Conflict NZ
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What's the $NZ price?
I wish nz would form a monetary union with Australia so we can drag them down euro style
Me too, importing from the US would be soo cheap!
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AUSTRALIAN Wii U Launch Details - $350/$430 [Price guide post #328]
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Me too, importing from the US would be soo cheap!
Worthintendo
Member
Higher, $550 sounds more like it. Whatever, I'll be getting day one no matter what.
shinra-bansho
Member
Lol, terrible prices.
Companies being deliberately obtuse to the fact that the AUD is worth more than the USD.
Companies being deliberately obtuse to the fact that the AUD is worth more than the USD.
Prices aren't too bad, considering the amount of technology you're getting in the gamepad... Especially when compared to the $600ish I paid for an XBox 360 at launch back in 2006.
I'm still 50/50 on it though, really need to get my hands on that controller and try it out for myself to make a decision.
I'm still 50/50 on it though, really need to get my hands on that controller and try it out for myself to make a decision.
Its a reflection of the change of the economies in the US and Australia... one weaker than before, one stronger.
Definitely going Premium. Plus I can see JB and EB driving the price down to $399 near launch day.
I lucked out, family got a free one a year after launch when we bought a Sony LCD HDTV. There was a huge promotion in Australia, most likely to get sales numbers up.
I lucked out, family got a free one a year after launch when we bought a Sony LCD HDTV. There was a huge promotion in Australia, most likely to get sales numbers up.
I am actually gonna stroll to EB in my lunch break and pay the rest off the black console. Try find out if EB have the Zombi U black Wii. I need it. Will grab NSMBU from the Eshop, to try out that Nintendo Premium Network (10% rebate).
Best day ever. Couldn't be happier with the date and the price. I still remember having to wait for the Gamecube in Australia.... so glad we get it this year.
Best day ever. Couldn't be happier with the date and the price. I still remember having to wait for the Gamecube in Australia.... so glad we get it this year.
Sigismundo
Member
Quite a lot better than I was anticipating.
I expect there to be a ton of deals at retailers as well.
I expect there to be a ton of deals at retailers as well.
Witchfinder General
punched Wheelchair Mike
Eh, awful price. Other electronics manufacturers have brought down the price of consumer goods to parity or something reasonably close. Nintendo should follow suite.
Prices are great. Only $30 more than the Wii for Premium? I'm happy with that.
I'll probably still wait a while till I get one though. There's a couple of launch window games that look good, but not quite enough for my purchase. Maybe by the second half of 2013 there'll be enough incentive for me.
I'll probably still wait a while till I get one though. There's a couple of launch window games that look good, but not quite enough for my purchase. Maybe by the second half of 2013 there'll be enough incentive for me.
Randy Monk
Member
I'll wait for the Mario Kart bundle
K-Mart was $288 for the first week - I got it for $274 with staff discount.
Pretty competitive seeing as their cost price was $298.
I remember that promotion. They must have moved a lot of Sony Bravia TVs.
I imported from PlayAsia for ~$450 when the AUD had it's first surge to around 0.95USD in 2007/08. That price was amazing compared to the local price.
shinobi602
Member
Mother of God...I wouldn't even game if I was living in AU. Those prices are damn near depressing.
Beaniedude
Member
I distinctively remember hearing;
"And we have a ZombieU WiiU Bundle for you." Or something along those lines.
I also would like information on that.
CrankyKong
Member
Would a fast SD card be comparable to the speed of the flash memory?
Eyemus Lutt
Member
I'm conflicted now on if I should by an Australian WiiU or import as the actual console price seems reasonable, but I'm sure we're still going to get screwed on game prices.
And the 10% back on digital downloads won't mean shit if prices are already close to double US prices so it would be cheaper to import.
I need more details about whether the system is region locked, or if I can download US games from a US system and not be blocked by IP, that will probably make my decision for me.
And the 10% back on digital downloads won't mean shit if prices are already close to double US prices so it would be cheaper to import.
I need more details about whether the system is region locked, or if I can download US games from a US system and not be blocked by IP, that will probably make my decision for me.
Mother of God...I wouldn't even game if I was living in AU. Those prices are damn near depressing.
Minimum wage is higher than in the US. It's expensive, but it all works out in the end.
If it's anything like their track record for the past 5-6 years then I expect Wii U to be region locked and that you should be able to download US games on to a US system regardless of location. The only issue is that it is likely that you will need to use an American credit card or equivalent unless Nintendo allow other forms of purchase i.e. PayPal. They won't accept two of my cards for my US 3DS, so I've had to pay for prepaid cards.
Then there is the warranty issue. It's a healthy reason why I've never imported a console despite the price discrepancies and the bullshit that is region lock.
Ollie Pooch
In a perfect world, we'd all be homersexual
Lol, EBGames have the games listed at $108. Yeah....
Looks like JB will be getting my business.
Looks like JB will be getting my business.
After importing Tekken Tag 2 for $40 or whatever, i want to go into an EB and pick up a 360 copy and a WiiU copy, take them to the counter and see if they can explain which one's better =P.
Hmm, so when I do eventually get a WiiU, I'll get the Premium Pack, but... my two Wii Remotes are both white and aren't motionplus. So that means that I'll be buying:
WiiU Premium Pack
2 black Wiimote Plus' and nunchucks
NSMBU
Pikmin 3
Which at full price would be around $830... With price-shopping I'd probably get it for maybe $700-ish, but still... and then there's games like Wonderful 100 and Game & Wario that look good too!
WiiU Premium Pack
2 black Wiimote Plus' and nunchucks
NSMBU
Pikmin 3
Which at full price would be around $830... With price-shopping I'd probably get it for maybe $700-ish, but still... and then there's games like Wonderful 100 and Game & Wario that look good too!
Worthintendo
Member
I'm more worried about the digital content, hopefully there will still be an option to change region to uk so we don't miss out on games
Thunder Monkey
Banned
Fuck yeah my Aussies!
You guys are only slightly getting screwed this time!
You bring the girls I'll bring the cheap American beer!
You guys are only slightly getting screwed this time!
You bring the girls I'll bring the cheap American beer!
Poimandres
Member
Will buy for $199 from Catch of the Day.
Ollie Pooch
In a perfect world, we'd all be homersexual
Well, their console prices are correct.
I don't doubt their games won't drop below $99, though. At least they price match I guess.
Also forgot about ozgameshop! A godsend.
soxinthebox
Member
Was expecting $450 w Nintendoland pack in and maybe $400 without. Impressed by the prices but I'll try to hold off getting one until there's games I'm interested in because the Wii at launch burned me bad.
Chuck Norris
Banned
Price seems about right for what is offered
Falcs
Banned
Yeah I thought about $500 too. I'll probably do exactly the same thing. Hardware here, games - UK.
I refuse to pay $100+ for a game. I can't believe people actually shop at EB.
Yeah, the last game I imported from the US was
Edit: No, wait, it was A Crack in Time.