Post by: JonLeung on September 21, 2006, 09:50:48 AM
Here is the American version.
Here is the Canadian version.
(If this is accurate, looks like I have to save up $513.99. That's in Canadian dollars, with 6% tax, and includes a second WiiPointer, second Nunchuk, two Classic Controllers, Zelda: Twilight Princess, and 2000 WiiPoints. Splitting the cost with my brother, that's almost exactly $257. Not bad.)
EDIT: If the price doesn't update when adding/subtracting games, choose a different tax rate and then reselect the proper one.
Post by: jasonditz on September 21, 2006, 10:05:25 AM
Post by: Bill Aurion on September 21, 2006, 10:15:54 AM
Right now I'm sitting at $509.18
Wii
Wiimote + Nunchuk
Retro Controller
Twilight Princess
Excite Truck
Red Steel
500 VC Points
Post by: Kairon on September 21, 2006, 10:20:34 AM
Edit: call me a casual gamer NOW, I dare ya!
~Carmine M. Red
Kairon@aol.com
Post by: nitsu niflheim on September 21, 2006, 10:21:55 AM
Post by: Donutt007 on September 21, 2006, 10:31:49 AM
Quote
Originally posted by: nitsu niflheim
I will pay what I need to pay. I have over 6000.00 I can readily get my hands on. =D (though I will probably only buy a system, extra controller set, Zelda, and maybe Rayman and another game) Unless I get a bundle then I will pay whatever it takes to get Wii-ed.
You can get everything on that list for around $1900 (depending on your tax)
Post by: Louieturkey on September 21, 2006, 10:48:18 AM
Wii
Wiimote w/ nunchuck
2 classics
Zelda
Trauma Center
Post by: couchmonkey on September 21, 2006, 11:03:58 AM
Post by: King of Twitch on September 21, 2006, 11:07:15 AM
Even though I have it and it works fine, I was thinking of getting Mario World. It is just a great game with wide appeal, not to mention a nostalgic factor going for it that Wii Sports doesn't have.
edit fuzzy math
Post by: The Omen on September 21, 2006, 11:16:47 AM
Post by: WuTangTurtle on September 21, 2006, 11:17:26 AM
3 Wii-motes
3 Nunchuks
1 Retro Controller
ExciteTruck
Rayman
Zelda
Wii Sports
Hah, I'd like to see Sony fanboys spend that much and get as much as I will be getting out of it. I think with that they can only get the system and maybe like a useless accessory like a faceplate, lol.
Post by: Pale on September 21, 2006, 11:21:21 AM
And that's...
System
3 Remotes
3 Nunchucks
4 Classic Controllers (Why does it only go up to 3 in the calculator?)
Twilight Princess
Monkey Ball
Raving Rabbids
I probably wouldn't get any VC points at launch because I don't have any games I want to play right away on there when I have all the new games to check out.
Argh I'm still so ticked about the price of controllers.
Post by: Artimus on September 21, 2006, 11:26:01 AM
Post by: Nick DiMola on September 21, 2006, 11:30:37 AM
System
1 Remote + 1 nunchuk
Zelda
Excite Truck
Red Steel
Man I wish Wii Play would come out state side. I would buy that instead of the standalone controller and then buy just the nunchuk. I might wind up spending more if I get lucky and can sell a PS3 on ebay for a boatload of cash. In that case I'd probably pick up Monkey Ball, Rayman and Far Cry as well. Not sure how Elebits is lookign but if reviews say good things I might have to check that one out too.
Post by: stevey on September 21, 2006, 11:34:17 AM
Post by: Arbok on September 21, 2006, 11:38:14 AM
Not bad, I guess.
Post by: jasonditz on September 21, 2006, 11:40:25 AM
Post by: thejeek on September 21, 2006, 11:50:58 AM
Post by: vudu on September 21, 2006, 11:51:53 AM
Post by: KnowsNothing on September 21, 2006, 11:59:56 AM
What I'll be able to afford comes to: $356.97
I need to find some cash so I can get EXCITE TRUCK at launch, because as of right now Zelda is my only game =S
Post by: wandering on September 21, 2006, 12:06:06 PM
What I'll probably actually be getting comes to about $400 (1 wiimote, 1 nunchaku, 1 Legend of Zelda: Twilight princess, 2000 Wiipoints.)
Post by: Ceric on September 21, 2006, 12:50:32 PM
Ok redid it. I got 309.97 Plus tax $340.20 Then Component $54.88(max cost with tax added) alright my total comes to $395.08.
Heres what I got:
The Wii bundle
RRR
TP
Wiimote/Nunchuku
Component Cables
Time to go put that in my budget.
Post by: Spak-Spang on September 21, 2006, 12:52:59 PM
1 Game,
1 Extra controller (Full with classic attachment)
1 Wii
and I will either get another classic attachment or something else.
I need to know, if the classic controller works with Gamecube games though. I wish somebody knew the answer to that.
Post by: IceCold on September 21, 2006, 01:25:52 PM
QuoteFor multiplayer N64 games?
Why would anyone need 4 classic controllers?
Those Canadian controller prices are really fair - are they confirmed? The only thing I remember confirmed was the console price at $280 and that 2000 Wii Points would be $24.
My unrealistic estimate is coming to nearly $800, but I've budgeted $550 CDN for the launch..
Post by: odifiend on September 21, 2006, 01:34:59 PM
Wii
Wiimote + Nunchuk
LOZ
Red Steel
Madden 07 (First Madden game ever! I'm actually pretty excited)
Post by: Edfishy on September 21, 2006, 03:30:46 PM
I have five other siblings, so it's going to cost me $180 alone in extra controllers. The only games I'm willing to pay $50 a piece for is Excite Truck(It's pushing it), Marvel: Ultimate Aliance(X-Men: Legends was a bundle of fun for my siblings and I), and Zelda: Twilight Princess.
I'm going to wait for some of the more harder-to-find games like Vigilante 8, Darius Twins, Life Force, and Uniracers before I start dishing out the money for VC games.
Post by: Djunknown on September 21, 2006, 05:04:23 PM
The Wii
1 controller and attachment
Zelda and Red steel
2000 wii points
Metal slug anthology for 50? C'mon now, its a compilation for cripe's sake. $30 should the maximum. Oh well.
I'm definately picking up Component cables so that'll be 20-30 right there as well.
I'll most likely trade in my cube/GB player, 2 controllers, 2 mem cards, and 15-20 games. That should soften the blow a bit at launch.
I guess this begs a dumb question: Are 'Cube controllers interchangeable with the Wii's classic controller? That could save a little cash...
Post by: nickmitch on September 21, 2006, 05:07:17 PM
$436.75
Wii
Classic Controller
Zelda
Rayman
Red Steel
What I'd add if I could:
Wiimote
Nunchuck
Trauma Center
MonkeyBall
Excite Truck
Setting me back: $655.10
Post by: NWR_pap64 on September 21, 2006, 05:38:58 PM
Everyone is talking about spending over 180 dollars on extra controllers, but outside Wii sports and Red Steel, what other game at launch boasts a fun and diverse multiplayer experience?
We don't even know if the multiplayer in Red Steel will be worth. and the multiplayer in other games don't seem to be that interesting.
What else is there in terms of multiplayer?
Post by: SixthAngel on September 21, 2006, 06:09:27 PM
Post by: Kairon on September 21, 2006, 06:13:06 PM
Quote
Originally posted by: pap64
I just realized this...
Everyone is talking about spending over 180 dollars on extra controllers, but outside Wii sports and Red Steel, what other game at launch boasts a fun and diverse multiplayer experience?
We don't even know if the multiplayer in Red Steel will be worth. and the multiplayer in other games don't seem to be that interesting.
What else is there in terms of multiplayer?
I think that Marvel: Ultimate Alliance is also 4 players...
~Carmine M. Red
Kairon@aol.com
Post by: Edfishy on September 21, 2006, 06:36:38 PM
Something I'm wondering though, can WarioWare: Smooth Moves be played with just one controlller?
Post by: IceCold on September 21, 2006, 06:40:58 PM
Post by: Caliban on September 21, 2006, 07:09:11 PM
Post by: mantidor on September 21, 2006, 07:29:57 PM
Post by: Edfishy on September 21, 2006, 07:36:58 PM
That or wait until next summer when Nintendo drops the price by $50.
Post by: mantidor on September 21, 2006, 08:50:55 PM
Post by: willie1234 on September 21, 2006, 09:08:25 PM
I used to go to the apple store or dell and max out a pc just to see how high I could go. I think I broke 10K once on an Apple box.
Looks like the max is $1940.84 for the Wii (assuming the games are available ...).
Post by: WuTangTurtle on September 21, 2006, 10:57:48 PM
I'm worried for my budget though, cause i may end up spending hundreds of dollars on Virtual Console games. Good thing i still have most of my old classics. I had to give up my SNES to get a N64 so there is a ton of SNES games I'll be getting.
Post by: Kairon on September 21, 2006, 11:38:55 PM
~Carmine M. Red
Kairon@aol.com
Post by: Neodymium on September 22, 2006, 12:34:14 AM
The console, an extra controller dealy, and Zelda, Red Steel, and Rayman/Excite Truck depending on which does better.
Post by: ReverendNoahWhateley on September 22, 2006, 12:45:04 AM
So, as it stands...$334.37.
Please, no one quote the interior of my comment and then suggest that I buy a PS3 instead. The Wii is more than capable of making beautiful graphics. I'm just not sure that Twilight Princess is going to sport beautiful graphics.
Post by: KDR_11k on September 22, 2006, 01:02:01 AM
I've picked the Wii and Zelda (no additional controllers), I'd add Metal Slug Anthology if it was 30€ or less.
Not sure I'd really buy that at launch, the lineup doesn't look too interesting but without reviews there's of course not much that can be said about it.
Post by: Mario on September 22, 2006, 01:45:24 AM
I'll pick up other titles like Rayman and Red Steel very soon after.
Post by: Shorty McNostril on September 22, 2006, 02:37:24 AM
Post by: Spak-Spang on September 22, 2006, 04:15:52 AM
WiiSports
Red Steel
Super Monkey Ball 2
WiiPlay
Call to Duty
Madden 2007
Marvel Ultimate Alliance
Far Cry
Rayman Raving Rabbids
There is definately plenty of reasons from the start to own 4 controllers...if you want.
Post by: UncleBob on September 22, 2006, 04:41:25 AM
Post by: jasonditz on September 22, 2006, 05:33:31 AM
Quote
Originally posted by: willie1234
haha - I love this stuff.
I used to go to the apple store or dell and max out a pc just to see how high I could go. I think I broke 10K once on an Apple box.
Looks like the max is $1940.84 for the Wii (assuming the games are available ...).
10K was pretty easy for awhile there with the Quad G5's and the dual 30" Cinema displays.
Post by: odifiend on September 22, 2006, 07:32:03 AM
Post by: Ceric on September 22, 2006, 01:08:16 PM
Go figure.
Post by: IceCold on September 22, 2006, 02:03:44 PM
QuoteIt may be earlier, in time for Mario.. Or they could just release the black Wii and Galaxy together, with no price drop. It depends on whether the game is released in Spring or Summer.
I'm hoping that there'll be a price drop to coincide with the release of Smash Bros Brawl next Holiday season...
Post by: Ceric on September 22, 2006, 02:05:54 PM
Post by: wandering on September 22, 2006, 03:07:42 PM
Quote
Originally posted by: ReverendNoahWhateley
The only game that I want for sure on the launch list is Rayman. I've sort of been waffling on whether or not I want Twilight Princess; I want to be wowed by grahpics the first time I try out my new system, so it's kind of hard for me to justify purchasing a spiffy-looking Gamecube game.
Don't let ubisoft's bullshots fool you. According to Pale (in the latest PGC podcast) Rayman is looking an awful lot like a GameCube game. There's no way it will be prettier than Twilight Princess.
edit: in fact, that Twilight Princess will almost certainly have better graphics than any other Wii launch game.
Post by: King of Twitch on September 22, 2006, 04:43:10 PM
^And therein the bold lies your problem. Tell her there will be a cooking game down the line and that you would graciously permit her to try it every now and then.
Post by: ReverendNoahWhateley on September 23, 2006, 12:50:05 AM
Quote
Originally posted by: wanderingQuote
Originally posted by: ReverendNoahWhateley
The only game that I want for sure on the launch list is Rayman. I've sort of been waffling on whether or not I want Twilight Princess; I want to be wowed by grahpics the first time I try out my new system, so it's kind of hard for me to justify purchasing a spiffy-looking Gamecube game.
Don't let ubisoft's bullshots fool you. According to Pale (in the latest PGC podcast) Rayman is looking an awful lot like a GameCube game. There's no way it will be prettier than Twilight Princess.
edit: in fact, that Twilight Princess will almost certainly have better graphics than any other Wii launch game.
I hope you're right. I WANT to buy Zelda right away (I'll wind up buying it eventually, no matter what), but I'd like my first experience with the Wii to be really special. I remember my initial reaction to playing each Nintendo system for the first time (from the NES to Gamecube), and I want to be able to catalogue my Wii reaction under "memorable" as well. If Twilight Princess DOES sport the slickest graphics of the Wii launch, I hope it's because it looks great, instead of the other games looking, well...not-great. Here's hoping!
Post by: jasonditz on September 23, 2006, 06:02:37 AM
Quote
Originally posted by: odifiend
Not that I buy them, but has any 3rd party commented on making Wii controllers?
Mad Catz announced they were offering a "full line" of accessories for the Wii, I'm assuming that includes the wiimotes.
Post by: Strell on September 23, 2006, 06:07:35 AM
Quote
Originally posted by: MJRx9000
Yep My Wife balked at the price and told me I could only get the Wii
^And therein the bold lies your problem. Tell her there will be a cooking game down the line and that you would graciously permit her to try it every now and then.
And then follow that up with "AND MAYBE YOU'LL LEARN A THING OR TWO, BITCH."
That ought to seal the deal.
Post by: Ceric on September 23, 2006, 06:25:01 AM
Quote
Originally posted by: StrellQuote
Originally posted by: MJRx9000
Yep My Wife balked at the price and told me I could only get the Wii
^And therein the bold lies your problem. Tell her there will be a cooking game down the line and that you would graciously permit her to try it every now and then.
And then follow that up with "AND MAYBE YOU'LL LEARN A THING OR TWO, BITCH."
That ought to seal the deal.
Nope wouldn't work. Now if there was a Kingdom of Hearts for Wii or DDR Wii it be a different story XD .
While I'm on it I hope someone makes a game that rips off Fantavision. The firework game on PS2. It's mindless fun.
Post by: Spak-Spang on September 24, 2006, 02:56:47 PM
Post by: Ceric on September 24, 2006, 05:06:24 PM
I was trying to think of a clever Acronym we could use but I'm at a lost.
Post by: Sempuukyaku on September 24, 2006, 09:00:03 PM
-Wii
-Zelda
-Red Steel
Plus 6.5% Washington sales tax
Post by: antman100 on September 25, 2006, 05:05:24 AM
For over $300 just to get started, I want to see how everything shakes out with the Wi-Fi, remote, etc. See you next year.
Post by: Ghisy on September 25, 2006, 11:36:28 AM
I have no tax since I live outside the States but I'll have to add shipping!
And my bundle will include:
- the Wii (DUH!),
- 1 extra nunchuk + wiimote
- 1 retro controller
- Zelda - TP
- Red Steel
I'm not sure if I should buy another extra nunchuk + wiimote, maybe if Nintendo releases the Wii Play game that includes the "free" wiimote.
Post by: Spak-Spang on September 25, 2006, 11:59:44 AM
Quote
Originally posted by: Ceric
lol. It seems we are in the same boat. Mine is the 25th of November. You must be about my age then for your wife to respond like that.
I was trying to think of a clever Acronym we could use but I'm at a lost.
29th of December will be our 5th Annivesary...and I am 27 years old.
Unfortunately for me, since I am still in school she makes more money than me. So I really can't argue with her.
Though at least my birthday is BEFORE launch...so I can either get controllers if they are released early, or ask for a gift card or something.
All I really wanted was to have a big Wii bash for my Birthday, and Nintendo kinda screwed me over with that Nov. 19th launch...but in all honesty I knew it would happen.
Post by: Kairon on September 25, 2006, 12:21:13 PM
~Carmine M. Red
Kairon@aol.com
Post by: Ceric on September 25, 2006, 12:31:48 PM
Post by: Spak-Spang on September 25, 2006, 01:31:57 PM
I think "newlywed" lasts for at least 1-2 years if I remember correctly.
Post by: Ceric on September 25, 2006, 05:37:32 PM
Post by: JonLeung on September 26, 2006, 07:44:56 AM
But the girl I like, she doesn't mind me ranting about games all the time. I got her excited about the Wii, and though she's very often too busy with school, she says she'll make time to come over one day and play with my Wii! >_>
Post by: Spak-Spang on September 26, 2006, 10:32:58 AM
When friends are over, she rolls her eyes and acts embarrassed...or makes a Wii joke.
I still go around asking people if they want to play with my Wii in November. Surprisingly, I get alot of Yes's....from men.
EEK!!!
Post by: Spak-Spang on October 12, 2006, 11:44:16 AM
Here is my dilema. I want Zelda, but both Monkey Ball and Red Steel look amazingly fun. I am almost tempted to buy those two games and wait on Zelda...but how can I do that? Its freaking Zelda and you know that game will absolutely amazing. So I am left questioning what I should do.
Seriously, the Wii has one of the strongest and best launch lineups of games I personally want to play than any other system.
Zelda
Monkey Ball
Wii Sports
Red Steel
Metal Slug Anthology
Excite Truck
And I want to at least rent before I am interested in:
Madden
Trauma Center
Post by: Pale on October 12, 2006, 11:57:02 AM
System (250)
3 Controllers (180)
Zelda (50)
Rayman (50)
Monkey Ball (50)
4 Classic Controllers (80 or 200 if they have a similar deal as in Japan)
That puts me at 660 - 780 plus tax. Eesh.
Post by: vudu on October 12, 2006, 11:57:07 AM
Post by: Caliban on October 12, 2006, 12:24:31 PM
Spak-Spang > If I were in your situation I would definitely delay my purchase of either Metal Slug or Excite truck. Zelda, Monkey Ball, and Red Steel would be my prioiities.
Post by: Spak-Spang on October 12, 2006, 12:45:38 PM
The others were just comments saying that there is still more I want to get.
Honestly I am leaning towards getting two great multiplayer games, because sometimes you want to just play a silly minigame multiplayer and sometimes you want a long session of killing eachother...so, I really think I can hold off till Christmas for Zelda.
Post by: Kairon on October 12, 2006, 12:52:15 PM
Quote
Originally posted by: Spak-Spang
...so, I really think I can hold off till Christmas for Zelda.
YOU DIE. YOU DIE NOW.
~Carmine M. Red
Kairon@aol.com
Post by: JonLeung on October 12, 2006, 01:19:41 PM
Post by: Spak-Spang on October 12, 2006, 05:58:49 PM
Don't crucify me yet.
Post by: Kairon on October 12, 2006, 07:42:55 PM
Quote
Originally posted by: Spak-Spang
I appreciate Zelda. I want the game. I am just trying to get the best multiplayer games to convert people...and I may get money for my B-Day to get another game...then I will definately pick up Zelda.
Don't crucify me yet.
[kidding]I'm sorry, please forgive me. Your martyrdom will not go unremembered. *sniff*[/kidding]
~Carmine M. Red
Kairon@aol.com
Post by: Spak-Spang on October 13, 2006, 04:25:35 AM
Post by: decoyman on October 13, 2006, 12:53:12 PM
) said no to the Wii. Apparently, though, she wasn't really serious. When I mentioned it again the other day, she said, "Well, of course you're getting it at launch, aren't you?" and I was like, "Psh, yeah!"I also have to buy an extra controller for her so we can play Tennis together
Really, though, that's what it should be like, since I'm the one pulling in the paychecks while she's in school. I'm the bread-winner, but it wouldn't bother me if she takes over that title after she graduates (and she probably will)... THEN she can tell me I can't have my Wii 2 in 5-6 years
Post by: Ceric on October 13, 2006, 12:58:38 PM
.
Post by: WPack911 on October 13, 2006, 10:06:23 PM
Post by: Berto2K on October 16, 2006, 04:22:05 PM
-Wii
-1x Wiimote
-1x Nunchuck
-1x Retro controller
-Excite Truck
-Elebits
-Metal Slug Anthology
-Rayman
-Red Steel
-Zelda
-Trauma Center
However I also want to try Madden, Tony Hawk, Monkey Ball, Far Cry, and Blitz. Might just rent those from work though after a couple weeks or so when they are free for me.
