greenmedic88 said:
Price cut to $150, include Remote Plus, maybe substitute Sports Resort for Sports although since Sports isn't sold separately in most markets, I really don't think it even matters whether they continue to give it away. Maybe drop Sports Resort as a part of the bundle instead. Unless a redesign saves Nintendo a significant amount on manufacturing costs (seems unlikely as it started as a reduced cost hardware package) I don't see any reason for a product refresh; just limited edition bundles and colors. Also at this stage in the generation, any significant hardware upgrades (Wii 1.5 HD) would be well enough to just roll into the Wii's successor in 2012. It seems doubtful that consumer demand for a more expensive Wii SKU is worth developing. A $150 Wii should be a decent draw to keep numbers afloat, but anything else is unlikely to yield significant YoY increases. 2011 will see Nintendo focus on the 3DS regardless. |
I think the only real option is the pricecut you suggested, maybe with the plus thrown in.
This can become a gamecube situation from this point going forward, cheap as chips but not many really interested.
Wii's unique motion control system was it's big selling point. This has been hijacked by the other two who have now moved away from the original gamepad only systems.
If Sony or MS didn't release Move (and soon Kinect) I am sure wii will still be king on the weekly charts.
I hope I am wrong for wii's sake but I don't see much hope of a recovery regarding hardware sales even with future big releases.
Again I think you also correctly pointed out the main focus will soon shift to the 3DS which I am sure will be a monster success, keeping the shareholders happy...or happy-ish.
