Post by: Shorty McNostril on September 15, 2006, 02:22:14 AM
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In Summary...
-$400 au.
-December 7 release date
-From memory it is the same as the US pack, ie. console, controller and nunchuk, and wii sports.
Now to watch the news report tomorrow night to see what they say.....
Post by: Mario on September 15, 2006, 02:27:44 AM
Oh well i'm glad we get it this year.
Post by: Shorty McNostril on September 15, 2006, 02:32:08 AM
Post by: Dasmos on September 15, 2006, 02:58:33 AM
Post by: Nephilim on September 15, 2006, 02:58:48 AM
they will proberly get it from 450-500, there GBA SP was 250, even when u could of imported one from aus for 220
Post by: Mario on September 15, 2006, 03:43:18 AM
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Originally posted by: Dasmos
I want to see a list of launch titles and prices for the accessories.
Excite Truck better be at launch, then everything's great.
Post by: Dasmos on September 15, 2006, 04:02:21 AM
QuoteYeah that's what I want confirmation of.
Originally posted by: MarioQuote
Originally posted by: Dasmos
I want to see a list of launch titles and prices for the accessories.
Excite Truck better be at launch, then everything's great.
Post by: vudu on September 15, 2006, 04:10:53 AM
QuoteIf it's not, you can always import it. Excite Truck at US launch + region-free first party games = mostly happy Mario.
Excite Truck better be at launch, then everything's great.
Post by: Mario on September 15, 2006, 04:13:13 AM
Post by: Aussiedude on September 15, 2006, 04:49:36 AM
Cost of XBOX360 premier system in Australia has dropped to $530 AUD, wirless controllers about. $70 (on special even cheaper), old games dropping to $50 AUD.
Max cost of X360 with 3 extral controllers is $530 +3*$70 = $740 AUD
Cost of Wii with 3 extra controllers/Nunchucks is $696 AUD
So Wii is only $46 cheaper than X360, nothing when you consider cheap X360 games available, plus you get Hi definition, DVD player and Hard disk drive. ($140 cheaper if you add the much needed extended warrenty for X360)
Unless Nintendo drastically reduces prices after "early adopter" sales, it has lost the Australian market. Although I am willing to pay that much if Wii is successful, I am reluctant to do so and be left with another unsupported system (aka GCN) on my hands.
Post by: Shorty McNostril on September 15, 2006, 12:21:14 PM
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Summary:
- Launch title list is the same as the NA launch list apparently.
- VC prices:
-NES games= $6.95/500 wii points
-SNES game= $9.95/800 wii points
-N64 game= $12.95/1000 wii points
Post by: Nephilim on September 15, 2006, 12:37:01 PM
so its not that bad really compared with 360's $110
also the $50 are the games most people own (doa, pdz, kameo), so it doesnt really help push sales for those who are waiting for the next big 360 game
Post by: Ceric on September 15, 2006, 01:09:55 PM
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If it's not, you can always import it. Excite Truck at US launch + region-free first party games = mostly happy Mario.
Actually IGN has an interview with Nintendo of Europe where they corrected that sternly and clearly stating that the information was incorrect and they will most definitely be used region coding.
Post by: Mario on September 15, 2006, 04:27:07 PM
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Originally posted by: Shorty McNostril
More details, launch games and VC details.
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Summary:
- Launch title list is the same as the NA launch list apparently.
- VC prices:
-NES games= $6.95/500 wii points
-SNES game= $9.95/800 wii points
-N64 game= $12.95/1000 wii points
NICE!
EDIT: Oh wait, that's just bloody speculation.
Post by: 18 Days on September 16, 2006, 12:34:53 AM
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Originally posted by: Aussiedude
Assuming the price of the controllers is correct (from N-europe) the cost of the Wii is WAY too much, comparible with X360.
Cost of XBOX360 premier system in Australia has dropped to $530 AUD, wirless controllers about. $70 (on special even cheaper), old games dropping to $50 AUD.
Target disagrees
http://target.com.au/abouttarget/leisure/xbox360.htm
http://target.com.au/abouttarget/leisure/games.htm
Post by: Aussiedude on September 16, 2006, 01:39:44 AM
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Originally posted by: 18 Days
Speculation is news at Aussie Nintendo.Quote
Originally posted by: Aussiedude
Assuming the price of the controllers is correct (from N-europe) the cost of the Wii is WAY too much, comparible with X360.
Cost of XBOX360 premier system in Australia has dropped to $530 AUD, wirless controllers about. $70 (on special even cheaper), old games dropping to $50 AUD.
Target disagrees
http://target.com.au/abouttarget/leisure/xbox360.htm
http://target.com.au/abouttarget/leisure/games.htm
Thats RRP, regular deals are MUCH cheaper than that.
Post by: Mario on September 16, 2006, 01:42:39 AM
Post by: 18 Days on September 16, 2006, 09:10:26 AM
Post by: Talon on September 16, 2006, 04:57:29 PM
Also I dont believe they have released pricing on VC games, remote, remote attachments and classic controller in Australia yet. This could be where it hurts Nintendo a little bit, having so many controllers, attachments to controllers etc. If you can use your gamecube controllers for NES, SNES, Gamecube (possibly N64) VC games then it wont be so bad. Too many accessories will really push the price of the Wii up.
Post by: blackfootsteps on September 16, 2006, 08:16:04 PM
BTW I know N64 was $400 at launch but I think GameCube was a bit cheaper than that on launch day. Not sure though I didn't get one till Aug 2002.
Post by: Infernal Monkey on September 16, 2006, 08:42:19 PM
Post by: 18 Days on September 16, 2006, 11:50:28 PM
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Originally posted by: Talon
$400 for a Wii in Aus is not really that bad. Its what I was expecting, we get taxed higher than in other territories plus the cost of shipping the Wii's to Aus is going to push the price up. If memory serves me correctly the Gamecube debuted here for about $400 without a packin game. So its not too bad for launch and im sure it wont take too long to drop in price (if your patient enough to wait)
Your memory fails you. Gamecube was set to RRP at $400 but after the shock price slash of the Xbox due to poor sales, Nintendo dropped the price to $330 before launch.
Also reading over the American thread, it's clear nwot aht Americans actually pay MORE than teh $250, because in America they don't even include tax ont he final price, so they'll be slapped with anotehr twenty or so dollars at the counter. Whereas our price includes GST.
Post by: Aussiedude on September 17, 2006, 02:42:46 AM
Anyhow, I placed my pre-order ages ago with EB, the guy there promised to match whatever Toys 'R Us finally come up with. Still tossing up on whether to continue with actually getting a Wii or not due to the higher than expected price.
Post by: Mario on September 17, 2006, 03:08:01 AM
Post by: Aussiedude on September 17, 2006, 03:16:49 AM
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Originally posted by: Mario
The guy said Super Smash Bros Brawl last time I was there. =P
QED, the have n F'n idea.
Post by: Dasmos on September 17, 2006, 03:19:40 AM
Post by: Infernal Monkey on September 17, 2006, 03:44:31 AM
COME ON NAL JUST CONFIRM EXCITE TRUCK ALREADY PLZ
