FreeMufasa
Junior Member
Na I think it'll be like the Wii reveal.
- Start of with WiiU game real
- Talk about WiiU and features
- Another montage
- Stage demo of family game
- Stage demo of FPS
- 3DS stuff
- Launch info
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Wii U Speculation Thread of Brains Beware: Wii U Re-Unveiling At E3 2012
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Na I think it'll be like the Wii reveal.
- Start of with WiiU game real
- Talk about WiiU and features
- Another montage
- Stage demo of family game
- Stage demo of FPS
- 3DS stuff
- Launch info
Aaron Strife
Banned
Wii U will be 199 US dollars
Nintendo wins E3
Nintendo wins E3
actually i wouldn't be surprised if it were 249, same as the Wii. i think it's pretty obvious now that the 3DS launching at 249 was a decision made after its well-received unveiling, and that they didn't really lose much by cutting the price since it was always going to launch within the 169-189 price range anyway. given the fallout from that decision nintendo probably doesn't want to repeat the same mistake with wii u, so they'll launch it low out the gate to quell fears of an inevitable price drop.
IllumiNate
Member
Wii-U $599 US Dollars https://www.ebgames.com.au/wiiu-153813-Wii-U-Wii-U
Sry if late, and i know it's a placehoder?
Sry if late, and i know it's a placehoder?
I want a hype-o-thon.
5 seconds of "3DS, more games coming, check the shops later"
Then 89:55 of Wii U blowout. Reveal of both black and white consoles at launch.
Mega montage of 3rd party titles coming. Fade to black....pause...the words "scanning..." appear on screen and then a massive gameplay reveal of Metroid Prime - Unleashed.
Iwata comes out on stage as the reveal finishes with his slickest hairdo to date, gold lapels on his suit and cufflinks in the shape of dollar signs.
Reggie is no where to be seen.
"Welcome to Wii U"
Iwata talks about Wii U, core gamers, online, digital distribution and the unprecedented 3rd party support Wii U will have. Introduces some "special guests" to elaborate.
On walks the head of Blizzard...."Many people have asked us if we will ever bring diablo to consoles..." crowd explodes.
On walks Gabe Newell......crowd reassembles itself so it can explode again.
You did ask for my fantasy right?
In reality, Reggie will come out and scowl at us and tell us how thankful we should be to be getting a Nintendo console in HD. Nothing about the specs will be revealed, he will tell us we will get "fantastic online" and revolutionary experiences without really telling us anything. My love of Nintendo fades just that little bit more.
5 seconds of "3DS, more games coming, check the shops later"
Then 89:55 of Wii U blowout. Reveal of both black and white consoles at launch.
Mega montage of 3rd party titles coming. Fade to black....pause...the words "scanning..." appear on screen and then a massive gameplay reveal of Metroid Prime - Unleashed.
Iwata comes out on stage as the reveal finishes with his slickest hairdo to date, gold lapels on his suit and cufflinks in the shape of dollar signs.
Reggie is no where to be seen.
"Welcome to Wii U"
Iwata talks about Wii U, core gamers, online, digital distribution and the unprecedented 3rd party support Wii U will have. Introduces some "special guests" to elaborate.
On walks the head of Blizzard...."Many people have asked us if we will ever bring diablo to consoles..." crowd explodes.
On walks Gabe Newell......crowd reassembles itself so it can explode again.
You did ask for my fantasy right?
In reality, Reggie will come out and scowl at us and tell us how thankful we should be to be getting a Nintendo console in HD. Nothing about the specs will be revealed, he will tell us we will get "fantastic online" and revolutionary experiences without really telling us anything. My love of Nintendo fades just that little bit more.
Im getting used to that idea...
The Xtortionist
Member
Needs F-Zero
TheExplodingHead
Banned
Is it wrong to say I would buy the Wii U for $599 US Dollars? Assuming it was "worth the price".
FreeMufasa
Junior Member
I don't get it. People want a considerable jump over this gen but won't pay more than $300.
I could probably go US$400 but it'd have to do DVD, BluRay and media streaming/playback.
Thunder Monkey
Banned
Mainly because paying more than that for something as trivial as videogames is more than a little idiotic.
No offense meant to idiots.
In Australia, we don't have a choice but to all be idiots then ;_; lol
Naked Prime
Member
I'd be cool with the following:
$400 for the console with a Wii Sports-esqe pack-in, HDMI cable, controller w/ charging dock
$40 for ports of Batman, Darksiders and the like
$50 for launch window (3-6 months) 1st party titles
$60 for 3rd party titles
2 strong 1st party titles at launch and 2-4 more o finish off the fiscal year in March.
Rebranded/retooled Wii accesories for 30% less than current retail
$400 for the console with a Wii Sports-esqe pack-in, HDMI cable, controller w/ charging dock
$40 for ports of Batman, Darksiders and the like
$50 for launch window (3-6 months) 1st party titles
$60 for 3rd party titles
2 strong 1st party titles at launch and 2-4 more o finish off the fiscal year in March.
Rebranded/retooled Wii accesories for 30% less than current retail
They could still negotiate some guest characters. That's more from the business side of things than the creative side.
Thunder Monkey
Banned
Gah, humans today spend way too much on nothing.
Toys should never cost more than $300.
Lord Ghirahim
Member
That's about $2000 for region freedom ;//
m.i.s.
Banned
Speaking only for myself, I want a games console for a reasonable price. Under $300 but ideally $250 (I don't care if it's a souped up 360) with Nintendo franchises and key 3rd party offerings. I also want Nintendo to loosen the purse strings and spend money on a franchise that will have as much impact in the West as Monster Hunter in the East.
If you want a powerhouse with additional movie playback and PC features, that's on the cutting edge, you could always wait for Xbox3 or PS4.
ecosse_011172
Junior Member
I often fail to understand people whinging about 50USD difference in a console price, a console that they will buy 40 games at 50USD a pop for.
ThoseDeafMutes
Member
That seems like a very arbitrary number. Toys should cost what they're worth. Not everybody has to buy every toy.
Thunder Monkey
Banned
It's a completely arbitrary number.
I've just never felt all that comfortable spending more than $300 on a toy.
There's a difference between buying several $50 games on a 5-6 years time frame than having to pay $300-$400 for a console right off the bat.
I'm calling $299 with something like Chase Mii pre-installed in the console. And a WiiMote+ included as well.
Consoles are a tiny part, you always end spending more than $300 in games for your toy anyway ;p
Thinking of it, it's hard to believe the next smash bros development is not already started.
That's a game needed quickly and if it really begin after the end of kid icarus, a game with no guaranteed high sales, there should be some big games coming for first years.Believe.
That's a game needed quickly and if it really begin after the end of kid icarus, a game with no guaranteed high sales, there should be some big games coming for first years.Believe.
I'm thinking 349 dollars, 299 dollars if Nintendo's willing to bleed a bit at launch. We're talking some pretty cool hardware here, but frankly it is not the creme de la creme either. Given the specs we're seeing now the Wii U will be less cutting edge in the box than both the GameCube and N64, which both launched at $199 (though that corrects to ~$270 with inflation for the N64). Nintendo should be able to produce the base console for some $200-250, even if it has a fancy blue laser drive, a modern IBM tech CPU and tailored AMD GPU. The rumours of it having 1GB of RAM are already pointing to Nintendo cutting costs, because it would be entirely possible to ship the thing with 2GB of DDR3 with a little added cost.
The Upad will probably cost them $50, and the WiiMotionPlus $10. Throw in an HDMI cable, sensor bar, power adaptor and packaging and shipping, and I think you're looking at a console that costs ~$330 to produce at launch. Given that it's panic mode Nintendo, we'll probably see an aggressively priced $299 at launch.
I hope that Nintendo differentiates SKUs this time. Package up a white Wii U 16GB with Wii U Sports or something like that for $299 and package up a black Wii U 32GB/320GB HDD with COD:MW the Collection or Darksiders II for $399 and let dudebros and hardcores cover some of their losses.
The Upad will probably cost them $50, and the WiiMotionPlus $10. Throw in an HDMI cable, sensor bar, power adaptor and packaging and shipping, and I think you're looking at a console that costs ~$330 to produce at launch. Given that it's panic mode Nintendo, we'll probably see an aggressively priced $299 at launch.
I hope that Nintendo differentiates SKUs this time. Package up a white Wii U 16GB with Wii U Sports or something like that for $299 and package up a black Wii U 32GB/320GB HDD with COD:MW the Collection or Darksiders II for $399 and let dudebros and hardcores cover some of their losses.
It's the only way Ferrari can stay in business!
AceBandage
Banned
I'm no human, you dirty primate.
AceBandage
Banned
It lowers cost of the product for both Nintendo and consumers.
Besides you can buy a huge HDD for cheap and use it in the system.
Unless Nintendo adopts USB 3.0 in the Wii U it's going to be a second rate option. The disk drive will probably get higher throughput than the hard disk in that case.
But yeah, I do think that it's more realistic Nintendo sticks with one package, though maybe one with more onboard flash memory. An HDD in a system isn't very expensive, but it does involve some rethinking of the box design.
But won't that guarantee devs rarely take full advantage of the hard drive?
AceBandage
Banned
I dunno.
MS gets away with it, do they not?
The HDDless models are the biggest sellers, and they still get all the downloads.
You just have to communicate with people that they can upgrade.
MS gets away with it, do they not?
The HDDless models are the biggest sellers, and they still get all the downloads.
You just have to communicate with people that they can upgrade.
m.i.s.
Banned
The historical precedent is that both Playstation and Playstation 2, the most successful consoles of their generation and the two most successful consoles ever, launched at the $299.99 US price point.
That's not to say that there weren't other factors involved but the 299.99 price point did enable Sony to reach the $200 and then the sub-$200 price points relatively quickly to reach families and casual consumers.
crazy monkey
Banned
why do i keep coming back to this thread. Thread title is so appropriate. lol
I think Nintendo will have differentiating bundles for the holidays but it'll be all first party stuff I'm sure. They won't add a hard drive and they'll want to maintain that lower price point across all demographics. If the system is $299 and it has better versions of the games those "dudebro's" love, then it'd be possible they may bite on a Wii U instead of a similarly priced PS3 and 360 to play them.
You're just using fancier words for cutting costs
Is that you, Reggie?
Anyway, I'd sure like an HDD in my Wii U that developers can make use of. Let's hope Nintendo sees a market for people like me.
Shin Johnpv
Member
I'm calling a price point between 299.99 and 349.99. I think there will be software already installed on it, maybe the Mii style games we already saw demoed and some other stuff. Kind of like what the 3DS had at launch. Instead of shipping with a game on a disc or a cart, they just have it pre-installed.
I'm also beginning to think with the recent comments about how the next LoZ would still have motion controls that we'll see a Wiimote and nunchuck included in the box.
I'm also beginning to think with the recent comments about how the next LoZ would still have motion controls that we'll see a Wiimote and nunchuck included in the box.
IceDoesntHelp
Banned
there's hope for this board after all!
it lets me enjoy the board a lot more when I see moderators...moderating
I saw you had good times lately
YOU
there's been a slew of rumors flying around lately. Some crazy crap about a 1K Gb of embedded ram and whatnot and a $600 console. I was waiting for you to show up and sort that out
I saw you had good times lately
Seriously dude you have to throw us a bone here. I don't think we can take this.
I have to say that I am very excited about the Wii U at this point. As a mid-generation console of sorts, you see that Nintendo, as well as Apple are looking to blur the line that separates handheld and home entertainment devices.
While, I do believe that most games will still use the Wiimote Plus and Nunchuck for control, the Wii U Pad, is a great hybrid device. It not only does what the DSi XL did, and cater to those who play handhelds at home, but it also reinforces the tablet future of entertainment inside and outside the home.
What I am really hoping is that 3DS can share information with the Wii U to play 3DS games on TV. Or perhaps have downloadable DSi or eShop titles be compatible with both platforms (afterall, the Wii U brings dual screens to the home). There's a convergence of game design on the Wii U, using what Nintendo learned with the DS and Wii and combined it to create a single ploatform.
Similarly, I can see Apple using its devices alongside Apple TV to do something similar but not as hardcore, but I don't see Apple releasing a traditional controller just yet.
After this generation, either Nintendo or Apple may be the first to bring a device to market that is powerful and capable enough to satisfy both casual and hardcore gaming tastes with a hybrid device that can leave the home space.
While, I do believe that most games will still use the Wiimote Plus and Nunchuck for control, the Wii U Pad, is a great hybrid device. It not only does what the DSi XL did, and cater to those who play handhelds at home, but it also reinforces the tablet future of entertainment inside and outside the home.
What I am really hoping is that 3DS can share information with the Wii U to play 3DS games on TV. Or perhaps have downloadable DSi or eShop titles be compatible with both platforms (afterall, the Wii U brings dual screens to the home). There's a convergence of game design on the Wii U, using what Nintendo learned with the DS and Wii and combined it to create a single ploatform.
Similarly, I can see Apple using its devices alongside Apple TV to do something similar but not as hardcore, but I don't see Apple releasing a traditional controller just yet.
After this generation, either Nintendo or Apple may be the first to bring a device to market that is powerful and capable enough to satisfy both casual and hardcore gaming tastes with a hybrid device that can leave the home space.
there's been a slew of rumors flying around lately. Some crazy crap about a 1K Gb of embedded ram and whatnot and a $600 console. I was waiting for you to show up and sort that out
You are answering to yourself, crazy crap.
I doubt Nintendo will go as high as $399. I fail to see them realistically releasing above $299. It's not their style to release multiple SKUs either, and I support Nintendo's continued efforts to do so, outside of software bundles.
I can see it releasing at $299 without a Wiimote Plus and Nunchuck and just with the U Pad.
Wiimote Plus are forward compatible. But, the Wiimote will be in need of some improvement sooner than later.
Nintendo may want to bundle Wiimote and nunchuck with the system as well, in addition to the U Pad. Maybe not at launch though, because at launch the selling gimmick is the U Pad itself and most software will be designed to show of this controller's strengths with traditional and hardcore game design.
I can see it releasing at $299 without a Wiimote Plus and Nunchuck and just with the U Pad.
Wiimote Plus are forward compatible. But, the Wiimote will be in need of some improvement sooner than later.
Nintendo may want to bundle Wiimote and nunchuck with the system as well, in addition to the U Pad. Maybe not at launch though, because at launch the selling gimmick is the U Pad itself and most software will be designed to show of this controller's strengths with traditional and hardcore game design.
Well yeah, but I have no credibility 'round these parts.
Forsaken82
Member
How about this, since you are willing to pay 600 dollars for a Wii U, when it releases for 299.99, you can buy me one as well as yourself and you will have spent 600 dollars. Ill cover shipping and tax
Win Win in my book... you have a job and clearly no bills to pay. I have a job and several bills to pay. Stimulate the economy!- Status