Nintendo Finally Announces Official Wii Cut Date
Source: Tom's Guide US | Keywords: wii, price, drop, date, nintendo | Themes: Digital Entertainment
Wii gets cheaper on Sunday.
After flyer leaks and retailer leaks, it seems Nintendo has finally come out and put everything to rest with an official announcement about the Wii price cut.
The Big N today announced that beginning Sunday, September 27, the Wii drops by $50 to $199.99. Nintendo won't be messing with the bundle, however, with the package still including the Wii Remote controller (sorry, no Wii MotionPlus), Nunchuk controller and Wii Sports.
"Our research shows there are 50 million Americans thinking about becoming gamers, and this more affordable price point and our vast array of new software mean many of them can now make the leap and find experiences that appeal to them, whatever their tastes or level of gaming experience," said Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America's executive vice president of Sales & Marketing.
After months of Wii sales decline, the $50 drop could be enough to kick start the frenzy again. Anyone out there that's been holding out finally going to take the plunge this Sunday?
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hmm lets see....
$199 console w/1 controller and a library of 85% crap games with most of the good games requiring additional purchase of so called "accessory" to really enjoy game that ranges anywhere from $20 - $50
So in order to enjoy the few games I would actually be interested in I would need to immediately sink in another $75-100 in accessories (not counting games)
Or
Laugh at suckers who actually think Wii is cheap
I think Ill do the latter.
If they release a Black one at $199 with a free game, Wii Sports would be cool, I will get one. I am a PC gamer (Can't Wait for Dragon Age) and the Wii is totally different. Makes for some nice casual gaming. Bowling could be fun too. There is that Star Wars one and you swing light Sabers too.
I never thought I'd say this but, I might actually buy one!
While i agree with your sentiment and yes sadly i am a Wii owner. Its still better than the PS3! *ZING*. At least the Wii has 15% decent games.
I give you permission to down vote me now.
Anyone else think that they're explanation is a bunch of hooey?
The price drop was perfect timing. The other consoles did theirs first, but Nintendo still has the cheapest one on the market. The install base is still huge and the timing with New Super Mario Bros. this fall is all great marketing. They're keeping up the pressure with online promotions like this one, check the link for info, and that's what is going to give them the edge over their competitors!
http://www.gamesncs.com/rd_p?p=192 [...] &gift=3679
While i agree with your sentiment and yes sadly i am a Wii owner. Its still better than the PS3! *ZING*. At least the Wii has 15% decent games.I give you permission to down vote me now.
at least with those system's you don't have to send it in for warrenty work every 2 months *ZING*
If you have the money get all 3 consoles - if ya only have $200, get a refurbed 360 - most bang 4 your buck.
My thoughts
Still too expensive.
With PS3 slim goign for $269 or so, the Wii is not very attractive, even for $199.
with the ps3 and 360's as cheap as they are, there really is no need to get a wii. unless shakin' controllers is your thing.
Hmm topic needs to add the word "Price" in, I thought this article was going to be about their upcoming console. Too bad though, the wii is kind of crap. Hoping they'll come out with something better.
They should've added a wii motion plus and a copy of Wii sport resort game and in the meantime drop the price to $199.00. Now, this will be a real deal.
I prefer PC games to console, however my wife "needs" rock band beatles. Since they don't make it for PC I guess the Wii is the way to go. Sure the PS3 and Xbox are more powerful, but for just one game.......I'm going with the least expensive!
Yeah, the wii is more expensive in the end, and it has inferior hardware compared to its competitors. However, I have to admit that it's a hell of a lot of fun.
Xbox360 Arcade is already $199.99 (or cheaper).
*sigh*
nintendo has a machine guns held to the heads of the competition
sony is the only threat to them, simply because the 360 is not as appealing to anyone outside of europe/usa...and it doesn't nearly have as many features as the ps3
..i think i might just pick up a hd 5870, screw consoles. x38 maximus formula se=best investment ive ever made
Anyone else think that they're explanation is a bunch of hooey?
85%?
more like 99.999%
199 for that garbage? no thx
I feel stupid for buying a Wii 2 yrs ago. Its been sitting there collecting dust. why? cuz all its games were GARBAGE.
thank you.
oh yes let me flip my PS3 on and play some SF4. That pathetic Wii will NEVER be able to handle. Gamecube Re-badge ROFL.
Nintendo, I'm really happy for you, and I'm gonna let you finish. But Sony PS3 had one of the best price cut of ALL time, of ALL TIME !
85%? more like 99.999%199 for that garbage? no thxI feel stupid for buying a Wii 2 yrs ago. Its been sitting there collecting dust. why? cuz all its games were GARBAGE. thank you.oh yes let me flip my PS3 on and play some SF4. That pathetic Wii will NEVER be able to handle. Gamecube Re-badge ROFL.
CChick, How much would you want for your dust collecting piece of garbage Wii? My wife wants rock band beatles but I'm not about to spend $200 or more on a new system to just play one game!
CChick, How much would you want for your dust collecting piece of garbage Wii? My wife wants rock band beatles but I'm not about to spend $200 or more on a new system to just play one game!
Pay me 250 I sell it to you.
Seriously, I know Wii is garbage even before I bought it, the reason I still "get it" is that I collect systems, I got all consoles since 1985.
My advise to you use get a PS3. Think of it, You will get a Blu-Ray Player, Media server, and one of the best console.
If you have the money get all 3 consoles - if ya only have $200, get a refurbed 360 - most bang 4 your buck.My thoughts
Huh? Spend $200 on a refurb OLD-most likely will DIE, limited warranty 360? Thats the best way to waste $200!
$300 gets a new Xbox... but $300 for a PS3 is a better deal.
A Wii at 199.99 is a bargin if your a kid who likes kiddy games like MArio Brothers. They had a great idea with the motion controller but the companys that signed up for producing games droped the ball big time. Now that both PS3 and 360 will have motion by next year the Wii seems useless at this point. It had it's run, but i think it's aabout over for the chump.
the wii is an extremely inexpensive babysitter
As some one who is a PC/Wii/PS3 owner I can offer a valid opinion.... I enjoy all that I have in different ways. There are some great games for the Wii but only if you know what kind of games you like. If your a graphics ho stay away. PS3 is great for a couple of games and media playback from hell (it can play almost anything on a disk aside from a few obscure formats.) On the PC side of things its all about FPS and RTS and RPG's for me. Wii for Puzzles and some action games.