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[Riviet]

When do you guys reckon it'll be launched here?

 

[Orange Juice]

have they announced the rrp for australia yet?

 

[dieburndie]

I've been waiting to pre-order it until the release date and price were announced. Hopefully the PAL release date will be announced soon. Nintendo said there will no more than four months between launching regions, but four months could mean we might not get it til mid-march. That's a real shame because I had a whole summer plan of a wii- beer-corn chips/salsa marathon worked out in my head, and i really don't want to wait til autumn. And i want the fucking twilight princess now.

 

[runtlocks]

Could always get it for gc...???

 

[dieburndie]

Could always get it for gc...???

It's out on gamecube the same day it's out on wii.

 

[watkinzez]

The Aussie release date is supposedly to be unveiled on Channel 7 tomorrow night.

http://aussie-nintendo.com/?v=news&p=4902

 

[dieburndie]

That should be interesting. Oh, and anyone hoping for it to cost less than 399 at launch, remember that the gamecube launched in the U.S for 199 and here for 399. So it makes more sense that if the U.S launch price is 250 for Wii it will be 399 at an absolute minimum here and could be more. Also, $50 U.S for games isn't all that great, it just means they will be 100 here again.

 

[BradCube]

That should be interesting. Oh, and anyone hoping for it to cost less than 399 at launch, remember that the gamecube launched in the U.S for 199 and here for 399. So it makes more sense that if the U.S launch price is 250 for Wii it will be 399 at an absolute minimum here and could be more. Also, $50 U.S for games isn't all that great, it just means they will be 100 here again.

From memory, the GCN actually launched at $329 in Aus as they had a price drop before even releasing. Also our exchange rate has stabilised a fair amount since then so I would think it reasonable that we would hit the $350 price point. I was orginally hoping to see it at $300 but I'm not sure if that is possible anymore, especially if Wii Sports is included. Either way, I'm glad I have my pre-order in. I still have hope that it will launch before the year is out, especially since Nintendo has said that it will have 4 million units shipped before the year is out.

 

[HotShot]

Virtual Console: Wii will have downloadable access to 20 years of fan-favorite titles originally released for Nintendo 64, the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) and even the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). The Virtual Console also will feature a "best of" selection from Sega Genesis titles and games from the TurboGrafx console (a system jointly developed by NEC and Hudson). It also will be home to new games conceived by indie developers whose creativity is larger than their budgets.

only reason i might buy a console. anyone have any more info on this exactly how do we get the game into the console? and will it be *free*?

u know 'free'//

 

[dieburndie]

From memory, the GCN actually launched at $329 in Aus as they had a price drop before even releasing. Also our exchange rate has stabilised a fair amount since then so I would think it reasonable that we would hit the $350 price point. I was orginally hoping to see it at $300 but I'm not sure if that is possible anymore, especially if Wii Sports is included. Either way, I'm glad I have my pre-order in. I still have hope that it will launch before the year is out, especially since Nintendo has said that it will have 4 million units shipped before the year is out.

You make a good point, I remember hearing the launch price as $399 then only ever seeing it at $329, so you're probably right. However, despite the change in economic circumstances, games are still double what they are in the U.S and the PS3 is set to launch at nearly double as well (at around a few hundred million dollars was the last I heard). Anything less than $399, especially with Wii sports included and I would be pleasantly surprised.

 

[dieburndie]

only reason i might buy a console. anyone have any more info on this exactly how do we get the game into the console? and will it be *free*?

u know 'free'//

a) You download them, and save them on the flash memory.

b) No, $5-10 USD each per game, probably depending on which console the game was originally for.

 

[Collin]

For some strange reason, I'am actually seriously considering getting this console. Innovation over graphics powar (funny hearing this from me).

 

[dieburndie]

$399
Dec 7
Includes Wii Sports
http://aussie-nintendo.com/?v=news&p=4988

I'm happy with that

 

[click here]

I think it's an alright price. It's the same price as the PSP Value pack and I rather get a wii than that!

 

[BradCube]

I think it's an alright price. It's the same price as the PSP Value pack and I rather get a wii than that!

Yeah I think I am happy with that also. I wonder if I can get any special deals for pre-ordering with EB. hmm

I'm happy that it is being launched after my HSC.

 

[Riviet]

Pretty good price compared to other consoles, pretty happy with the date too, earlier than I expected.

 

[watkinzez]

Yep. Here Wii come.

 

[bazookajoe]

Good price, considering there is a free game. Plus I can probably get that free game if I get that Toys R Us thing. Looking gooooooooood

 

[runtlocks]

Not a bad price. But, what is going to be different about this console than the last? Will it still be marketed as a pancy-cute platform as all other Nintendo consoles? If they change to a more Adult-approach, I think the console can take off. If not, I don't know.

The unique controller? The built in web browser? The ability to play past consoles? To be fair the Gamecube did still have a fair share of "adult" games. If I am to get a new console then it would be the Wii because of the cheap price and the innovative gameplay, irrespective of what target market, bacause I'm sure I'l be able to enjoy the games.
Does anyone have an idea on the support from third parties and all that? The development I'd imagine would be different to the PS3 and 360 because of the graphical indifference and the controller especially. We'll probably get more Wii exclusives?

 

[HotShot]

The unique controller? The built in web browser? The ability to play past consoles? To be fair the Gamecube did still have a fair share of "adult" games. If I am to get a new console then it would be because of the cheap price and the innovative gameplay, irrespective of what target market, bacause I'm sure I'l be able to enjoy the games.
Does anyone have an idea on the support from third parties and all that? The development I'd imagine would be different to the PS3 and 360 because of the graphical indifference and the controller especially. We'll probably get more Wii exclusives?

cant wait to download cricket 96 and play it on the wii. buti would prob need the old console for tat..bugger.