Wii Now 200(US) 220(Canada), nSMBWii 11/15/09

[TheSlyMoogle]

Originally Posted by BreakABone

I don't get how this relates to buying the console, but almost certain Nintendo's price margin on the console was that large.

If you factor in the fact giving away a game, and the controller tech, free wifi, on-board memory. It is a lot more expensive than just Gamecube tech as most people assume, but alas.

Eh its a tough crowd.

And I guess this won't be a surprise to anyone, I thought the Wii was a good deal at 250, and the library has only gotten stronger since the 3 years its been out. So I believe 200 is a fair price, but value is subjective.

Giving away a game isn't as expensive as you think. I would assume that it wasn't more than a dollar per game to create Wii sports and give it away. All the hardware I'm assuming wasn't that expensive either, though I don't know about the remote tech and stuff. I just don't think they spent more than 120-150 to make each console. So their profit was incredible for the last 2 years or so. They could indeed drop to 150 and be fine.

And for the love of video gaming, why aren't their any color choices for consoles in this gaming generation other than black and white for 360?

DSi already dropped 3 new colors since launch. Jesus Christ.

[Angrist]

Originally Posted by TheSlyMoogle

Giving away a game isn't as expensive as you think. I would assume that it wasn't more than a dollar per game to create Wii sports and give it away. All the hardware I'm assuming wasn't that expensive either, though I don't know about the remote tech and stuff. I just don't think they spent more than 120-150 to make each console. So their profit was incredible for the last 2 years or so. They could indeed drop to 150 and be fine.

Wii Sports took money to develop. I'll agree that they've probably made up for that with the first 1 or 2 million sales, but... They could have sold the game separately like they did in Japan. Most people would have gladly paid €50 for Wii Sports. So in a way it does cost them money.

As for the other tech... I don't think the Wiimote is that more expensive than the Cubetroller. I have no idea about WiFi, and I can't imagine the flash memory costing much.

Considering that they were selling the Cube for €100 including game, I'd say your €120-150 estimate is about right.