Author Topic: Wii Value Line Box Art Revealed (Read 11577 times)

MegaByte · « **on:** May 03, 2011, 10:50:59 AM »

Four titles and a Mario Kart bundle confirm retailer reports.

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/26202

Box art for the budget-priced software line dubbed "Nintendo Selects" has appeared, confirming earlier retailer reports.

The first four titles in the Nintendo Selects line include Animal Crossing: City Folk, Mario Super Sluggers, Wii Sports, and The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. Super Smash Bros. Brawl, another purported discount title, was not pictured.

The Nintendo Selects box art design is reminiscent of a similar budget line in Japan called Everybody's Featured Selection, which also features a dark red color scheme and a golden logo featuring a crown and olive branches.

Previous retailer reports detailed a "Wii Select" line, though the actual name is "Nintendo Selects." Those reports also indicated the existence of a Mario Kart Wii hardware bundle, which our sources confirmed, that will appear in both white and black varieties.

Spak-Spang · « **Reply #1 on:** May 03, 2011, 11:05:07 AM »

I am disappointed in Nintendo not either still including Wii Sports with the Wii...or bundling it either with Wii Play and Wii Sports together...or Wii Sports Resort.

I am also saddened that you don't have 2 complete controllers with the Mario Kart package....but only because that means you can't immediately play local multiplayer.

Oh well.

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 03, 2011, 11:18:28 AM »

I like the look.

Shaymin · « **Reply #3 on:** May 03, 2011, 11:26:12 AM »

Well, at least we get a regular case for Wii Sports... but seriously, isn't that still the Wii's defining game?

MegaByte · « **Reply #4 on:** May 03, 2011, 11:40:57 AM »

I'm glad we didn't end up with the atrocious Japanese box art design.

Ceric · « **Reply #5 on:** May 03, 2011, 11:45:15 AM »

Finally got them to show. They remind me of buying cheese.

Crimm · « **Reply #6 on:** May 03, 2011, 11:49:05 AM »

Have they ever sold Wii Sports on its own in the US?

Ceric · « **Reply #7 on:** May 03, 2011, 11:59:12 AM »

Quote from: Crimm on May 03, 2011, 11:49:05 AM

Have they ever sold Wii Sports on its own in the US?

No.

broodwars · « **Reply #8 on:** May 03, 2011, 01:02:38 PM »

Sheesh, it certainly took Nintendo long enough to create a line of budget Wii games in NA.

UncleBob · « **Reply #9 on:** May 03, 2011, 04:19:41 PM »

A) No one said anything about the black Wii Wheel with the black combo...

B) Does this mean I'll have to buy a fourth copy of Wii Sports so I can have a "real" packaged copy?

Jonnyboy117 · « **Reply #10 on:** May 03, 2011, 04:24:10 PM »

I wonder if Nintendo has enough sense to invite third-parties to use this marketing line. It could help generate reissues of games that are out of print.

UncleBob · « **Reply #11 on:** May 03, 2011, 04:25:00 PM »

What titles do you have in mind?

UncleBob · « **Reply #12 on:** May 03, 2011, 04:29:15 PM »

Oh, another note... "Nintendo Select" instead of "Wii Select"... clue for an upcoming DS Budget line?

Kytim89 · « **Reply #13 on:** May 03, 2011, 04:31:11 PM »

Quote from: Jonnyboy117 on May 03, 2011, 04:24:10 PM

I wonder if Nintendo has enough sense to invite third-parties to use this marketing line. It could help generate reissues of games that are out of print.

I have missed out on a ton of good third party Wii games, so I would really want to have Goldeneye 007 for $19.99.

MegaByte · « **Reply #14 on:** May 03, 2011, 05:15:05 PM »

Quote from: Jonnyboy117 on May 03, 2011, 04:24:10 PM

I wonder if Nintendo has enough sense to invite third-parties to use this marketing line. It could help generate reissues of games that are out of print.

Well, third parties are included in the Japanese version, but then, their version is also based on Nintendo Channel data. I'm not sure how they've decided on titles for NA.

Ceric · « **Reply #15 on:** May 03, 2011, 05:16:57 PM »

Quote from: MegaByte on May 03, 2011, 05:15:05 PM

Quote from: Jonnyboy117 on May 03, 2011, 04:24:10 PM
I wonder if Nintendo has enough sense to invite third-parties to use this marketing line. It could help generate reissues of games that are out of print.
Well, third parties are included in the Japanese version, but then, their version is also based on Nintendo Channel data. I'm not sure how they've decided on titles for NA.

I'm sure NA mismanaged it. I wonder if you can get a response from them about how they chose what they did. Probably give the Rumor and Speculation cop out again.

Crimm · « **Reply #16 on:** May 03, 2011, 05:17:53 PM »

Quote from: UncleBob on May 03, 2011, 04:29:15 PM

Oh, another note... "Nintendo Select" instead of "Wii Select"... clue for an upcoming DS Budget line?

Actually, it's Nintendo Selects. Selects what? It's a mystery.

Tanookisuit · « **Reply #17 on:** May 03, 2011, 05:31:42 PM »

The lack of Smash Bros in the lineup makes me hope they're working on an Project Cafe HD remix with tight online and maybe a few extra characters.

I know I'm dreaming, but I want it badly.

Crimm · « **Reply #18 on:** May 03, 2011, 05:33:22 PM »

Quote from: Tanookisuit on May 03, 2011, 05:31:42 PM

The lack of Smash Bros in the lineup makes me hope they're working on an Project Cafe HD remix with tight online and maybe a few extra characters.

I know I'm dreaming, but I want it badly.

More like a sequel near launch with a $50 pricetag.

Ceric · « **Reply #19 on:** May 03, 2011, 05:36:04 PM »

Quote from: Crimm on May 03, 2011, 05:33:22 PM

Quote from: Tanookisuit on May 03, 2011, 05:31:42 PM
The lack of Smash Bros in the lineup makes me hope they're working on an Project Cafe HD remix with tight online and maybe a few extra characters.

I know I'm dreaming, but I want it badly.

More like a sequel near launch with a $50 pricetag.

If we're lucky it will be more like Melee.

Shaymin · « **Reply #20 on:** May 03, 2011, 05:55:46 PM »

Quote from: UncleBob on May 03, 2011, 04:25:00 PM

What titles do you have in mind?

Silent Hill: Shattered Memories
Zack and Wiki
Boom Blox
Goldeneye

broodwars · « **Reply #21 on:** May 03, 2011, 06:28:48 PM »

Quote from: Shaymin on May 03, 2011, 05:55:46 PM

Quote from: UncleBob on May 03, 2011, 04:25:00 PM
What titles do you have in mind?

Silent Hill: Shattered Memories
Zack and Wiki
Boom Blox
Goldeneye

I agree with those picks. Maybe get Sega in there as well with House of the Dead: Overkill and Madworld, as well as Capcom with Resident Evil 4 and Umbrella/Darkside Chronicles.

ShyGuy · « **Reply #22 on:** May 03, 2011, 06:32:46 PM »

I guess I can finally try out Wii Sports now that the price has came down.

Miyamoto · « **Reply #23 on:** May 03, 2011, 07:50:23 PM »

Does the Mario Kart $150 bundle not come with a nunchuck? Very tight Nintendo. Tut tut.

UncleBob · « **Reply #24 on:** May 03, 2011, 08:01:29 PM »

Quote from: Miyamoto on May 03, 2011, 07:50:23 PM

Does the Mario Kart $150 bundle not come with a nunchuck? Very tight Nintendo. Tut tut.

Yes it does - it's shown on the box...

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