BREAKING: Wii to launch November 19 for $250

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1. BTW, I'm not happy about this price point 🙁

2. It better come with 2 controllers and a game for $250.

3. The New York Times article says that it will come with Wii Sports packaged for $250. I think thats a good deal.

4. I don't believe this until I hear it from Nintendo. And no, reliable sources don't count. And yes, it better come with 2 controllers and a game for that price. But 2 days after the PS3? Are they kidding? That's a stupid move in my opinion. If this is true that is.

5. The article also states that VC games will be between $5-$10

6. The VC prices are doable. Although how they will be priced is what I still want to know. Like from what system or what game will they be priced. I'm guessing the older will be cheaper while N64 will be older.

7. I kinda think it is a good move to release a couple of days after the PS3 because people will be so mad about the shortages of the PS3 and they will see this new shinny white system ready to go that they may just buy it because of their frustration. (LONGEST SENTENCE EVER!)

8. has nintendo said it would cost 250

9. it has to come from nintendo for me to take the price for real not a newspaper

10. I still honestly think an October or early November Launch would be better.But then Nintendo has not officially said anything yet… grain of salt people.

11. This is reported by the New York Times, my peeps. One of the most credible papers in the US. Believe it.

12. but why a sunday to launch the wii

13. Blake: I'm not going to believe it until Nintedo officially announces it. That's just how I am.Anonymous: PS3 and Wii will both have shortages. Most likely anyways. And just because the PS3 sells out doesn't mean people will pick up Wii instead.

14. i'll be in nyc early in the morning in front of the nintendo store

15. Interesting. In a press event in Japan, instead of announcing launch details for that region, they announced it for North and South America.Next rumor, please …

16. I think it's great. I expected to buy a couple games and maybe another two before christmas. How much are the controller going to sell for? I need 4 in my house!

17. "but why a sunday to launch the wii"The DS Lite launched on a Sunday…

18. is the event in nyc for press only?

19. "Now the Seattle posting is not working and IGN agrees with the article."They probably realized they had released it too early and pulled the article until tomorrow.

20. really too early

21. The Japanese VC pricing is in:500 Yen for NES800 Yen for SNES1000 Yen for N64I'm guessing this will be $5, $7.50, and $10here in the states

22. Rumor or not, I don't think there's anything to be upset about. Its worth 250 and has been from the start. You can't say that the other systems that launched years ago at $200 are comparable in value to the Wii. The Wii is off the charts with its back catalouge and promising new experience. You're lucky people. This thing registers an object in 3D space, can play 20 years of games, plays online for free, has good graphics, cheaper games, nintendo as a developer, downloads stuff in your sleep, will likely be compatable with everyones favorite DS, and (at launch) costs 150 dollars less than the xbox 360 and 350 less than a PS3. The 360 is a system which barely offers more than updated graphics. Oh joy, my 60 dollar game is more real looking on my 400 dollar system. Get a grip, graphics aren't the only thing that offer value. Look at your DS.

23. Japan release:December 225000yen ($213)Would Nintendo release the Wii earlier in the US than Japan?

24. I would think they'd launch it in Japan first.

25. Virtual Console will accept purchases via credit card, or via prepaid cards purchased in-stores.

26. Iwata announces that 30 Nintendo games, and 30 PC Engine/Megadrive/Genesis/Turbo-Grafx games will be out before the end of the year. 10 new Virtual Console games will be released every month from then on.

27. When I saw the Dec. 2 date I just couldn't believe it. And I still don't want to, even if it's for Japan. I bet no one was expecting this.

28. Nope, I wouldn't have guessed a Dec 2 launch date for Japan. But that's 2 and a half months away. Just imagine how many systems they will have availble there. With the PS3 only having 100k..

29. holy shit you guys are fast!!

30. Well I'm reading Joystiqs coverage of the event so that explains me I guess.Famitsu reports 16 titles from ten publishers at launch. Cost of games: 4,800 yen to 6,800 yen. The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess will cost 6,800 yen.Gemaga reports Wii Sports will not be a pack-in game, but will cost 4,800 yen and include five sports games.

31. Wii.com is LIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

32. The article referring to the price point and launch date is back up as well.

33. I know. I ROCK!!!

34. Finally. After all this time! And tha's just the japanese press event! I'm not a fanboy but I got stressed for all this Nintendo hype. hahahahaha

35. u r such an asshole..lolbut have u seen the thing around the wrist on wii.com? that's a good idea so u don't throw the wiimote through ur room.And the Videos about the Internet experience with the Wii look very good. The new Wii Trailer also looks great…and the news with the photos-thing is very nice! I don't know if I should be happy now that the Wii is even greater than I already thought or if I should be disappointed about the late release. The prize is ok imo..

36. I cant believe thats right, if it is then they are very very stupid, the UK will not make this a big prooduct, im almost certain. There is nothing good about paying that for a system with one pad, no games and graphics which arent all that.Xbox will rule this christmas, Big N just shot themselves in the foot in Europe.

37. Also putting the remote seperate from the nunchuck is ridiculous, how will anyone know to buy both? $60 for the pair – I thought they said they were undercutting the Xbox and PS3

38. It's not like you are forced to buy it. If that's too expensive for you, I don't see how the Xbox360 seems a better deal, xbox360 controller are what? $40 bucks? and considering it has WAY less technology inside. The expensive stuff is IN the controller not on the Console. I'm a cheap bastard and it sounds right to me.

39. Japanese launch list: * The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess * Wii Sports (including boxing and bowling to round out tennis, golf, and baseball) * WarioWare * Wii Play * Red Steel * SD Gundam Revolution * Tamagotchi * Ennichi no Tastsujin (a drum game, along the lines of Taiko Drum Master) * Trauma Center: Second Opinion * Elebits * Necro-nesia * Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz * Super Swing Golf Pangya * Wing Island (demoed at E3 2006, the "plane game") * Kororinpa (a Marble Madness-type game of some sort) * Machariku Domino (a domino game)Ok gotta sleep! It was a fun midnight!

40. As an Aussie – I'm very interested by the Australia section of wii.com – I hope we get to hear an Aussie launch date at one of these press releases too!I am so excited by this console, and can't wait to own one.

41. Ill get one on Import as thats only £160 with Wii sports and 2 pads / nunchucks, however what Im saying is that once you have that, you may aswell buy an Xbox, the games are only going to be £5 more.For getting into the mainstream they are surely mising out, it will be another GCN if they arent careful.

42. Feckin idiots. Only Nintendo can blow so much goodwill in one move… I had actually believed Nintendo had become a clever company… Ah well, these are the outcomes you get by not announcing details, getting people's hopes up.

43. Yea. Go ahead and get your Xbox 360. While you play overpriced remakes of the same games and genres gamers have been playing since the psOne and N64, Wii players will be having a blast with all of the new experiences it will offer. You hump on graphics. Wii'll be having all the fun.

44. I think it wont sell anywhere near the amount they want to this Xmas. UK wise 360 will be the christmas hit, Wii will be on shelves available for all being in the bargain bin in 2 years time. Overpriced remakes – not like the Wiimakes no?In response to vakerorokero – its not too expensive for me, not in a million years, however I do see parents actually going out to get an Xbox for their 10 year olds this year not actively going to get a Wii.

45. I will get a Nintendo Wii with two 50 dollar games, and one extra 60 dollar(?) Wii pointer/nunchuku set for less than 450. Same thing for an Xbox 360 would be 575 or so. Oh, and you'd have to pay a monthly subscription fee to play online games with Xbox. Something that will be free with Wii. You think the system is horrible expensive. The thing is. Even if Xbox takes the top tier. PS3 is nowhere in sight. I think Nintendo relaxed their position because of PS3's failure but in no way are they bargin bin material. No 150 dollar Wii? What a silly expectation. You're just upset things didn't go your way because you'd have to be a complete fool to actually believe what you're saying. I'm giving you the benefit of doubt.

46. Am I the only one who remembers that Nintendo (Reggie, I believe) has previously stated that wii will launch BEFORE PS3 and for UNDER $250?? Of course it is their right to change their minds but it's also another betrayal of their rabid fanbase (and idiocy). Of course we wouldn't be so worked up if the whole world didn't think them to be pulling an Apple and all the recent "evidence" that pointed to it (shipping as early as next tuesday? yah… riiight).Virtual console prices are also dissapointingly expensive. But I suppose the problem with having a low price, ie: $2, is that, yes peple will be loads really quickly, but then they'll also run out of stuff to buy really quickly. And there will be those who only buy one or two childhood favourites anyway.Finally, I had actually believed their big secret was an Apple partnership (ie: itunes for virtual console). Though this was dismissed when Apple announced their game plans. Wait a sec;WHERE THE HELL IS THE MASSIVE SECRET??

47. Wii sports is bundled?.. I guess we'll have to wait till tomorrow to find out.

48. Popdem, read what I've written, im hardly upset as for me its cheap as chips, my pounds are worth nearly double in the US.I dont want a $150 Wii, however $250 without 2 pads, without the classic controller, without an SD card… Admittedly you get Wii sports but what's the point without a second controller? I was expecting $199 with 2 pads.Not putting the nunchuck in the controller packs is a bad idea too, I cant see why they would do that?What Im saying is that (in the UK) for £200 you can get an Xbox core, im sure they will be doing deals soon enough on the full system. Wii will enevetably be £150 in the UK, £35ish with their usual european markup for a pad (with chuck), £40/50 for a game (yes we get ripped off on those too) and you have a system thats not that comparable to an Xbox with some funny controllers that the general public dont understand. Xbox has £60 games… its not exactly rocket science to work out what will happen at Xmas.I havent once said its expensive, just that it will miss the mainstream with this price point, the two controllers in the box is the big mistake.Im saying in two years time, it will be in the UK bargain bins like the GCN. Sorry be a meiser but that's what will happen. DS is not all that in the UK so they dont have that wave to ride on.Its a good little system and im sure I will get one on launch, however it might not be good enough to beat the rest. I'll wait to see the conference today but at the moment, I think they will make money, but not be as high up the food chain as they would want

49. Wow, that is ausome. The price point is a little more than expected, but who can squeeze out another 50$ for a great console.

50. can the public go to the nyc event or is press only? can some one tell me

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