"Wii, in its most aggressive design, was going to cost $99. (according to a Miyamoto interview) They only raised the price as a compromise to include more RAM and other components - things to make the core gamer happy. Perhaps Nintendo is now realizing they shouldn't have backed down from that initial design, and is moving towards the $99 Wii."
And they would had to have sold the Wii at $400 (with possible losses) to make those people happy.
"I agree with the points made here, but i must say that Reggie's opinions on this matter are not especially to be trusted. Not until we see some conclusive data, at least."
There was an article right here that discussed preliminary sales reports in the US doubling for the Wii.
A flashy-first game is awesome when it comes out. A great-first game is awesome forever.
Plus, just for the hell of it: Kelly Brook at the 2008 BAFTAs
