Matti Robinson
14 Sep 2006 7:43
Nintendo has announced in its press events in New York and Tokyo that it's "next-gen" console Wii, will launch November 19th in the US and December 2nd in Japan. The console will cost 25,000 yen (apprx. $213) in Japan and $249.99 in the US. European launch details are going be unveiled tomorrow.
The affordable $250 package will include the Wii unit, one wireless Wii Remote controller, one Nunchuk controller and a Wii Sports game collection which includes 5 sports games in one disc. Starting from the release day, Wii will get around 30 launch titles before the end of the year. The top launch titles include Wii Sports, The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess and Excite Truck.
While the publishers decide their Wii game prices, first party Nintendo games will have MSRP of $49.99. Wii Shop Channel will include games from earlier Nintendo platforms for download that can be played using the Virtual Console. Nintendo followed Microsoft's footsteps and is using Wii points as credits, you can buy 2000 Wii points for $20 when NES games will be available for 500 Wii points, Super NES games for 800, and Nintendo 64 for 1,000.
For more information and video footage visit www.wii.com.
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Press release