Larry Bird
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_leech_ said:
Count Chocula said:
lol at the emocrabs in this threadAzazela said:
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Wii will cost less than 25,000 yen / $250
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Error2k4 said:
I was obviously exaggerating, but my point on value still stands. And I truly believe that capable hardware is the natural progression. If Nintendo made a budget next-gen system that was 1/2 power of the 360 or something, and used the Wiimote then no problem. But a GCN + Wiimote doesn't appeal to ME.
Error2k4 said:
I once again disagree. After Lost Planet I thought "WOW this is how some bugs/bosses should look like in MP3"
Plus with games like Shadow of Collosus and Halo 2 developers hit a brick wall in advancing gameplay because of hardware limitations. Halo 2's major develoment fuck up, was that it was developed around 128 meg systems.
Gears Of War would never be the game it is on the 360, no matter how many "gimmicks" you add to it on the Wii. So I believe that hardware gives developers more possibilities in terms of scale of a level, AI, physics, immersion, and what not.
As long as we have a LOADING screen, we have some sort of hardware limitation. That is my perspective on things.
TheKingsCrown
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Scrow said:
I'm pretty sure that Azazela is a Sony marketing person out to change opinion away from a $250 price point because that's where Sony thinks the price will fall.
What he/she/beast says makes absolutely no sense but keeps trying to hammer back to $50 differences in Wii prices.TheKingsCrown said:I'm pretty sure that Azazela is a Sony marketing person out to change opinion away from a $250 price point because that's where Sony thinks the price will fall.
It's the reason why I can play 70+ hours of WOW per week. Sony pays my bills :lol
PhoenixDark
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Azazela said:
Magicpaint
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Azazela said:
The GC had games that could match Riddick and Splinter Cell. pfffft.
Amir0x said:
This isn't true of the ultra rare titles that appear on ebay once every year. Virtual Console will eliminate the need for us bona fide collectors to waste time and money looking for titles. Of course there is free emulation, but that just doesn't feel the same as a licensed download.
iTunes for retro video games FTW!
Yeah it really needs be no more then 199.99. I'm sure big N is aware of this if they truely are aim at new folks as well. The software is not as far along as alot thought and 3rd parties offers don't seem to be strong out the gate. They need to move as many units as fast as possible for many reasons.
Tim the Wiz
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Y'know what, better tech doesn't necassarily equal better games. Just as with the Revolution controller: even though it's probably the best control device designed for FPSs ever in potential -- you might not see one that eclipses a solid PC one, like Half-Life 2 or Call of Duty 2 for example. It's all in the software, and if you don't feel comfortable with paying around $200 - $250 -- because, yeah, that WILL be the price -- for a system that plays Nintendo software, then you probably never will. I mean, basically, it comes down to the software, and that's what will decide it to be honest. And frankly, I think it's too early to comment on the quality of each systems respective lineups (apart from the 360) at this stage, as E3 demos aren't completely indicative of what you'll be seeing down the line... Halo 2, Resident Evil 4 and many other games have received massive overhauls after a showing at E3, and let's not forget how Miyamoto upends the tea table...
a causal friend of mine, who i hear from every few weeks, is insistent he has an "in" at nintendo, and that the Wii will be 150.
of coarse i laugh at him. but he claims he knew about the Wii name and Snake in Smash Bros before they were announced. perhaps he was dropped on his head too much as a child, but if it ends up being true, then maybe he's not making things up.
of coarse i laugh at him. but he claims he knew about the Wii name and Snake in Smash Bros before they were announced. perhaps he was dropped on his head too much as a child, but if it ends up being true, then maybe he's not making things up.
ronito said:
That is a valid point considering graphics power, but the tech is in the controller. But if Iwata wants to make it so everyone can afford it then under $200 is a must. Perhaps Nintendo will be willing to take a loss on hardware off the bat this time to potentially increase marketshare.
Battersea Power Station
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The vast, huge majority of Nintendo 1st party games have already done away with loading screens, even expansive adventure games like Prime and Wind Waker. It's one area in which Nintendo is technologically miles ahead of Sony or MS.Axord said:
Why are people still equaling Wii with GC + Wiimote? I'd thought no one could be that ignorant anymore.
Anyway, I'd pay $500 for the Wii, because that's how much I want it. I don't care how much it costs to produce, the only thing that matters is how much it appeals to me. That said, I'd be disappointed if it cost more than $250.
Anyway, I'd pay $500 for the Wii, because that's how much I want it. I don't care how much it costs to produce, the only thing that matters is how much it appeals to me. That said, I'd be disappointed if it cost more than $250.
each time you walk up to a door you've already activated (by shooting) and the door doesn't instantly open and you can hear the GC making noises, you're waiting at a loading screen. pretty cool huh?Battersea Power Station said:
i'd really like an answer to this.Trurl said:
Battersea Power Station
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Azazazazala, do you think a Lexus is worth much more than a Toyota? Or a Infinity over a Nissan? No, there's not too much difference in the technology and materials within them. But people pay more for Lexi and Infinities regardless.
Prices of luxury items, AND VIDEO GAMES ARE CERTAINLY LUXURY ITEMS, don't reflect the worth of the materials within them. Jewelry is a perfect example of this.
The price is solely based on how much people want said items.
Your whole argument on GameCube + Wiimote is retarded. If people want a Wii much more than a GameCube, of course the price is going to be higher.
Prices of luxury items, AND VIDEO GAMES ARE CERTAINLY LUXURY ITEMS, don't reflect the worth of the materials within them. Jewelry is a perfect example of this.
The price is solely based on how much people want said items.
Your whole argument on GameCube + Wiimote is retarded. If people want a Wii much more than a GameCube, of course the price is going to be higher.
charlequin
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P90 said:
Dirty pool, dude. drohne is consistently droll and amusing! This person dropped out of college to devote more time to WoW.
Cauliflower of Love
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I love these threads, I can pinpoint who is utterly retarded and fanatical all at once.
Since I'm such a celebrity in this thread I love how nobody aside from Error2k4 actually discussed things with me.
Everybody else is just throwing out personal insults or a bunch of people with Nintendo avatars just quote what I post and add a ":lol"
How very creative, it's more like damage control than actual proccess of debating. I mean did you people expect everybody to agree on a gaming forum?
Everybody else is just throwing out personal insults or a bunch of people with Nintendo avatars just quote what I post and add a ":lol"
How very creative, it's more like damage control than actual proccess of debating. I mean did you people expect everybody to agree on a gaming forum?
Personally I think Nintendo needs to be $200 to offer price protection against Microsoft.
I know Peter Moore loves Wii and loves all the Nintendo fans and everyone is invited to Redmond for a party, but if Microsoft were to drop the price of each model 360 $100 dollars this holiday season, you'd have a $249 Wii (assuming it comes in at that) vs. a $199 360. And that would not be good.
Obviously the Wii would have no problem moving at that price because it's new, but the 360 would take off and probably garner momentum that would last it for a long time. If Nintendo comes in cheaper, then in the event of an MS price drop this year or next, they can still claim to have innovative experiences better than anything Microsoft has.
It'll be a hard sell if they are MORE expensive.
I know Peter Moore loves Wii and loves all the Nintendo fans and everyone is invited to Redmond for a party, but if Microsoft were to drop the price of each model 360 $100 dollars this holiday season, you'd have a $249 Wii (assuming it comes in at that) vs. a $199 360. And that would not be good.
Obviously the Wii would have no problem moving at that price because it's new, but the 360 would take off and probably garner momentum that would last it for a long time. If Nintendo comes in cheaper, then in the event of an MS price drop this year or next, they can still claim to have innovative experiences better than anything Microsoft has.
It'll be a hard sell if they are MORE expensive.
BBC seems to think Nintendo have confirmed this news...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/5016838.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/5016838.stm
F#A#Oo said:I think that's pretty certain mate...it will be under £200...
If it's $200 in the US then the UK will get it for from £129 (GCN launch price) up to anything like £150...if they really want to screw the UK that is.
I'd say £149 is more likely for the UK.
It gives them more scope for price cuts...
..plus I doubt they would want to launch for less than the PSP retails for as UK consumers would assume it was inferior.
BobJustBob
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:lolAzazela said:
VictimOfGrief
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$229.99 to play with my Wii.
