Need your gaming opinion on price
11-29-08, 12:47 AM
#1
DVD Talk Hero
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 1999
Location: Not necessarily Formerly known as Solid Snake
Posts: 29,260
Received 1,245 Likes
on
856 Posts
Need your gaming opinion on price
We are thinking of getting the kids (and me) and Wii ... is this package deal a decent price?
Wii (normal package, 1 remote, 1 nunchuk, & sports game)
Wii Nunchuk
Wii Play (with remote)
2 games (Madden '09 & choice of a variety of $50 games)
and an accessory kit (with gel sleeves for both sets of controllers)
Package price is $409 (shipping is another $30 which has prevented me from pulling the trigger).
Wii (normal package, 1 remote, 1 nunchuk, & sports game)
Wii Nunchuk
Wii Play (with remote)
2 games (Madden '09 & choice of a variety of $50 games)
and an accessory kit (with gel sleeves for both sets of controllers)
Package price is $409 (shipping is another $30 which has prevented me from pulling the trigger).
11-29-08, 12:59 AM
#2
DVD Talk Godfather
Adding it up, it seems to be about the same as you would pay for the stuff individually, especially if you include shipping.
$249 - Wii
$20 - Nunchuck
$50 - Wii Play
$100 - 2 Games
Not sure what's in the accessory kit. It's not a great deal, but if you've been looking for a Wii it isn't terrible to get it if you want one anyway.
$249 - Wii
$20 - Nunchuck
$50 - Wii Play
$100 - 2 Games
Not sure what's in the accessory kit. It's not a great deal, but if you've been looking for a Wii it isn't terrible to get it if you want one anyway.
11-29-08, 03:25 AM
#3
DVD Talk Limited Edition
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Home of the 2009 Stanley Cup & Vince Lombardi trophy!!!
Posts: 6,117
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I just got this email from Buy.com:
Nintendo Wii System - Carnival Smash Bundle
Includes Wii with Wii Sports, Smash Bros, Carnival Games & more!
FREE BUDGET SHIPPING
Buy.com price: $374.44 (limited stock)
Ready to have a smashing good time this holiday season? Pick up the Nintendo Wii System Carnival Smash Bundle and you're on your way! This bundle features the Nintendo Wii System with Wii Sports, one Wii Remote and Nunchuck. In addition, you also get a great selection of our bestselling hits including Super Smash Bros Brawl, Carnival Games, M&M's Kart Racing, and Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity. So don't be left out in the cold this holiday season - grab your Wii bundle today while they are in stock now!
LINK
Nintendo Wii System - Carnival Smash Bundle
Includes Wii with Wii Sports, Smash Bros, Carnival Games & more!
FREE BUDGET SHIPPING
Buy.com price: $374.44 (limited stock)
Ready to have a smashing good time this holiday season? Pick up the Nintendo Wii System Carnival Smash Bundle and you're on your way! This bundle features the Nintendo Wii System with Wii Sports, one Wii Remote and Nunchuck. In addition, you also get a great selection of our bestselling hits including Super Smash Bros Brawl, Carnival Games, M&M's Kart Racing, and Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity. So don't be left out in the cold this holiday season - grab your Wii bundle today while they are in stock now!
LINK
Last edited by dvdsteve2000; 11-29-08 at 03:33 AM.
11-29-08, 03:31 AM
#4
DVD Talk Special Edition
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Keizer, OR
Posts: 1,021
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I wouldn't do the package deal myself...Wii's seem to be in stock at most places (specifically Gamestop)
I would hit Gamestop this weekend, grab a Wii and take advantage of their Buy 2 Get 1 free sale on used games and accessories.
Madden 09 - $45
+ 2nd game at $45
+ wii remote at $35 (free)
= $90 (or $81 if you have an Edge card to save 10%)
Wii Play (game only) $20
+ Nunchuck
I would hit Gamestop this weekend, grab a Wii and take advantage of their Buy 2 Get 1 free sale on used games and accessories.
Madden 09 - $45
+ 2nd game at $45
+ wii remote at $35 (free)
= $90 (or $81 if you have an Edge card to save 10%)
Wii Play (game only) $20
+ Nunchuck
11-29-08, 11:03 PM
#6
DVD Talk Hero
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 1999
Location: Not necessarily Formerly known as Solid Snake
Posts: 29,260
Received 1,245 Likes
on
856 Posts
[QUOTE=hail2dking;9100185]I wouldn't do the package deal myself...Wii's seem to be in stock at most places (specifically Gamestop)
I would hit Gamestop this weekend, grab a Wii and take advantage of their Buy 2 Get 1 free sale on used games and accessories.
Madden 09 - $45
+ 2nd game at $45
+ wii remote at $35 (free)
= $90 (or $81 if you have an Edge card to save 10%)
Wii Play (game only) $20
+ Nunchuck
I would hit Gamestop this weekend, grab a Wii and take advantage of their Buy 2 Get 1 free sale on used games and accessories.
Madden 09 - $45
+ 2nd game at $45
+ wii remote at $35 (free)
= $90 (or $81 if you have an Edge card to save 10%)
Wii Play (game only) $20
+ Nunchuck
11-29-08, 11:36 PM
#7
DVD Talk Godfather
Honestly?
The 360 is cheaper, has a more complete library, has better functionality (demos, stream music/movies from your computer, is a DVD player), and is just plain more fun.
My experience with Wii owners who also have a 360 is that the Wii is a lot of fun but you get tired of it pretty fast. I'm one of those owners. The first ~2 months with it I spent more time with it than almost any other console. I got it on launch. I've bought 2 games for it since.
If we were talking Wii-at-launch, when the 360 was still more expensive, it would be a tougher argument. But now that the Wii is not the cheapest option, I can only see it as a third-best option.
The 360 is cheaper, has a more complete library, has better functionality (demos, stream music/movies from your computer, is a DVD player), and is just plain more fun.
My experience with Wii owners who also have a 360 is that the Wii is a lot of fun but you get tired of it pretty fast. I'm one of those owners. The first ~2 months with it I spent more time with it than almost any other console. I got it on launch. I've bought 2 games for it since.
If we were talking Wii-at-launch, when the 360 was still more expensive, it would be a tougher argument. But now that the Wii is not the cheapest option, I can only see it as a third-best option.
