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@mrandydixon
fuck,i was going to say that next.looks like i'll have to go with "next-gen doesnt start until we say so"
fuck,i was going to say that next.looks like i'll have to go with "next-gen doesnt start until we say so"
@ralphster: EB games took it out of their poorly managed asses. Fils-Aime said it would be AFFORDABLE. I'm guessing 300 bucks tops. They must have felt the sting of 3DS underperformance.
Err what?? $600?? Really?? Well if that's really the price is gonna go for, the Wii U will have to wait a good five years before I purchase it. Hell I'm gonna get a PS3 just this year, and that's only if things go as planned.
Question: if a Nintendo dies in the woods and no one is there to hear it, did it really $600 frigging bucks!!! Are you kidding me??
The $108 game is standard here in Australia. I was excited that I managed to get LA Noire for $78.
As far as the console price goes, I can't imagine this being anything more than a stab in the dark, completely guessed price. The Wii was about half that price when it came out, and Nintendo aren't going to want to alienate the "cheap and cheerful" part of their userbase with a price that made hardcore gamers wince on a (back then) incredibly powerful console.
As far as the console price goes, I can't imagine this being anything more than a stab in the dark, completely guessed price. The Wii was about half that price when it came out, and Nintendo aren't going to want to alienate the "cheap and cheerful" part of their userbase with a price that made hardcore gamers wince on a (back then) incredibly powerful console.
Some of you might want to do some research before opening your big mouth.
Game consoles in australia are always overpriced.
The Wii came out at $400 AUD
The ps3, $700 AUD
the xbox 360, $650 AUD
Game consoles in australia are always overpriced.
The Wii came out at $400 AUD
The ps3, $700 AUD
the xbox 360, $650 AUD
Games usually cost about twice as much in Australia as they do in the US. If it's the same with consoles, the US price will probably be closer to $300.
I really don't think they will be selling at $600USD as that is insane.
@Springsteen
I highly, highly doubt $300 tops. I would suggest $400+ to be more realistic... THe frigging 3DS and Vita are $249.99 and the tablet controller alone, withouth the console is easily $150.
@Springsteen
I highly, highly doubt $300 tops. I would suggest $400+ to be more realistic... THe frigging 3DS and Vita are $249.99 and the tablet controller alone, withouth the console is easily $150.
It'll be $349 or less. If you don't already have the accessories though (4 Wiimotes w/motionplus, 4 nunchuks, 2 classic controllers, balance board), those bundles start at $1000. :)
there is no way it will cost that much.. besides they dont know the price, no one but nintendo knows that.. im not sure they even do right now..
Yeah, this is Australian pricing, the 3DS costs 453 AUD and that's from the official nintendo Australian site. Taking that into consideration, I guess that could mean the WiiU will be in the 400-450 USD range.
Also, why are veideogames so expensive in Australia?
Also, why are veideogames so expensive in Australia?
I doubt this is true unless this is "competitive" with the PS3 and 360, like Reggie said the price would be. I know I'm not 100% in the know about this sort of thing but I'm pretty sure it isn't.
Probably nothing more then a retailer jumping the gun.
Probably nothing more then a retailer jumping the gun.
@wolfy-boy: the reason is usually shipping them in, also the population isn't high enough to support lower prices. Could be bullshit, but that's how it is. PS3 and 360 games usually cost £110 at launch.
EB puts placeholder prices that are the highest imaginable so they don't get in trouble with consumers pre-ordering something they expect to be cheaper or whatever. It doesn't mean anything.
I don't know which is more sad - that EB guesstimated that or that American gamers kneejerked and seriously believed AUS dollars = US dollars
I highly doubt that is right.
At least I hope not or I won't be getting one for a long long time
I still need to get a 360 x.x
At least I hope not or I won't be getting one for a long long time
I still need to get a 360 x.x
Will everyone just relax? Everyone knows that everything in Australia is super expensive compared to the rest of the world. In Australia most games cost at least $100 USD alone. So just calm down. Theres no way in hell the Wii U will cost more than $350 in the US, and even if it does youll still buy it for Smash Bros 4.
Yeah, our prices are always absurd, even though our dollar is kicking butt right now. Plus it's EB, and they always jack up their prices. Think $100+ for a pre-owned game that's been out for 3 months.
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Just so you guys know when Pre-orders for the Vita went up it was going for $999.99
I highly doubt Nintendo would sell their next console for $600. It would alienate a large chunk of their fanbase, that was a huge stigma that the PS3 carried, it would be a foolish decision for Nintendo to do.
I highly doubt Nintendo would sell their next console for $600. It would alienate a large chunk of their fanbase, that was a huge stigma that the PS3 carried, it would be a foolish decision for Nintendo to do.
Were still like a year and a half away from a realistic release date, I'm pretty sure Nintendo themselves haven't even finalized a price yet.
Yeah, the poor Aussies always pay more.
$350 would be the ideal price for Wii U. However $399 sounds more like a realistic price. Even if it were $399, Wii U is a next-gen system and the pricing would still be competitive against the 360 (which is $300) and PS3 ($300- $350). Of course, Microsoft and Sony could do price cuts by as much as $50 to give them a bigger edge which would be important for holiday 2012.
Wii originally cost $250 ($270 after tax over here) Wii U is confirmed to cost more than that. However, let's just say it is the same price. If the controller costs even $80,then Wii U's going to cost more than $350.
$350 would be the ideal price for Wii U. However $399 sounds more like a realistic price. Even if it were $399, Wii U is a next-gen system and the pricing would still be competitive against the 360 (which is $300) and PS3 ($300- $350). Of course, Microsoft and Sony could do price cuts by as much as $50 to give them a bigger edge which would be important for holiday 2012.
Wii originally cost $250 ($270 after tax over here) Wii U is confirmed to cost more than that. However, let's just say it is the same price. If the controller costs even $80,then Wii U's going to cost more than $350.
Nintendo, in case you didn't notice this is exactly the kind of strategy that fucked Sony over at the beginning of this gen, just sayin' you know.
Fuck those prices. If I lived in australia I wouldn't play games at that price. Can't deals be snagged on amazon in australia?
AH MY GAWD THATS SO MUCH MONIES!!!!! NINTENDO YOU CRAZY FOOL!!!!!
$399 US is my guess. think that converts to $54,982 AUS.
$399 US is my guess. think that converts to $54,982 AUS.
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