GameStop and EB Games retailers nationwide will begin taking Wii pre-orders on the morning of October 13. Pre-orders will be performed on a first-come first-serve basis. The number of Wii pre-orders offered is currently unknown, however customers can likely expect lines outside stores prior to their time of opening.

Although unconfirmed, reservations will require a $50 down payment, of which will be put towards the final price on launch. The Nintendo Wii will arrive in North America on November 19 for $250.