Wii launches at 25,000 yen, $200 likely

[Misty]

http://the-magicbox.com/gaming.htm

For comparison, the GameCube also launched at 25,000 yen (http://www.gamespot.com/news/2005/05/24/news_6126410.html) so a similar launch price is likely stateside.

 

[Jukain]

Wii laugh in your face, Sony. GAME OVER

 

[GrnMarvl14]

Nintendo.com

That link has a little more variation on the story. And a little look at how well they expect the Wii to sell.

 

[Ratochu]

250$ in America!!! So the price here will be around 850$. Not so expensive. Maybe I buy it in the launch day

 

[Misty]

REMEMBER: Companies rarely if ever use direct conversions to decide prices. So this doesn't mean it will be $250 when released here. As I pointed out, the GameCube also launched at 25,000 yen and was $200 stateside.

 

[Doctor Oak]

Actually, Nintendo have only ever said that it'll be no more than $250 - not that it'll actually be that price. Chances are it could be lower.

Though the UK looks set to stick to £150 - which is higher thanks to gay VAT.