More Wii Features and Price

[NovaXpress]

Forbes

Bet on the Wii will selling for less than $200, says Scott Steinberg, vice president of marketing for Sega, one of the major game publishers for Nintendo consoles. Prices for both the Microsoft and Sony machines are higher due to their heavy-duty processing power, and the PS3 will also feature Sony’s next generation Blu-Ray DVD drive.

 

The bigger issue, Steinberg says, is getting a sense of how many boxes Nintendo plans to push through to U.S. stores--until Sega gets a sense of the Wii market, it can’t finalize its own plans: "It is critical to our business planning to know how many units will be available in North America."

 

Because the Wii’s hardware is relatively simple compared to its brawnier rivals, Nintendo should be able to crank out machines faster than Microsoft and Sony, Steinberg predicts.

Kotaku

Some of the possibilities include using the touch screen and microphone input from the DS to effect Wii gameplay. Another possibility, he said, is to be able to download content from your Wii to your DS, edit it, and then upload it back to the console.

 

Miyamoto said they weren't sure when this connectivity would be available, but that it would be at launch or very early on because of the tremendous success of the DS.

 

Miyamoto also mentioned is that Wii remotes will likely be able to be 'attached' to different members of your household—each person would have their own Wiimote. Nintendo's hopes are that everyone in the family will own their own Wii remote, each with a distinct look, and that people can just hop into a game with the controller—and the Wii would customize the look or settings of a game based on which controller turned it on the console.

 

When pressed, Miyamoto said that the price and date will likely be announced before the Tokyo Game Show

[moycon]

I'm confused why someone would bother starting a new Wii thread with this info?

[NovaXpress]

I'm confused about the bologna sandwich thing.

[+uosipa llamxew]

If the Wii can connect to the DS, wouldn't it be ultra-cool if all the retrogame downloads could be uploaded to the DS? It might call for some emulation, but I think it would be cool.

 

(or maybe this is something already in effect that I didn't know about. I get most/all of my information here at AA.)

Edited May 11, 2006 by mojofltr

[+remowilliams]

I'm confused why someone would bother starting a new Wii thread with this info?

Wii need more threads!

[NovaXpress]

The news here is that the $200 maximum price is pretty much confirmed and the final numbers will be announced before September. Therefore, it looks like a Thanksgiving launch. (there's also the thinly-veiled threat that Nintendo had better be ready to produce a lot of consoles)

 

I think that the personalized controller might be the coolest feature. I assume that you could go to a friend's house and call up your saved characters from the network.

Edited May 12, 2006 by NovaXpress

[guitarmas]

I'm confused about the bologna sandwich thing.

 

[King_Salamon]

The news here is that the $200 maximum price is pretty much confirmed and the final numbers will be announced before September. Therefore, it looks like a Thanksgiving launch.

 

I think that the personalized controller might be the coolest feature. I assume that you could go to a friend's house and call up your saved characters from the network.

 

Under $200... good news!

 

REgarding the personalized controller... seeing as your Wii will always be online, it does make sense that your saved info would be in the palm of your hand (Wii Remote)... this is really shaping up nicely.

[AtariJr]

theyve been sayin 200 dollars or less for a while now... when the system was still called revolution and its main color was black they said they could sell it on launch day if they wanted for 99 and sitll make profit since it was cheap to produce. I dont think they would go that so, since they want to make money, but i see this as old news....

 

Hey, guitarmas: whats with your avatar all of a sudden... its like squished so the guys' face looks smooshed virtically.

 

I do like how the wiimote will be able to sense who is playing.. kinda like that tennis game at the nintendo convention and it had the different guys' faces there... maybe you can set settings like that on yoru controller and have it instantly load.. that would be awesome.

Edited May 12, 2006 by AtariJr

[moycon]

I'm confused about the bologna sandwich thing.

 

How hard is that to figure out??

 

Bologna is gods gift to mortals.

 

Granted it doesn't have motion sensors.

 

Hmmmmmmmm

 

*runs to look up patents*

[Atariboy2600]

I'm confused about the bologna sandwich thing.

 

How hard is that to figure out??

 

Bologna is gods gift to mortals.

 

Granted it doesn't have motion sensors.

 

Hmmmmmmmm

 

*runs to look up patents*

 

Whats soooo cool is that they even made this Wii Classic Pad fpr all three NES, SNES & N64 gaming play feel

[AtariJr]

yea im not sure how you would reach the inner triggers... but it does look nice. I didnt like the dual stick thing but once i realized that for every game except the 64 i would want dpad.. i liked that they game it priority.

[sega saturn x]

I'm not all that crazy about the "classic" pad sure it will work great for everything pre 64. But any 3d games will be a pain, I hated the D pad before the analog on the dual shock and I'm willing to bet dollars to donuts Ill hate it here too. But that's the fantatsic thing about the revolution, there's nothing stopping them from making a 64 add on.

[AtariJr]

I'm not all that crazy about the "classic" pad sure it will work great for everything pre 64. But any 3d games will be a pain, I hated the D pad before the analog on the dual shock and I'm willing to bet dollars to donuts Ill hate it here too. But that's the fantatsic thing about the revolution, there's nothing stopping them from making a 64 add on.

 

yea your right... or a 3rd party like MadCatz... im sure they will jump on that possibility

[JB]

I'm confused about the bologna sandwich thing.

 

How hard is that to figure out??

 

Bologna is gods gift to mortals.

 

Granted it doesn't have motion sensors.

 

Hmmmmmmmm

 

*runs to look up patents*

 

Whats soooo cool is that they even made this Wii Classic Pad fpr all three NES, SNES & N64 gaming play feel

Don't forget the PCEngine and Genesis(even though it does what Nintendon't, they managed to emulate it!).

...

It's still strange to see Sonic on a Nintendo system.

[+Cobra Kai]

I don't understand, why can't you guys play N64 games with that controller? It has analog sticks, and all the buttons are there. The Z button has been replaced with those two little things on the top inbetween the L and R. Button configuration will fix your issues...I don't think I own an N64 game that doesn't have the option to configure the buttons.

[moycon]

Yep, One of the 3rd parties (Cant recall exactly which one) didn't confirm directly, but indirectly stated that wireless versions of the classic controllers were a definate possibilty in their plans. I suppose it depends on how well the unit sells...and if people are willing to invest $$$ emulating a system they already have. Honestly I have no interest in re buying any of the classic games or controllers I already have....unless I knew I could play online, on a stable network, with other players. Otherwise...whats the point?

 

Wii owner: Oh look now I can play Mario 64 on my N64 AND my Wii isn't that great?

Smart person : Umm why would you want to?

Wii owner : Ummmm because...Ummmm..Not sure really...but I can.

 

Granted it cool for folks that dont have a 64 and want to try it. Im just thinking most people want the latest and greatest..and those that don't are probably collectors that have all the retro stuff anyways.

[MCHufnagel]

I don't understand, why can't you guys play N64 games with that controller? It has analog sticks, and all the buttons are there. The Z button has been replaced with those two little things on the top inbetween the L and R. Button configuration will fix your issues...I don't think I own an N64 game that doesn't have the option to configure the buttons.

Because it doesn't have that damn handle in the middle! Actually, I think people remember the four C buttons and can't imagine that the extra stick can replace them with just a simple up/down/left/right.

[AtariJr]

Well there are a few advantages... i dont know about you, but i have never played a turbo grafx, and i have never played all of the nintendo games from the other 3 systems including genesis games.... and with super nintendo game prices being off the roof, it would be nice to try a game for a few bucks, ya know?

 

Also, I have limitied space. I sold my nes a bit ago, and am starting to miss it, but my gaming area is getting overrun by too many systems. This could definately help. Non collectors could sell their systems that they only have 5 games on anyway, clear up the clutter.. esp with the lack of carts lying around, and have 6 systems in one. That would greatly help me. Of course i prolly wont get rid of my snes, 64, or cdx, but its nice to have that option. Plus the idea of playing NES games without the problems associated with that with crisp audio and visual is very pleasing.

[+Cobra Kai]

I don't understand, why can't you guys play N64 games with that controller? It has analog sticks, and all the buttons are there. The Z button has been replaced with those two little things on the top inbetween the L and R. Button configuration will fix your issues...I don't think I own an N64 game that doesn't have the option to configure the buttons.

Because it doesn't have that damn handle in the middle! Actually, I think people remember the four C buttons and can't imagine that the extra stick can replace them with just a simple up/down/left/right.

Ha..If I can play my N64 games on the Wii virtual console, then I'll finally be able to use those dumpy N64 controllers to make Velociraptor footprints in the dirt and scare the shit out of the neighborhood brats.

[AtariJr]

I don't understand, why can't you guys play N64 games with that controller? It has analog sticks, and all the buttons are there. The Z button has been replaced with those two little things on the top inbetween the L and R. Button configuration will fix your issues...I don't think I own an N64 game that doesn't have the option to configure the buttons.

Because it doesn't have that damn handle in the middle! Actually, I think people remember the four C buttons and can't imagine that the extra stick can replace them with just a simple up/down/left/right.

Ha..If I can play my N64 games on the Wii virtual console, then I'll finally be able to use those dumpy N64 controllers to make Velociraptor footprints in the dirt and scare the shit out of the neighborhood brats.

 

That is extremely imaginative! LOL... yea, and replace those chalky joysticks with that nice looking controller.... actually now that i think about it, i could get every n64 game on virtual system most likely except for that really cook 3d gundam fighting game i have... otherwise i dont have anything rare that i would be sad about selling to make room.

[moycon]

Thats why I stated this would be good features for collectors of classic video games. I have to tell you, we are the minority. If you think most people have to worry about space because of all the retro video game systems clogging the shelves...you're mistaken. A good many of the consumers buying consoles don't buy them to play themselves. Mom's not going to shell out $200 for a system, then turn around and shell out $29.99 for a wireless controller and whatever they charge to get these games ($5-$10 a pop probably) that emulates the controller and a game she already bought 8 years ago. Thats why I'll bet no one will confim if they are willing to spend the time and money.The ability to play rare games is good for us. The ability to clean up the house is good as well I suppose.

 

Hmmm I wonder if we'll see a mass of classic Nintedo systems and games on ebay soon.

[AtariJr]

i know the local game places are putting 50 % off sales on all their nes, snes, genesis, and n64 stuff. I dont know if all of them are doing it cause of Wii, but i know the one guy (my fav store) is worried about his game sales, he said they are hurting already and with the Wii it might make 70% of his inventory seem useless....

 

I think there will always be a want for the original stuff, but for a mainstream gamer most likely not. Do you guys think this will be a big problem to small non chain classic gaming stores?

[+remowilliams]

Thats why I stated this would be good features for collectors of classic video games. I have to tell you, we are the minority.

You mean that most people aren't wondering right now if they need to move the Virtual Boy and Vic 20 boxes around to make room for their Astrocade on the top shelf? Say it isn't so!!

 

But yeah - if N can get a reasonable price structure for the classic stuff and have a good online system then they'll sell me some stuff I already have, but only then.

[sega saturn x]

I don't understand, why can't you guys play N64 games with that controller? It has analog sticks, and all the buttons are there. The Z button has been replaced with those two little things on the top inbetween the L and R. Button configuration will fix your issues...I don't think I own an N64 game that doesn't have the option to configure the buttons.

I have never liked having the D pad closest to my thumb when it comes to 3-d games, never have never will. Could I deal with it? Yes, would I like it as much? No.