Author Topic: Wii... when? (Read 9351 times)

scottws · « **on:** Monday, September 11, 2006, 06:58:45 AM »

When does the Wii come out? Definately looking forward to that one.

ender · « **Reply #1 on:** Monday, September 11, 2006, 08:14:33 AM »

I've been wondering the same exact thing... and I'm getting impatient!

scottws · « **Reply #2 on:** Monday, September 11, 2006, 08:29:12 AM »

I saw some big video preview of it on IGN, and all I can say is that I'm very excited.

idolminds · « **Reply #3 on:** Monday, September 11, 2006, 09:08:35 AM »

Nintendo is supposed to be holding a large press conference this Thursday. They are getting down to the wire, so it is expected they will tell us the price and release date.

Current rumors are saying the price is $150. We'll see. I'm still saying $199.

scottws · « **Reply #4 on:** Monday, September 11, 2006, 09:57:40 AM »

Yeah, I'm expecting $199 - $219.

Xessive · « **Reply #5 on:** Monday, September 11, 2006, 10:37:56 AM »

Either way that's a hell of a lot better than the 360's $499, or the PS3's announced $599!

The Revolution (yes I'm still calling it that) is what I'm rooting for!

Ghandi · « **Reply #6 on:** Monday, September 11, 2006, 12:00:26 PM »

I'd imagine not too long now. They probably want time for it to settle before the holiday season, when they will release thier AAA titles. My guess is 3 1/2 weeks.

iPPi · « **Reply #7 on:** Monday, September 11, 2006, 02:01:50 PM »

Rumor is currently November 2006 I believe.

sirean_syan · « **Reply #8 on:** Monday, September 11, 2006, 02:52:56 PM »

There was also news last week (I think) that Nintendo got the processor finalized and all set for mass production. Supposedly that was the last piece of the puzzle and they could have started putting together units today.

But yeah, it's cutting close. It could be worse though.

Quemaqua · « **Reply #9 on:** Monday, September 11, 2006, 06:06:52 PM »

My guess continues to be October/November, at a price of $200. Just my gut talking. I'm also excited, although I won't be able to buy one of the units for a while since I got the 360. But that's okay. I don't mind waiting because I know how much good shit we're going to get for it.

gpw11 · « **Reply #10 on:** Monday, September 11, 2006, 06:44:37 PM »

Quote from: sirean_syan on Monday, September 11, 2006, 02:52:56 PM

There was also news last week (I think) that Nintendo got the processor finalized and all set for mass production. Supposedly that was the last piece of the puzzle and they could have started putting together units today.

But yeah, it's cutting close. It could be worse though.

The good news last week was that IBM announced that they had been shiping batches of 'Broadway' to Nintendo since July. That basically translates to nintendo already haveing a very large ammount of the chip. Speculation is that they have been quitely producting full consoles since around the same period and the big cross-continent announcement this thursday will announce a release date (one that may be very very soon).

Either way, I like the way Nintendo goes about console launches compaired to Sony.

ren · « **Reply #11 on:** Monday, September 11, 2006, 06:57:27 PM »

I have my money ready for Wii as long as it's less than $250 CAD. I've never been able to say that for a console at release before.

Ace_O_Spades · « **Reply #12 on:** Tuesday, September 12, 2006, 09:57:48 AM »

I'm highly excited for the wii... it's just such a bloody cool concept... plus the uber-backwards-compatibility

They are really playing their hand nicely with the price too... It caters to a market of people who don't have 600+ games + controllers to flush.

ScaryTooth · « **Reply #13 on:** Tuesday, September 12, 2006, 10:53:42 AM »

I'm looking foward to it. I'm betting that it's going to be $250. I hope it's cheaper, but thats what I'm going with. Which is still decent. Gonna have to buy like 3-4 games at launch too.

poomcgoo · « **Reply #14 on:** Tuesday, September 12, 2006, 02:26:52 PM »

I was extremely sure that I wouldn't be interested in any of the nextgen consoles, but every day the Wii grabs my attention more and more.

I just may need to buy one

scottws · « **Reply #15 on:** Tuesday, September 12, 2006, 04:24:52 PM »

I had written off Nintendo about 1/2 through the Gamecube's life, but man if they didn't pique my interest like never before with the concepts they've come up with for the Wii.

I personally think it'll be a big hit. Not like PS2 hit, but way bigger than the Cube.

idolminds · « **Reply #16 on:** Tuesday, September 12, 2006, 04:57:47 PM »

All you need to look at is the popularity of Guitar Hero and Dance Dance Revolution to see where the Wii is going. The only thing that really distinguishes GH and DDR is not the gameplay itself, but how you control them. Now imagine an entire system based on that concept. Huge.

Pugnate · « **Reply #17 on:** Tuesday, September 12, 2006, 07:13:34 PM »

Quote from: idolminds on Monday, September 11, 2006, 09:08:35 AM

Nintendo is supposed to be holding a large press conference this Thursday. They are getting down to the wire, so it is expected they will tell us the price and release date.

Current rumors are saying the price is $150. We'll see. I'm still saying $199.

The thing is that it doesn't deserve more than $150. The hardware is pretty behind. But unfortunately with the PS3 at $600 and the 360 at $400, even at $249 people will buy the Wii.

I'll probably get it at launch if it is $150.

The only thing I am worried about is the hardware. Anyone know the exact specs?

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They are really playing their hand nicely with the price too... It caters to a market of people who don't have 600+ games + controllers to flush.

That's another thing. My recently purchased GC+controller+15 ordered games won't go to waste.

scottws · « **Reply #18 on:** Wednesday, September 13, 2006, 05:48:11 AM »

I don't know the exact specs, but from what I understand, it's a slightly more powerful Gamecube essentially.

PyroMenace · « **Reply #19 on:** Wednesday, September 13, 2006, 01:01:02 PM »

I dont even look at specs anymore, just the games that are made for them. From what I could tell, Metroid and even the new Mario game looked just as good as the competitions games, which is all that matters.

Pugnate · « **Reply #20 on:** Wednesday, September 13, 2006, 09:43:39 PM »

Normally I wouldn't either Pyro. It is just that I don't plan to purchase more than one console, and I want it to last. Something with the hardware of the gamecube, can't look good in another 4 years.

I am still going to buy it of course. Games look fantastic with that controller.

sirean_syan · « **Reply #21 on:** Wednesday, September 13, 2006, 10:03:49 PM »

"Breaking News."

... damn. Well, it does come with a game. Not a killer app, mind you, but that's the first time that's happened in a good long time.

Quemaqua · « **Reply #22 on:** Wednesday, September 13, 2006, 10:06:27 PM »

Well, it's a tad more expensive than I'd hoped, but who cares? I can't afford it at launch anyway. Which makes me sad.

scottws · « **Reply #23 on:** Wednesday, September 13, 2006, 10:08:54 PM »

Aww... $250... just out of my current impulse buy range.

PyroMenace · « **Reply #24 on:** Wednesday, September 13, 2006, 10:32:21 PM »

Well I'm down. Im a little saddened that Mario Galaxy wont make it this year because videos Ive seen I was really impressed with. So... it'll be Metroid, Zelda, and Smash Bros. for me.

scottws · « **Reply #25 on:** Wednesday, September 13, 2006, 10:33:55 PM »

Here is how out of the loop I am: I have never heard of Mario Galaxy.

gpw11 · « **Reply #26 on:** Wednesday, September 13, 2006, 10:40:03 PM »

Oh, I did not see this...at all.

poomcgoo · « **Reply #27 on:** Wednesday, September 13, 2006, 10:57:20 PM »

Jesus... Mario Galaxy looks absolutely fucking awesome. That was the first game to get me interested in the Wii, and if I were to buy a Wii, it'd definitely be the first game I got.

Pugnate · « **Reply #28 on:** Wednesday, September 13, 2006, 11:02:51 PM »

Can we blame this on Sony? Since they are launching the PS3 at $600, even at $300 the Wii would be half the price. Never mind the fact that it is only slightly better hardware than the GC.

Still it does launch with a game. Hmmm... I'll have to think about it now. Wouldn't have had to at $199.

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Author Topic: Wii... when? (Read 9351 times)