Wii To Launch Late September or October?
While Sports Illustrated for Kids announced the Wii’s launch on November 6, CNN columnist Chris Morris, citing insider buzz, says it could be as available as early as late September. While Nintendo, unlike SI for Kids, has not made any formal launch date announcements for the Wii, it was generally expected to hit retail around the PS3’s debut on November 17.
The company could now be manufacturing final retail units of the Wii, according to a June 21st analyst’s note from P.J. McNealy of American Technology Research, saying “October is a reasonable timeframe.” Early manufacturing will help Nintendo meet consumer demand since new consoles sell out fast. In contrast, Sony has yet to begin final manufacturing of its PS3. Nintendo continues to downplay any suggested dates.
Meanwhile, the pricing for the Wii remains a mystery. Industry analysts place it between $199 or $249, cheaper than both the PS3, and the current Xbox 360 price.
Via CNN
While Sports Illustrated for Kids announced the Wii’s launch on November 6, CNN columnist Chris Morris, citing insider buzz, says it could be as available as early as late September. While Nintendo, unlike SI for Kids, has not made any formal launch date announcements for the Wii, it was generally expected to hit retail around the PS3’s debut on November 17.
The company could now be manufacturing final retail units of the Wii, according to a June 21st analyst’s note from P.J. McNealy of American Technology Research, saying “October is a reasonable timeframe.” Early manufacturing will help Nintendo meet consumer demand since new consoles sell out fast. In contrast, Sony has yet to begin final manufacturing of its PS3. Nintendo continues to downplay any suggested dates.
Meanwhile, the pricing for the Wii remains a mystery. Industry analysts place it between $199 or $249, cheaper than both the PS3, and the current Xbox 360 price.
Via CNN
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