I am not going to go so far as to agree a new color would be foolish. But I don't think it is the right move for the right now. I have no doubt every Wii sent to stores between now and Dec 24 will be sold. Should they make any change to the console what so ever if it means getting one less systme out teh door? No.
Should they use these gaurenteed sales to increase profit/sell more games/ appeal to new demographics/ create attention etc. ? Yes
The Wii will be sold regardless of color. Color changes are usually done when they want to push more consoles out the door, but I don't think there is any need for that.
There is a need to sell more software, get zappers and balance boards installed, have news storeis written, take up more shelf space at stores, get more casuals to realize they need it. A new color only fills some of these goals. A new package deal would work on all of these.
Now personaly I still say they will change nothing, as I am confident that Nintendo plans on taking no chances with their golden goose and pushing out every single system they can, even if Reggie had to deliver them himself. Wii will remain the hot thing for about 6 more months and then I it's sellout days are over. (I am not calling it a fad I am just thinking that it will then be more like a regular console and sell based on it games, and less like a Tickle Me Ipod)
Final* Word on Game Delays:
The game will not be any better or include more content then planned. Any commnets that say so are just PR hogwash to make you feel better for having to wait.
Delays are due to lack of proper resources, skill, or adequate planning by the developer.
Do be thankful that they have enough respect for you to delay the game and maintain its intended level of quality.
*naznatips is exempt
