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TripleMMM on 19 November 2010

Now my sister can be happy to get one of her own, in black!



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kopstudent89 on 19 November 2010

Woow 3 bundles along with the new wii remote plus... not bad 



Joelcool7 on 20 November 2010

Man Nintendo is getting desperate to push out those Wii's. All these bundles will hopefully raise holiday sales above PS3 and rival Kinect. But I notice something critical, Nintendo is bundling these consoles with old software. I remember back in SNES and N64 days Nintendo would bundle the hardware with new software.

I think Nintendo would have sold way more units had they done this bundle back in 2008. The Mario bundle is certainly great but again bundled with year old software. I remember I had a friend who bought the Donkey Kong Country SNES bundle back in the day infact several people I know did. Maybe Nintendo should be bundling a green Wii with DKC:R instead or how about a WiiParty bundle with two WiimotePlus controllers.

I think if Nintendo capitalizes on their superb software they could push the Wii to that 45-mill mark in the next two years. Release all those colours you promised us in 06. Give us bundles with Skyward Sword and Nintendo's next big holiday title. I think the WiiFit bundle might sell but it won't do nearly as good as it could have done in 08.

Also Nintendo is avoiding another price cut with these bundles. Smart decision. I think a reason Nintendo might not be bundling new software is because new software can sell for alot of profit where as if Nintendo includes it free with the hardware they loose what 25-30$ of profit. But think Nintendo you may sell more hardware as a result. Its worth the loss in software sales!



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Alby_da_Wolf on 20 November 2010

I didn't predict the Mario Kart one, but actually I predicted a Balance Board bundle as a possible move from Ninty to support Wii sales, extend its life, and maybe counter Kinect too, if considered necessary, without having to cut price again too soon. But I didn't predict it so soon...



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Cobra_ on 20 November 2010
Joelcool7 said:

Man Nintendo is getting desperate to push out those Wii's. All these bundles will hopefully raise holiday sales above PS3 and rival Kinect. But I notice something critical, Nintendo is bundling these consoles with old software. I remember back in SNES and N64 days Nintendo would bundle the hardware with new software.

I think Nintendo would have sold way more units had they done this bundle back in 2008. The Mario bundle is certainly great but again bundled with year old software. I remember I had a friend who bought the Donkey Kong Country SNES bundle back in the day infact several people I know did. Maybe Nintendo should be bundling a green Wii with DKC:R instead or how about a WiiParty bundle with two WiimotePlus controllers.

I think if Nintendo capitalizes on their superb software they could push the Wii to that 45-mill mark in the next two years. Release all those colours you promised us in 06. Give us bundles with Skyward Sword and Nintendo's next big holiday title. I think the WiiFit bundle might sell but it won't do nearly as good as it could have done in 08.

Also Nintendo is avoiding another price cut with these bundles. Smart decision. I think a reason Nintendo might not be bundling new software is because new software can sell for alot of profit where as if Nintendo includes it free with the hardware they loose what 25-30$ of profit. But think Nintendo you may sell more hardware as a result. Its worth the loss in software sales!


If you're buying a new Wii, chances are these games are not old to you, because, you know, you didn't have a Wii until now. Of course, that's assuming you are a normal person and not someone who buys the same console again just because it has a different colour and a new game bundled with it.



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postofficebuddy on 20 November 2010
Cobra_ said:
Joelcool7 said:

Man Nintendo is getting desperate to push out those Wii's. All these bundles will hopefully raise holiday sales above PS3 and rival Kinect. But I notice something critical, Nintendo is bundling these consoles with old software. I remember back in SNES and N64 days Nintendo would bundle the hardware with new software.

I think Nintendo would have sold way more units had they done this bundle back in 2008. The Mario bundle is certainly great but again bundled with year old software. I remember I had a friend who bought the Donkey Kong Country SNES bundle back in the day infact several people I know did. Maybe Nintendo should be bundling a green Wii with DKC:R instead or how about a WiiParty bundle with two WiimotePlus controllers.

I think if Nintendo capitalizes on their superb software they could push the Wii to that 45-mill mark in the next two years. Release all those colours you promised us in 06. Give us bundles with Skyward Sword and Nintendo's next big holiday title. I think the WiiFit bundle might sell but it won't do nearly as good as it could have done in 08.

Also Nintendo is avoiding another price cut with these bundles. Smart decision. I think a reason Nintendo might not be bundling new software is because new software can sell for alot of profit where as if Nintendo includes it free with the hardware they loose what 25-30$ of profit. But think Nintendo you may sell more hardware as a result. Its worth the loss in software sales!


If you're buying a new Wii, chances are these games are not old to you, because, you know, you didn't have a Wii until now. Of course, that's assuming you are a normal person and not someone who buys the same console again just because it has a different colour and a new game bundled with it.


Sad thing is there are a lot of people like that, myself included. If I can find a good trade-in deal I'm actually considering getting a Red Wii.



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Nintendogamer on 20 November 2010
kowenicki said:

colours... meh!  really never understood why this appeals.

always smacks of "we have run out of ideas" to me

like a band releasing a greatest hits album... always sells well but nothing new or remotely interesting


 new colors attract the eyes!



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Cheebee on 20 November 2010

Wow, they're really getting serious, now.

This will sell beyond crazy.



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Cobra_ on 20 November 2010
postofficebuddy said:
Cobra_ said:
Joelcool7 said:

Man Nintendo is getting desperate to push out those Wii's. All these bundles will hopefully raise holiday sales above PS3 and rival Kinect. But I notice something critical, Nintendo is bundling these consoles with old software. I remember back in SNES and N64 days Nintendo would bundle the hardware with new software.

I think Nintendo would have sold way more units had they done this bundle back in 2008. The Mario bundle is certainly great but again bundled with year old software. I remember I had a friend who bought the Donkey Kong Country SNES bundle back in the day infact several people I know did. Maybe Nintendo should be bundling a green Wii with DKC:R instead or how about a WiiParty bundle with two WiimotePlus controllers.

I think if Nintendo capitalizes on their superb software they could push the Wii to that 45-mill mark in the next two years. Release all those colours you promised us in 06. Give us bundles with Skyward Sword and Nintendo's next big holiday title. I think the WiiFit bundle might sell but it won't do nearly as good as it could have done in 08.

Also Nintendo is avoiding another price cut with these bundles. Smart decision. I think a reason Nintendo might not be bundling new software is because new software can sell for alot of profit where as if Nintendo includes it free with the hardware they loose what 25-30$ of profit. But think Nintendo you may sell more hardware as a result. Its worth the loss in software sales!


If you're buying a new Wii, chances are these games are not old to you, because, you know, you didn't have a Wii until now. Of course, that's assuming you are a normal person and not someone who buys the same console again just because it has a different colour and a new game bundled with it.


Sad thing is there are a lot of people like that, myself included. If I can find a good trade-in deal I'm actually considering getting a Red Wii.


Yeah not really as many as you imagine. There are lots of them on the internet forums, I guess... but first, they are probably going to do it regardless of the bundled software, and second, Nintendo is not really after them, these people are existing customers, Nintendo is trying to attract new customers.



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jarrod on 20 November 2010
CrashDestroyer said:

Blue Wii with Metroid please :D.


They're saving the blue Wii for DQX. ;)