I picked up a Wii at launch back in November 2006, so I didn’t have to deal with lengthy lines or long waiting periods to snag my Nintendo console. The Wii U, however, is a completely different story. When I finally decided to pre-order the darn thing, all I could do was add my name to a wait list.

According to Nintendo Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing Scott Moffitt, the Wii U will be restocked across retailers at a much faster rate than the Wii. Well, that’s certainly good news for folks looking to enjoy a brand new console.

“I can tell you this — on opening week we will have more systems on hand for the Wii U than we did for the launch of Wii,” Moffitt told GamesIndustry International. “And, second, our replenishments will be more frequent this holiday time than during the Wii launch.”

Of course, the Nintendo exec did clarify that the company can’t promise that every retailer will be fully stocked with Wii U consoles at all times. Still, the fact that there are actually wait lists this time around indicates that stock is much more likely to be replenished at a faster rate than the Wii ever was.

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