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[Foot]

http://mynintendonew...sold-at-a-loss/

This contradicts with...

http://wiiublog.com/...-says-nintendo/

Hopefully it's not a giant margin like Xbox 360 and PS3 had at first, and the hardware is pretty powerful!

[Dragon]

I figured this. The Wii U was previously rumored to cost $180 to manufacture. Adding the Wii U GamePad (translated from yen is $170, which would roughly be priced $150 in the US) would mean the console is priced lower than it's worth.

Edited by Dragon, 24 October 2012 - 11:18 AM.

[angelo07stang]

Wow wii need a nintendo direct more than ever seems like a the news recently is doom and gloom whats next no voice chat shatty online.

[Blake]

Wow wii need a nintendo direct more than ever seems like a the news recently is doom and gloom whats next no voice chat shatty online.

What does this do with the fact that we need a Nintendo Direct?

Nintendo wouldn't release that kind of info.

[Foot]

I figured this. The Wii U was previously rumored to cost $180 to manufacture. Adding the Wii U GamePad (translated from yen is $170, which would roughly be priced $150 in the US) would mean the console is priced lower than it's worth.

Actually, the $180 included the Gamepad costs, assuming that was true. However assuming your calculations, $180 hardware + $112.50 for the GamePad (25% goes to Retailer), that would be $292.50 in Manufacturing costs. Priced at $299.99, 74.99 would go to retailer, meaning $367.49 in Costs, uh oh!

Wow wii need a nintendo direct more than ever seems like a the news recently is doom and gloom whats next no voice chat shatty online.

Yeah they would never say this

Edited by Heyheyharold, 24 October 2012 - 11:24 AM.

[angelo07stang]

What does this do with the fact that we need a Nintendo Direct?

Nintendo wouldn't release that kind of info.

Ahh mr negativity again I see. The way you talk to people sometimes blake makes you seem kind of pompas and ignorant . I dont think your trying to be on purpose but Im just putting it out there.

Edited by angelo07stang, 24 October 2012 - 11:26 AM.

[Crackkat]

this better be due to a power increase since the previous statement that it wouldn't be sold at a loss.

[Dragon]

Actually, the $180 included the Gamepad costs, assuming that was true. However assuming your calculations, $180 hardware + $112.50 for the GamePad (25% goes to Retailer), that would be $292.50 in Manufacturing costs. Priced at $299.99, 74.99 would go to retailer, meaning $367.49 in Costs, uh oh!

That's ridiculous. $180 INCLUDING the GamePad? No way. The Wii U would have to be Dreamcast power for that. lol Anyway, the Wii U won't sell at TOO big of a loss, fortunately.

this better be due to a power increase since the previous statement that it wouldn't be sold at a loss.

Dear Lord, I hope so.

[Blake]

Ahh mr negativity again I see. The way you talk to people sometimes blake makes you seem kind of pompas and ignorant . I dont think your trying to be on purpose but Im just putting it out there.

I was in no way being negative. I was asking a simple question.

After you attacked me in chat, I decided to give you a second chance, but I may have to rethink that.

[angelo07stang]

I was in no way being negative. I was asking a simple question.

After you attacked me in chat, I decided to give you a second chance, but I may have to rethink that.

Blake i was just pointing out that you are very disrespectful in the way you talk to people. If someone post something you dont like or agree with you post negative comments towards that person thats all I was saying.

[Dragon]

Come on guys. Let's stay on topic please. There have been quite a few arguments recently. :/

[Blake]

Blake i was just pointing out that you are very disrespectful in the way you talk to people. If someone post something you dont like or agree with you post negative comments towards that person thats all I was saying.

How was I being disrespectful?

[The Lonely Koopa]

This is good news that increases my hopes in the wiiu Hardware.

[Waller]

This much was expected to be honest. It's not the easiest thing to have a console able to compete with PS420 at $300 without losing money on the process.

On the argument thing, both of you just stop it. You're being disrespectful to the entire forum by keeping this up.

[Blake]

On the argument thing, both of you just stop it. You're being disrespectful to the entire forum by keeping this up.

You know what? I agree, I'm done.

The argument was pointless, neither of us gained anything from it. Plus it makes the forums look bad.

[angelo07stang]

Just the way you phrased whats this have to do with nintendo direct like you were implying I was stupid for posting that. It is what it is lets just move on.

Edited by angelo07stang, 24 October 2012 - 11:48 AM.

[xile6]

Idk i heard $180 without the game pad. But then again my $400 s2 only cost about $100-150 to make.
But i do know that nintendo kinda always take a hit at first then they start to make it big later on.
Anyone one remember the 3ds price cu/ That was a big hit to them but in the end it work out

[dark_rabbid]

If it is sold at a loss that could be a good thing.......or bad. We should see Nintendo pump out more games than usual to make up for the loss. Which means a bunch of first/second party games.

[BobbyRiddle]

Wait a second.

http://www.forgetthe...wii-u-price.php

This was from way back in April and it says TOTAL manufacturing cost including game pad is $180. I just assumed that you take that and add to it retailer costs, packaging costs, and don't forget the R&D amortization per unit. That should still net them a fair profit on the basic model, and an even better one on the deluxe right?

[Foot]

Keep the Peace!

That's ridiculous. $180 INCLUDING the GamePad? No way. The Wii U would have to be Dreamcast power for that. lol Anyway, the Wii U won't sell at TOO big of a loss, fortunately.

Total cost of materials to manufacture the Wii U console (includes cost of controller) is estimated to be around $180

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

I would hope though that it isn't. I want Power! Lol