When I first heard the news that Nintendo was dropping the price on the Wii gaming system, I was a little shocked. Just two years ago I remember standing in line three hours before a store even opened in hopes of getting my hands on one of ten consoles they were promising to have in stock that morning. But that was two years ago and, in the gaming world, that’s a long time!
Actually the Wii will be celebrating it’s third (launch) birthday this November. So, with the news of the price drop, I had to wonder if this means the Wii is on it’s way out and Nintendo is going to be releasing something new soon. Since there has been no news of anything new coming on the market, I can only assume that Nintendo is making a great strategic move!
After all, it’s been three years! Nintendo needed something to put the Wii back on the front pages of gaming news for a while. It also seems that Nintendo is taking to heart that consumers are tightening their budgets and gaming systems just aren’t a high priority right now. I think the price drop will have parents considering the Wii this holiday shopping season!
The original $249 price tag has been slashed to $199. And, if you purchase the Wii at Amazon.com before October 3, you’ll receive a $25 Amazon.com Gift Card. That means (until Saturday) the Wii will only cost you $174!!!
As I said, my family owns a Wii and we have really enjoyed it! We are not die-hard gamers so this has been a perfect system for us. It is something that everyone from my three year old daughter to my parents can enjoy. Last year I received the Wii Balance Board for Christmas. This year I’m excited about the New Super Mario Bros. Wii game!
- Super Mario Bros. Wii — Choose to take on the new version of a much loved classic or invite up to three friends to play with you in the multiplayer mode. The multiplayer mode of the game offers a combination of cooperation and competition. Choose to work together or toss your friends in the way of danger.
- Releasing November 15, just in time for Christmas wish lists!
So, is the price drop a good move on Nintendo’s part? I believe it will be. It can’t hurt!
March 16th, 2010 on 3:17 am
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