Rumor: Wii Select budget line starting this month, May 15 price cut sounding more likely
Even though the Wii was released more than four years ago, launch games such as The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess still cost $50 at most retailers. Might that be changing soon, though?
According to Kotaku, Nintendo is set to announce a “Wii Select” budget friendly line this month, which is comparable to “Players Choice” used in past video game generations. The lineup of games include Zelda, Mario Super Sluggers, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, and Wii Sports. These titles will be sold at a $19.99 price point.
Kotaku’s sources say that Wii Sports will become a part of “Wii Select” because Nintendo is planning a new bundle for the console. Mario Kart Wii will take Wii Sports’ role in the packaging, and the sports title will now be sold separately.
Kotaku also reports that a $50 Wii price cut is set May 15. This matches a number of rumors we’ve heard recently, so we may hear something official from Nintendo soon.
