How much should the Wii actually cost?

Do you think the Wii is overpriced, under-priced or is the amount you pay for it the right amount? It's $250 at the moment in the US I believe.

Nintendo make profits from every console they sell. I think MS is now getting profit from the 360 too but I believe Sony is still losing money on every PS3 sold due to the hardware still being very expensive.

I personally like how Nintendo have decided to go for the affordable, fun, new way to play games but I think the price of the Wii should be about $150. The only reason they have it at $250 is because both Sony and MS's consoles are ridiculously expensive. I think Nintendo should start catering more to the consumers needs. I'm sure they could afford to drop the price a bit but I'm assuming they won't because it's selling very well.

That's just my thought. How much do you think the Wii should actually cost? Is it overpriced/under-priced or is the price just right?

According to multiple sources months ago, it costs more than $150 to manufacture a Wii.HeedleGlavin

Yeah, I don't understand your point though. Are you saying the price is OK because it costs a lot to make the Wii? 

[QUOTE="HeedleGlavin"]According to multiple sources months ago, it costs more than $150 to manufacture a Wii.the-very-best

Yeah, I don't understand your point though. Are you saying the price is OK because it costs a lot to make the Wii? 

I think the price is perfect. Choga

It should cost less than it costs to manufacture. Sony and Microsoft both take big losses on their consoles, knowing that they will make that money back selling games, controllers, accessories etc., yet people just accept the fact that Nintendo makes a profit on every machine they sell.Ryeferd

[QUOTE="Choga"]I think the price is perfect. super_mario_128

Heh, I love my quote. 

I'm saying that Nintendo ONLY makes games. They can't afford to take losses on their hardware like MS or Sony - which have other sources of income.HeedleGlavin

I don't think it would be a major thing if they lost a bit on each console. You said yourself that it costs $150 to manufacture right? Why not make the console $199 then? I mean, I know it's selling like crazy at its current price point but I think it could still be cheaper, so why not do what's better for consumers? I'm not justifying the PS3/360 prices, mind you.  

I also like the fact that Nintendo only has one SKU, rather than two or three like the competition. Simplicity is always better, in my opinion.TrueReligion_

Yeah I personally agree with that.

I can understand that many like having the options available though so 2 SKU's isn't necessarily bad.

[QUOTE="HeedleGlavin"] I'm saying that Nintendo ONLY makes games. They can't afford to take losses on their hardware like MS or Sony - which have other sources of income.the-very-best

I don't think it would be a major thing if they lost a bit on each console. You said yourself that it costs $150 to manufacture right? Why not make the console $199 then? I mean, I know it's selling like crazy at its current price point but I think it could still be cheaper, so why not do what's better for consumers? I'm not justifying the PS3/360 prices, mind you.  

[QUOTE="super_mario_128"][QUOTE="Choga"]I think the price is perfect. Choga

Heh, I love my quote. 

I said it cost more than $150 to manufacture. Some estimates put it as high as $211.HeedleGlavin

Ok, then why can't they make the console $200 and lose like $10? 

[QUOTE="TrueReligion_"]I also like the fact that Nintendo only has one SKU, rather than two or three like the competition. Simplicity is always better, in my opinion.the-very-best

Yeah I personally agree with that.

I can understand that many like the options available though so 2 SKU's isn't necessarily bad.

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[QUOTE="super_mario_128"][QUOTE="Choga"]I think the price is perfect. super_mario_128

Heh, I love my quote.

Its from 300. 

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[QUOTE="TrueReligion_"]I also like the fact that Nintendo only has one SKU, rather than two or three like the competition. Simplicity is always better, in my opinion.TrueReligion_

Yeah I personally agree with that.

I can understand that many like the options available though so 2 SKU's isn't necessarily bad.

To say there will be 6+ variations is just stupid. I agree its a dumb move on Microsofts part to put the elite out, but they did tell us that they would add HDMI later on, so nobody got cheated. 

[QUOTE="TrueReligion_"][QUOTE="the-very-best"]

[QUOTE="TrueReligion_"]I also like the fact that Nintendo only has one SKU, rather than two or three like the competition. Simplicity is always better, in my opinion.Choga

Yeah I personally agree with that.

I can understand that many like the options available though so 2 SKU's isn't necessarily bad.

To say there will be 6+ variations is just stupid. I agree its a dumb move on Microsofts part to put the elite out, but they did tell us that they would add HDMI later on, so nobody got cheated.

[QUOTE="super_mario_128"][QUOTE="Choga"]

[QUOTE="super_mario_128"][QUOTE="Choga"]I think the price is perfect. Choga

Heh, I love my quote.

Its from 300. 

[QUOTE="HeedleGlavin"]I said it cost more than $150 to manufacture. Some estimates put it as high as $211.the-very-best

Ok, then why can't they make the console $200 and lose like $10? 

[QUOTE="Choga"][QUOTE="TrueReligion_"][QUOTE="the-very-best"]

[QUOTE="TrueReligion_"]I also like the fact that Nintendo only has one SKU, rather than two or three like the competition. Simplicity is always better, in my opinion.TrueReligion_

Yeah I personally agree with that.

I can understand that many like the options available though so 2 SKU's isn't necessarily bad.

To say there will be 6+ variations is just stupid. I agree its a dumb move on Microsofts part to put the elite out, but they did tell us that they would add HDMI later on, so nobody got cheated.

Im sorry we only have 2 with one coming out this month. 

It should be in the Bargin bin at your Local Wall mart.miss_kitt3n

It should cost less than it costs to manufacture. Sony and Microsoft both take big losses on their consoles, knowing that they will make that money back selling games, controllers, accessories etc., yet people just accept the fact that Nintendo makes a profit on every machine they sell.Ryeferd

It should be in the Bargin bin at your Local Wall mart.miss_kitt3n

[QUOTE="TrueReligion_"][QUOTE="Choga"][QUOTE="TrueReligion_"][QUOTE="the-very-best"]

[QUOTE="TrueReligion_"]I also like the fact that Nintendo only has one SKU, rather than two or three like the competition. Simplicity is always better, in my opinion.Choga

Yeah I personally agree with that.

I can understand that many like the options available though so 2 SKU's isn't necessarily bad.

To say there will be 6+ variations is just stupid. I agree its a dumb move on Microsofts part to put the elite out, but they did tell us that they would add HDMI later on, so nobody got cheated.

Im sorry we only have 2 with one coming out this month.

I especially hate what Microsoft is doing. Before the end of this generation, there will be 6+ variations of the Xbox 360. This is a slap in the face for early adopters, and I don't appreciate it at all. This is why I'm against multiple SKUs when they are sold early on the consoles life.TrueReligion_

I agree. I like how Nintendo/Sony don't generally release something as major like the Elite.

eg. DS to DS Lite is more so a redesign than an upgrade.
PS2 to PS2 slimline is again basically a redesign.

The Elite adds far too much and should have been available from day one. That's why I agree Nintendo having only one version of the Wii is a great move. 

[QUOTE="TrueReligion_"]

I especially hate what Microsoft is doing. Before the end of this generation, there will be 6+ variations of the Xbox 360. This is a slap in the face for early adopters, and I don't appreciate it at all. This is why I'm against multiple SKUs when they are sold early on the consoles life.the-very-best

I agree. I like how Nintendo/Sony don't generally release something as major like the Elite.

eg. DS to DS Lite is more so a redesign than an upgrade.
PS2 to PS2 slimline is again basically a redesign.

The Elite adds far too much and should have been available from day one. That's why I agree Nintendo having only one version of the Wii is a great move.

If they'd done that - at this point, with 6 million consoles sold, they would have lost $60,000,000 on the hardware already. Granted, they would have made alot of it back with software - but Nintendo ONLY makes games. They have to make profit on everything they do - because they are a specialty company.HeedleGlavin

I realize that which is why I think it's great Nintendo decided to go against the expensive hardware route like Sony/MS have done.

But you can't seriously tell me losing $10 is a lot. Anyway, $210 is a high estimate for what the Wii costs to make. This link says it costs $160.

In any case, I'm more than certain they could lower the price if they want. I think the DS is/was great value for money at launch and now but I think they are being cautious with the Wii due to the failure of the GC but I don't think that justifies them overpricing the console.

The problem is that the Elite doesn't add to much. They should have included the 65nm processors, wi-fi, and possibly HD-DVD (although HDDVD would be a stretch to include) I just don't think Microsoft should be releasing this unfinished system, the Elite, just yet. If they want to cater to hardcore gamers, they should include wi-fi: at least. I still have my DS fat, and my PS2 and I don't feel cheated by Nintendo or Sony. TrueReligion_

Me too. I have a DS/PS2 (not the redesigns) and I couldn't care less about the DS Lite or PS2 Slim because I'm not missing out on anything major.

Elite is too expensive for what you're getting and I'm assuming a lot of current 360 owners would be annoyed with it. Nintendo made the best decision by going with 1 SKU. They're doing what's right for the consumers. I just wish they'd lower the price a bit and then I could honestly say Nintendo is aiming solely to please consumers. 

i think $200-$250 is a reasonable price for the wii.BuryMe

Big difference between $200 and $250.

I think $200 would have been OK for them to do at launch judging by the estimations of how much the Wii costs to manufacture. 

[QUOTE="BuryMe"]i think $200-$250 is a reasonable price for the wii.the-very-best

Big difference between $200 and $250.

I think $200 would have been OK for them to do at launch judging by the estimations of how much the Wii costs to manufacture. 

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[QUOTE="BuryMe"]i think $200-$250 is a reasonable price for the wii.BuryMe

Big difference between $200 and $250.

I think $200 would have been OK for them to do at launch judging by the estimations of how much the Wii costs to manufacture.

The highest estimates for the manufacturing price have been $210 but most are between $140 - $180.

I've always thought Nintendo are great at their prices for their systems (I especially thought that with the DS and still think that) but the Wii could be cheaper, if Nintendo want to fully please consumers that is.

[QUOTE="BuryMe"]i think $200-$250 is a reasonable price for the wii.the-very-best

Big difference between $200 and $250.

I think $200 would have been OK for them to do at launch judging by the estimations of how much the Wii costs to manufacture. 

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[QUOTE="BuryMe"]i think $200-$250 is a reasonable price for the wii.AvinashTyagi

Big difference between $200 and $250.

I think $200 would have been OK for them to do at launch judging by the estimations of how much the Wii costs to manufacture.