Nintendo defeats Christmas Wii shortage...in a way

Wired just reported that Nintendo has started a program that'll get something under your tree, but it won't be a Wii.

Instead, it will be a certificate promising the availability of a Wii to your loved one "sometime in January". The program is a raincheck of sorts, but sadly only available at GameStop so far.

Slightly good news for anyone within 8:59am distance of Best Buy, Kmart, Sears, Target, Toys R Us, or Circuit City. This Sunday these stores are expected to get a load of Wiis in.

A new year of busted LCDs and strap-drama is on it's way.