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[BrodiemanTTR]

This is what happens when you're being unrealistic with price expectations. Like them actually releasing the Wii for the same price as the DS.

Seriously, people were setting themselves up for disappointment at ridiculous prices like $150 and $170.

 

[StephaneC]

So $250 with a game included is too expensive, yet $600 isn't? Mmmmm, GAF logic...

WII SPORT ISN'T A GAME !!!

 

[Y2Kev]

Gah. It's obviously not a PS3-level shock, but eesh. That's so high.

Everyone who predicted 199 (I did too but I didn't swear by it) is LOL'd.

 

[TheGreatDave]

"There will be a photo channel that will allow users to use the Wii to display digital photographs on television.

There also will be an easy-to-use interactive news channel and weather channel."

So what the **** is that about? No way do Nintendo want a news channel. Right?!

 

[BorkBork]

If it comes with 2 controllers, that'd be a decent package.

Edit: Launching on my birthday is kinda neat, but I'd prefer it to be sooner.

 

[Hayami]

you're kidding right? you seriously expect millions of people to plunk down $600 on a video game console? Whether the Wii sells or not will have nothing to do with the PS3.

early bird gets the worm HELLO

 

[Stoney Mason]

I'm a little dissapointed....I'll be honest as I think they missed an opportunity here....but I'm still there Day one.

 

[Mingesium]

$250 isn't bad since it comes with Wii Sports. What sucks is no Mario.

 

[goomba]

Itll sellout at $250 for the year to Ntards (like me)

I predict a price drop to $199 next year, coinciding with the Mario Galaxy launch.

 

[bachikarn]

If it has Wii Sports plus an extra controller I guess thats alright. I'd rather it just be 200 and let use decide which games and controllers we want. The Nov. 19th launch date is bullshit though. No reason for it to be so late : [

 

[Reilly]

Wii sports isn't a game. It's a demo. Let's be honest here.

 

[REV 09]

Wii sports doesn't add much value imo. Do you guys really want that?

 

[Stench]

360 IS NOW THE DOMINANT FORCE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON, ALL FORWARD MOMENTUM = ON THEIR SIDE

Spoiler

I can't believe I just typed that.

 

[Bearillusion]

Add an extra $100 - $150AUD onto that

They won't launch in Australia for more than $399.

 

[Beezy]

Please come with a 2nd Wiimote + Nunchuck along with Wii Sports...

 

[JB1981]

****ing lol.

Microsoft drop that price now and you will destroy everyone.

Q.F.T. $250 for 6-year-old HW is a no-go, 'Tendo.

 

[ant1532]

Wii sports doesn't add much value imo. Do you guys really want that?

Yes.

 

[Duderz]

Yeah, an extra $50 isn't so bad. It may end up costing me the purchase of one game, but in exchange I'm getting Wii Sports for free.

Now, hopefully that EGM rumor of over 30 sports in Wii Sports turns out true.

 

[DrGAKMAN]

Alot of people nagged about Nintendo releasing a handheld (NDS) for $50 more than their usual...didn't hurt Nintendo though, eat it haters.

Wii + game + Opera + (hopefully 2 Wiimotes) is a fine deal IMO!

 

[dextran]

it must come with 2 controllers. why bundle wii sports - a multiplayer game! and not have two controllers.
suddenly 250 makes sense - one price - one box - one enjoyable experience for the family.

 

[chespace]

Do we know what their unit allocations are yet?

 

[Greenpanda]

Oh, well, not too bad in the long run of things ... but I have no interest in Wii Sports, so I doubt I'll be picking this up at launch (esp. w/ the slate of current-gen and DS titles I'm lookig out for)

 

[Rorschach]

WHOAH

$50 too expensive

.

tough loss for the wii

TLFTW

 

[Pellham]

early bird gets the worm HELLO

A broad generalization that again ignores the $600 pricetag that will prevent the majority of consumers from buying a PS3 at launch

 

[Shard]

Ah, there is nothing quite like a bitter Amiritron.

 

[Dragona Akehi]

Toodles Nintendo. See you next price drop.

 

[Azelover]

I told you, it's not gonna be a party. Low power consumption, very small size to fit the tech(beside the bigger DVD drive), sensor bar, the Wiimote(s). There's a lot more to the cost of the box than just what the graphics tell.

 

[Robobandit]

They shouldn't launch it so late.. $250 is more than it should be, but I won't be too pissed if it includes 2 controllers in the box

 

[sprsk]

Could someone confirm or deny this?

 

[hukasmokincaterpillar]

Jesus, I just clicked on the thread, switched to another tab, hit reload... and now its on page 3. :lol

 

[Chiggs]

If it comes with 2 controllers and Zelda, that'd be a great package.

Fixed.

 

[VultureDude]

u people are stupid you all know you will buy it...

Nov 19 is a sunday... I'm kinda sad that we did not get an october launch

GAF SAD

Wii need that made into a legendary photoshop pronto!

 

[Razoric]

$250? ugh

 

[Bearillusion]

Q.F.T. $250 for 6-year-old HW is a no-go, 'Tendo.

Good thing it's not 6 year old hardware then. You sir, give clowns a bad name.

 

[Father_Brain]

The pack-ins had better be pretty damn sweet. $250 just seems like too much for what's basically an overclocked GC with more RAM.

 

[PhoenixDark]

Nintendo just Steve Irwin'd us all

 

[Wollan]

I don't really see why they would want to do this. Couldn't they just release it without Wii sports for 199$ and get that cheaper image? And they are releasing after the PS3? I thought they could do better.

 

[Adam Blade]

Could someone confirm or deny this?

OH SNAP... HE'S ABOUT TO LAY DOWN THE BAN-HAMMER!

 

[jluedtke]

I don't understand the bitching...yet. Bundled w/Wii Sports, plus they haven't mentioned what else comes with. Two Wiimotes? Nunchuck attachment? VC controller? 1 free download?

I'm more disappointed by the release date than the price. Wait until the full announcement before you start jumping out of buildings.

There are some overreactionary mofos on these forums. :lol

 

[Howard Alan Treesong]

$250 is way too much to rebuy my GameCube, even with 3 tech demos included.

360 core is at $299--MS just has to drop $50 and they're then competing directly. Oops!

 

[sprsk]

There is no "eat it haters". This is stupid no matter what system youre buying.

I'm still getting it cause i get everything but damn that is dumb.

 

[Chibbi Brady]

Well if it comes with Wii Sports, then it should have 2 controllers as well. If it does, then that's not bad at all. Still have to wait for the inevitable screwing us Euros will get though.

 

[sportzhead]

Sounds good to me. Although no Mario at launch might cause me to wait.

 

[Amir0x]

oh, and pre-emptive :lol @ soundwave05 "oh yeah they might even release at $99 to appease casuals, but $150 seems like a good spot"

 

[BooJoh]

If true, it doesn't upset me. $50 more than I expected, and includes a $50 game I planned on buying. Yup.

 

[jett]

**** the Wii. I laugh at Nintendo's face. 250 for that shit? **** it.

 

[JB1981]

A broad generalization that again ignores the $600 pricetag that will prevent the majority of consumers from buying a PS3 at launch

$250 seperates arcane hardware with bleeding edge tech. I'd say that makes the PS3 look quite a bit better in terms of value.

 

[Xdrive05]

Not a bad price to come with Wii sports, but I still think it's going to put them out of their "CASUALS FTW" market approach.

Grandmas and non-gamers won't be willing to pay that much for it, I'd strongly wager. At least $199 would have gone waaaay further to getting that crowd.

 

[ronito]

Welp. If this is true then count me out of a first day buy. This is just like nintendo. Spend a long time setting all the pins up, everything's looking great and then they gutterball. Honestly to me I can justify $199 purchase, but $250 puts it in a different category. Most casual gamers would jump on something under $200 with this price Nintendo is really missing the market they keep saying they're aiming for. Sigh Nintendo, when will you ever learn?

 

[Ganondorf>Link]

This much uproar over some random news site? Do you know how many times this type of thing has happened before? Jeez people, wait until the conference before you get your panties in a bunch. :lol