Nintendo Wii - US Release 19th Nov
Sources: http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/14/l...ss-conference/ and http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/14/n...mber-19th-250/
In case you've not heard already, the Wii is being released in the US before Japan... the Yanks will be getting it on Nov 19th, whilst the Japanese will have to wait until Dec 2nd. Key facts so far... Quote:
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I'd be interested to see how many people are thinking of buying one of these. Personally, I'm happy with my 360 (I'm not even considering getting a PS3), so does there appear to be a noticeable difference in the Wii?
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I think it will attract a lot of people....not only the loyal Nintendo fans that can play the classic Nintendo titles and more, but also people who want to try something different.
Nintendo are awlays wanting to try something new....look at the DS. It has prooved highly succesful. The Wii's unique controllers and way of interacting with games will make people want to atleast give it a go. |
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I think it offers a lot of bang per buck. Although graphically it won't be as good as the 360 nor the PS3 (if that ever sees the light of day ;)) but Nintendo have added lots of extra content, the Wii Channels, the online communities, the photos/media centre stuff, etc... that will appeal to a lot of people. Piggy-backing on a user's internet connection instead of charging an additional fee is also a good idea :tu:
The RRP is a masterstroke... $250 = £135ish, which will undoubtedly be bumped up slightly when they add on the mandatory "Rip off Britain" tax, but it's still a damned impressive price for a next-gen console that ships with a game included :) |
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All sounds a bit too good to be true. Appears cheap... No rip extras like 50 quid Xbox propriatry wi-fi adaptors. Top quality 'branded' games titles... Plenty of multimedia features (includes card reading which the 360 etc don't have). The nun-chuck adaptor should finally make FPS playable on a console...
I must admit, i've been thinking about maybe a 360 for Christmas, I might get a Wii. ---------- Post added at 15:42 ---------- Previous post was at 15:40 ---------- Quote:
---------- Post added at 15:49 ---------- Previous post was at 15:42 ---------- Apparently, its an Xbox 1.5, so between Xbox and Xbox 360. Oh yeah... It comes with an instant access web browser. I'd love to know if it comes if the built-in media player can play media across a LAN, that would be awesome. |
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Nintendo have always had good prices with their consoles.
The Gamecube was cheap too. Much more realistic than Sony's big prices. I remember when the first X Box came out for something ridiculous and they had to constantly lower the price. |
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A new console a new console shall I buy 1 ??
Nah:) |
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Apparently the Euro press show will take place tomorrow. Sound like it might actually be a really interesting system to have.
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Hmmmm......
The Wii is looking very tempting. And cheap. I won't be getting a PS3, and I already have a 360, but I may end up having to get a Wii too. Mmmm, next gen Zelda..... |
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there seems to be lots of info 'trickling out' about the wee...
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UK & Euro info now released...
Recommended Retail Price UK: £179.99 (boo hiss... why the GB tax?) Europe: €249.99 Release Date UK/Europe: December 8th :hyper: |
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But, seriously, the US price converts to about £160 when adding on VAT, the EU price converts to about £170 so why is it £180 in the UK? http://www.wii.com/ |
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I like the original OS of the console already, with all the channels of news and weather etc. |
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