Surprise: Demand for Wii, DS out of control

While our quick glance at eBay this morning revealed lower sales prices than some we've seen for the Wii (we didn't see anything over $450), demand for the DS and Wii this holiday season remains extraordinarily high. UK-based MCV says retailers there are selling out of both systems as soon as they arrive. Nick Arran of Amazon (we assume Amazon UK) told the site, "The demand for DS and Wii is like nothing I've ever seen in my time in the industry." Many DS Lite models are sold out on Amazon UK, and as with Amazon US, Wiis prices at Amazon Marketplace hover in the stratosphere. At this point, there are probably a lot of desperate Brits who are hoping for a raincheck program of their own. The demand seems good for the retailers, though. While they may field endless questions about product, the moment stock comes within a few feet of their shops, it's gone.