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WilHarris · 25th May 2006, 13:56

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ContingenctPlan · 25th May 2006, 14:01

If it's $250 US, we'll be looking at a minimum of £200, and possibly even more.

Cobalt · 25th May 2006, 14:10

Thats too high considering current conversion rates. I'd say more like £150 or £175.

Swafeman · 25th May 2006, 14:13

150 is fair, 175 is more likely

Flibblebot · 25th May 2006, 14:37

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Originally Posted by Cobalt

Thats too high considering current conversion rates. I'd say more like £150 or £175.

Conversion rates very rarely get taken into account in Rob (Rip-off Britain). Generally the rule of thumb is swap the dollar sign for a pound sign, then take a bit off just for luck. So I think somewhere between £199 and £249 is a more likely price.

BioSniper · 25th May 2006, 14:50

Im also thinking £199 for the UK. Still imo isnt that bad.

Firehed · 25th May 2006, 16:26

If it's $200, I'm definitely getting one. $249 and I probably still will, but it depends a tiny bit on what PC games are looking like at the time. I'd wager 175-199GBP for you Brits, maybe 149GBP if we see a $199 tag stateside.

NuTech · 25th May 2006, 16:30

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Originally Posted by BioSniper

Im also thinking £199 for the UK. Still imo isnt that bad.

£199 sounds right. If they give us a bundle to make up for it, I'll be a very happy man. Console + 2nd controller + Zelda and I probably won't leave my house for a fortnight.

With the virtual console, anyone know if Zelda: Ocarina of Time will be downloadable at launch?

Also, is it worth grabbing a few Gamecube titles now before the mad rush starts?

Dear god, I've never been this giddy over a console my life. Quite sad for 21 year old.

Shaolyen · 25th May 2006, 16:38

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Originally Posted by NuTech

£199 sounds right. If they give us a bundle to make up for it, I'll be a very happy man. Console + 2nd controller + Zelda and I probably won't leave my house for a fortnight.

With the virtual console, anyone know if Zelda: Ocarina of Time will be downloadable at launch?

Also, is it worth grabbing a few Gamecube titles now before the mad rush starts?

Dear god, I've never been this giddy over a console my life. Quite sad for 21 year old.

I'll bet Z:OoT will be one of the first titles downloadable. Does anyone know of a site accepting pre-orders?

bloodcar · 25th May 2006, 16:42

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Originally Posted by Shaolyen

I'll bet Z:OoT will be one of the first titles downloadable. Does anyone know of a site accepting pre-orders?

It'd be smarter if Nintendo released some of the past blockbusters 2-3 months after the console hits shelves when the typical dry spell ensues.

Shaolyen · 25th May 2006, 16:57

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Originally Posted by bloodcar

It'd be smarter if Nintendo released some of the past blockbusters 2-3 months after the console hits shelves when the typical dry spell ensues.

Of course, OoT is already playable on the Wii on the Windwaker special edition. But personally, I hope that Nintendo use the virtual console titles to add initial appeal to the Wii, rather than relying on it to counteract a drought of games. I'd rather be playing Wii games, personally.

eddtox · 25th May 2006, 17:05

$250... ummm... I'd say probably £249 in good old RoB. Sad but likely. However, if I were Nintendo I'd be calling MS for a bundle deal cheaper that the PS3 and put Sony out of the console business.

-ed out

Shaolyen · 25th May 2006, 17:22

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Originally Posted by eddtox

$250... ummm... I'd say probably £249 in good old RoB. Sad but likely. However, if I were Nintendo I'd be calling MS for a bundle deal cheaper that the PS3 and put Sony out of the console business.

-ed out

I think not. It's almost certainly going to be sub-£200. Think £199. (Based on past trends.)

Cobalt · 25th May 2006, 17:46

Well my bet is still on it being lower than £199. Despite what everyone says there isn't that much of a markup on goods. A straight conversion + VAT puts it at 156.28 (assuming the $250 prce tag) a £45 markup would cause outrage which makes me think 175 is the most likely.

Paradigm Shifter · 25th May 2006, 17:53

As depressing it might be, I think it's more likely to be the high end of £200-250. Britain has never been cheap for anything in comparison to other countries, and it's getting worse. Technology in particular seems to always have a premium - doesn't matter where it comes from; US, Japan or even in the UK itself.

Of course, if places like Game do a decent bundle of the console, a second controller and a couple of games, it won't be quite so painful.

eddtox · 25th May 2006, 18:13

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Originally Posted by Cobalt

Well my bet is still on it being lower than £199. Despite what everyone says there isn't that much of a markup on goods. A straight conversion + VAT puts it at 156.28 (assuming the $250 prce tag) a £45 markup would cause outrage which makes me think 175 is the most likely.

Have a look around you. Are you sure the only difference between UK and US is the 17.5% VAT?
-ed out

Shaolyen · 25th May 2006, 18:33

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Originally Posted by eddtox

Have a look around you. Are you sure the only difference between UK and US is the 17.5% VAT?
-ed out

Riiiight.... you do realise that £250 is roughly 85% more than $250?

Just to compare... the Xbox 360 premium costs $399 in the US, and £279 (or $521). That's 30% more, VAT included.

Even the DS Lite, $129 in the US, $190 here. That's about 50% more, VAT included.

So, let's add 50% onto the price of the Wii in the US, presuming it's at $250.
$250 + 50% = $375
$375 = £200.547

Well, would you believe it. Looks like you must know something we don't.

Gizmo1990 · 25th May 2006, 19:30

No way will it be over £200.

I'm quite confident it will launch at £150.

If it is much over £150, expect Wii sports to be bundled with it.

DoR · 25th May 2006, 19:52

X360 is a bit of an odd price itself, £279 and not £299. I would expect the Wii to be something silly like that too, £179

I wouldnt bet on it being £150, we always pay a premium for new stuff.

geek1017 · 25th May 2006, 20:01

I will most likely be buying this at launch, in Japan, for JPY25,000.

I've got to have something to do over the winter.
(when I should be finishing my thesis)

So many games to catch up on. I may be the only person on Bit that hasn't owned a games console since the NES in about 1989.

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Paradigm Shifter Lethargic Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,210	As depressing it might be, I think it's more likely to be the high end of £200-250. Britain has never been cheap for anything in comparison to other countries, and it's getting worse. Technology in particular seems to always have a premium - doesn't matter where it comes from; US, Japan or even in the UK itself. Of course, if places like Game do a decent bundle of the console, a second controller and a couple of games, it won't be quite so painful. __________________ Core i7 920 D0 @ 3.8GHz \| 6GB Corsair 1600MHz \| Gigabyte EX58-UD5 \| XFX 4870X2 2GB \| 4TB \| WUXGA

25th May 2006, 14:01	#2
ContingenctPlan Minimodder Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 40	If it's $250 US, we'll be looking at a minimum of £200, and possibly even more.

25th May 2006, 14:10	#3
Cobalt Multimodder Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Surrey, UK Posts: 248	Thats too high considering current conversion rates. I'd say more like £150 or £175.

25th May 2006, 17:05	#12
eddtox Supermodder Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Medway Posts: 345	$250... ummm... I'd say probably £249 in good old RoB. Sad but likely. However, if I were Nintendo I'd be calling MS for a bundle deal cheaper that the PS3 and put Sony out of the console business. -ed out

25th May 2006, 17:46	#14
Cobalt Multimodder Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Surrey, UK Posts: 248	Well my bet is still on it being lower than £199. Despite what everyone says there isn't that much of a markup on goods. A straight conversion + VAT puts it at 156.28 (assuming the $250 prce tag) a £45 markup would cause outrage which makes me think 175 is the most likely.

25th May 2006, 19:30	#18
Gizmo1990 Multimodder Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: UK Posts: 83	No way will it be over £200. I'm quite confident it will launch at £150. If it is much over £150, expect Wii sports to be bundled with it.

25th May 2006, 19:52	#19
DoR Minimodder Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Eng Posts: 20	X360 is a bit of an odd price itself, £279 and not £299. I would expect the Wii to be something silly like that too, £179 I wouldnt bet on it being £150, we always pay a premium for new stuff.

25th May 2006, 20:01	#20
geek1017 Hypermodder Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Uonuma-Shi, Niigata-ken Posts: 635	I will most likely be buying this at launch, in Japan, for JPY25,000. I've got to have something to do over the winter. (when I should be finishing my thesis) So many games to catch up on. I may be the only person on Bit that hasn't owned a games console since the NES in about 1989. __________________ Thought I'd put something here. Apparently I'm 47.53452% geek I expected more