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FX
Posts: 1067/3775

Felt like posting that...

And the reason people were so excited/surprised at the price was that it was previously announced to be 200, but it was rumored to go up 50 to 100 dollars.
Xeoman
Posts: 4961/11757		 Friend of mine showed me this interesting article.

"Nintendo Wii: Secretly more expensive than Xbox 360?"

It does make several good points, but yeah ... I'm still getting a Wii. Its not like everything mentioned in this article is an absolute must buy. And you could counter with the addition of 360 accessories on top of the console prices itself.
FX
Posts: 1064/3775		 But, that's the whole point of the Wii remote, people aren't going to have a hard time. It is extremely instinctual. As for what the nunchuck looks like. *begins to rummage for image*
Rauni
Posts: 961/1351		 FX, I think Xeogred was refering to one controller setting instead of having two... For example, in two controllers setting, you have two controllers to play with, meaning to use two hands at the same time. Unless if we are both left and right-handed person, we may considered using it but I wouldn't last as long with one controller in my left and one in my right. Hell it would be different for me to moving and shoot at the same time with TWO seperates controllers at the same time. I prefer one controller with two hands.

This makes varies of games easier to play with althrough the nunchuck or Wii Remote (what the hell? What does a nunchuck look like anyway?) would be required to play with Wii Sport or fighting simulation game.

Of course, I can see Metroid Prime using a GC controller if people are having a hard time with the Wii remote, you know.
FX
Posts: 1058/3775		 lol, Metroid definately doesn't use the GC controller.

Enlightens
Xeoman
Posts: 4958/11757
Originally posted by Nelrith
This is exactly what new game consoles should be!

One question: is it going to be backwards compatible with Gamecube games? That would just make my day!


Yeah, heck there's even going to be some Wii games that only use the Gamecube controller (Super Smash Bros Brawl, and possibly Metroid Prime 3 I'd guess). So I think we'll still see heavy use of the GC controllers for the Wii throughout its time.
FX
Posts: 1052/3775		 Answer: yes (i think)
I really like that you can use the controller to transfer memory.
Cteno
Posts: 145/3416		 This is exactly what new game consoles should be!

One question: is it going to be backwards compatible with Gamecube games? That would just make my day!
FX
Posts: 1050/3775		 You can plug gamecube controllers into the front of the console. Buuuuut.. they will also be selling gamecube controllers that you can plug into the Wii remote. Not sure if it's a regular GC controller or a special one. *shrugs* Oh, there will also be GC memory card slots on the front of the console.
Rauni
Posts: 960/1351
Originally posted by Xeodeus
Bad news is though that the GC version of Twilight Princess got delayed, and I really have no idea why. I wanted to get both versions, but I planned on playing the GC one first ... since it won't require the wii controller. I just fear the Wii controller and the ideas with it could be tedious or akward for Zelda, but I don't know.

If this simply fustrates you, you can always go back to something that doesn't revolved around complete action-time (of course, most people prefer action anyway)... Although the game that I only can think of is Fire Emblem: Godness of the Dawn. I am sure that there are some other games that may be fun that doesn't allow your ass handed to you because of missing a signal.

I am definely getting the Wii because of two thing: Primary for Fire Emblem: Godness of the Dawn and secondary would be making my brother's game look like shit.

Beside, as the article mentioned...
...the classic controller about $20.

I would considered that being plugable so that if you prefered playing with the wire. However, I am more curious on how the game controllers are suppose to work out like.
Kyoku kun
Posts: 62/1329		 Ahhh! I can't wait! I am surpriced it is costing so little. I mean the Ps3 is costing what? $700?

The features sound awesome, I can't wait to try it out!
Xeoman
Posts: 4954/11757
Originally posted by Nelrith
I'm wondering why exactly everybody is so surprised by the Wii's price. It's the same price that was forecasted over 5 months ago!

$40 for the controller is a bit much, I guess, but I'm totally getting one. Mostly for the fact that I can say, "Hey, everybody! Check out my Wii-ness!"

But seriously, I think that its going to do the best out of all the systems. At least it has a browser, unlike the overpriced PS3 or the overhyped (and overly shiny) Xbox360. I'm thinking that Wii owners are going to get a lot more bang for their buck.


I've gotta agree about the price, tons of my friends were "surprised" too. Really, this is going to be one of the cheapest consoles at launch we'll see, especially with how future systems could turn out (I mean look at the PS3 ...). The N64, and past Nintendo systems all started at $300 I believe, or $250. So in short, I'm very happy with the price, it seems great if you ask me.

Bad news is though that the GC version of Twilight Princess got delayed, and I really have no idea why. I wanted to get both versions, but I planned on playing the GC one first ... since it won't require the wii controller. I just fear the Wii controller and the ideas with it could be tedious or akward for Zelda, but I don't know.

Simply put, I'm getting a Wii when it comes out.
Cteno
Posts: 136/3416		 I'm wondering why exactly everybody is so surprised by the Wii's price. It's the same price that was forecasted over 5 months ago!

$40 for the controller is a bit much, I guess, but I'm totally getting one. Mostly for the fact that I can say, "Hey, everybody! Check out my Wii-ness!"

But seriously, I think that its going to do the best out of all the systems. At least it has a browser, unlike the overpriced PS3 or the overhyped (and overly shiny) Xbox360. I'm thinking that Wii owners are going to get a lot more bang for their buck.
FX
Posts: 1045/3775
Originally posted by IGN
September 13, 2006 - (This story has been updated with new and clarified information from Nintendo's North American presentation.)

Nintendo fans finally have a price and release date for the company's new generation console, Wii. The Big N has officially announced that the system will hit retail in North and South America for $249.99 on November 19. The New York Times initially published the story and seems, in fact, to have beaten Nintendo Co. Ltd with the news.
Nintendo's Wii console will come packaged with one Wii remote, one nunchuck attachment, an AC adapter, an audio/video cable, a sensor bar, sensor bar stand, a Wii console stand, and two batteries. The US package will also come bundled with a copy of Wii Sports, a compilation sports game that best shows off the mechanics of the system's unique controller. Wii Sports features tennis, baseball, golf, and previously-unannounced bowling and boxing games.

Nintendo said it would provide Wii owners with more than 25 unique games this year.

Wii's much-talked-about Virtual Console download service, which enables gamers to purchase classic games, will offer a library of some 30 titles by the end of the year. Titles will include entries from the Mario, Zelda and Donkey Kong franchises, Nintendo said. Virtual Console games will cost between $5 and $10 each. Specifically, Nintendo Co. Ltd. announced that Virtual Console games would cost 500 yen ($5), 800 yen ($8) or 1,000 yen ($10); we're presuming these prices are for NES, SNES, and N64 games respectively.

The Big N confirmed that it would charge $49.99 for its new Wii games, which is $10 cheaper than the cost of typical Xbox 360 titles. (Please note that this price is for first-party games; prices have not been announced for third-party Wii games -- publishers are free to set their own prices on Wii titles.)

Nintendo revealed that Wii's various controllers would be available to buy separately at launch. The Wii remote will cost $39.99; the nunchuck $19.99 and the classic controller about $20.

In a surprise announcement, Nintendo said that it wanted to make Wii a living room centerpiece by shipping the system with features outside of the videogame realm. Wii will include a photo channel, enabling users to display their digital photos through the console. It will also boast regularly updated news and weather channels. In addition, the Opera browser will be available for the system, enabling users to access the web with the console.

One of the channels available on Wii is called the "Mii Channel." Here, players can customize avatars by selecting from a variety of face shapes, hair styles, color schemes, and so on. The hook is that these avatars can not only be stored on the console itself, they can also be transferred to the Wii remote itself -- presumably so players can easily access their personalized characters and take them with them when playing against friends.

Sony recently announced that it would ready 400,000 PS3s in North America and another 100,000 in Japan for the system's launch. Nintendo said it plans to ship 4 million Wii units worldwide by the end of the year.

Nintendo will launch Wii in Japan on December 2 of this year for 25,000 yen, the company revealed. North America will get the system first.

Nintendo of Japan has added an amazing breakdown of the Wii's various interfaces to its overseas website. Everything is in Japanese, but the videos speak for themselves. Readers can check the site directly for a 14-page walkthrough of the system's ambitious features. Included in the list of options are demonstrations of the weather forecast, Mii, and photo channels. The forecast launches a virtual globe that can be spun in any direction. In the photo channel, users can load hundreds of their favorite photos and edit them in real-time. It's possible to message friends with Mii character profiles and to send pictures in messages. And the videos demonstrate surfing the Web with Wii's Opera browser. These are absolute must-see videos.


Well, I now need 140 dollars for Wii... The controller is too expensive. 60 bucks? But I am glad that it comes with Wii sports, because it looks pretty fun. All hail Nintentdo.
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