Post by: eljefe on September 14, 2006, 07:40:18 AM
mine is as follows:
wii = 250
remote (x3) = 120
nunchuk (x3) = 60
madden = 50
trauma center = 50
total = 530 USD
Post by: Hocotate on September 14, 2006, 07:43:47 AM
Since it comes with Wii sports I'll just play that untill I can afford more games. For x-mas I'll probably buy myself a game or two.
Post by: 18 Days on September 14, 2006, 07:47:37 AM
remote x1
nunchuck x1
zelda
metroid
excitetruck
red steel
super monkey ball
excite truck
all up, less than a PS3 would cost in Australia
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on September 14, 2006, 07:47:37 AM
Wii=250
Nunchuk/wiimote 2=120
Zelda=50
Elebits=50
Red Steel=50
520 total
Post by: Caterkiller on September 14, 2006, 07:48:30 AM
wii = 250
remote (x3) = 120
nunchuk (x3) = 60
Rayman = 50
I want Excite Truck in there, and Wario.
I plan on spending around 600.
Pluss i'll be buying an extra wii for a friend of mine who gave me is Ultimate Spider-Man #1, in retun for a new Gamecube. So I willingly promised a new nintendo system for him and his kids every generation.
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on September 14, 2006, 07:52:30 AM
Quote
Originally posted by: Caterkiller
Im still not clear on what comes out on day one. I know Zelda is like Dec 11th right?
wii = 250
remote (x3) = 120
nunchuk (x3) = 60
Rayman = 50
I want Excite Truck in there, and Wario.
I plan on spending around 600.
Pluss i'll be buying an extra wii for a friend of mine who gave me is Ultimate Spider-Man #1, in retun for a new Gamecube. So I willingly promised a new nintendo system for him and his kids every generation.
Zelda comes out at launch, it is the GC version that comes out Dec. 11th.
Launch games:
Excitetruck
Madden
Red Steel
Zelda
Elebits
And um not sure on the others.
Post by: BigJim on September 14, 2006, 07:59:09 AM
On the Iffy list: Sonic, BWii2, Rayman
Post by: Plugabugz on September 14, 2006, 08:01:12 AM
Post by: Smash_Brother on September 14, 2006, 08:03:50 AM
Quote
Originally posted by: HocotateWii - $250
Since it comes with Wii sports I'll just play that untill I can afford more games. For x-mas I'll probably buy myself a game or two.
I think a lot of people will be doing this, since the system is $50 more than people expected.
I'm thinking about waiting until SSBB launches sometime next year, likely after a $50 price drop when they release a Wii pack sans Sports.
SSBB is the only "must have" title for the system for me and with the Wii launching a mere week from the WoW expansion, it just doesn't make sense to drop close to $400 on a Wii + game and controllers.
Post by: Dirk Temporo on September 14, 2006, 08:03:59 AM
Post by: eljefe on September 14, 2006, 08:04:23 AM
I'll try to convince my family to buy their own controllers as well, or I'll only buy more remotes which is enough to play WiiSports together.
Post by: Artimus on September 14, 2006, 08:05:26 AM
Hopefully I can get it at Christmas because I do really want one. Nintendo just screwed the launch up for me, is all.
Post by: Smash_Brother on September 14, 2006, 08:05:56 AM
Post by: Kraven on September 14, 2006, 08:11:04 AM
1 Controller 40
1 Nunchaku 20
Zelda 50
Red Steel 50
So thats 410 plus ct tax
434.6
Post by: Rhoq on September 14, 2006, 08:11:05 AM
Additional Wii-Mote………………………………...……… $39.99
Additional Nunchuck Attachment………………..…....…. $19.99
(Assuming that all launch titles are priced at $49.99)
Excite Truck…………………………………………………..$49.99
Red Steel…………………………………….…….………...$49.99
Trauma Center: Second Opinion………......……...……...$49.99
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Subtotal……………………………………………………...$459.94
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
7% Sales Tax………………………………………..………$32.20
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Grand Total………………………………………………….$492.14
Post by: Smash_Brother on September 14, 2006, 08:20:29 AM
Seriously, paying $50 for a bundled tech demo SUCKS...
Post by: NWR_pap64 on September 14, 2006, 08:20:57 AM
It seems that whenever they make an announcement regarding the Wii fans are dissapointed, then after a while they go back to being excited.
Post by: Smash_Brother on September 14, 2006, 08:23:15 AM
I had 6 or so planned, but given that it's so late in the year, I'll have other entertainment means already lined up so I won't need to spend that much on an entertainment budget.
Post by: TrueNerd on September 14, 2006, 08:25:23 AM
Zelda - $50
Extra controller (Wiimote + Nunchuck) - $60
Probably one or two other games before the end of the year - $100
Total - $460
With tax - $500 (roughly)
The real tragedy in all of this is that the majority of the awesome DS games coming out this fall will have to wait or possibly skipped altogether. Sorry Contact. Sorry Mario vs. DK 2. Sorry Elite Beat Agents. Sorry Casltev... who am I kidding, I'm still buying you. Sorry Lunar Knights. Yoshi's Island 2 and Castlevania may be it for the DS purchases this fall. Sad.
Post by: 18 Days on September 14, 2006, 08:29:42 AM
Post by: Dirk Temporo on September 14, 2006, 08:30:48 AM
Quote
Originally posted by: 18 Days
Smash Brother, that game (Wii Sports) is FREE. You're not paying for it. Shut up and eat your sour grapes.
Yes, actually, we are.
Post by: 18 Days on September 14, 2006, 08:34:13 AM
Nintendo Australia don't even have to announce it. I'm announcing right now that Australians will be paying $75 US for their games.
Post by: mantidor on September 14, 2006, 08:35:24 AM
Post by: Artimus on September 14, 2006, 08:36:26 AM
Quote
Originally posted by: 18 Days
Oh cry me a river, Japan get a cheaper console going by direct currency translations? Welcome to PAL region.
Nintendo Australia don't even have to announce it. I'm announcing right now that Australians will be paying $75 US for their games.
LOL, good point. It would appear the price is partially just the Americans paying for their crappy dollar.
Post by: 18 Days on September 14, 2006, 08:36:32 AM
It's called inflation. This is cheaper than your N64s.
Post by: nitsu niflheim on September 14, 2006, 08:37:58 AM
but just in case I get to pick my own bundle, I will probably just get one extra controller and nunchuck (but not open, just buy as a later replacement) and maybe Raymay, definately Zelda and whatever looks good.
I will be more open to 3td party this round than before, because of what we all did with GCN, it hurt the GCN. So if a neat game comes around I will look into it.
Post by: NWR_pap64 on September 14, 2006, 08:38:07 AM
Quote
Originally posted by: 18 Days
Smash Brother, that game (Wii Sports) is FREE. You're not paying for it. Shut up and eat your sour grapes.
To be honest, the Japanese are not getting Wii sports packed in and the system costs 210 dollars. Nintendo is charging 40 bucks for Wii sports.
I think the main problem fans have is that Nintendo is pushing up the price of the Wii by forcing onto them a 40 dollar tech demo. It may be fun and may prove that the Wii is the way of the future, but it's kinda unfair to force it onto them.
Post by: Smash_Brother on September 14, 2006, 08:39:13 AM
Quote
Originally posted by: 18 Days
Smash Brother, that game (Wii Sports) is FREE. You're not paying for it. Shut up and eat your sour grapes.
Japan's bundle doesn't include it and it's $212.
Ours does and it's $250.
Doesn't take an econ degree to realize that that isn't "free".
Post by: Rhoq on September 14, 2006, 08:41:35 AM
Post by: Nick DiMola on September 14, 2006, 08:45:25 AM
Post by: RickPowers on September 14, 2006, 08:47:31 AM
We're getting a HELL of a deal, not to mention getting it two weeks early. Do I wish it were $199? Sure, but who wouldn't? Will I still get one at launch? Yes, but the only other game I'll get is Zelda, where I might have picked up something else too. But since Wii Sports comes with it, I have something to play with the wife, and that's all I really care about.
So here's my package.
Wii - $249.99
Wii-Mote - $39.99
Nunchuk - $19.99
Zelda - $49.99
2GB SD Card - $52.99
Total: $412.95 before tax, roughly $450 total.
Post by: BigJim on September 14, 2006, 08:56:47 AM
What does $0 translate into in Yen purchasing strength?
Post by: RickPowers on September 14, 2006, 08:59:47 AM
Post by: nitsu niflheim on September 14, 2006, 09:00:14 AM
Post by: Famicom on September 14, 2006, 09:00:21 AM
Remote (x3) = $120
Nunchuck (x3) = $60
2000 Wii-points = $20
Component Cables (I doubt they're packed in) = ??
Zelda: TP = $50
Total: (Over) $500
Maybes:
Excite Truck (review pending)
Red Steel (review pending)
Marvel Ultimate Alliance (review pending)
Trauma Center Second Opinion (if I feel like it at the time)
Wii Play (if it hits US launch; costs $40 and comes with a remote so I'd add this and nix a remote purchase)
Post by: NWR_pap64 on September 14, 2006, 09:04:07 AM
True, I think the system should've been cheaper, but it is still the cheapest of all the three consoles. if you can't afford it and would rather wait till the system is cheaper or a better game is released, then fine. If you can afford everything at launch, fine. It just that there is no point arguing a personal buying decision.
In my case, I can't afford the system at launch. Hell, I can't even afford a Nintendo DS game right now because a great deal of my money is going towards school projects. But I'm not that upset about it.
You either buy it at launch or don't It's as simple as that.
Post by: Dirk Temporo on September 14, 2006, 09:06:36 AM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.asp?Category=7&N=2070070068+1053107930+1053307940&Submit=ENE&SubCategory=68
Post by: Smash_Brother on September 14, 2006, 09:07:20 AM
Quote
Originally posted by: RickPowers but the only other game I'll get is Zelda, where I might have picked up something else too. But since Wii Sports comes with it, I have something to play with the wife, and that's all I really care about.
That's the general feeling with quite a few people, minus the wife and desire to own WiiSports.
At $250, Microsoft could do a surprise price drop of the 360 core package and be at the same price in the US, making it much harder to convince a graphically-oriented US that their console is a better choice than the 360.
Post by: wandering on September 14, 2006, 09:09:29 AM
Zelda: $50
Wiimote: $40
Total: $340.
(for reference, the cube was Cube + SSBM + Pikmin + extra controller...only $20 cheaper, I think.)
edit:
Quote
At $250, Microsoft could do a surprise price drop of the 360 core package and be at the same price in the US, making it much harder to convince a graphically-oriented US that their console is a better choice than the 360.
Except Microsoft won't, and the Wii will sell out.
Post by: Smash_Brother on September 14, 2006, 09:11:14 AM
Quote
Originally posted by: RickPowers
The Japanese get a free game when they purchase a second controller, which everyone will do anyway. Suck it.
Wait, WHAT?!?!
So not only are we paying extra for a goddamn TECH DEMO, but Japan gets to forgo the tech demo and then get a free game with a 2nd controller?
I'd take it in Dec. to avoid this BS, thanks.
Post by: Artimus on September 14, 2006, 09:15:24 AM
Quote
Originally posted by: Smash_BrotherQuote
Originally posted by: RickPowers
The Japanese get a free game when they purchase a second controller, which everyone will do anyway. Suck it.
Wait, WHAT?!?!
So not only are we paying extra for a goddamn TECH DEMO, but Japan gets to forgo the tech demo and then get a free game with a 2nd controller?
I'd take it in Dec. to avoid this BS, thanks.
To be fair, the Japanese tech demo is even less of a game than WiiSports.
Post by: NWR_pap64 on September 14, 2006, 09:17:39 AM
Quote
Originally posted by: ArtimusQuote
Originally posted by: Smash_BrotherQuote
Originally posted by: RickPowers
The Japanese get a free game when they purchase a second controller, which everyone will do anyway. Suck it.
Wait, WHAT?!?!
So not only are we paying extra for a goddamn TECH DEMO, but Japan gets to forgo the tech demo and then get a free game with a 2nd controller?
I'd take it in Dec. to avoid this BS, thanks.
To be fair, the Japanese tech demo is even less of a game than WiiSports.
Is it that game that has ping pong, billiards, trivia and such?
Post by: Smash_Brother on September 14, 2006, 09:20:13 AM
I'd rather just pay the baseline console price, get a game of my choosing and grimace while I pay $180 for additional controllers that can be used for multiplayer Red Steel.
But whatever. I don't agree with this decision by Nintendo and as such, I'll simply borrow my friend's copy of TP once he's done with it while I enjoy Ubi's launch offerings.
Post by: NWR_pap64 on September 14, 2006, 09:25:26 AM
Post by: vudu on September 14, 2006, 09:32:49 AM
Post by: NWR_pap64 on September 14, 2006, 09:36:06 AM
Quote
Originally posted by: vudu
I hope they cancel SSBB. Then maybe we'll get a little peace and quiet around here.
At that point SB will blow several blood vessels in his brain due to all the rage going on in his mind...
...Either that or he stops supporting Nintendo, whichever comes first :p .
Post by: capamerica on September 14, 2006, 09:37:02 AM
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess - $49.99
Metal Slug Anthology - $49.99
Swing Golf Pangya (import) - $64.90
Kingston 1GB - $12.99
Total = $427.86
Post by: Smash_Brother on September 14, 2006, 09:39:17 AM
Quote
Originally posted by: vudu I hope they cancel SSBB. Then maybe we'll get a little peace and quiet around here.
So long as you cower behind snide comments instead of speaking your mind as though you actually have a pair, you will never know peace.
Quote
At that point SB will blow several blood vessels in his brain due to all the rage going on in his mind...
...Either that or he stops supporting Nintendo, whichever comes first :p .
It ain't gonna happen.
Nintendo cancels their biggest cash cow, ever? Uh huh, sure.
Post by: vudu on September 14, 2006, 09:50:45 AM
So the price is high? Yeah, it sucks. I wish it were cheaper. Oh well. Get over it.
So WiiSports is packaged in with the game? I probably wouldn't buy it on its own, but now that I have it, it's a great excuse to show it to nongamer friends and family. That's Nintendo's plan.
So VC games are higher than you wanted? So you can get them for free via ROM? Good for you. I'm not a thief. Nice to know you don't think stealing is wrong.
Quit the constant emo act and slit your wrists already. That, or just be glad Nintendo is not only surviving but thriving against such strong competition.
Post by: Adrock on September 14, 2006, 09:58:20 AM
Post by: Smash_Brother on September 14, 2006, 09:58:44 AM
Quote
Originally posted by: vudu I have a pair. I'm just a bit tired of your constant bitching. Didn't your mother ever teach you if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all?
So the price is high? Yeah, it sucks. I wish it were cheaper. Oh well. Get over it.
So WiiSports is packaged in with the game? I probably wouldn't buy it on its own, but now that I have it, it's a great excuse to show it to nongamer friends and family. That's Nintendo's plan.
So VC games are higher than you wanted? So you can get them for free via ROM? Good for you. I'm not a thief. Nice to know you don't think stealing is wrong.
Quit the constant emo act and slit your wrists already. That, or just be glad Nintendo is not only surviving but thriving against such strong competition.
GET THE NET, SAM! I GOT A LIVE ONE HERE!
Bout TIME you came out of your shell and spoke your mind...
Here's the thing, yes, I think the price is a bad idea. Yes, I am going to speak my mind on that subject.
The point of messageboards is to discuss this sort of thing, and I'm profusely sorry that, unlike some, I cannot go without finding fault with the actions of the almighty Nintendo, but I'm not about to change my opinion because someone who disagrees with it is going to label it bitching.
Post by: Ian Sane on September 14, 2006, 10:09:09 AM
Transalation: no negative comments on the PGC boards. Nintendo is God and the world is made of marshmellows.
If I bought a Wii at launch I'd probably just buy the console and one game. Let's assume Metroid Prime 3 made launch. In that case I would buy it and not bother with other controllers since it's mostly a single player game anyway. If WiiSports was really awesome maybe I would buy a second controller after trying it out.
So...
Wii: $270
Game: $60
Total: $330 Canadian plus tax. You only can play one game at a time so I say start with one and buy more when you're done with it. There's no real advantage to owning several launch games at once since you only have so much time.
Post by: vudu on September 14, 2006, 10:10:18 AM
People get tired of reading the same post over and over again. Perhaps you don't trust us to read your one well-organized post, so you post it in multiple threads to ensure we'll read it. Perhaps you feel that if the point is repeated often enough it somehow makes your ideas more valid. Regardless, I find myself getting more annoyed every time I read one of your posts. Which is a shame, because it's not that you don't have anything meaningful to say--it's just that it tends to get covered up by all the other crap spewing from your fingertips.
Post by: eljefe on September 14, 2006, 10:22:01 AM
All of our families will tip the sales scale skyward. And its for two reasons: store walk-ins and houseguests. Someone already said that many shoppers will walk in and see the price (and whats included) and fork over cash for it. Its fully functional, and fun. Also, people who see us playing in our homes will join in and get a taste for the system. Eventually they'll buy it too.
What other game could do that? If you honestly think Zelda TP or ANY OTHER GAME could sell Wii, look no further than mainstream media coverage at E3. Did Spielberg play Zelda with Miyamoto-san? No
I can understand not wanting the higher tag, but if they resolved to do a pack-in THERE IS NO OTHER GAME THEY COULD HAVE CHOSEN.
I was actually hoping they wouldn't even give us a disc. It should just be built-in as a WiiChannel.
Post by: Kairon on September 14, 2006, 10:23:58 AM
Myself, I've always planned around a 250 dollar price point and have also planned on getting Wii Sports, so this news doesn't faze me one bit. Only the controller prices caught me off guard, I do feel that Wiimote + Nunchuck totaling 50 dollars would be where they need to move towards. And with the news that I can only get the Opera browaser free before June 2006, I may need to get a VC prepaid card at launch whereas before I had planned on holding off on that for a month or two...
However, I will still get one at launch, or launch window, and am now awaiting a full and official confirmation of launch games and launch window release dates so I can plan accordingly.
My one point of disappointment and confusion: Zelda GC is alunching a WEEK LATER?!?!? I can't race my roommate anymore now! /cry
~Carmine M. Red
Kairon@aol.com
Post by: Smash_Brother on September 14, 2006, 10:24:57 AM
Quote
Originally posted by: vudu People get tired of reading the same post over and over again. Perhaps you don't trust us to read your one well-organized post, so you post it in multiple threads to ensure we'll read it. Perhaps you feel that if the point is repeated often enough it somehow makes your ideas more valid. Regardless, I find myself getting more annoyed every time I read one of your posts. Which is a shame, because it's not that you don't have anything meaningful to say--it's just that it tends to get covered up by all the other crap spewing from your fingertips.
Sorry, it tends to happen when we have a pile of similar threads which all basically ask the same thing.
I hate to say it, but I do feel that I'm more encouraged to post these comments in threads where people seem to be able to say no wrong on the subject.
On the flipside, what good comes from people saying POSITIVE things...at all? Positive comments don't change reality any more than negative comments do, so why is a dissenting opinion automatically worth less than a positive one? Because people are bothered by it?
On the subject, I intend to preorder tomorrow, but Ian's mantra of one game at a time makes the most sense, but the controller prices are still very much a sock to the gut, especially if the reason is because Nintendo expects that everyone will want to own their own controller. That's Japanese logic which absolutely will NOT fly here in the US.
Post by: Donutt007 on September 14, 2006, 10:26:26 AM
Wii:$250
1 Wiimote and nunchuck: $60
Rayman: $50
Elebits: $50
TP: $50
With tax that's $499....not too shabby actually. I might end up only getting two games, we'll see how the cash flow is
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on September 14, 2006, 10:42:19 AM
$50 Trauma Center
$50 Red Steel
$50 Rayman
$50 Zelda
$50 Excite Truck
$50 Monkey Ball
$150 other crap i can't think of at the moment
-----------------------
$600 = PS3
That's my game plan.
i'll have to lock this thread for it's DUR factor.
Post by: ShyGuy on September 14, 2006, 10:48:03 AM
Wiimote $ 40
Nunchuck $ 20
Red Steel $ 50
Zelda $ 50
------------------------
$410
Post by: NWR_pap64 on September 14, 2006, 10:50:31 AM
I actually never looked at the controller issue since I never buy more than one controller (lone gamer...
), but yeah I agree that 60 dollars for a whole controller set is a rip off.
Post by: wandering on September 14, 2006, 10:53:07 AM
Quote
Nintendo expects that everyone will want to own their own controller. That's Japanese logic which absolutely will NOT fly here in the US.
It might have more to do with their non-gamer strategy. Get grandma her own controller instead of a whole console.
Quote
What I find ironic is that the cheapest next gen console is also the most expensive Nintendo system to date.
We probably should have expected this, it was the same situation with the $150 DS.
Post by: Dirk Temporo on September 14, 2006, 11:03:50 AM
Wii: $250
Extra full controller: $50 (I'm not splitting hairs over ten dollars. Besides, if it was a bundle, it would work that way)
Twilight Princess: $50
Excite Truck: $50
$400, like the Gamecube bundle I got at launch.
Post by: decoyman on September 14, 2006, 11:12:33 AM
(Well, I'm not totally counting it out yet, but... well, I've got my work cut out for me in convincing her that it's a good idea.)
Post by: wandering on September 14, 2006, 11:18:15 AM
Post by: WalkingTheCow on September 14, 2006, 11:25:00 AM
35.99 for extra controller
17.99 for extra nunchuck
44.99 for Rayman
44.99 for Zelda
44.99 for Redsteel. . . maybe. . . I'm waiting for the reviews on that one.
That comes to $413.94
Reduced prices because of employee discount. I actually have reason to hope I'll get 20% off instead of the 10% listed above. That would make it $367.94
I'm hoping to get away like a bandit.
(also, thank goodness for Oregon state and lack of any sales tax.)
Post by: decoyman on September 14, 2006, 11:25:35 AM
She, too, will become a true believer.
/molarum (sp?)
EDIT: Ok, just for fun!
$250 Wii!
$40 Extra Wiimote (for the wifey in WiiSports)
$50 Zelda: TP
$50 Red Steel
$390+tax = $418.28
... (looks at total)
... Yeah, it's better if I don't add it up.
Post by: Ian Sane on September 14, 2006, 11:44:31 AM
Why does grandma need her own controller if she doesn't have the console? Wouldn't it be more likely that whoever owned the console would own the controllers? Ideally for every console sold there should at most four controllers sold. I think Nintendo's plan is to remove that limitation so that each person that plays a console has a controller. A family of six has six controllers instead of just four like they normally would have. The problem is that only a total idiot would fall for something like that. Can you honestly see someone buying their kid a redundant controller? Or ANYONE without a Wii themselves buying one? I can't, even with non-gamers eating this thing up. It's like trying to sell individual seatbelts with the idea being that everyone has their own and brings it with them to whatever vehicle they ride in.
Post by: Hostile Creation on September 14, 2006, 12:15:21 PM
Wiimote 40
Nunchuck 20
Zelda 50
360 dollars. Which I already have saved. Might throw in Red Steel, too, which would be 410 plus tax, about 442.8 altogether. I should be able to manage that.
I'll probably request another Wiimote/Nunchuck or two for Christmas, and a game. Either BIG DAMN TRUCKS or something else (Warioware?). We'll see.
Post by: RickPowers on September 14, 2006, 12:23:08 PM
Quote
Originally posted by: decoyman
Unfortunately, $250 is enough higher than $199, at least perceptually, that I've been shot down by the wife. No Wii for Mii. At least not for awhile.
(Well, I'm not totally counting it out yet, but... well, I've got my work cut out for me in convincing her that it's a good idea.)
Do what I do. Shuffle small amounts of money into a Paypal account until you have enough to get what you want. When that doesn't work, sell something ... like blood, or organs.
Post by: Arbok on September 14, 2006, 12:29:42 PM
Zelda: TP = $50
Red Steel (depending on reviews) = $50
Memory Card = ...*shrugs*
Total: $350+
Not bad, not great. Either Red Steel or Zelda might be pushed tell after launch, but I plan to get that "package" of stuff by the end of the year.
Post by: decoyman on September 14, 2006, 12:30:12 PM
"Bid on kidneys, hearts, lungs, even brains! Whatever "It" is... It's on eBay!"
Post by: Strell on September 14, 2006, 12:34:11 PM
It has multiple uses.
Post by: Davideo on September 14, 2006, 01:44:21 PM
::fingers crossed::
Also, has any other company signed on to make the actual remote yet? Not that I'd buy it, but i'm just curious.
Post by: RickPowers on September 14, 2006, 01:47:28 PM
Post by: Smash_Brother on September 14, 2006, 01:51:35 PM
Quote
Originally posted by: Professional 666i'll have to lock this thread for it's DUR factor.
"IF FIND dissenting opinion, THEN mock irreverently, REPEAT"
You, sir, are an "if-then" statement.
Quote
Originally posted by: Ian Sane It's like trying to sell individual seatbelts with the idea being that everyone has their own and brings it with them to whatever vehicle they ride in.
Completely agree.
Unless the Wiimote serves some sort of function which it can perform independent of the console, then the idea that everyone will buy their own Wiimote even though there are already 4 which connect to the console is not only unrealistic but also greedy on Nintendo's part.
The Wii may be the next iPod, but that doesn't mean people will carry the controller around like a fashion accessory.
Post by: Spak-Spang on September 14, 2006, 01:53:10 PM
Wiimote + Analog + Classic Controller $80.00
Classic Controller $20.00
Wii Zelda $49.99
Total: $400.00
Hmm...that is expensive. POOR ME!!!
Post by: Spak-Spang on September 14, 2006, 01:59:04 PM
Post by: ShyGuy on September 14, 2006, 02:15:21 PM
Quote
Originally posted by: WalkingTheCow
(also, thank goodness for Oregon state and lack of any sales tax.)
We don't cotton to no Oregonians around here.
Post by: Donutt007 on September 14, 2006, 02:22:49 PM
Post by: Spak-Spang on September 14, 2006, 05:57:53 PM
Post by: wandering on September 14, 2006, 06:13:52 PM
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on September 14, 2006, 06:18:59 PM
Post by: Athrun Zala on September 14, 2006, 08:22:07 PM
Wii: ~$450
if I someone goes to the US and can get me one (chances: 0.1%):
Wii: $250
Wiimote+Nunchuck: $60
Zelda: $50
Rayman: $50
---------------------------------
Total: $410
so you were complaining about the price?
Remember that the US is where this things are cheapest, so think that in the rest of the world people have to pay more, even DOUBLE, before you complain about a $50 raise
Post by: Kairon on September 14, 2006, 08:42:33 PM
Wii 249.99
1 wiimote Free
1 nunchuck Free
Wii Sports Free
-------------------------------
249.99
3 X wiimote 119.97
3 X nunchuck 59.97
-------------------------------
429.93
RRR 49.99
Red Steel 49.99
Metal Slug Anthology 49.99
Zelda: TP 49.99
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 49.99
Call of Duty 3 49.99
Trauma Center: SO 49.99
Zelda: TP (GC) 49.99
Madden NFL 07 49.99
-------------------------------
879.84
Rechargable Batteries ~40
-------------------------------
919.84
8.5 % sales tax ~78.19
-------------------------------
$998.03
Changes from previous plans:
Wii Sports: Now packed-in with console
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance Added to list of titles I'm buying
Wario Ware: No longer launching in Launch Window
Final Fantasy: CC: No longer launching in Launch Window
Wii Music: No longer launching in Launch Window
Batteries: Now budgeted for
Hmm... now when my roommate pays me back the life savings I lent him for his car, ... I'll need just 200 dollars to reach my goal!
~Carmine M. Red
Kairon@aol.com
Edit: I am also considering purchasing Marvel: Ultimate Alliance...hmmm
Edit 2: Removed Wario Ware since it's not a 2006 title and replaced it with Marvel: Ultimate Alliance
Also removed VC purchase as I have not heard of the exiostence of any 5000 point card in America, nor a free classic controller if I buy such a card
Post by: couchmonkey on September 15, 2006, 07:52:54 AM
-Zelda
-Rayman
-Excite Truck
-Super Monkey Ball
-Red Steel
-Metal Slug
-possibly more?
Depending on Canadian prices that could be like $830. I do still have to buy a PS3 so I'm going to have to weigh the game lineup carefully, or else I'll have to buy just one or two controllers, in which case Monkey Ball and Excite Truck suddenly become less necessary. Too many decisions!
Post by: wandering on September 15, 2006, 09:38:13 PM
Wii - $250
3 wiimotes - $120 (getting a four player round of Wii Sports going over thanksgiving would be kind of neat)
Red Steel - $50 (will probably get pressured into this)
2 nunchakus - $40 (for Red Steel)
Zelda: TP- $50
Trauma Center: Second Opinion -$50 (because it will likely disappear, and I'm really excited for it, anyway.)
Wiiponts - $20
total: $600 or so.
Ouch. We'll call that my upper limit. So somewhere between $350-$600 for me.
Post by: Kairon on September 15, 2006, 10:26:16 PM
~Carmine M. Red
Kairon@aol.com
Post by: zakkiel on September 16, 2006, 07:39:06 AM
Pressure him. Pressure him!
Post by: Artimus on September 16, 2006, 09:15:07 AM
Unfortunately this means I can only get one game, and that is the tricky part. I actually think I'll pass on Zelda at launch (unless they do the gold disk again...I'd be a sucker for that). I'll get that at Christmas as a gift. It also makes sense because I have several papers due and exams the month immediately after launch, so an epic game isn't best for that time. I actually may end up playing WiiSports more than I expected (golf and boxing have me really excited...). I'm now leaning towards Rayman, Trauma Center, Red Steel or Monkey Ball. I won't be buying another controller right away, either. Hopefully I can catch up at Christmas.
Post by: 18 Days on September 16, 2006, 09:19:00 AM
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on September 17, 2006, 05:48:16 PM
Wii system=250$
Wiimote/nunchuck x2=120
Component cable=30$? Not sure
Elebits=50$
Red Steel=50$
Rayman=50$
Zelda=50$
So a grand total of 600$. This will be the first time EVER that I am getting more 3rd party games than nintendo published or developed games.
Post by: Ceric on September 17, 2006, 07:16:11 PM
(Using high prices)
Wii (with Wii Sports)……………………….………...……..$249.99
Additional Wii-Mote………………………………...………... $39.99
Additional Nunchuck Attachment………………..….... $19.99
Component Cable...............................................$49.99
(Assuming that all launch titles are priced at $49.99)
Zelda…..........….……………………………………………........$49.99
Rayman………...…………………………….…….………..........$49.99
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Subtotal………………………………………………….......…...$459.94
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
9.25% Sales Tax………………………………………..………..$42.55
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Grand Total…………………………………………………........$502.49
Games I'll rent from Gamefly first: Excite Truck, Project H.A.M.M.E.R.,Marvel: Ultimate Alliance (I was actually going to buy this one but I want those two more and $502.49 is about a month worth of expenses.)
(Athrun Zala: If you want to send me the money for Shipping and getting it for you I'll pick it up for you.
) Edit: I could save 42.55 if I went with Amazon. Even with Same day shipping it could be cheaper to order online. lol. I love living in a sales tax state /sarcasm
Post by: couchmonkey on September 18, 2006, 05:48:44 AM
I'm thinking three controllers plus Zelda and Rayman for sure. I need the controllers so I can have a WiiParty, I'll rent games. After that I'll get the highest-reviewed game out of: Super Monkey Ball, Tony Hawk, Red Steel, Elebits or Excite Truck.
If controllers are $75, that will be about $685 CAN, which is about my limit. Unless I make a bundle on PS3s on Ebay.
Post by: Caliban on September 18, 2006, 06:35:34 AM
I haven't made a budget list for myself yet because I still want more official details in regards to Canadian prices, and I want to see an official launch game list too.
Post by: thejeek on September 18, 2006, 07:36:10 AM
- I'd be paying more than the rest of the world (here in UK)
- Nothing in the launch line-up really excites me.
- It's hardly cheaper than the X360, which (although I don't actually want one) seems to contain much more hardware for the money
- If I want to get my (non gaming) friends to play on it, either me or they are gonna have to stump up a load more money for additional controllers
- I have serious worries that the controller might turn out to be pants
I have hedged my bets though and pre-ordered one anyway - if I do get one, I think Super Monkey Ball and Wii Sports will have to keep me going until MP3 is out, unless any of the launch titles turn out to be very much better than they currently look.
Post by: Athrun Zala on September 18, 2006, 08:51:00 AM
Quotesadly, that's not an option, as I would get raped by customs (80% of (product price + S&H)....which would end being about the same), which does not happen if one comes from a trip with it (hence the "if someone goes to the US...")
Originally posted by: Ceric
(Athrun Zala: If you want to send me the money for Shipping and getting it for you I'll pick it up for you.
but lots of thanks for actually considering it
Post by: OverHeat on September 18, 2006, 09:15:24 AM
Wii: $250
Remote(x1): $40 <--(for now)
Nunchaku(x1): $20 <--(for now)
Classic Controller(x2): $40(?)
Zelda: $50
Red Steel: $50
Trauma Center: $50(?)
Metal Slug Anthology: $50(?)
Excite Truck: $50
Total:$600 before tax (Hey Sony! In yo FACE!!)
This is, of course, pre-wife. Once she gets ahold of this list, it will be gutted in a most painful manner, rest assured. *wimper*
edit: The (for now) means, I will be happy with just one more controller for now.
Post by: AnyoneEB on September 18, 2006, 10:35:26 AM
1 Wii (including WiiSports) $249.99
1 Component video cable $29.99
3 WiiMote $119.97
1 Zelda $49.99
1 Super Monkey Ball $49.99
1 Dragon Quest? $49.99
1 Tony Hawk PS? $49.99
Subtotal $599.91
Sales Tax (8%) $4.80
Total $604.71
(I have question marks after DQ and THPS because they look interesting, but I have not heard much about them. I may or may not get them pending reviews.) Also, I may consider additional Nunchuks, but I do not think the multiplayer games I have listed will require them... and $600 sounds like a good launch day spending limit to me. (I think I spent $500-$550 for GCN launch for 4 controllers + extensions + a few games.)
