Black Wii gets packaged
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Nintendo)
In case you missed Nintendo's announcement last month, a new Wii is launching in Japan on August 1. It's the same as the old Wii, but it's finished in black instead of white.
While Nintendo already released images of the black Wii, this is the first shot we've seen of the packaging, which looks, well, a whole lot like the packaging for the original Wii--but darker and more mature.
When will the black Wii come to the U.S.? There's no word yet, though you'd think Nintendo would have it out here in time for the holiday season. Personally, I prefer all my game consoles in black to match my home theater components, but I doubt I'd pick up a second system just for the new color.
Is anybody holding out for a black Wii, or any other color for that matter?
(Via Engadget)
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Suggesting someone buy the most overpriced and expensive console on the market and in the same line suggesting that BECAUSE of the tough economic times and the money saving opportunities doesn't make much sense to me...
You're forgetting about the need to own an HDTV in order to really take advantage of a PS3, which is yet *another* $600 minimum, and that's just for 720p. Considering that the Wii's output is a max of 480p, you don' tneed an HDTV to get its 480-line-maximum output.
So, in these tough economic times, jlynn33 is talking about spending upwards of $1,000 minimum for those who don't already have an HDTV, not including the cost of Blu-rays which are more expensive than DVDs, as opposed to a $250 console that looks fine on ALL TVs that are currently out there.
In other words, jlynn33 is talking out of a bodily oriface that's not meant for talking and should be ignored as a clueless fanboi.
All in all in these economically depressing times, my cousin ended up spending $750 for a console that he only uses to play games that he could be playing for much less on an Xbox 360 (COD4/5, Fallout 3). That was a wise decision.lol
The Wii has introduced a way to be a gamer and be active as well. Nobody wants to sit on a couch and stare at the wall all day and if that is all you can afford I understand but if you like many others have decided to allow only a very small amount of money for entertainment during these times, this is a great investment in family fun.
I already have the white one (hardly use it), but I hide it behind my black PS3.
Check out some of the gaming forums. Some hardcore/obsessed/fanboy gamers actually collect game consoles in multiple colors.
The PS3 already did - they released the gunmetal version, bundled with Metal Gear Solid.
Gunmetal version? I would like to see that. Could you post a link please?
Leaving off DVD movie capability saved them licensing fees on each box produced, in turn keeping the purchase price down.
Regardless, a black Wii looks infinitely cooler on a shelf than that drab tan Xbox 360.... which I own. Faceplates do nothing to help that thing's physical ugliness.
Give me a break and do something more important with your life.
And i'm kidding. The new color for the Wii is badass, sadly i could hardly justify buying it as i barely use the one i have already.
If the bloody thing were just few pounds heavier...I COULD use a new anchor for the fishing boat...
- by dinodirect July 15, 2009 2:58 AM PDT
- Personally I thinks black looks better, but it is so general, why not red or blue?
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