Post by: Jonnyboy117 on May 25, 2006, 05:31:44 AM
Nintendo News: Nintendo Announces Wii Information, Worldwide Shipments
REDMOND, Wash., May 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Following its overwhelming debut at E3 2006, Nintendo today announced the current fiscal year unit shipment forecast for its new home game system, Wii(TM). Nintendo also confirmed that the price of the Wii system, which incorporates unique freehand control, will not exceed $250 in America, or 25,000 yen in Japan. The company plans to ship 6 million systems to retailers around the world between its launch in the fourth quarter of 2006 and the end of its fiscal year on March 31, 2007.
The projections are part of a full-year financial forecast that sees growth of 18 percent in sales globally, based on anticipated continuing strong demand for the Nintendo DS(TM) portable game system, as well as a successful launch for Wii.
The company also said it expects to sell 17 million Wii games in the period. Exact launch dates, identification of the launch library of titles and details on the unique Virtual Console aspect of Wii will be announced soon.
Post by: Mario on May 25, 2006, 06:16:12 AM
Post by: Bloodworth on May 25, 2006, 06:36:06 AM
What did Xbox 360 have available in that time frame? I don't think it was 6 million.
Post by: mantidor on May 25, 2006, 06:56:32 AM
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Post by: Caliban on May 25, 2006, 07:05:55 AM
Post by: Knoxxville on May 25, 2006, 07:36:00 AM
I just like the sound of it.
Post by: Jonnyboy117 on May 25, 2006, 08:19:49 AM
I'm following up with NOA and should hopefully have some executive comments later today. I'm going to ask the questions you guys are asking and more.
Post by: Ian Sane on May 25, 2006, 08:27:40 AM
And if the Wii is $249.99 I will happily wait for a price drop or for used consoles to be available. Nintendo's giving me Zelda for the Cube at the same time so it's not like I'll have nothing to play in the meantime.
Post by: vudu on May 25, 2006, 09:12:02 AM
QuoteAre you thinking what I'm thinking?
Originally posted by: Jonnyboy117
'm going to ask the questions you guys are asking and more.
I think so, but how are we going to get the peanut butter inside the goat?
Post by: Avinash_Tyagi on May 25, 2006, 09:21:28 AM
If they give a Bundle with the Wii for $250 i'll probably get it at launch, otherwise I'll wait for a price drop.
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That software number is insane.
Almost 3 games per console.
Post by: Rize on May 25, 2006, 09:26:57 AM
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Post by: Avinash_Tyagi on May 25, 2006, 09:32:03 AM
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Originally posted by: Rize
I believe that they are considering a package with two controllers and a pack-in game like Wii Sports. That would cost $249.99. The intention would be to make things simpler for non-gamers who would be wary of adding additional games and controllers. The alternative is to stick with a traditional bare-bones system with just one controller and no game for $199.99. I'm fairly certain they don't want two retail packages though, so they will have to choose one or the other.
Well I hope they go with the $249.99 package
Post by: Kairon on May 25, 2006, 09:41:29 AM
Oh, and 12 of those 17 million titles shipped will be mine!
~Carmine M. Red
Kairon@aol.com
Post by: Avinash_Tyagi on May 25, 2006, 09:54:51 AM
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Originally posted by: Kairon
Hmm...followed by a price drop to $199 after the first year?
Oh, and 12 of those 17 million titles shipped will be mine!
~Carmine M. Red
Kairon@aol.com
Depends on sales and the competition, if sales are high and the competition keeps their prices high, then no price drops, if sales start to taper off orthe competion has price drops then maybe.
Post by: ShyGuy on May 25, 2006, 10:02:07 AM
Maybe Rayman, that game looks better every time I see it.
Post by: Avinash_Tyagi on May 25, 2006, 10:08:23 AM
Post by: KnowsNothing on May 25, 2006, 10:21:01 AM
THE WORDING IS SOMEWHAT MISLEADING
Post by: Sarail on May 25, 2006, 10:42:41 AM
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Post by: Avinash_Tyagi on May 25, 2006, 10:45:41 AM
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Originally posted by: Rachtman
I still think Wii Sports should be a pack-in with the Wii at $199 anyway. The system SHOULD come with two controllers -- especially if Nintendo really wants to represent the "ii" in Wii well. It only makes sense.
Nintendo doesn't like to sell consoles at a loss, at $250 they can give you the bundle, at 200 maybe not
Post by: Rize on May 25, 2006, 11:07:01 AM
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Post by: Athrun Zala on May 25, 2006, 11:42:15 AM
17 million is even more
and the least Nintendo should pack with the Wii is two wiimotes+two nunchuks.....asking for Wii Sports as well would be too much >_>......
Post by: TrueNerd on May 25, 2006, 11:43:33 AM
Post by: Karl Castaneda #2 on May 25, 2006, 11:46:21 AM
- Console with cords and sensor bar
- Two wiimotes
- Two nunchaku attachments
- One Virtual Console controller
- Thank You Card to download any five games on the VC
Who am I kidding? I'll be there on launch day regardless. Damn yous, Nintendo!
Post by: Avinash_Tyagi on May 25, 2006, 11:58:59 AM
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Originally posted by: ViewtifulGamer
If the following comes in a $250 bundle, I'll be there on launch day:
- Console with cords and sensor bar
- Two wiimotes
- Two nunchaku attachments
- One Virtual Console controller
- Thank You Card to download any five games on the VC
Who am I kidding? I'll be there on launch day regardless. Damn yous, Nintendo!
I like the way you think except I think Wii sports would be more likely than the 5 downloads
Post by: Avinash_Tyagi on May 25, 2006, 12:00:01 PM
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Originally posted by: nintendogamecube86
If they charge $250 for it then they better include Wii Sports and Wii Orchestra with it since neither of those "games" since I wouldn't consider buying either by themselves. As for games I WILL buy: maybe the Wii version of Zelda, MP 3, WarioWare, and a bunch of Virtual Console games since most of the 3rd party games don't seem good(i'm looking at you Tony Hawk and your Dreamcast graphics). If it makes it out before that March period you can add Super Mario Galaxy to that.
I dunno, if they fleshed out Wii Orchestra more, I could see some promise for the game
Post by: Hostile Creation on May 25, 2006, 05:19:44 PM
I'm hoping for 200, but 250 wouldn't be bad. Depends on what they're offering.
Post by: ssj4_android on May 25, 2006, 08:59:30 PM
The Wii will have a better launch lineup though. Anyone know how many Gamecube were produced worldwide in that timeframe?
