The Wii is Here.

[Kenzya]

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We have word from a trustworthy source that at least 26 classic titles are headed to Virtual Console for launch. Take note that this is not a final set; more could easily be added at any time, per the publisher's decision and formal announcements.

Below is the most recent list that our source has laid eyes on, listed in alphabetical order:
1. Bonk's Adventure
2. Castlevania
3. Duck Hunt
4. Excitebike
5. F-Zero
6. Kid Icarus
7. Legend of Zelda, The
8. Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
9. Mario Kart 64
10. Metroid
11. Mortal Kombat
12. New Adventure Island
13. Ninja Gaiden
14. OutRun
15. Pac-Man
16. Prince of Persia
17. Punch-Out!!
18. R-Type
19. Rayman 2
20. Sonic the Hedgehog
21. Star Fox
22. Super Mario 64
23. Super Mario Bros
24. Super Mario Kart
25. Super Mario World
26. Tecmo Bowl

Additionally, there are at least five brand new, never seen titles in the works for launch on VC as well. Our source was not able to comment of specifics of these games, only that they are currently being developed.

I have to enter a fscking message I can't just quote half a page of text.

[B0NK]

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Bonks adventure = orgasim ^_^

[Squeek]

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IT BEGINS!

The three news conferences set in all major release areas (Japan, America, and Europe) begin RIGHT NOW in Japan. 9:00 tomorrow morning is when we shall see the American conference, and 7:00 Friday morning in Europe.

These conferences are the last chance for Nintendo to tell us a price and release date, and also the final hardware. I think they're gonna do it.

[emptiness]

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Nin10do Wins
I'm tired of spending much for gaming

[Squeek]

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So it's pretty much confirmed so far.

$250 console.
$50 games (max).
Comes with Wii Sports.
30 titles out at launch.
30 Virtual Console games at launch.
Various new features and such.
Launches November 19th.
2~5 million consoles at launch.

A bit later and a bit more expensive than I would have hoped for, but it's still the winner.

2:06 a.m. EST [update 10]: The press release is up. It lists the contents of the Wii box: Wii console, Wii remote (w/ strap) Nunchuck attachment, Wii AC adaptor, Wii A/V cable, Wii console stand(?), sensor bar, sensor bar stand and two AA batteries. Also, it seems the 25,000 yen price includes tax.

http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n10/news/060914.html

http://www.wii.com/ (coming soon =o)

[Afrobean]

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Did they say how exactly they're handling the virtual console stuff?

It's Internet, right? Are they charging anything?

[jamuko]

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They say Virtual Console games will range from $5 - $10 apparently.

But really none of this is official until America's conference in the morning.

[Squeek]

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Yeah. The prices are all in Yen and right now the conversions are not at all even, so I can't give you a price.

Basically, it's like 500 yen for NES, 800 for SNES, and 1000 for N64.

But they also said they were charging 6,800 for Zelda and 4,800 for Wii Sports, which, according to the article leak, is bundled with our version. This is where the conflict is and it's the reason I'm not going to bother converting Japan's release information into ours. They're getting a different deal entirely. They said no bundle with Wii sports and it's 25,000 ($212ish). American newspaper says bundled with Wii sports and it's $250. I don't know who is right and I don't care at the moment. I want an official word, so I'm just going to figure out what happened after I get up tomorrow.

Edit: Haha, interactive news was not a rumor. You can watch and play with the news on the Wii.

http://www.nintendo.co.jp/wii/topics/wii_preview/movie/lineup.html

Morning edit: It's confirmed. The only thing I am feeling hurt on is the cost of another controller. $60? ><

[nforcer06164]

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This. Is. Amazing. There's nothing else I can say.

[Squeek]

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At present I am thinking:

Wii: $250.
Zelda: $50.
Monkey Ball: $30-$50 (PLEASE don't be 50 ><)
Extra Remote: $40.

Looking at anywhere from 370 to 390 like this. I don't think the nunchuck attachment will be worth it right off the bat for the second controller. You can still play all of the Sports games with it, and Monkey Ball might not use it. I'll have to find out.

I really just need to determine the worth of a second controller. I mean... I COULD get two and have anyone who comes over be able to play, or I could just play with others who have the console and not buy a second one.

So on second thought, I will either wait for the price to drop or a sale to come around methinks. That puts it at 330 - 350 depending on how Monkey Ball is priced.

[SethSquall]

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AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA.

Ive got everything ready. I've got it all set, I'm just paranoid that I wont get my pre order down fast enough some how. Im still adding money to the fund. I'll know when I can get it, my inbox with have 30 odd new emails telling me I can pre order. The waiting is really killing me.

Edit: 350 quid ready. (660.290 USD)

[lord_carbo]

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Damn, the Opera browser costs money.

[SethSquall]

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IT IS CONFIRMED. RELEASE DATE 8TH DECEMBER WOO CAPS.

179.99 quid = 337.776 USD, All game for release being 39.99 quid = 75.0487 USD

I don't know whether games in US are cheaper, I just wacked in are prices in a currency converter.

You can now pre order from Play.com. I wouldn't trust the site though!

[lord_carbo]

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Yeah in the US it's a lot cheaper. $250 for the Wii, no more than $50 for the games.

[nforcer06164]

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Nobody in the Chicago area is accepting preorders. No Game Crazy, no EB Games, no Gamestop. Dangit.