Nintendo has also announced that the price of the console will drop from ¥25,000 ($273) to ¥20,000 ($217) in Japan on October 1.
In addition to lowering the price of the Wii, Nintendo also announced a new U.S. promotional tour. Called "World of Nintendo", the event starts on October 2 in Long Beach, California and will hit select cities nationwide.
Finally, New Super Mario Bros. Wii has also received a release date after having a vague Holiday 2009 date since its debut. The newest Mario title will hit North American retail on November 15.
WII AT $199.99 BEGINNING SEPT. 27
World of Nintendo Events, Key Software Releases Further Demonstrate System's Incomparable Value
REDMOND, Wash., Sept. 23, 2009 Beginning Sunday, Sept. 27, the world's most popular home video game system gets even more appealing. On that day, Nintendo's suggested retail price for its record-setting Wii drops by $50 to $199.99. The new $199.99 Wii price point delivers the full iconic Wii gaming experience, including the motion-sensing Wii Remote controller, Nunchuk controller and Wii Sports software, and furthers Nintendo's mission to expand the gaming universe by making video games accessible to more and more consumers. Wii ownership also opens an avenue for players to the industry's most diverse and unique collection of home console games. Key upcoming releases include Wii Fit Plus, launching on Oct. 4, and the first truly multiplayer Mario title ever, New Super Mario Bros. Wii.
Both new and veteran players in America can jump into this new Mario action when it arrives on Nov. 15.
And beginning Oct. 2, consumers in select cities will have a new, convenient way to decide which Nintendo adventure to tackle next. On that day, a novel series of sampling events called "World of Nintendo" kicks off in Long Beach, Calif.
"Wii has reached more video game players than any game system before because it attracts everyoneboth men and women, and people of all ages," said Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America's executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. "Our research shows there are 50 million Americans thinking about becoming gamers, and this more affordable price point and our vast array of new software mean many of them can now make the leap and find experiences that appeal to them, whatever their tastes or level of gaming experience." The inherent social nature of Wii is fully demonstrated in a groundbreaking way with New Super Mario Bros. Wii, the first Mario game ever to allow four players to take part in the action at the same time. That same dynamic is propelling the enthusiastic response for Wii Sports Resort, while the release of Wii Fit Plus includes everything you love about Wii Fit, along with new multiplayer elements and the ability to customize workouts to fit individual needs.
Nintendo hasn't exactly been knocking it out of the park with unique game names this generation. I'm surprised Mario Galaxy wasn't called "New Mario Game for Wii".Okay seriously, when has Nintendo ever been good with titles? Super Mario 64 is basically the same as "New Mario for Nintendo 64". Remember how many games on the Super NES had "Super" in the title? Or how many games on the Game Boy Advance had "Advance" tacked on? Nintendo is continuing these trends with Wii and DS, it hasn't gotten worse, although they might be applying it to more of their games than they used to.
I'm not sure about your comment in your second sentence. The PS3 sales have already dropped back down in Japan after a 1 week boost
Nintendo hasn't exactly been knocking it out of the park with unique game names this generation. I'm surprised Mario Galaxy wasn't called "New Mario Game for Wii".Okay seriously, when has Nintendo ever been good with titles? Super Mario 64 is basically the same as "New Mario for Nintendo 64". Remember how many games on the Super NES had "Super" in the title? Or how many games on the Game Boy Advance had "Advance" tacked on? Nintendo is continuing these trends with Wii and DS, it hasn't gotten worse, although they might be applying it to more of their games than they used to.
I think such a naming scheme may be more of a Japanese thing as well, since they don't seem to care so much about titles.
Nintendo hasn't exactly been knocking it out of the park with unique game names this generation. I'm surprised Mario Galaxy wasn't called "New Mario Game for Wii".Okay seriously, when has Nintendo ever been good with titles? Super Mario 64 is basically the same as "New Mario for Nintendo 64". Remember how many games on the Super NES had "Super" in the title? Or how many games on the Game Boy Advance had "Advance" tacked on? Nintendo is continuing these trends with Wii and DS, it hasn't gotten worse, although they might be applying it to more of their games than they used to.
I think such a naming scheme may be more of a Japanese thing as well, since they don't seem to care so much about titles.
How can you say that when you have such names as End of Eternity, I Would Die For You, Where Do Babies Come From, and Shin Megami Tensei!
I think it's Nintendo being the straight to the point ones which is fine by me. Makes better sense than tacking on numbers or subtitles at the end of a title.
Nintendo hasn't exactly been knocking it out of the park with unique game names this generation. I'm surprised Mario Galaxy wasn't called "New Mario Game for Wii".
I am disappointed they aren't introducing a new SKU for the Wii that includes motion plus, maybe that will come soon?Seems doubtful as it is selling well enough on its own.
How can you say that when you have such names as End of Eternity, I Would Die For You, Where Do Babies Come From, and Shin Megami Tensei!You're right, they also come up with titles which don't make any sense.
I am disappointed they aren't introducing a new SKU for the Wii that includes motion plus, maybe that will come soon?
How can you say that when you have such names as End of Eternity, I Would Die For You, Where Do Babies Come From, and Shin Megami Tensei!
I think it's Nintendo being the straight to the point ones which is fine by me. Makes better sense than tacking on numbers or subtitles at the end of a title.
What's wrong with Shin Megami Tensei? It's the name of a franchise, no sillier than "Super Mario Bros.", "Chibi Robo", "Star Fox", or a host of other Nintendo game titles I can't think of right now. Where the MegaTen names get ridiculous is when you add the subtitle to the franchise name, like "Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner 2 - Raidou ... vs. King Abaddon".
Gah!How can you say that when you have such names as End of Eternity, I Would Die For You, Where Do Babies Come From, and Shin Megami Tensei!You're right, they also come up with titles which don't make any sense.
Okay seriously, when has Nintendo ever been good with titles?
I think Tensei is battle or something, tenshi is angel.
Anyway good for Nintendo for cutting the price. Hey, they did what I wanted them to! How about that? ;)
Every new Wii should come with a free 2000 Wii Point card, just to get people to figure out how the hell to use it and learn about the VC/WiiWare that way.
