The price of games for the Wii

Fengol · 04-09-2007 **Fengol** wrote:

I got the weekly newsletter from BT Games and they're accepting pre-orders for the Wii at R2899.00 (well, I think there's a bug cause on the homepage of their site is says R2799.00).

Anyways, if you go to look at the games, Zelda is selling for R649.00 and Wario Ware: Smooth Moves is going for R549.00! Super Paper Mario isn't on their release schedule, but I'm sure such a popular brand will also be up there in price.

These prices are more expensive than a 360 game!

What's the deal?

Fengol · 04-09-2007 **Fengol** wrote:

FYI, the Wii at normal price from BT Games is R3055.00. In the latest NAG magazine Look & Listen are selling the Xbox 360 with HDD and 2 wireless controllers PLUS Halo 3 for R3999.00

Miktar · 04-09-2007 **Miktar** wrote:

With those game prices, the Wii is going to flop in this market.

Chippit · 04-09-2007 **Chippit** wrote:

As if it wasn't already starting from behind. This is definitely not going to help.

Miktar · 04-09-2007 **Miktar** wrote:

The 360 Elite is going to retail for R4500 - the Wii is just not going to be an appealing deal against that.

*salutes the still-born console*

G'bye, Wii Launch in South Africa.

CraigN · 04-09-2007 **CraigN** wrote:

Eish, the poor Wii. I wonder what the stock situation will be like regardless of whether it gets sales.

Chevron · 04-09-2007 **Chevron** wrote:

There'll probably be an over abundance of stock.

If the games are that expensive a person might as well order them from take2.

brazed · 04-09-2007 **brazed** wrote:

Bunch of fucking morons. Really. The one console that everyone should own, and again, uneducated morons are screwing it up.

CraigN · 04-09-2007 **CraigN** wrote:

Originally Posted by Fengol

I got the weekly newsletter from BT Games and they're accepting pre-orders for the Wii at R2899.00 (well, I think there's a bug cause on the homepage of their site is says R2799.00).

BT Games said the price went up at their supplier. Its R2899 for the pre-order.

Bke · 04-09-2007 **Bke** wrote:

Wow those games cost the same as ps3 games... Sorry miktar your dream is shattered -death march music-

Mouse · 04-09-2007 **Mouse** wrote:

Can't anyone talking some sense into these fucking idiots?

dawid22 · 04-09-2007 **dawid22** wrote:

Futronic Vol 2 - Launching 28 Sep :p

Miktar · 04-09-2007 **Miktar** wrote:

We're actually busy setting up a meeting with them now, to see what their plans are and discuss their future involvement with NAG. We'll let you know what's up when it happens.

Chevron · 04-09-2007 **Chevron** wrote:

Please ask them why they're making the wii and games so expensive even though the wii has the reputation as the "cheapy" console elsewhere.

dawid22 · 04-09-2007 **dawid22** wrote:

Cool!

Miktar · 04-09-2007 **Miktar** wrote:

The games aren't handled by the Core Group, dude. >.< The games are by Megarom, EA, whoever holds the license for the publisher. As for why the Wii will be so expensive: I already have the answer - Nintendo.

Mouse · 04-09-2007 **Mouse** wrote:

ha fuck them, I'll buy games online if thats what they want to charge us.

04-09-2007 **UncleSalie** wrote:

-sigh-
well, at least it's good value for money, although I really don't want Wii Sports with the console, I'm interested in bundles.

ShellShok · 04-09-2007 **ShellShok** wrote:

Wii Sports is actually pretty fun. Tried it on a friend's Wii when he got back from Europe. ;)

Mic · 04-09-2007 **Mic** wrote:

well.... my dream off owning one of the first SA Wii's is shattered.... maybe like a year after the release the prices will drop and it will be cheaper.

04-09-2007 Fengol wrote:	#1
The price of games for the Wii I got the weekly newsletter from BT Games and they're accepting pre-orders for the Wii at R2899.00 (well, I think there's a bug cause on the homepage of their site is says R2799.00). Anyways, if you go to look at the games, Zelda is selling for R649.00 and Wario Ware: Smooth Moves is going for R549.00! Super Paper Mario isn't on their release schedule, but I'm sure such a popular brand will also be up there in price. These prices are more expensive than a 360 game! What's the deal?	Fengol Member Ignore this user
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04-09-2007 Fengol wrote:	#2
FYI, the Wii at normal price from BT Games is R3055.00. In the latest NAG magazine Look & Listen are selling the Xbox 360 with HDD and 2 wireless controllers PLUS Halo 3 for R3999.00	Fengol Member Ignore this user
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04-09-2007 Miktar wrote:	#3
With those game prices, the Wii is going to flop in this market.	Miktar Jurrassic Space Mythology Come To Push Over Your Turtles, Turtles, Turtles. Ignore this user
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04-09-2007 Chippit wrote:	#4
As if it wasn't already starting from behind. This is definitely not going to help.	Chippit Simba Chippit rawrs with flavour Ignore this user
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04-09-2007 Miktar wrote:	#5
The 360 Elite is going to retail for R4500 - the Wii is just not going to be an appealing deal against that. salutes the still-born console G'bye, Wii Launch in South Africa.	Miktar Jurrassic Space Mythology Come To Push Over Your Turtles, Turtles, Turtles. Ignore this user
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04-09-2007 CraigN wrote:	#6
Eish, the poor Wii. I wonder what the stock situation will be like regardless of whether it gets sales. __________________ [url=http://profile.mygamercard.net/CraigN][img]http://card.mygamercard.net/gbar/dream/CraigN.gif[/img][/url] [url=http://dotnet.org.za/craign/]http://dotnet.org.za/craign/[/url] [url=http://xboxbloggers.net/craign/]http://xboxbloggers.net/craign/[/url]	CraigN Junior Member
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04-09-2007 Chevron wrote:	#7
There'll probably be an over abundance of stock. If the games are that expensive a person might as well order them from take2.	Chevron if anything: stalwart Ignore this user
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04-09-2007 brazed wrote:	#8
Bunch of fucking morons. Really. The one console that everyone should own, and again, uneducated morons are screwing it up.	brazed Moderator Ignore this user
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04-09-2007 Bke wrote:	#10
Wow those games cost the same as ps3 games... Sorry miktar your dream is shattered -death march music-	Bke Member
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04-09-2007 Mouse wrote:	#11
Can't anyone talking some sense into these fucking idiots?	Mouse Can't anyone talking some sense? Ignore this user
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04-09-2007 dawid22 wrote:	#12
Futronic Vol 2 - Launching 28 Sep :p	dawid22 There's no school like the old school. Ignore this user
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04-09-2007 UncleSalie wrote:	#18
-sigh- well, at least it's good value for money, although I really don't want Wii Sports with the console, I'm interested in bundles.	UncleSalie Guest
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04-09-2007 ShellShok wrote:	#19
Wii Sports is actually pretty fun. Tried it on a friend's Wii when he got back from Europe. ;)	ShellShok 100% logic failure rate Ignore this user
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04-09-2007 Mic wrote:	#20
well.... my dream off owning one of the first SA Wii's is shattered.... maybe like a year after the release the prices will drop and it will be cheaper.	Mic is a demon cursed with the power to change the flavor of skittles. Ignore this user
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