Post by: Artimus on September 14, 2006, 08:45:35 AM
Console + Wii Sports = $279.99
2000 WiiPoints = $24
Games = $59.99 (going by Amazon.ca, seems reasonable)
No word on controller prices, but based on recent accessory pricing we'll see $24-25 for the Classic Controller/Nunchuk and $45 for the Wiimote. So, to total up?
Console + WiiSports + 2nd FULL Controller + Classic Controller + 2000 WiiPoints + 1 Game = $457 or so. With tax (14% in most places) that's $521.
In comparison, the CORE 360 is $399. Add two controllers, a game and XBL Points and you have $599 plus tax for a total of $684.
Not bad, especially compared to our American counterparts.
Post by: Ian Sane on September 14, 2006, 09:07:29 AM
The Wii in Canada is cheaper than the Cube was and the games are cheaper too.
The points thing is going to be a little goofy though. It's easy to understand when it's 1 cent = 1 point but we're going to have to be constantly converting in our head. An American sees a game costs 500 point and knows it's $5. A Canadian sees it and has to do a little conversion to figure out what he's really paying.
Post by: JonLeung on September 14, 2006, 09:10:07 AM
I think there are two other Canadians here that also live in Alberta. IceCold and...I think couchmonkey, maybe? I forget.
Post by: Artimus on September 14, 2006, 09:12:29 AM
Yeah, compared to other consoles this is actually a good price.
Post by: 31 Flavas on September 14, 2006, 12:48:50 PM
QuoteYou still need to add a 64 meg memory card. Since the Gimp60 doesn't have any storage memory otherwise. That's what $45-50 (CAD)? So it's roughly $730 for a Gimp60 and ~$780 for an actual 360.
Originally posted by: Artimus
In comparison, the CORE 360 is $399. Add two controllers, a game and XBL Points and you have $599 plus tax for a total of $684.
Post by: IceCold on September 14, 2006, 03:16:37 PM
Post by: couchmonkey on September 15, 2006, 06:39:55 AM
Post by: Artimus on September 15, 2006, 06:42:31 AM
Post by: JonLeung on September 15, 2006, 07:40:51 AM
Post by: couchmonkey on September 15, 2006, 08:11:46 AM
I'm planning to line up anyway, but it would be nice to have one in the mail. Then I can be sure to get my Wii as early as possible. And I can strike Ebay's Wii point for massive profit!
Post by: Artimus on September 15, 2006, 04:08:06 PM
Post by: IceCold on September 15, 2006, 04:13:31 PM
Post by: Caliban on September 15, 2006, 06:20:23 PM
It seems BestBuy.ca hasn't changed their site too, and Amazon.ca still doesn't have a Wii informative link like FS or BB has. I have yet to go to a Walmart or EB to confirm anything.
I'm not going to pre-order anyway, I will go buy it the first day it is on sale, including games and accesories.
Post by: Artimus on September 15, 2006, 06:59:38 PM
