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Wii Gets Price Cut To $199

Posted by Soulskill on from the keeping-up-with-the-softses dept.

After watching Microsoft and Sony drop the prices on the Xbox 360 and the PS3, Nintendo has decided to jump in with a price cut as well. Starting September 27th, the Wii will cost $199 in North America, a $50 drop from the previous price. Japan will be getting a slightly smaller price cut, but Europe seems to be left out of this change. Nintendo is hoping this reduction and the release of New Super Mario Bros. Wii and Wii Fit Plus in the coming months will boost slipping sales rates.

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  1. Wiiiiiii by sitarlo · · Score: 1, Redundant

    The Wii represents a successful deviation from the mainstream in console gaming. I hope this price drop helps them sell a zillion more units. They also proved that slick graphics only get you so far and that factors like fun, exercise, and creativity are still important to gamers.