How Low Can Wii Go?

[Manny Calavera]

$170 is pretty damn cheap (http://gonintendo.com/?p=4616)

[Axid]

Better come packaged with Wii Sports, too :cmad:


That's a pretty erotic name...Wii sports...

[GoldenAgeHero]

it won't be 170.

[Manny Calavera]

Probably not, but it won't be $250 either, which is very awesome. $199 probably. Much cheaper than that other pile of junk that they want $600 for :down :o

[Brainiac 8]

Probably not, but it won't be $250 either, which is very awesome. $199 probably. Much cheaper than that other pile of junk that they want $600 for :down :o


Darn tootin':up:

[Spidey-Bat]

I think it will be $200. I wouldn't mind a $230 'premium' version that has an extra controller and a code for 1 free game download off the VC.

[Brainiac 8]

I think it will be $200. I wouldn't mind a $230 'premium' version that has an extra controller and a code for 1 free game download off the VC.

200 for normal

230 for extra controller,Light gun attachment,VC controller,1 free VC download,and Wii-Sports.

The ultimate Wii starter kit.:up:

[Spidey-Bat]

All of that is worth more than $30.

[hippie_hunter]

Damn, that's a good price. Makes me happy that I'm going with the Wii instead of the Playstation 3 at launch.

[Brainiac 8]

All of that is worth more than $30.


I'd be willing to pay a little more than that for the ultimate set.:O

[Bat Attack]

I can't wait for Wii!

[Bat Attack]

Damn, that's a good price. Makes me happy that I'm going with the Wii instead of the Playstation 3 at launch.
Same here. :up:

[Manny Calavera]

I've heard stuff about Wii sports being in a bundle before, did Nintendo say something about this that I missed?

[Galactus]

Wii for £90?
Wednesday 16-Aug-2006 11:55 AM Financial reports suggest that Nintendo's upcoming console could be the cheapest Wii you ever had

Nintendo's Wii could be nestling under your telly for a lot cheaper than you think, according to a financial report from the Tokyo-based Nikko Citigroup.

In-between the financial jargon, the financial institution forecasts that the Wii could carry a Japanese price tag of 19,500 yen, down from original estimates of 25,000 Yen, because of cheaper CPU costs, which, through current exchange rates roughly translates to around £90.

But before you start doing Mario cartwheels on your computer desk, keep in mind that console prices rarely ever convert according to exchange rates, and we can probably take this report to indicate a more likely price-point around £130.

Nikko Citigroup's previous forecast for the Wii was 25,000 yen (about £114), but the firm lowered its price estimate based on its expectation that Nintendo will be able to produce the console's CPU for lower than expected.

Up to now the official word from Nintendo has been that the Wii will retail for under 25,000 yen in Japan and under $250 in the US. While we don't expect the console to debut at the sub-£100 price-point this report suggests, the surprisingly-low £130 introductory price of Nintendo's Gamecube has us hopeful that the company will still surprise us with a really competitive entry into the market. It could even creep up towards the £150 mark and still be damn good value.

We'll be looking out for good news at Nintendo's Leipzig press conference next Wednesday. Keep it tuned as CVG will be there to bring you the very latest.

[Future Prez]

Can somebody translate Euros into dollars? That article sounds interesting, but I have no idea what most of that means.

[Galactus]

£90 is around $170

http://www.xe.com/ucc/

[Spidey-Bat]

Can somebody translate Euros into dollars? That article sounds interesting, but I have no idea what most of that means.

£90=$170(US)=$190(CAD)=$221(AUD)=Y19,676.95

[Zenien]

I think a lot of the cost is going to be in their controller. I can't see them going sub 180 dollars. It's important that they have wiggle room with the price to help spur sales when they need it + plus the perception of value with price.

[Manny Calavera]

The PS3 sucks.

[Speedball]

I never thought that EA would be good for anything.
Guess I was wrong.
http://wii.ign.com/articles/726/726803p1.html
Looks like the $170 price tag is correct.

[TrailerCues]

170 is Even better :up:

[Mentok]

Hmmmm... Insiders have been saying fro sometime now that Nintendo can undercut the $250 and still make a profit from hardware... I just figured it was the usual smoke... Looks like it could be true.

[Future Prez]

This is awesome. Now for the price I was expecting pay for the Wii and two games, I'll be able to get 2 and an extra Wiimote.
EDIT: Do you guys think that Wiimotes will be sold with the nunchuckes, or that they'll be seperate?

[Mentok]

This is awesome. Now for the price I was expecting pay for the Wii and two games, I'll be able to get 2 and an extra Wiimote.
EDIT: Do you guys think that Wiimotes will be sold with the nunchuckes, or that they'll be seperate?

Probably seperate but you will be able to buy them together.

[Kipobe]

Didn't they say sometime back that at least one nunchuck with be included? Then again, I also heard that they'd have two wiimotes in the launch package. I doubt that heavily now with a low pricetag.

Anyway, we should be hearing something pretty soon... tommorow, right?

[Brainiac 8]

If this price holds, I'll have enough for an extra controller and a few games.:up: :)

[hippie_hunter]

I'll be getting an extra controller along with the Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Metroid Prime 3: Corruption and maybe one of the five games Nintendo hasn't announced yet if one of them turns out to be something like Starfox

[Mentok]

Didn't they say sometime back that at least one nunchuck with be included? Then again, I also heard that they'd have two wiimotes in the launch package. I doubt that heavily now with a low pricetag.

Anyway, we should be hearing something pretty soon... tommorow, right?

At e3 they said they were still working out on what would be in the box. Be it two Wiimotes or one Wiimote and a Nunchuck.

We should start getting news today.

[Brainiac 8]

Hippie, I wouldn't discount some of the other titles....I plan on getting Elebits and Raymond at launch too. Elebits I think will be the sleeper hit of the year for the Wii. I just looks so darn interesting.

Plus with Raymond, I loved the series thus far, and this one looks just as good.:up:

[hippie_hunter]

Hippie, I wouldn't discount some of the other titles....I plan on getting Elebits and Raymond at launch too. Elebits I think will be the sleeper hit of the year for the Wii. I just looks so darn interesting.
It's hard to discount all of the other titles for the Wii. But the games i'm getting at launch are the Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (the Legend of Zelda series is right up there for me with Metal Gear Solid) and Metroid Prime 3: Corruption (I would love to see how an FPS will play on the Wii, plus, it's f**king Metroid!)

Plus with Raymond, I loved the series thus far, and this one looks just as good.:up:
I never really cared for Rayman (not Raymond), plus Raving Rabbits is not an exclusive Wii title. Ubi Soft just decided to focus on the Wii version first, then put it out on every console possible (Playstation 2, Gamecube, Xbox, Xbox 360, Nintendo DS, Game Boy Advance, and the Playstation 3).

[Brainiac 8]

Ooops...your right, it is Rayman.:O


The reason the Wii version looks so interesting to me, is the way they have the controller set up for it.

Plus Rayman 2 was on of the greatest platformers the Dreamcast had, next to the Sonic titles.:)

[WhatsHisFace]

The PS3 sucks.
Wahahahahahha

[Kipobe]

:huh:

[Mr. Vice]

My brother's a cheapa$$, so he'll definitely pick this up.:o

[Brainiac 8]

It means he's smart.....only those willing to bend over for Sony will dish out 600 bucks for a system.:o :down

[Mr. Vice]

It means he's smart.....only those willing to bend over for Sony will dish out 600 bucks for a system.:o :down

Yeah, I guess you're right. But I'm getting a PS3 for free, so I'm not b*tching about anything.http://www.clicksmilies.com/s0105/cool/cool-smiley-001.gif

[Brainiac 8]

Yeah, I guess you're right. But I'm getting a PS3 for free, so I'm not b*tching about anything.http://www.clicksmilies.com/s0105/cool/cool-smiley-001.gif


That is very cool for you.:up:

That is totally worth it then. I'll get one, when the price drops. (and it will):) :up:

[boywonder13]

After I get a 360 I will definetly buy a Wii causse its so darn cheap......:up:

Nintendo will actually OWN this Console generatin because of cheap price, good games, and good graphics.....:up:

[Brainiac 8]

Not to mention the 20 years worth of gaming history in the VC.:up:

[Mr. Vice]

After I get a 360 I will definetly buy a Wii causse its so darn cheap......:up:

Nintendo will actually OWN this Console generatin because of cheap price, good games, and good graphics.....:up:

Nintendo "owning" a console generation in the 21st century. Never thought I'd hear something like that.
http://www.clicksmilies.com/s0105/fragend/confused-smiley-013.gif

[boywonder13]

Nintendo "owning" a console generation in the 21st century. Never thought I'd hear something like that.
http://www.clicksmilies.com/s0105/fragend/confused-smiley-013.gif

me neither......:eek::D

But I didnt mean it would have the best sales, but it will sell better than the gamecube ever did! It definetly deserves the prize of most original and interesting idea.....:up:

and will still be good when the other 2 consoles are old and crusty!

VIVA LA Wii

PS: Im a Xbox/360 Fan!!

[DOG LIPS]

B1g Jerm, knock it off.

[XwolverineX]

I reported him, if he get's banned, I'll be proud.

[XwolverineX]

B1g Jerm, knock it off.


Damn, that was some great banning Mod Dog! :mad: Way to crush me hopes, and dreams. :(

[Speedball]

Where's my post go?