Has the $250 price changed your mind?

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Just curious how many out there will not be getting the Wii with it's $250 price tag?

I will get one, Nintendo delivered everything they promised. $250 with a game is good, although I wish we could choose which game it came with.

EDIT: Reggie just announced extra controllers will be 39.99, and nunchuck attchments will be 19.99. Ouch 60 bucks for a full 2nd controller!
 
Im really not decided yet. I "may" get one just not at lauch. Ill most surely wait till some outpost deals like the 360 is having everynow and then.
 
Not really.

The bundle extras, accessory pricing, and most importantly VC pricing has. I guess I'll still get one at launch. I dunno.
 
Excellent, I was JUST going to start a similar poll.

For now I'm going with "I'll wait for a price drop" and by that I mean at least on the first round of decent games. But if there is a killer app in the launch crop of games I may pull an N64 and buy it just for that one game I have to play.

However, I still have a bad taste in my mouth from the N64 so it's really going to have to be something amazing. Or I could just get the itch and buy one, never say never I suppose.

[quote name='pimpinc333']Depends on whats included. I'll prolly pick it up regardless since I'm looking forward to a new toy.[/QUOTE]

They've released details on what's included. Check ign, or the main thread right here.
 
there are always bugs in the first set of new hardware
so once the first price drop hits its mine (plus chances are better it wont f up on me):whistle2:D
 
I still plan on getting one at launch. But as others have said, the accessory pricing is rather intimidating. Originally I was planning on having four controllers right out of the gate so I could enjoy some fully-loaded WarioWare on launch night. Now I might have to just hold out on those controllers for a bit.
 
$200 was my price point, so I'm waiting. I would not have bought Wii Sports so adding that in really doesn't add any value for me. Add in the $60 extra controller and buying the games I actually would want, and it makes for an expensive day.

Waiting for the price drop will allow for many of the games to be cheaper as well, so it will end up costing me a lot less in the long run.

I already own all of the VC games that I would want, so that's not appealing to me. I don't need a web browser on my TV so that doesn't do anything for me. All I want to do is play Nintendo games with this thing and I already have a GameCube with games I haven't played sitting there. Plus, I'm still not confident that I'm going to like the Wii controller scheme.
 
I figured it would be $250 anyway, and it comes with a game so that's cool. The Playstation was $300 and just came with a demo with 4-6 games on it. I probably would not have got Wii Sports, but if it comes with the system that's all good the same. I'm fairly happy with the way things are going and look forward to the Wii launch. Got my money stocking up as the weeks go by.
That $60 controller sounds awfully salty. I play by myself most of the time though, so I guess it is not totally bad for me. I plan on getting Zelda and Metroid at launch(if they are out then), and am getting them for the single player only(regardless if either has multiplayer at all).. I hope to find those controllers cheaper than $60 some time though(and am sure I will), I'd like to pick up at least 1 extra.
 
This is very similar to what I was planning on. The only difference is the $60 for an extra controller; I figured two would be packed into the box. It simply means one less game at launch which isn't so bad. It's going to be a long two months.
 
Didnt the DS laucnh earlier here than in Japan as a first in the Nintendo history? I would still think it will launch before PS3 here.

Also I think its been mentioned but the Euro price was $199 and I thought the DS had the same us and euro price point. Given that it could still be $199 here.
 
I'm not upset about the price. I think a $200 option without the game would be nice but Wii sports does look like it will be fun. The controllers are expensive but that's probably a big part of the cost for them since it is somewhat new technology...rumble, speaker, and motion sensing. It's not like any other system comes with more than one controller anyway. I'm in at launch.
 
Nope not getting it....plus reading that it will be 60 bucks for an extra controller is absurd! In Canada if I get one, I'd of course need an extra controller, so that is 310US, plus a REAL game, thats 370 US, in Canada thats like 550 considering its still basically 1.5x greater in price, and thats just ridiculous!
 
250 dollars is too much for me especially considering the hardware is not as strong as the other systems (which means that ports are not going to be all that frequent or they are going to be significantly scaled down) and the accessories cost way too much. Nintendo talked all this time about not trying to compete with MS and Sony and then they price themselves in such a way that they are.
 
THe price is exactly what I was expecting, so nothing has changed in that respect. Some of the items are a little bit higher than I'd like, especially the VC items but still in the range I expected. I was never likely to buy much NES stuff anyways because I was never big on that platform and find it just too ugly to bear these days. Anything really good that gets big VC response is likely to appear as a more aestheticly acceptable remake.

Accessory price will always run high high. They're a major profit center, same as on the Xbox 360. An extra controller there has an excellent margin for both Microsoft and the retailer.

The Wii price will drop pretty far in time. A lot of the initial cost for the 90nm production technology is in that $250 price but in the long run will make for a very inexpensive machine without having to reengineer the chipset. They could have saved some initial costs by using 130nm but would have had to spend a pile on reworking for 90nm within two years. Where Sony and Microsoft need to move from 90nm down to 65nm ASAP to reduce their costs, Nintendo can wait for 45nm or even 32nm to become widely available before they feel any great need to do the engineering work for a new lower cost Wii model.

While the dream some had of a portable GameCube was never practical, a portable Wii that is usable without an onboard optical drive could be doable with one of those future chipset revisions, especially if it is treated as primarily a portable VC device without the Wii interface. By that time improvements in broadband speeds and flash memory capacity could make it practical to have the GameCube library added to the VC, along with new XBLA-style titles that run natively but are intended for small download size.
 
[quote name='chimpian']there are always bugs in the first set of new hardware
so once the first price drop hits its mine (plus chances are better it wont f up on me):whistle2:D[/QUOTE]

Nintendo consoles have a better than average track record.
Besides, with how far behind the tech curve the Wii is, it better have perfect build quality.

Anyhow, still determined to get one, but pricing blows. Wii may not see much multiplayer love from me.
 
It hasn't changed my mind about getting it. I'll just only buy Zelda and an extra wiimote, but no extra nunchuck, at launch. Since bowling and boxing have been added to Wii Sports, I'll wait until the end of the year to buy one of the other party games (either Rayman or Monkey Ball).
 
$250 for a system, controller, game(s), and (essentially) a memory card? Heck, I might have bought a 360 at launch if that was the deal. To mention nothing of all the unique features of the Wii, I'm totally in.
 
$10 is a little high for me on the downloadable games, I may just have to stick with the Wii specific games. I was looking forward to playing some of the older games, so I am hoping that the price is fairly low on them($1.5-$5).
 
[quote name='CaseyRyback']250 dollars is too much for me especially considering the hardware is not as strong as the other systems (which means that ports are not going to be all that frequent or they are going to be significantly scaled down) and the accessories cost way too much. Nintendo talked all this time about not trying to compete with MS and Sony and then they price themselves in such a way that they are.[/QUOTE]

I bellieve the price gap is immediately greater than it first appears and will grow.

Keep in mind, the Xbox 360 Core System is nearly useless without a $40 memory unit. That brings us up to a $90 price gap above the Wii since the Nintendo comes with a good amount of onboard flash memory. (In addition to using far less expensive per megabyte SD cards. Nintendo is giving one traditional profit center there.)

Further, if Nintendo is sticcking to their tradition of not selling for below break even, after the development and launch costs are recouped, they have a big margin for a price cut. I expect they'll be aggressive on that front to leverage the much lesser cost of their hardware.

The die hards will absorb millions of Wiis before the price and pay off the initial costs rapidly. Those who wait for a year should see a bigger price gap appear between the Wii and the big guns. The Xbox 360 may see some price reduction in that time but MS won't be able to move as a fast as Nintendo in that regard since they are already substantially in the hole on each unit. THey have to weigh reducing their loss against a lower retail price while Nintendo doesn't have that concern.
 
Look bottom line this is the Japanese price so as much as I bristled seeing that I'll wait. Didn't the GC launch at 25000 Yen over there or am I mistaken?
However if this is true I think it's bullshit considering I've heard Wii Sports is more a collection of minigames and would fit more a price of $240 if not $230 especially. Now if they charged the $250 price as WELL as letting you buy the Component cable for $10-20 extra with it's purchase then I'd be down with that. Part of the reason I legitimately bitch is that games packed in with systems are suppose to cost LOWER than the retail price when it's being sold or something else is added. As far as I see, Nintendo isn't offering anything extra besides the game for that price, no 128-512 MB. SD card which I find bs. If the system ended up being $200 that would be quite another thing and would be a good sampler for Wii technology for people to get a general idea of what they're getting with the system though I guess one could argue that point with the kiosks too.
 
I'm waiting for the first price drop. By then, the system would have went through a new iteration probably and there may be a few player's choice titles out.

$250 is just more than what I can or honestly, want to handle. There's a lot for the PS2, DS, and PSP that I'll play instead to tide me over.
 
[quote name='Sarang01']Look bottom line this is the Japanese price so as much as I bristled seeing that I'll wait. Didn't the GC launch at 25000 Yen over there or am I mistaken?
However if this is true I think it's bullshit considering I've heard Wii Sports is more a collection of minigames and would fit more a price of $240 if not $230 especially. Now if they charged the $250 price as WELL as letting you buy the Component cable for $10-20 extra with it's purchase then I'd be down with that. Part of the reason I legitimately bitch is that games packed in with systems are suppose to cost LOWER than the retail price when it's being sold or something else is added. As far as I see, Nintendo isn't offering anything extra besides the game for that price, no 128-512 MB. SD card which I find bs. If the system ended up being $200 that would be quite another thing and would be a good sampler for Wii technology for people to get a general idea of what they're getting with the system though I guess one could argue that point with the kiosks too.[/QUOTE]
It's $249.99 in the US as stated by Reggie.
 
I figured the system was going to be $249.99 all along, so this in no way deters me. And frankly, I didn't expect them to include a pack-in (or at least, nothing beyond a demo, ala the DS), so that's just gravy.

The $60 controllers are kind of a bummer, but not that surprising when you take into account how much they do compared to traditional controllers. Plus it looks like they will double as small memory cards, storing some of your personal information for use when you play elsewhere. Remember that when the WaveBird came out it was like $40 and everyone thought that was ridiculous until they actually played with one. Then it seemed like a bargain.

Regarding the Virtual Console game prices: IGN pointed out that there is a tiered pricing system for these -- $5, $8, and $10 -- which almost certainly corresponds with NES, SNES/Genesis, and N64 titles respectively. I think those prices are reasonable given the convenience. I'll give them bonus points if they come up with some sort of storage cartridge for the DS onto which you can download VC titles.
 
I'm definately going to wait now for a price drop. I was kind of on the fence before hand, if it would have been 199 I probably would have waited a little bit until it had a few good games come out and then I would have gotten one. If it had launched at around 150 or so I probably would have pre-ordered one.
 
You know if Nintendo said the Wii would be, say, $350 then I too would be pissed. But they did say at E3 that it would be no less than $250 so its not like as if they are pulling a fast one on us.

I'm extremely thrilled with the news anyways. November 19th here we come indeed. :D
 
[quote name='daroga']It's $249.99 in the US as stated by Reggie.[/QUOTE]

Then fuck it, I'll wait. I'm not paying $310 just to play the system the way I need to, if they sold me the Component for like $20 more with the system I'd bite but otherwise no. I'm also mad, even though they've included a pack-in, they've broken their $200 barrier and I don't want to hear any bs excuse about inflation.
 
[quote name='Sarang01']Then fuck it, I'll wait. I'm not paying $310 just to play the system the way I need to, if they sold me the Component for like $20 more with the system I'd bite but otherwise no. I'm also mad, even though they've included a pack-in, they've broken their $200 barrier and I don't want to hear any bs excuse about inflation.[/quote]
You mean the imaginary $200 barrier that Nintendo has never spoken about or written down anywhere?
 
I was going to pick this up along with a 360 this christmas, but looks like it'll just be the 360 this year. I was planning on it being $200(especially since Nintendo's president was quoted on it being under $225). I bet if they would've removed Wii Sports from the bundle, it would be that price.

Plus considering a interview I read in EGM, not that thrilled about the system right now. They did a interview with a developer in the October ish and they asked him straight up what he thought about developing games for it. His response was not good with a simple "it's nothing but a souped up Gamecube".
 
[quote name='CaseyRyback'] Nintendo talked all this time about not trying to compete with MS and Sony and then they price themselves in such a way that they are.[/QUOTE]

QFT

$250 is just way too much for me. Not when I know I'm basically buying an overclocked gamecube with more ram. I have a gamecube already, thanks, and the controller isn't cool enough to spend $250 for.

BTW, you Nintendo fanboy's are entirely to blame. All your over-hype since E3 has given Nintendo too much confidence. If you don't think the strong buzz played into the price, you are mistaken.

Plus considering a interview I read in EGM, not that thrilled about the system right now. They did a interview with a developer in the October ish and they asked him straight up what he thought about developing games for it. His response was not good with a simple "it's nothing but a souped up Gamecube".
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I've heard this as well, personally, from people working on Wii dev kits.
 
I was always expecting $250 for the system & Wii Sports, and I've been dead set on getting one since they called it "Wii"

[quote name='thrustbucket']QFT

$250 is just way too much for me. Not when I know I'm basically buying an overclocked gamecube with more ram. I have a gamecube already, thanks, and the controller isn't cool enough to spend $250 for.

BTW, you Nintendo fanboy's are entirely to blame. All your over-hype since E3 has given Nintendo too much confidence. If you don't think the strong buzz played into the price, you are mistaken.[/QUOTE]

If you think the Wii is nothing more than a "overclocked gamecube with more ram" you haven't been paying much attention.

$250 is fine and dandy, don't like it? Oh fucking well, shell out $600+ for the "Overclocked 360 with more ram" :razz:
 
[quote name='Sarang01']Then fuck it, I'll wait. I'm not paying $310 just to play the system the way I need to, if they sold me the Component for like $20 more with the system I'd bite but otherwise no. I'm also mad, even though they've included a pack-in, they've broken their $200 barrier and I don't want to hear any bs excuse about inflation.[/QUOTE]

Exactly. That's where it hurts. Accessories. Component is a must. Decent memory is a must. So right there you are looking at $60-$70 more, pricing it right up there with the 360.

WiiSports is worthless w/o a second Wiimote as well, so there is another $40-$60. So already we are nearing $400 w/o a game of my choice.

I'd rather see just the console for $200 and I'll pick up the HD cables. fuck wiisports if it doesn't come with two controllers.
 
[quote name='-Never4ever-']I was always expecting $250 for the system & Wii Sports, and I've been dead set on getting one since they called it "Wii"



If you think the Wii is nothing more than a "overclocked gamecube with more ram" you haven't been paying much attention.

$250 is fine and dandy, don't like it? Oh fucking well, shell out $600+ for the "Overclocked 360 with more ram" :razz:[/QUOTE]

What in the hell are you talking about?

First, do a google search for "Wii souped up game cube" or "Overclocked gamecube". Have you studied the hardware? It's exactly the same processor that's in the Gamecube, just running faster.

Secondly? What in the hell is an overclocked 360? Are you reffering to the PS3? You do realize the PS3 has half the RAM as the 360, right? And you do realize the difference, in performance between them, is minimal, right?
 
It's called the Wii, it should come with two controlers!

I'm not paying $250 for a GC/Xbox 1.5 and no way in hell I'm paying $60 for a controler. That is fucknig crazy.
 
250 is more than i had hoped for, but the inclusion of a game is a nice insentive. hopefully theyll throw in some wii points as well.

im not suprised about the price of the controllers, i mean they are fancy after all. but ill tell you this, ill gladly pay 60 for a real wii-mote before i pay 40 bucks for a mad catz wii-mote.
 
I voted "no, but I dont' like the price."

The main problem is the controller issue. Wiisports is useless without a second controlller. So you're forced to spend $40-60 (depending on whether or not the nunchuck is needed) to really enjoy.

That's not much of a bonus for a pack in. I'd rather just have the $215 the Japanese are getting, and not get Wiisports.

Then I could just spend $255 and get the Wii and Zelda and be set. Now I'm having to spend $300 to get the Wii, Zelda, and Wiisports that I'll probably barely touch as I'm not dropping money on the extra controller for it.
 
Wait a second - before the N64 launched wasn't the price at $250 and then drop to $200? I can't remember since my dad bought me one for Xmas, and during those heedy times of life, price is never an issue.

I wonder if Nintendo would do the same thing to create an absolute freeding frenzy.
 
[quote name='dmaul1114']I voted "no, but I dont' like the price."

The main problem is the controller issue. Wiisports is useless without a second controlller. So you're forced to spend $40-60 (depending on whether or not the nunchuck is needed) to really enjoy.

That's not much of a bonus for a pack in. I'd rather just have the $215 the Japanese are getting, and not get Wiisports.

Then I could just spend $255 and get the Wii and Zelda and be set. Now I'm having to spend $300 to get the Wii, Zelda, and Wiisports that I'll probably barely touch as I'm not dropping money on the extra controller for it.[/QUOTE]

$265.

215 plus 50 is 265. :)

But yeah I agree. Assholes.
 
[quote name='Corvin']Exactly. That's where it hurts. Accessories. Component is a must. Decent memory is a must. So right there you are looking at $60-$70 more, pricing it right up there with the 360.

WiiSports is worthless w/o a second Wiimote as well, so there is another $40-$60. So already we are nearing $400 w/o a game of my choice.

I'd rather see just the console for $200 and I'll pick up the HD cables. fuck wiisports if it doesn't come with two controllers.[/QUOTE]

Well I know they use the excuse of chip but originally the Gamecube Component Cable only cost $35-40 compared to the $60 they want for the Wii. I'm sorry but forgive me if I'm a BIT bitter that I have to pay even more than what a game for the Wii is going to cost to enjoy it to the maximum graphical extent and you also have a great point about the memory. Getting a 1 gig. card is going to be like $40 right? Then with the cable I'm $50 away from a premium 360 that includes it as well as a hard drive so I don't ever have to worry about saves though given the size of the SD and if they crack hard on developers this could also be the case with Wii.
Is it just me or are other people feeling like buying something 360 priced almost after all is said and done and the accessories are more expensive. Jeez way NOT to fuck up, feel me Corvin?
 
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