Do you think that the Wii is a rip-off?

especially when we can get the xbox360 for $150?

please tell me your opinion:D

No, I don't because I paid in value to the price tag in games, so I am content with it.ArisShadows

just who are the wii buyers these days? Are mom/dads/grandmas/sisters/girlfreinds are really the actual audience for the wii?

Nintendo made billions by rehasing the GC and overcharging and fooling mom/dads by makingit seem cheaper than PS3/360

But who can hate on nintendo making that DOUGH?

also the 20 GB 360 is also $200.

Im not saying the wii is a bad system, im just saying if you can get a 360 for as cheap, or almost as cheap as a Wii, would you rather buy a 360?

also the 20 GB 360 is also $200.

Im not saying the wii is a bad system, im just saying if you can get a 360 for as cheap, or almost as cheap as a Wii, would you rather buy a 360?

theperson121

I hope they release the new Pikmin next year!

That game is what i see is,or should be Nintendo's flagship title.

I hope they release the new Pikmin next year!

That game is what i see is,or should be Nintendo's flagship title.

theperson121

well forthis gen and the previous one... i never had one complaint about their first party. So I'm guessing the next pikmin will also be pwnage.

Hell, if they add Pikmin with Wii controls. in my opinion it would work great with the console.

And maybe if were lucky, a new Zelda game for next year aswell:)

Hell, if they add Pikmin with Wii controls. in my opinion it would work great with the console.

And maybe if were lucky, a new Zelda game for next year aswell:)

theperson121

im looking forward to MH3, DQX, Arc Rise Fantasia, Kizuna, and err... the new mothership tales which is definitely gonna be mentionned at the upcoming jump festa event which is in a matter of weeks. Add a new zelda announcement and the ps3 games... I'm a happy soul.

agrees!

in my opinion, it just depends on what type of stuff you prefer :)

I personally believe that the Wii isn't showing what it can really do!

I think it's a gamecube with a motion sensing controller!CleanPlayer

Yes, it costs too much for its hardware.

yes, definitely.

The Wii is seriously lacking at the moment. It's expensive, and there haven't been any really good games released for it for ages. I think it's pretty lame, Nintendo seems to be on a mission to get as much money with as little effort as possible. They keep re-releasing GC games but with motion controls and charge full price for them! Disgusting. Also the whole motion sensing controls have proved to often become a negative element of many games, restricting the enjoyment of many games due to unnecessary, clunky control systems. I used to love nintendo, but I feel pretty disgusted with the way nintendo is conducting itself at the moment. tooplanx

The software makes a strong case that it's not, the hardware on the other hand....

also the 20 GB 360 is also $200.

Im not saying the wii is a bad system, im just saying if you can get a 360 for as cheap, or almost as cheap as a Wii, would you rather buy a 360?

theperson121

No. There are more than enough quality games to make it worth the purchase price. I've been very happy with mine, purchased almost 3 years ago for the original list price. And that was before MP3 and SMG.

And you can buy this with $100:

Are the 360 and the PS3 a rip-off?

yes, but that is until 2009 comes around. Nintendo can always get me back they just have to show me the games I love.too_much_eslim

Compared to upgrading an existing PC the mainstream consoles are a rip-off unless you want to play exclusives.

The value of a console is based on its exclusives.

Wii has awesome exclusives. And to be honest some of the most interesting games released this gen, even if they are not mainstream AAA's.

Price to entertainment value -wisesalxis

And that right there is the only thing that matters. The hardware of the console is largely irrelevant - you buy a console to play games (or, in the PS3's case, you might buy it as a Blu-Ray player). Given that, the only thing that matters is: Do you enjoy the content the console/Blu-Ray player is giving you? Is that entertainment good enough to justify the price tag? That's all there is to it. Of course, the hardware may result in interesting games, but even then, it's that interesting game that matters, not the hardware.

Yeah, it's a total rip-off. The Wii may be cheap for other people but there is really hidden costs. I will tell you the Hidden costs below:

Wiimote batteries– This will suck your money whenever you run out of batteries. You can solve this by buying a recharger.

Electricity– The Wii never turns off. Instead, it is in standby mode all the time when it is not on. This will use electricity which may require money wasted.

Gasoline– You will waste more gasoline to get batteries and games which will be more expensive than the retail price.

Injuries– If you get hurt from playing the Wii, you may get injuries which will make it more expensive.

Below I will tell you the real price for the Wii

$250 – Wii
$100 – Batteries
$050 – Electricity
$200 – Gasoline
$600 – Grand Total
$050 – To cure injuries from the Wii
$650 – Grand Total if you got injuries fom the Wii

The Wii is very expensive itself.

Yeah, it's a total rip-off. The Wii may be cheap for other people but there is really hidden costs. I will tell you the Hidden costs below:

Wiimote batteries– This will suck your money whenever you run out of batteries. You can solve this by buying a recharger.

Electricity– The Wii never turns off. Instead, it is in standby mode all the time when it is not on. This will use electricity which may require money wasted.

Gasoline– You will waste more gasoline to get batteries and games which will be more expensive than the retail price.

Injuries– If you get hurt from playing the Wii, you may get injuries which will make it more expensive.

Below I will tell you the real price for the Wii

$250 – Wii
$100 – Batteries
$050 – Electricity
$200 – Gasoline
$600 – Grand Total
$050 – To cure injuries from the Wii
$650 – Grand Total if you got injuries fom the Wii

The Wii is very expensive itself.

BloodSeeker1337

You must be kidding? What your saying is just ridiculous, this is honestly one of the most absurd claims I have seen on System Wars.

Yeah, it's a total rip-off. The Wii may be cheap for other people but there is really hidden costs. I will tell you the Hidden costs below:

Wiimote batteries– This will suck your money whenever you run out of batteries. You can solve this by buying a recharger.

Electricity– The Wii never turns off. Instead, it is in standby mode all the time when it is not on. This will use electricity which may require money wasted.

Gasoline– You will waste more gasoline to get batteries and games which will be more expensive than the retail price.

Injuries– If you get hurt from playing the Wii, you may get injuries which will make it more expensive.

Below I will tell you the real price for the Wii

$250 – Wii
$100 – Batteries
$050 – Electricity
$200 – Gasoline
$600 – Grand Total
$050 – To cure injuries from the Wii
$650 – Grand Total if you got injuries fom the Wii

The Wii is very expensive itself.

BloodSeeker1337

No, not at all.

Also, the 360 is not $150. If you buy that, you have to buy memory cards or a hardrive, and I'm guessing you are paying for Live too. Also, there's the possibility of you needing a $100 Wi-Fi adapter.

Yeah, it's a total rip-off. The Wii may be cheap for other people but there is really hidden costs. I will tell you the Hidden costs below:

Wiimote batteries– This will suck your money whenever you run out of batteries. You can solve this by buying a recharger.

Electricity– The Wii never turns off. Instead, it is in standby mode all the time when it is not on. This will use electricity which may require money wasted.

Gasoline– You will waste more gasoline to get batteries and games which will be more expensive than the retail price.

Injuries– If you get hurt from playing the Wii, you may get injuries which will make it more expensive.

Below I will tell you the real price for the Wii

$250 – Wii
$100 – Batteries
$050 – Electricity
$200 – Gasoline
$600 – Grand Total
$050 – To cure injuries from the Wii
$650 – Grand Total if you got injuries fom the Wii

The Wii is very expensive itself.

BloodSeeker1337

Your kidding, right? :|

:lol:

Yes, in that given the technology Nintendo could sell it for far far less than they are.

Yes, in that given the technology Nintendo could sell it for far far less than they are.

Darth_DuMas

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Yes, in that given the technology Nintendo could sell it for far far less than they are.

surrealnumber5

The Wii is sold at a massive profit. Which is a bit weired considering console makers traditionally try to make money from the software not the hardware.

On the other hand I recognise it's sold at this price because it can, Sony did it with the PS2, when the competition had dropped the price below £120, they where still selling at over £170.

But with the Wii costs now £165 on Amazon and given the technology (a slightly more powerful GC with a new controller), it's likely more than half it's cost is profit.

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Yes, in that given the technology Nintendo could sell it for far far less than they are.

Darth_DuMas

The Wii is sold at a massive profit. Which is a bit weired considering console makers traditionally try to make money from the software not the hardware.

On the other hand I recognise it's sold at this price because it can, Sony did it with the PS2, when the competition had dropped the price below £120, they where still selling at over £170.

But with the Wii costs now £165 on Amazon and given the technology (a slightly more powerful GC with a new controller), it's likely more than half it's cost is profit.

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[QUOTE="surrealnumber5"] unless the only thing you have ever purchased in your life time is a ps3 that sony lost money on this is a funny statement. 99.999% of items sold on the market are sold at a profit, why else would anyone make or sell something that would cause them a losssurrealnumber5

The Wii is sold at a massive profit. Which is a bit weired considering console makers traditionally try to make money from the software not the hardware.

On the other hand I recognise it's sold at this price because it can, Sony did it with the PS2, when the competition had dropped the price below £120, they where still selling at over £170.

But with the Wii costs now £165 on Amazon and given the technology (a slightly more powerful GC with a new controller), it's likely more than half it's cost is profit.

The only difference is the Wii isn't current tech, which is why I took it from tech standpoint. Is it worth it in terms of games, probably, it's up to the buyer. In terms of technology, not really.