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[Wii] Official Nintendo Wii thread
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Old Sep 14, 2006, 12:57 AM #51 of 1979
Originally Posted by sprouticus
From Joystiq-

1:55 p.m. [update 8]: And the other shoe drops. Famitsu is reporting a December 2 launch and 25,000 yen price for Japan.

That's roughly $200 in US dollars... December 2nd seems a bit late though. They DID say they would launch before PS3, right?
$212.51 to be exact.

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Old Sep 14, 2006, 12:57 AM Local time: Sep 13, 2006, 10:57 PM #52 of 1979
Please.. tell me thats a joke? November launch after PS3 was bad enough. But now DECEMBER?

That's really late. I was looking forward to getting one early. That's right in the holiday season. I hope you'll even be able to find one..

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Old Sep 14, 2006, 12:58 AM #53 of 1979
It's a clusterfuck right now. I will wait until Iwata announces it before I come to any conclusions. Any idea on how long this conference will last?

I was speaking idiomatically.
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Old Sep 14, 2006, 12:58 AM #54 of 1979
Originally Posted by sprouticus
From Joystiq-

1:55 p.m. [update 8]: And the other shoe drops. Famitsu is reporting a December 2 launch and 25,000 yen price for Japan.

That's roughly $200 in US dollars... December 2nd seems a bit late though. They DID say they would launch before PS3, right?
Wow maybe NYP's info was false after all. I can't imagine Japan getting a cheaper price than the states. The late launch date isn't all that great, but frankly, I'd rather have the cheaper price with a slightly later launch date rather than sooner and slightly more expensive.

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Old Sep 14, 2006, 01:00 AM #55 of 1979
Originally Posted by sprouticus
It's a clusterfuck right now. I will wait until Iwata announces it before I come to any conclusions. Any idea on how long this conference will last?
It started at 1am, and it ends at 3am, AFAIK.

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Old Sep 14, 2006, 01:00 AM #56 of 1979
I honestly can't think of a good reason to launch this thing after the PS3... Skills had a point, but still, don't you think it would be better to come before so that people can see it and use it before forking over $600 for the PS3?

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Old Sep 14, 2006, 01:00 AM Local time: Sep 13, 2006, 11:00 PM #57 of 1979
Originally Posted by Lukage
2:50PM: We just received word that the New York Times article has been pulled from the web. Perhaps our suspicions were right and they were simply guessing the approximate price point.
Please. It's a hell of a lot more likely that they were asked to remove the article until tomorrow's conference ends.

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Old Sep 14, 2006, 01:00 AM #58 of 1979
Now that Famitsu's gone and done that I'm joining the boat of people who are waiting for the words to fucking come out of Iwata's mouth.

I have to go to bed, I'll see what happened tomorrow morning.

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Old Sep 14, 2006, 01:00 AM Local time: Sep 14, 2006, 01:00 AM #59 of 1979
All that matters is that the Newspaper Article was WRONG. For better or worse. Just so you all shut up and wait to see what Iwata says.

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Old Sep 14, 2006, 01:02 AM #60 of 1979
Originally Posted by Nintendonomicon
Please. It's a hell of a lot more likely that they were asked to remove the article until tomorrow's conference ends.
Agreed. This was put up along with all of the other articles for today by someone who didn't realize there was an embargo on it. Stories are written in advance ALL THE TIME, do people seriously think that the New York Times livewrites their fucking articles like Joystiq is doing right now?

Double Post:
Originally Posted by Lukage
All that matters is that the Newspaper Article was WRONG. For better or worse. Just so you all shut up and wait to see what Iwata says.
WE DON'T KNOW IF IT WAS OR NOT YET.

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Last edited by value tart; Sep 14, 2006 at 01:03 AM. Reason: Automerged additional post.
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Old Sep 14, 2006, 01:03 AM Local time: Sep 14, 2006, 01:03 AM #61 of 1979
I'd be slightly surprised and annoyed if it releases for more than $200 in the US. I'll wait for the official US price before I pass any judgement. Did they say what's included with it as far as games, controllers, etc. yet?

I was speaking idiomatically.
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Old Sep 14, 2006, 01:03 AM #62 of 1979
I'm going with Nintendonomicon and Mo0 on this one. It's likely the NYT had the information in advance and put the article out there, assuming Nintendo had already announced it.

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Old Sep 14, 2006, 01:05 AM #63 of 1979
Nintendo press release.

This is official word. Unfortunately, it's in japanese, so here follows a babelfish translation.

Because the Nintendo Co. corporation, December 2nd this year (Saturday), 25 and 000 Yen (consumption including tax desired retail price) with the country the new amusement machine "Wii" which creates the electronic amusement experience inside completely new home to sell, we inform. This Wii which we sell (pronounces "ウィー") or less is included in substance set. * Wii itself × 1 * the Wii remote control strap it is attached, × 1 * ヌンチャクコントローラ × 1 * Wii private AC adapter × 1 * Wii private AV cable × 1 * Wii itself private stand × 1 * Wii itself private auxiliary plate × 1 * Wii private sensor bar × 1 * センサーバースタンド × 1 & single three dry cell battery × 2 Furthermore, overseas, it is the schedule which in the next few days is announced from the respective local subsidiary company in regard to sale schedule and price.

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Old Sep 14, 2006, 01:06 AM Local time: Sep 14, 2006, 01:06 AM #64 of 1979
Originally Posted by Metal Sphere
I'm going with Nintendonomicon and Mo0 on this one. It's likely the NYT had the information in advance and put the article out there, assuming Nintendo had already announced it.
And I repeat:

2:56PM: Official release date in Japan is December 2nd. Price is 25000 Yen (approximately US$212)

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Old Sep 14, 2006, 01:07 AM #65 of 1979
Originally Posted by Mo0
Nintendo press release.

This is official word. Unfortunately, it's in japanese, so here follows a babelfish translation.

Because the Nintendo Co. corporation, December 2nd this year (Saturday), 25 and 000 Yen (consumption including tax desired retail price) with the country the new amusement machine "Wii" which creates the electronic amusement experience inside completely new home to sell, we inform. This Wii which we sell (pronounces "ウィー") or less is included in substance set. * Wii itself × 1 * the Wii remote control strap it is attached, × 1 * ヌンチャクコントローラ × 1 * Wii private AC adapter × 1 * Wii private AV cable × 1 * Wii itself private stand × 1 * Wii itself private auxiliary plate × 1 * Wii private sensor bar × 1 * センサーバースタンド × 1 & single three dry cell battery × 2 Furthermore, overseas, it is the schedule which in the next few days is announced from the respective local subsidiary company in regard to sale schedule and price.
So... no Wii Sports included? Or is that built-in...?

OR WAS THAT MADE UP BY THE NYT, THOSE BASTAHDS.

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Old Sep 14, 2006, 01:07 AM #66 of 1979
The NYT was not reporting on Japan. >8U

Although I'd be incredibly surprised if they were seriously coming out with the damn thing here earlier.

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Old Sep 14, 2006, 01:08 AM #67 of 1979
Better translation:

2:06 a.m. EST [update 10]: The press release is up. It lists the contents of the Wii box: Wii console, Wii remote (w/ strap) Nunchuck attachment, Wii AC adaptor, Wii A/V cable, Wii console stand(?), sensor bar, sensor bar stand and two AA batteries. Also, it seems the 25,000 yen price includes tax.

Looks like the 25,000 price includes tax, so now I would be even more surprised if it launches for $250 in the US.

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Old Sep 14, 2006, 01:08 AM Local time: Sep 14, 2006, 01:08 AM #68 of 1979
Originally Posted by Mo0
The NYT was not reporting on Japan. >8U

Although I'd be incredibly surprised if they were seriously coming out with the damn thing here earlier.
And a higher price?

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Old Sep 14, 2006, 01:08 AM #69 of 1979
NYT should have fucking waited a bit longer. All they did now is cause a whole lotta confusion.

I was speaking idiomatically.
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Old Sep 14, 2006, 01:08 AM #70 of 1979
Originally Posted by Mo0
Although I'd be incredibly surprised if they were seriously coming out with the damn thing here earlier.
Why? They did that with the DS...

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Old Sep 14, 2006, 01:10 AM Local time: Sep 14, 2006, 01:10 AM #71 of 1979
Originally Posted by Mo0
Nintendo press release.

This is official word. Unfortunately, it's in japanese, so here follows a babelfish translation.

Because the Nintendo Co. corporation, December 2nd this year (Saturday), 25 and 000 Yen (consumption including tax desired retail price) with the country the new amusement machine "Wii" which creates the electronic amusement experience inside completely new home to sell, we inform. This Wii which we sell (pronounces "ウィー") or less is included in substance set. * Wii itself × 1 * the Wii remote control strap it is attached, × 1 * ヌンチャクコントローラ × 1 * Wii private AC adapter × 1 * Wii private AV cable × 1 * Wii itself private stand × 1 * Wii itself private auxiliary plate × 1 * Wii private sensor bar × 1 * センサーバースタンド × 1 & single three dry cell battery × 2 Furthermore, overseas, it is the schedule which in the next few days is announced from the respective local subsidiary company in regard to sale schedule and price.
Here's the Engrish to English translation for those that want to get the easy to understand version:

Releases on December 2nd, 2006
25,000 Japanese Yen

Package includes:
The Wii console
Sensor bar
Horizontal stand
AC adaptor
AV cable (composite, most likely)
Wii controller with two triple A batteries


Can't quite make out some of what it says though, I'm not sure what "auxilary plate" refers to except for maybe an "alternate faceplate" ala the Xbox 360.

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Last edited by Solis; Sep 14, 2006 at 01:12 AM.
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Old Sep 14, 2006, 01:10 AM Local time: Sep 14, 2006, 01:10 AM #72 of 1979
Originally Posted by JazzFlight
Why? They did that with the DS...
And despite release date, Wii will still sell well in Japan.

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Old Sep 14, 2006, 01:10 AM #73 of 1979
They did? I could've sworn that came out over there first. Weird.

Also, Lukage, to my knowledge it's common for the system to cost a little bit less over there because if I recall correctly games cost comparatively more. Also you have to account for that fact that for Wiis to get here they have to ship internationally, and that adds to the cost.

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Old Sep 14, 2006, 01:12 AM Local time: Sep 13, 2006, 11:12 PM #74 of 1979
Quote:
2:05: Wii Sports will retail for 4,800 yen (~$40). It appears it won't be packaged with the Wii as it will in North America.
Quoted from gamesarefun.com
Could explain the difference in pricepoints.

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Last edited by Nintendonomicon; Sep 14, 2006 at 01:14 AM.
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Old Sep 14, 2006, 01:13 AM Local time: Sep 14, 2006, 01:13 AM #75 of 1979
3:05PM: Wii.com will go live in approximately one hour. A Japanese press release will soon be available from Nintendo with the full text of Iwata's speech.

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