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Will it happen this year?

It will 11 16.67%
 
It won't 55 83.33%
 
Total:66

Here is an article saying it won't

http://www.gamrreview.com/article/91886/why-a-wii-u-price-drop-probably-wont-happen-this-year/

Since May of this year, Nintendo has no longer been selling its Wii U hardware at a loss.  This has led to speculation that the company will issue an official price drop for the console to capitalize on both the holiday season and the release of their biggest game for the remainder of the year, Super Smash Bros.  While a retail price reduction is certainly not impossible, it seems far more likely that Nintendo will instead opt to provide more value at the console’s current price point. The Wii U is still priced competitively relative to both Sony’s PlayStation 4 and Microsoft’s Xbox One consoles, which seem certain to remain at the base price of $399 throughout the year.  Many are expecting an official Super Smash Bros. U/Wii U bundle upon the game’s release, similar to the company’s Mario Kart 8 bundle earlier this year, which actually increased the Wii U’s price by $30 by including added peripherals in addition to the game.  This formula would work perfectly with a Super Smash Bros. U bundle – particularly when you factor in Nintendo’s upcoming amiibo line, which is set to work with the game.  However, Nintendo might be better served in keeping the Wii U at $299 for such a bundle, with only the game included to keep the base price a full $100 less than the competition, which will be an appealing prospect for many consumers. Black Friday deals and possible door-busters from retailers this holiday for people seeking discounts on Wii U hardware, but with three straight years of annual losses, Nintendo’s return to profitability is paramount for the company, and so the chances of an official retail price drop for Wii U happening in 2014 seem low.

I agree with what he sayings, there may be some good deals this black friday/christmas but I do see the msrp at 250$ sometime in 2015



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Yeah most likely next year. Its better as a company (financial wise) to keep it at the same price because the biggest system seller is coming holiday, i think an early price cut in 2015 is a smart move (Feb-June)



Not officially.



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Did you paste the article in 2 times over or something? Cuz I've felt some serious Dejavu :P

Edit: huh, it's gone now, you either edited it out or I haven't gotten enough sleep XP



next year



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Gonna go with next year.



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MohammadBadir said:

Did you paste the article in 2 times over or something? Cuz I've felt some serious Dejavu :P

Edit: huh, it's gone now, you either edited it out or I haven't gotten enough sleep XP


Ya that was me



First half of 2015 would be my guess.



In my opinion $299.99 is just the right price for the Wii U, maybe they will price cut it again to $249.99 when the PS4 gets its first price cut. Honestly I am surprised Nintendo hasn't released an economical Wii U bundle for $249.99 that just comes with the Wii U and Nintendo Land, and leave the 299.99 ones be the NSMBU, WWHD and Skylanders bundle.



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Wii U + Pro controller + Price cut + Super smash bros. U + This holiday = Nintendo back in action.