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[Bane]

http://mynintendonew...-for-under-300/

According to this, the Wii U console will cost $180 o make, the controller will cost maximim $59 to make, NFC costs $5 to implement, and Wii U will be atleast $300 when it launches(although anyone could've guessed that).

Since this obviously isn't confirmed by Nintendo, take this with a grain of salt. Do you think its true?

[jono]

It sounds very likely. I believe it. If it is true, individual controllers will cost about 65$, which is perfectly reasonable, especially if only two tablet controllers are compatible with each system.

60 days till we find out!

[Robotic Sunshine Commander]

idk about this rumor . i just hope the system is powerful enough and is 400 or less in US

[Fig]

If the 180 includes the controller and NFC costs, then yes. Their profit margin would be about 40% (120/300) BEFORE factoring in what retailers keep.

If not then no, because their PM would be about 18% before what retailers keep. Of course, my calculations assume a $300 price tag. The article says at least 300, so I'm guessing the actual price will be closer to $400.

In general, its good to have at least a 25-30% PM after retailers collect on each unit sold. (Though I'm not sure what's "normal" or acceptable in the video game industry).

[Soul]

The console will cost more to make then 180$.

[Daniel]

Please don't make the U cost any more than $400 Nintendo...
I don't think that Nintendo is that cheap though.

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[Plutonas]

this article is bad, as the others.. they tell us here that wii U is old hardware and it cost them nothing. It comes to complete the rumors about wii U is less powerful than 360 and ps3.. so dont read it.. its stupid.

I see marketing strategy behind this daily posts..So it has nothing to do with developers, and they are bad marketing freaks.. probably are the ones who worked for AMD.. hahahahaha with buldozer.. (remember? they fired them all) Its not fanboism its marketing..

Put all this anonymous articles down with dates and leaks.. and check their strategy..

Edited by Orion, 08 April 2012 - 01:19 PM.

[Daniel]

Nintendo is keeping their mouths shut, so this article didn't really change too much.
It isn't one of the obviously fake ones, but still, Iunno dood.

[Robotic Sunshine Commander]

yah nintendo would probably come out and say we don't comment if this is true. rumors like this have surfaced before it just seems like an act for attention

[Plutonas]

I never saw nintendo answering to this articles.. have u?

Edited by Orion, 08 April 2012 - 01:26 PM.

[Bane]

Just posting what I found is all. I kinda figured the Wii U controller would cost $50-60 to make.

[Blasty]

If it the controller were to cost that much to make how much would they sell it for?

[Daniel]

Well, say the U costed $375.
A controller might cost $75-$85 maybe?
That seems a bit generous actually, kinda, not sure. ($75)
I don't really know much about the controller, to be honest, so I can't give a good estimate.
I'd still buy it like the fanboy I am.
Actually, I'm forever alone, so no need.

Edited by DanielAello, 08 April 2012 - 01:48 PM.

[Meelow100]

this article is bad, as the others.. they tell us here that wii U is old hardware and it cost them nothing. It comes to complete the rumors about wii U is less powerful than 360 and ps3.. so dont read it.. its stupid.

I see marketing strategy behind this daily posts..So it has nothing to do with developers, and they are bad marketing freaks.. probably are the ones who worked for AMD.. hahahahaha with buldozer.. (remember? they fired them all) Its not fanboism its marketing..

Put all this anonymous articles down with dates and leaks.. and check their strategy..

Actully the article says the Wii U is on par with the 360/PS3, so that would destory the already fake rumor.

Anyway the article came from a random site with no sources just say they have sources that are connected to Nintendo, I'm thinking this site wants views so they make up a bad rumor about the Wii U and get views from it because they saw how much views the other fake rumor got from Gamingindustry.

Edited by Meelow100, 08 April 2012 - 01:45 PM.

[Meelow100]

http://thewiiu.com/t...acturing-costs/

[Daniel]

Nobody knows the official price or specs. yet.
However, I'd buy on day one without breaking a sweat for $300.

[Joshua]

That's good then. If this is true It would probably be retailed for $300US-$400US. Just what I was expecting.

[Bane]

Beat you to it TRON.

[Nin_Stream]

$299.99 - $349.99 thats what the Launch Price will be I guarantee it.

As for the Price of a Controller meh. You will get 1 with the system so you will only need to buy 1 more tablet controller. Since last I heard 2 was the most the Wii U could handle. I would say that 2nd tablet would be no more then $50.