mike_intellivision on 13 March 2009
Based upon the 112 UKP trade price, upon release, that was worth 25,536 JPY. Currently that is worth 15680 JPY.
The new trade price (estimated at 131 UKP) is worth 18,340 JPY.
Estimated manufacturing cost of the Wii (at release) was $158 -- which translated to 18,486 JPY at the time (it would be $15,484 JPY based upon current exchange rates).
http://www.engadget.com/2006/12/15/wii-manufacturing-costs-ring-up-to-just-158/
Mike from Morgantown
PS -- The $158 manufacturing estimate matches the $40-$45 profit per console on release in the US (if you factor in Wii Sports as being worth $50 -- the equivalent of its Japanese price).
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