Wii Tops eBay’s Black Friday Searches

December 6th, 2008

The weekend following Thanksgiving is traditionally the most lucrative sales period of the year, and this year Nintendo’s Wii was the most sought after item, if eBay’s search results are anything to go by.

The internet auction giant has revealed figures that show the console dominating consumer purchasing plans. 3,171 systems were sold during the course of Black Friday and the average sales price for the Wii throughout the weekend was $350 — $100 more than Nintendo’s suggested retail price.

Nintendo’s electronic fitness device Wii Fit also saw a sizable following during the retail blitz, moving 1,059 units for an average price of $140 — $50 greater than its retail price tag.

Source: Wired

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