wtf, Wii is not winning because of price

I don't get it. Are PS3 and 360 fanboys in serious denial or something? Are half of them that ignorant. Wii is not winning because of price. The Lamecube was the exact price as Wii and PS2 trashed it as though it was a handheld or something.

On top of that the Wii is actually priced $50 higher at $250 rather than $199 like the lamecube.

Wii is selling because its an awesome console.

Wii sells, because there aren't any other options that are any good.

'Tis the reason I bought it.

Take into account the PS2 and Xbox were cheaper then 360 and PS3 are now. Your argument if flawed on that point. And no I'm not arguing for or against, just pointing out your mistake before you get flamed.Ibacai

and whos fault is that?

they both launched at $300.

you could have gotten a 360 core for $300 at launch. sony shot themselves in the foot with their initial launch price of the ps3

I don't get it. Are PS3 and 360 fanboys in serious denial or something? Are half of them that ignorant.

razu_gamer

Lets see how a $600 pricepoint wii sells.Jynxzor

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[QUOTE="Ibacai"]Take into account the PS2 and Xbox were cheaper then 360 and PS3 are now. Your argument if flawed on that point. And no I'm not arguing for or against, just pointing out your mistake before you get flamed.ogvampire

and whos fault is that?

they both launched at $300.

you could have gotten a 360 core for $300 at launch. sony shot themselves in the foot with their initial launch price of the ps3

Lets see how a $600 pricepoint wii sells.Jynxzor

you know the funny thing that these fanboys seem to forget was that at and after launch tons of wiis were sold on ebay at the 360's price and more were sold in fact than PS3's on ebay and 360's

[QUOTE="Jynxzor"]Lets see how a $600 pricepoint wii sells.Vanadium2k8

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It was not posted? Really I thought the TC said the Wii is not winning because of it's low low price...so how is this not claiming it would not sell if it was priced higher.

Wii is $250. Xbox 360 Pro is $350. $100 price difference

GC was $200, Xbox was $300. $100 price difference.

Your right price has absolutly nothing to do with it. Its selling due to its great graphics, lineup, and multimedia functions.Lemmywinks_360

Did he say price had 'absolutley nothing to do with it'. No he didn't. Better Eye Candy and doing functionality outside the realm of gameplaying does not a great system make.

Plus the thing doesn't break at the drop of a hat.

Lamecube!?!

Gamecube was cool.

I don't care how you cut it or try to candy coat it. The wii is selling well because of it's price.l-_-l

And the other two arent' selling because of price as well? And why doesn't PS2 and GC take the crown? They are both cheaper than the Wii. I mean, they should because price is everything, no?

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[QUOTE="Jynxzor"]Lets see how a $600 pricepoint wii sells.Jynxzor

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It was not posted? Really I thought the TC said the Wii is not winning because of it's low low price...so how is this not claiming it would not sell if it was priced higher.

Let's see PS2 sell at $600 then.

If it doesn't sell, then clearly people weren't buying it for its games or hype. They just bought it as a cheap christmas present obviously, right, right?!

Your post = fail.

[QUOTE="l-_-l"]I don't care how you cut it or try to candy coat it. The wii is selling well because of it's price.flazzle

And the other two arent' selling because of price as well? And why doesn't PS2 and GC take the crown? They are both cheaper than the Wii. I mean, they should because price is everything, no?

[QUOTE="Jynxzor"]Lets see how a $600 pricepoint wii sells.anasbouzid

you know the funny thing that these fanboys seem to forget was that at and after launch tons of wiis were sold on ebay at the 360's price and more were sold in fact than PS3's on ebay and 360's

These fanboys? check youself...anyways wow ebay wii's sold at high prices? So did PS3's and Xbox360s, there is always some rich guy who wants a Wii and is not willing to wait.

Damn, I hope none of you ever run a business if you think cheap means good sales.

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[QUOTE="l-_-l"]I don't care how you cut it or try to candy coat it. The wii is selling well because of it's price.l-_-l

And the other two arent' selling because of price as well? And why doesn't PS2 and GC take the crown? They are both cheaper than the Wii. I mean, they should because price is everything, no?

Oh! You made your point clear....

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[QUOTE="Jynxzor"]Lets see how a $600 pricepoint wii sells.Vanadium2k8

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It was not posted? Really I thought the TC said the Wii is not winning because of it's low low price...so how is this not claiming it would not sell if it was priced higher.

Let's see PS2 sell at $600 then.

If it doesn't sell, then clearly people weren't buying it for its games or hype. They just bought it as a cheap christmas present obviously, right, right?!

Your post = fail.

Did I say price was the only factor? People buy PS3's and Xbox's all the time for the games and/or hype and many people bought launch PS2's as well at there higher pricepoint the PS2 is an old system pricedrops needed to happen or it would not sell due to it's high price-tag for such a old system.

Stop trying to control the damage, one of the reasons the Wii sells to casuals is because of the price and it's appeal to casual gamers, check yourself before you jump to conclusions.

Damn, I hope none of you ever run a business if you think cheap means good sales.

Vanadium2k8

Really? Wallmart and Mcdonalds get along with cheap prices for less than top quallity services.

Did I say price was the only factor? People buy PS3's and Xbox's all the time for the games and/or hype and many people bought launch PS2's as well at there higher pricepoint the PS2 is an old system pricedrops needed to happen or it would not sell due to it's high price-tag for such a old system.

Stop trying to control the damage, one of the reasons the Wii sells to casuals is because of the price and it's appeal to casual gamers, check yourself before you jump to conclusions.

Jynxzor

PS2 always sold well. High price point didn't make a difference. This is because of hype and games.

Oh, and you cited a price-raise and nothing more. Any logical human being would say you are talking about price.

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Damn, I hope none of you ever run a business if you think cheap means good sales.

Jynxzor

Really? Wallmart and Mcdonalds get along with cheap prices for less than top quallity services.

McDonalds = Brand recognition, packaging, drive-thru, advertising upon many other reasons.

Wal-mart = Brand recognition and advertising.

So Mcdonalds started out on brand recognition? there is a point in time where they did something to be recognized, they were the cheapest, fastest place to go, and therefore became a brand, please in all these cases with brand recognition would they be there today if there cheeseburger or couches cost more than the competiton, it's economics low price = more sales = over time more money created.

Lets see Mcdonalds makes a new cheeseburger similar to the whoper at BK would they dare sell it for more than the Whoper? No.

anyways it seems like this wall is going nowhere fast, my point is The price is a big reason as to why the Wii sells so much, brand recognition can't be that large for the Wii because.

The gamecube was a bomb many people, and game sights mocked the revolution before it was released as the Wii, there are many people *you for one* Who know Nintendo produces gem games, and whatnot. You can't deny the price is helping the Wii.

If there are so many other things going for the Wii if we priced the PS3, and 360 high end models in the same price range as the wii, you are saying the Wii would still outsell them? I'd really like to see that...

I simply clarifying it is one of the reasons it sells well. but really raise the price of the Wii at launch and I doubt it would have sold AS well, probably still make Nintendo fistfulls of money either way.Jynxzor

anyways it seems like this wall is going nowhere fast, my point is The price is a big reason as to why the Wii sells so much, brand recognition can't be that large for the Wii because.

Jynxzor

PS3 and XBOX360 are some of the most expensive consoles ever to exist. Instead of saying Wii is a success because its so cheap, but you should say PS3 and 360 don't sell so much because they are too expensive. There is a difference.

ok the price is helping, but by no means the only factor. neither the most important as fanboys in denial claim. If price was the main factor GCN should have aced PS2 easily. That was the cheapest last gen.razu_gamer

The fact that its being directly marketed to casuals doesn't hurt either.

Its a Gamecube, Not a Lamecube:PGame_Druggy

no its not either its a lamecube because theres only one game worthing owning from the lamecube Eteernal Darkenss Santiy Requeuim. HAHA

Lamecube!?!

Gamecube was cool.

Willy105

Yea in ur Dreams

No, the Wii is selling due to the motion controls.whocares4peace

Your right price has absolutly nothing to do with it. Its selling due to its great graphics, lineup, and multimedia functions.Lemmywinks_360

HA

but seriously, if everyone gave the wii a chance i'm sure they'd have fun:P

I don't care how you cut it or try to candy coat it. The wii is selling well because of it's price.l-_-l

Sales for the Wii:

60% Price

30% Hype

10% Wii-tards