Nintendo has just confirmed that the Wii will sell for not more than $250 in North America and 25,000 yen in Japan. The company plans to shp 6 milllion console systems to retailers around the world between its launch (expected at October) and March 31, 2007. Nintendo expect to sell 17 million Wii games in the same period.
Here’s a short press release by Nintendo
REDMOND, Wash., May 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Following its overwhelming debut at E3 2006, Nintendo today announced the current fiscal year unit shipment forecast for its new home game system, Wii(TM). Nintendo also confirmed that the price of the Wii system, which incorporates unique freehand control, will not exceed $250 in America, or 25,000 yen in Japan. The company plans to ship 6 million systems to retailers around the world between its launch in the fourth quarter of 2006 and the end of its fiscal year on March 31, 2007.
The projections are part of a full-year financial forecast that sees growth of 18 percent in sales globally, based on anticipated continuing strong demand for the Nintendo DS(TM) portable game system, as well as a successful launch for Wii. The company also said it expects to sell 17 million Wii games in the period. Exact launch dates, identification of the launch library of titles and
details on the unique Virtual Console aspect of Wii will be announced soon.
Game Centro said on Friday, May 26, 2006, 6:15
in North America and 25,000 yen in Japan. The company plans to shp 6 milllion console systems to retailers around the world between its launch (expected at October) and March 31, 2007. Nintendo expect to sell 17 million Wii games [...] Read theFull Article at Console Watcher
Juuso - Game Producer said on Tuesday, May 30, 2006, 15:31
I wonder how much it will be at Europe when it lands here. Bare taxes will propably raise the price to near 299 euros.
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