October 5, 2009 • 6:17 pm 0
Since the recent price cut Nintendo have seen sales of their Wii console double in the United States.
Nintendo have announced that they’ve sold in excess of 150,000 Wii units since their recently annouced price cut. To put that in perspective that’s double the weekly sales rate for the majority of the year.
Filed under: Nintendo, Wii , price cut, sales, united states
October 4, 2009 • 6:28 pm 2
Amazon have taken one step further and have slashed the pricing of the Nintendo Wii in the UK to £139.99
Whilst most retailers are selling the Nintendo Wii for the recommended retail price of £179.99, Amazon have effectively started a price war and have seen fit to stock the console for £60 less than its competitors.
September 20, 2009 • 6:19 pm 2
Nintendo apparently confirmed the suspected $199.99 price point on a retailer conference call.
Sunday, September 27th is supposedly when the new Wii price point comes into effect according to Nintendojo. The pricing and date was apparently given out at a recent retail conference where Nintendo disclosed the information.
September 19, 2009 • 6:24 pm 1
After the alleged Toys R Us Wii price drop advertisment along comes another courtesy of Best Buy.
Best Buy appear to be gearing up for a price drop for the Wii as an advertisement has surfaced showcasing the console at an entry-level $199.99 price point.
September 15, 2009 • 6:13 pm 2
Toys R Us are have leaked an advert showcasing an impending $50 price drop for Nintendo’s Wii console.
The advertisement in question prominently displays a “Wii Price Cut” message and a price tag of $199.99. The add is supposedly set to run in the last week of September so expect some confirmation from Nintendo themselves around that time.
Filed under: Nintendo, Wii , october, price cut, september, toys r us
September 7, 2009 • 7:11 pm 12
Denise Kaigler, Vice President of Corporate Affairs for Nintendo of America, has informed the gaming industry that Nintendo aren’t planning to cut their prices.
“Our focus has always been on creating fun and engaging game-play experiences,” said Kaigler. “Because of that focus, Wii has been the best-selling video game system in the United States for two years and counting.”
“It offers the most fun and the best value for consumers. Wii can be played by every member of the family the moment it comes out of the box. It’s the only console that offers the option of precision motion controls right now, with the Wii MotionPlus accessory. And Nintendo systems are the only place you can play new and classic Nintendo franchises.”
“Wii games that will be on people’s lists through the holidays include Wii Sports Resort, Metroid Prime: Trilogy, Wii Fit Plus and New Super Mario Bros. Wii. Nintendo offers something for everyone.”
- Denise Kaigler, Vice President of Corporate Affairs for Nintendo of America
Filed under: Nintendo, Wii , nintendo america, price cut
July 24, 2009 • 6:21 pm 3
Whilst the Wii is continuing to dominate the hardware charts, the reality is sales for the console have dropped as much as 50% year-over-year.
Michael Pachter, an analyst for Wedbush Morgan, genuinely believes that Nintendo will ultimately consider a price cut for the innovative console this holiday season.
We believe Nintendo will be more promotional, and will consider price cuts in order to increase sales during the holidays.
- Michael Pachter, Wedbush Morgan
Filed under: Nintendo, Wii , nintendo wii, price cut, sales
April 9, 2009 • 6:39 pm 2
Nintendo president, Satoru Iwata, boldly proclaimed that “the Wii is in the most unhealthy condition since it hit the Japanese market”, however, despite the initially gloomy outlook there’s still no planned price-cut for the innovative video games console.
“A price cut in a difficult economy cannot really excite the market and drive up sales. As of now I really don’t think that a price cut is a good option for us.”
Satoru Iwata, Nintendo president
Filed under: Nintendo, Wii , nintendo wii, price cut, sales, satoru iwata, slow
September 2, 2008 • 6:43 pm 13
For the first time in its historic history the Wii recommended retail price has dropped to a mere £159.99.
In a bid to boost its presence in the gamine space, UK retailer Woolworths has knocked £20 off the Wii and it is now priced at just £159.99 which is the first time it has gone below its £179.99 price tag on the high street.
Filed under: Nintendo, Wii , nintendo wii, price cut, united kingdom, woolworths
June 16, 2008 • 7:06 pm 0
With the Xbox 360 being hastily relegated to third place, many analysts are adamant that a further price cut for the system is imminent at this years E3 event.
Microsoft are being dramatically overthrown by Nintendo and to a lesser degree, Sony. If the behemoth is to stay in the never-ending console race, which previously saw then in second place, a price cut is seen as a must. E3 appears to be the perfect place to announce this, so stay tuned.
Filed under: Microsoft, Nintendo, PlayStation 3, Sony, Wii, Xbox 360 , e3, nintendo wii, price cut, sony playstation, Xbox 360
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