Nintendo claims that it is ready to pull off the largest worldwide videogame console launch in at least a decade, with around four million Wii systems being made available globally soon after its American launch. 

The games company will have four million units ready to ship during the six weeks between Wii's 19 November launch in the Americas and the end of 2006.

Nintendo is also hoping to keep up with demand during the busy Christmas period using a rapid replenishment programme designed to keep retailers' shelves fully stocked.

Source: Vnunet