Google runs Walmart ads for Wii U at $350

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Google runs Walmart ads for Wii U at $350
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I wouldn't normally put too much into this, but Walmart actually had listings for the Wii at $250 before we knew the final price of that. Like Pachter said, if the system is even a penny over $250, they're screwed!

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[Roth]

hmm, seems about right considering the Wii U hardware specs. I feel like they're going the same way they did with 3DS. People expected 3DS launch price to be 200$, but Nintendo added +50 to that. People expect Wii U to be 300$, so now it looks like they're adding +50 to that too. They definitely don't want to sell a console at a loss so we'll just consider this for the time being.

// Roth

[LegendofSantiago]

CONFIRRRRRRRRRMED!!!!


but seriously, it's going to be 300

[HUELEN10]

Wait, you agree with Patcher now RMC?

Nah, I'm just joshing. Seriously though, I think 300 USD should be the expected maximum.

[Delta46]

Walmart confirmed

[Tork110]

I'm guessing it won't be sold out like the Wii was. That's cool, because I don't have my connections like I did back in early 2007.

[Lou-igi]

$349 isn't a bad price for a next gen system.

[DeMatador]

Nintendo is DOOOOOMED!

[MagmaBeatles]

Expect most of the next generation consoles to be over $250. This hardware isn't cheap, folks.

[ocre]

I actually expect and would be quite happy with $349.99. Please be the price!

[BigLord]

I'd bet 300 bucks myself, but heh. Nintendo KNOWS that a hefty price tag CAN, in fact, doom a system. 3DS price cut, anyone? Hmm?

[Hyperfludd]

A wee bit rich.

[Jirachi]

350 seems a good price imo but the problem is that kind of price would turn of casual buyers.

[pastasauce]

Just like with the Wii Nintendo will judge post e3 reactions to come up with a final price. Anything right now is just a guess.

[Chris TouchDowns]

That seems about right. I have no problem dropping 350 + for a Wii u and a game on day one.

Now has it been confirmed that Wii u games will be 60 bucks? Or will they remain 50?

[Radiant]

Ouch. That's a bit steep for a console that for all we know might not be much more powerful than the PS3 (if even that).

It's always because of Nintendo and their stupid gimmicks.

[gtt]

if this price is true, I'm gonna have to reconsider my day one purchase. and if it's simply on par with the 360/ps3 lots of non-nintendo fans are gonna ask themselves why they would pay 100$ more for a console that can't provide anything above and beyond what 6 year old hardware can do. and I don't think a tablet controller will be a selling point to that crowd.

[Odnetnin]

That's not good.

[Mako]

I don't understand the complaints about console costs. I'm more concerned about game costs going up than anything else.

[LegendofSantiago]

if it's simply on par with the 360/ps3 lots of non-nintendo fans are gonna ask themselves why they would pay 100$ more for a console that can't provide anything above and beyond what 6 year old hardware can do.

http://www.abload.de/img/dolphin2010-05-1618-58hc63.jpg


All i need for Next gen

[Darkfoxteam]

I don't understand the complaints about console costs. I'm more concerned about game costs going up than anything else.

I actually read somewhere that the price for the Wii U games will be the same as the Wii being at $50


On Topic

$349.99 Sounds like a really good price in my opinion and once it comes out im totally buying it day 1.

[CaptainColon]

"Like Pachter said, if the system is even a penny over $250, they're screwed!"

I think Pachter is a little bit screwed up in the head if he thinks any of the next gen consoles will end up as cheap as $250.

I'm perfectly fine with $300, that would be the ideal price for me. But if they want $350 there will need to be a pack-in game or something.

[XCWarrior]

And that is honestly $100 more than I'm willing to pay.

[gtt]

if it's simply on par with the 360/ps3 lots of non-nintendo fans are gonna ask themselves why they would pay 100$ more for a console that can't provide anything above and beyond what 6 year old hardware can do.

http://www.abload.de/img/dolphin2010-05-1618-58hc63.jpg


All i need for Next gen

oh, *I* feel ya bro. I'm gonna buy one. that isn't a question. but nintendo needs to grow their audience beyond their loyalists and fickle casual gamers.

[LegendofSantiago]

@gtt I say wait for e3. If that doesn't impress you and the price is more than you want to pay for it then feel free to wait.