 DS's being given s presents in my family (and I already have one) and some Wii games as well for the 2 Wii's that my brother and I have.
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Posted: Dec 12th 2007 7:33PM ArtificeDrake formerly known as said
(that's how you say "yes" in french?? how do you say "no?" doo doo?
excuse me, i need to go take a wicked yes!)
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excuse me, i need to go take a wicked yes!)
Posted: Dec 12th 2007 10:27PM ArtificeDrake formerly known as said
you clearly do not recognize a "family guy" quote when you see one.
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Posted: Dec 12th 2007 7:19PM mr nimblewick said
I know, right? Even I could make 1.8 million a month.
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Posted: Dec 12th 2007 7:13PM (Unverified) said
The Wii lets you choose the language it will use when you first set it up. Even if it starts in French, you can change it.
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Posted: Dec 12th 2007 7:17PM (Unverified) said
Normally I'd laugh at a story of The Mirror having any real credibility, but seeing as I spent the day going through at least ten stores to find my kids a Wii and went home emptyhanded, they're probably right.
Now to book my Eurostar ticket...
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Now to book my Eurostar ticket...
Posted: Dec 13th 2007 1:13PM (Unverified) said
Man, not only do the Brits have to wait for stuff, but now they have to go to France for stuff. I feel sorry for all of you across the pond.
But now the French are actually good for something...
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But now the French are actually good for something...
Posted: Dec 12th 2007 7:50PM HighFiveJesus said
Thats rumour with a u for the americaun audience.
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Posted: Dec 13th 2007 12:17AM (Unverified) said
you always make me smile with your photoshops....
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Posted: Dec 13th 2007 12:45AM Paviel said
Nintendo Oui...
Hmm... Is Nintendo doing as well in France as elsewhere? It'd be downright awesome if the French thought so highly of the "Nintendo Yes"...
Come to think of it, that would be a pretty good strategy for naming your consoles. There is no shortage of foreign words for yes, and the vast majority of them are as easy to pronounce as "Wii"...
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Hmm... Is Nintendo doing as well in France as elsewhere? It'd be downright awesome if the French thought so highly of the "Nintendo Yes"...
Come to think of it, that would be a pretty good strategy for naming your consoles. There is no shortage of foreign words for yes, and the vast majority of them are as easy to pronounce as "Wii"...
Posted: Dec 13th 2007 3:23AM (Unverified) said
Hey you brits, you can also come over to Spain to buy your Wii. I've seen loads of them in shops :)
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Posted: Dec 13th 2007 5:42AM (Unverified) said
I like how the title refers to Brits but the article makes no mention of them, only the English.
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