Wiimotes = $100, same price as Zelda
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Wiimotes = $100, same price as Zelda
Saw the official prices today...
Wii Controller - $69.95
Wii Nunchuck - $29.95
Wii Classic Controller - $29.95
Zelda Wii - $99.95
At least we're getting Wii Play.
Wii Controller - $69.95
Wii Nunchuck - $29.95
Wii Classic Controller - $29.95
Zelda Wii - $99.95
At least we're getting Wii Play.
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That's fine and I agree, but they're shooting themselves in the foot here with that pricing. $100 is fine if you're not charging $400 for 5 year old hardware.TonyT wrote:$100 vs $80 for the 360 wireless controller considering what's in them is fair enough in my opinion.
Now you're looking at $500 for a Wii with a second controller. Cheap compared to a PS3 but 360? Not at all.
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Geez...You just seem to repeat the same nonsense word for word in virtually every Wii thread, and what originally seemed like you expressing an opinion or point of view, now just seems like trolling. It doesn’t even make any sense considering you repeatedly choose to ignore key elements relative to Wii hardware (increased processor, inbuilt wifi which according to MS is worth $170 bucks as that's what they are charging for their wifi etc) when determining your little Wii price checklists .
The Wiimote + Nunchuck includes 3D motion sensing and tilt sensing in addition to an internal speaker and an onboard memory chip for game and Mii avatar/identification saving.
Sure it may seem like a rip, but as stated, there is only a $20 difference between the Wiimote/Nunchuck combo and 360 controller, meaning if Nintendo are screwing us, surely is Microsoft and possibly will Sony (when they reveal their accessories prices).
Furthermore, Wii Play is a free pack in title when purchasing a Wiimote/Nunchuck combo (at least in the USA), and the retro controller comes with free Wii Points towards the purchase of virtual console titles.
The Wiimote + Nunchuck includes 3D motion sensing and tilt sensing in addition to an internal speaker and an onboard memory chip for game and Mii avatar/identification saving.
Sure it may seem like a rip, but as stated, there is only a $20 difference between the Wiimote/Nunchuck combo and 360 controller, meaning if Nintendo are screwing us, surely is Microsoft and possibly will Sony (when they reveal their accessories prices).
Furthermore, Wii Play is a free pack in title when purchasing a Wiimote/Nunchuck combo (at least in the USA), and the retro controller comes with free Wii Points towards the purchase of virtual console titles.
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Why? The same functionality can be had for $5 by buying a network cable. MS are clearly overcharging for it's accessories. Fortunately, you don't HAVE to pay for that shit. Just like the 20GIG hard drive for $170.... only a fucking moron would pay for either. If you HAD to have wireless, a wireless bridge is like $50.Rocco wrote:Geez...You just seem to repeat the same nonsense word for word in virtually every Wii thread, and what originally seemed like you expressing an opinion or point of view, now just seems like trolling. It doesn’t even make any sense considering you repeatedly choose to ignore key elements relative to Wii hardware (increased processor, inbuilt wifi which according to MS is worth $170 bucks as that's what they are charging for their wifi etc) when determining your little Wii price checklists .
Every Wii sold you are overpaying for the hardware.
And i don't think $100 is unreasonable for the Wiimote. I never said it was unreasonable. It just means that the Wii is seriously worse value for money then originally thought.. if the Wiimote is only worth $99, then they thinkt heir overclocked Samecube is worth $300.
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To be fair the same functionality would cost me $30 even if I was making the cable myself.mxlegend99 wrote:Why? The same functionality can be had for $5 by buying a network cable.
It would be nice to be only charged twice as much for the privilidge of using wireless not 5 times as much but what are you gonna do?
How come some cheap shit korean/chinese equipment manufacturer aint making a dodgy $50 b/g wireless adapter
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Me? Nothing. I just use a cable. My router is in my room less then 2 metres from my 360, less then 1 foot from my PC, less then 1 foot from my Xbox and PS2 etc.Talez wrote:It would be nice to be only charged twice as much for the privilidge of using wireless not 5 times as much but what are you gonna do?mxlegend99 wrote:Why? The same functionality can be had for $5 by buying a network cable.
My parents/sisters PC's in different rooms are hooked up via Cables... running under our house. My PSP is the only thing i use on Wi-Fi... portable pr0n