A Christmas present in demand: Remembering the Nintendo Wii queues on King Street
They were selling like hot cakes and the people of South Shields did their utmost to get one.
We are talking about the Nintendo Wii and the year when demand was through the roof at Christmas in 2007.
Just 50 consoles up for sale
This was the scene in King Street where hopeful people queued, hoping to be one of 50 people to get the much sought after present.
High street retailers were struggling to keep up with demand for the consoles that Christmas and South Shields was no exception.
The clamour for the ultimate Christmas gift
Grainger Games had queues outside and all of these people were in them. Tell us if you are pictured.
Did you queue for hours and did you get one of the elusive consoles?
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