Author Topic: POLL: When's the Wii launch date? (Read 57700 times)

WindyMan · « **on:** July 28, 2006, 01:23:49 PM »

http://www.planetgamecube.com/forums/polls.cfm?type=categories&parentid=28&catid=28

Vote and discuss. (It's not going to launch in uber-early October, so don't complain you can't vote for something eariler than the 15th!)

I'm sticking to my guns and going with November 5, even though a possible hint was dropped with the announcement of the Nintendo Fusion Tour dates. The sneak peek at the Wii (whatever that will entail) convieniently ends on the Saturday before a possible Sunday launch date. It still may be too close to the PS3 launch, though.

What say you?

stevey · « **Reply #1 on:** July 28, 2006, 01:29:19 PM »

But nintendo already said October 2 in their hidden press release... j/k I think October the best time for nintendo to start sucking money away from people with VC so no one will have money for the ps3.

Smash_Brother · « **Reply #2 on:** July 28, 2006, 01:31:16 PM »

I'm hoping for ASAP.

I'm just so bored these days and the Wii still seems too far off...

UltimatePartyBear · « **Reply #3 on:** July 28, 2006, 01:48:16 PM »

I'm going with Nov. 5. That's just a gut feeling from looking at these options. The tour dates are constrained by many other factors, so I don't think they'll relate all that closely to the Wii launch.

Ceric · « **Reply #4 on:** July 28, 2006, 01:52:02 PM »

Yay my first poll. My forum experience is now complete. I still think Oct. 2 be a good day.

Strell · « **Reply #5 on:** July 28, 2006, 01:59:33 PM »

Anyone not choosing November 5 is wrong.

Just thought you'd all like to know.

Especially you, Wyndyman.

MaryJane · « **Reply #6 on:** July 28, 2006, 01:59:35 PM »

I would love Oct. 2, however I see November 5th being more realistic. It wouldn't surprise me too much if Nintendo launched after Nov. 17 either. So in short, I don't know, and neither do you.

Smash_Brother · « **Reply #7 on:** July 28, 2006, 02:01:35 PM »

When's the PS3 launch again?

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #8 on:** July 28, 2006, 02:03:28 PM »

Is this a poll?

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ShyGuy · « **Reply #9 on:** July 28, 2006, 02:05:28 PM »

PS3 is Nov 17.

Where are the multiple choice radio buttons? and the bar graph? This sure is a ghetto poll

Athrun Zala · « **Reply #10 on:** July 28, 2006, 03:06:45 PM »

to me, end of october seems like a good bet....so October 29 it is

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ROFL, my thoughts exactly!

WindyMan · « **Reply #11 on:** July 28, 2006, 03:36:28 PM »

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I'm a moderator! What seems to be the problem?

Oh, it's just a maniacal PGC staff that hungers for attention!

I'll allow it!

Mario · « **Reply #12 on:** July 28, 2006, 10:17:31 PM »

September

Ceric · « **Reply #13 on:** July 29, 2006, 07:28:26 AM »

LOL

I was reading Matt's blog on IGN and I realized. You know Nintendo has been priming us for a while. Here's my reasoning.

They told us that the date won't be announced until September. Probably internally and to trusted developers Nintendo probably stated that having your game finished by September would behoove you. Having a rough idea of when they want to release Early November or October. They told us that an announcement won't be made until September. Therefore that is focussing us into there wanted launch window. Nintendo has manafacturing on track and know is trying to find a release date since they know they can have consoles out anytime after September. So they send out a press release to the English speaking Media. We all know how fast those things spread around the world on the Internet. Made sure it was worded in a way that us being hungry for information will latch onto it for debate. At that point we all give the pros , cons, and general why we think a certain launch date would be wise. Instant Market Research. The best part is they didn't have to pay for it and they know when gamers think it be best. Have a gamer release to get Wii's out and being exposed to the public. Then trickle games out till Christmas for the Christmas buying season. If some don't quiet make it there is still the next year.

People want to try the Wii but a personal setting is always best. Word of mouth.

Pale · « **Reply #14 on:** July 29, 2006, 07:29:59 AM »

Nintendo doesn't care about the PS3.

It will launch November 19th. I'm so sick of people discounting that date just because it's after the 600 dollar beast.

Ceric · « **Reply #15 on:** July 29, 2006, 07:46:28 AM »

Even if PS3 wasn't coming I still say Nov 19 is too late. People are shopping earlier and earlier for Christmas. I still think it be more powerful to play someones then to play a kiosk.

Svevan · « **Reply #16 on:** July 29, 2006, 08:22:53 AM »

Early or mid November for sure. October doesn't make sense if Nintendo's going to tell us the release date in September. "Hey guys, the Wii's coming out in three weeks!" No way.

Mario · « **Reply #17 on:** July 29, 2006, 08:47:19 AM »

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Originally posted by: Ceric
LOL

I was reading Matt's blog on IGN and I realized. You know Nintendo has been priming us for a while. Here's my reasoning.

They told us that the date won't be announced until September. Probably internally and to trusted developers Nintendo probably stated that having your game finished by September would behoove you. Having a rough idea of when they want to release Early November or October. They told us that an announcement won't be made until September. Therefore that is focussing us into there wanted launch window. Nintendo has manafacturing on track and know is trying to find a release date since they know they can have consoles out anytime after September. So they send out a press release to the English speaking Media. We all know how fast those things spread around the world on the Internet. Made sure it was worded in a way that us being hungry for information will latch onto it for debate. At that point we all give the pros , cons, and general why we think a certain launch date would be wise. Instant Market Research. The best part is they didn't have to pay for it and they know when gamers think it be best. Have a gamer release to get Wii's out and being exposed to the public. Then trickle games out till Christmas for the Christmas buying season. If some don't quiet make it there is still the next year.

People want to try the Wii but a personal setting is always best. Word of mouth.

Haha, yeah I think Nintendo doesn't even know the release date yet.

I think it'll be October though. Just so they can have another huge shipment after launch in time before the holidays end.

NuclearSpeed · « **Reply #18 on:** July 29, 2006, 08:47:38 AM »

nov 12, is the obvious date that sticks out to me with the fusion tour dates, but after further analysis, oct 29 is a possibility. it is the first day of the longest gap on the tour, so that lets people go out and storm the stores for the wii.

Mario · « **Reply #19 on:** July 29, 2006, 08:57:28 AM »

Nov 18 is actually the day they release their hugest thing of the year. First it was GameCube, then Metroid Prime, then Mario Kart Double Dash, then Metroid Prime 2, last year Mario Kart DS, there's always something absolutely huge between November 15-19. Considering November 17 is a Sunday it fits right in, so that's another fair guess.

UncleBob · « **Reply #20 on:** July 29, 2006, 09:00:34 AM »

The new Pokémon games come in in Japan on September 28th...

Ceric · « **Reply #21 on:** July 29, 2006, 09:05:38 AM »

Which one? The plastic one or the DS game?

KDR_11k · « **Reply #22 on:** July 29, 2006, 10:12:59 AM »

It's going to launch... tomorrow!

Artimus · « **Reply #23 on:** July 29, 2006, 10:38:54 AM »

So, wait, we can't vote for October 2 (a date with some silly reasoning) but we can vote for after the PS3?

Uhhh...Nintendo never said no-early October, but they did say before the PS3.

Pale · « **Reply #24 on:** July 29, 2006, 10:47:50 AM »

God, they never said before the PS3. They said in the same launch window.

/sigh. I still can't get over how many people discount the 19th solely because it's after the PS3 launch. I wish someone would take a bet from me.

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Author Topic: POLL: When's the Wii launch date? (Read 57700 times)