Author Topic: Aussie Wii Release Details (Read 7304 times)

Shorty McNostril · « **on:** September 15, 2006, 02:22:14 AM »

I come bearing good news for all aussies. Release details. Observe below.

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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.....

Mario · « **Reply #1 on:** September 15, 2006, 02:27:44 AM »

Hmmm.... I expected around $350. $400 AU = $300 US.

Oh well i'm glad we get it this year.

Shorty McNostril · « **Reply #2 on:** September 15, 2006, 02:32:08 AM »

Apparently NAL already confirmed a little while ago that we would be getting it this year. But the confirmation is still comforting. And this is still well before the ps3 launch as well. It will be interesting to see if nintendo decide to release anything to attempt take a bit of the hype from the ps3.

Dasmos · « **Reply #3 on:** September 15, 2006, 02:58:33 AM »

I want to see a list of launch titles and prices for the accessories.

Nephilim · « **Reply #4 on:** September 15, 2006, 02:58:48 AM »

its not that bad, just think of NZ
they will proberly get it from 450-500, there GBA SP was 250, even when u could of imported one from aus for 220

Mario · « **Reply #5 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.

Dasmos · « **Reply #6 on:** September 15, 2006, 04:02:21 AM »

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Originally posted by: Mario
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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.

Yeah that's what I want confirmation of.

vudu · « **Reply #7 on:** September 15, 2006, 04:10:53 AM »

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Excite Truck better be at launch, then everything's great.

If it's not, you can always import it. Excite Truck at US launch + region-free first party games = mostly happy Mario.

Mario · « **Reply #8 on:** September 15, 2006, 04:13:13 AM »

Mmmmmm, since the US launch is about two weeks before Excite Truck could be AT MY DOOR before Wii is out. Pretty tempting.

Aussiedude · « **Reply #9 on:** September 15, 2006, 04:49:36 AM »

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.

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.

Shorty McNostril · « **Reply #10 on:** September 15, 2006, 12:21:14 PM »

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

Nephilim · « **Reply #11 on:** September 15, 2006, 12:37:01 PM »

local gametraders has already promised to offer myself and few mates wii games at 80, which is better then the 90 at toys r us and few other places
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

Ceric · « **Reply #12 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.

Mario · « **Reply #13 on:** September 15, 2006, 04:27:07 PM »

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Originally posted by: Shorty McNostril
More details, launch games and VC details.

Link

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.

18 Days · « **Reply #14 on:** September 16, 2006, 12:34:53 AM »

Speculation is news at Aussie Nintendo.

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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

Aussiedude · « **Reply #15 on:** September 16, 2006, 01:39:44 AM »

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Originally posted by: 18 Days
Speculation is news at Aussie Nintendo.

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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

Thats RRP, regular deals are MUCH cheaper than that.

Mario · « **Reply #16 on:** September 16, 2006, 01:42:39 AM »

I'm sure there will be deals for Wii as well. Like the Toys R Us free game one.

18 Days · « **Reply #17 on:** September 16, 2006, 09:10:26 AM »

I don't mind the price similarity to Xbox 360 though. I mean, It has to be clear to consumers that Wii is at least the same kind of product as Xbox 360. Too much disparity in the price and Wii looks like something just above the $20 Atari Flashback cosnoles they sell at Coles checkouts.

Talon · « **Reply #18 on:** September 16, 2006, 04:57:29 PM »

$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). Oh and if you jump in quick you can get a free game when you pre-order your Wii at Toys R Us . Which is a pretty sweet deal for $400. (It would be interesting to know if you get to pick your game from all titles at launch or whether or not it is refering to a selected few titles or even if its refering to Wii Sports)

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.

blackfootsteps · « **Reply #19 on:** September 16, 2006, 08:16:04 PM »

Yeah I'm gonna do the Toys R'Us thing on Monday or Tuesday and I'll find out which games fall under the free game tree.

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.

Infernal Monkey · « **Reply #20 on:** September 16, 2006, 08:42:19 PM »

Wait what, since when has 360 been $530? It's still $650 at the likes of Kmart and EB (though EB gives you a free slice of cancer in the form of Kameo).

18 Days · « **Reply #21 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.

Aussiedude · « **Reply #22 on:** September 17, 2006, 02:42:46 AM »

If you can get a clear answer out of Toys 'R Us please post it here. I checked yesterday and they said possibly it's Wii Sports WTF. Before that they couldnt even say if it would be a Wii game, maybe a Gamecube game.

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.

Mario · « **Reply #23 on:** September 17, 2006, 03:08:01 AM »

I heard from other people that the free game was in addition to whichever package Nintendo would be offering, but I haven't checked myself. The guy said Super Smash Bros Brawl last time I was there. =P

Aussiedude · « **Reply #24 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.

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