Pachter: Wii to receive price cut this year
Posted on 16 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii | 5 Comments
“Wii supply has finally exceeded demand, so we expect hardware sales to show year-over-year decreases for the first half of 2009. In order to hit its full-year Wii shipment forecast, we expect Nintendo to cut the price of the Wii before [the] holiday, likely to $199.99.” – Wedbush Morgan Securities analyst Michael Pachter
I know that the Wii had a down month according to NPD data from last night, but I just don’t think Nintendo will cut the price of the system yet. MotionPlus just released, Wii Sports Resort comes out July, and they have New Super Mario Bros. for the holidays. And if all else fails, they could always bring home the black Wii.
Rising Star European release dates
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Valhalla Knights Episode 2 June 2009
 Rygar: The Battle of Argus July 2009
 Moon (Gamebridge) July 2009
 Animal Kororo September 2009
 Steal Princess September 2009
 Happy Party with Hello Kitty & Friends! September 2009
 My World My Way September 2009
 Mahjongg Ancient Mayas September 2009
 Angel Cat Sugar October 2009
 Luminous Arc 2 October 2009
 JU-ON: The Grudge October 2009
 Muramasa: The Demon Blade November 2009
 Eldar Saga November 2009
Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days Japanese Organization XIII gameplay
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Tingle website opens
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We discussed how a new Tingle game was being teased in the latest edition of Famitsu a few days ago, but now Nintendo has opened up an official website. There’s not much to do upon visiting, though you can participate in a tarot cards reading. A trailer is expected next Thursday.
First day sales in Japan
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Infinite Space (DS) – 30,000 (65%)
 Chibi-Robo, Wii de Asobu (Wii) – 6,000 (20%)
 Onore no Shinzuru Michi wo Yuke (PSP) – 2,000 (10%)
 Metroid Prime 2: Dark Echoes, Wii de Asobu (Wii) – 1,500 (10%)
 Shinseiki Evangelion: Koutetsu no Girlfriend 2nd Portable (PSP) – LE 1,000 (35%)
 Majo ni Naru (DS) – 800 (10%)
Looks like New Play Control! Metroid Prime 2 is off to a very slow start in Japan.
Media Create hardware sales (6/1 – 6/7)
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DSi  	38,783
 PSP 	29,070
 Wii 	17,177
 PS3 	10,173
 Xbox 360 	6,625
 DS Lite 	5,664
 PS2 	4,096
Iwata: Nintendo thought about Natal-like camera, rejected the idea
Posted on 16 years ago by Austin(@NE_Austin) in News, Wii | 0 comments
In an interview with FT.com, Nintendo President Satoru Iwata spoke briefly about Microsoft’s new motion tech, “Project Natal”, citing that Nintendo considered the option of using a camera with the Wii, but concluded that accelerometers were a more efficient way to get where they wanted to get with the Wiimotes.
“Until they say when they’re releasing it, how much it costs and what software it comes with, we won’t know whether that is the route we should have taken. However… I think they couldn’t choose to release exactly the same thing.”
Need for Speed: Nitro – Police Chase Gameplay
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High Voltage: Gladiator A.D. and Grinder could end up on other systems
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“We can do anything. We’ve got some very, very talented guys. And it just takes time. And dedication. We have the dedication. It would just be, ‘yes, here’s lots of money. Go make this for the PS3.’ [And we would say] ‘Thank you publisher, we will.’” – High Voltage’s Dave Pellas
I’m not sure how I would feel about these games moving to another platform. On one hand, I’d love for more people to get the chance to play these games (if they turn out to be any good), but on the other hand, the more exclusives the Wii has the more core gamers it’ll draw in. Thoughts, anyone?
Mario Kart Wii tournament – Topman boss battle
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Course: Boss Stage
 Objective: Beat Topman
 Secondary objective: Push Topman off the terrain, watch out for breaking pieces from the sage
 Tournament date: 6/15 – 6/25

