Chris Kohler
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Nintendo's Harrison on Wii Shipments

There’s an interview with Nintendo veep George Harrison in the latest issue of Red Herring in which he says that "every available mode of transportation will be considered" in Nintendo’s quest to get four million Wii systems on shelves worldwide before the end of the calendar year: Q: So planes, trains, and automobiles? A: We […]

RedhThere's an interview with Nintendo veep George Harrison in the latest issue of Red Herring in which he says that "every available mode of transportation will be considered" in Nintendo's quest to get four million Wii systems on shelves worldwide before the end of the calendar year:

Q: So planes, trains, and automobiles?

A: We joked that every employee with a tow hitch will be taking Wiis across the country [laughs]. One airplane holds about 18,000 Wii units. We're looking at many creative options about how to get them in the country.

The full interview is in this month's edition of Red Herring, along with several other games business-related pieces.