I ordered a console and a classic controller from play on 15/09.
They mailed me a while back saying i wouldnt get one at laucnh, and then again on nov 28th saying "We can confirm, despite a European shortage of the Nintendo Wii consoles, that Play.com should be able to supply your pre-ordered Nintendo Wii at launch.".
Both items are still listed as preorder, so i'm still not entirely sure whats happening with it.
I also just got a mail from Game saying that the component cables have got put back to the 15th and the price has gone up to 22.99 (though that doesnt effect existing pre-orders)