No, not
to $50, though that would be an awesome way to tie up this holiday season for Nintendo.
Kotaku shared this possible excerpt from a future Toys R Us ad, showing Wiis for sale for just $199,
with Wii Sports, effective September 27. Now, we're not going to call this
true or
confirmed or anything that implies we have any confidence in this image. In fact, there are a few possibilities:
- It's real (yay!)
- The art of faking retail ads has advanced significantly since the run-up to the PS3 Slim release, and it's a convincing fake
- It's real, but the "price cut" term is actually referring to a Toys R Us sale (still yay, but not universally so).
In any case, just
don't buy a Wii until late September. You've waited almost three years anyway!
{ Sep 14th 2009 at 3:45PM } 
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
False @ Sep 14th 2009 3:50PM
Nice and all, but I could pick up an Xbox 360 Arcade bundle for the same price...and probably get just as much memory.
Space @ Sep 14th 2009 4:03PM
even if this was $50 I don't think I'd get one. for the life of me I can't think of one game I'd like to play on it. but hey I'm sure there's millions of people who will buy one at this price.
SoulBlade @ Sep 14th 2009 4:16PM
Seriously Space? For $50 bucks I think it'd be great... the Nintendo first party franchise titles alone are enough of a sell for me on that. Hopefully no gamer is too cool to pick up a Wii if it's only $50... that'd be a bit sad.
Markez @ Sep 14th 2009 4:19PM
Child (false), please. Then you're just a hater, and not a real gamer. That's as remarkably asinine as saying 'durrr even if they payed me to buy a pstriple i wouldnt do it cuz it has no gamez'. I'm sorry that first part rhymed, I really didn't mean it to. I swear this place has been overrun by idiots and fanboys.
Markez @ Sep 14th 2009 4:20PM
Gah, Space, I meant. *sigh* I'm off to the pool kids, fight amongst yourselves.
Spartan_458 @ Sep 14th 2009 4:26PM
Yeah, comparatively, the Wii is still not a good deal at $199. $149, maybe. I might consider buying one when it drops to $100. Until then, I'll stick with my 360.
Temidien @ Sep 14th 2009 4:27PM
@ Soul
I gave up on that dream after discovering 4-chan...
Mr Mobius - the wandering artist @ Sep 14th 2009 4:27PM
Space, how do you find any games you'd like to play on other consoles then? You're too picky to like anything apparently.
Temidien @ Sep 14th 2009 4:28PM
^ Damn broken comment system
Space @ Sep 14th 2009 4:37PM
@Soulblade, I used to own one but the first party titles are what drove me away. I'm just tired of Mario, Zelda, and Metroid. I gave paper mario, twilight princess and MP3 a shot but it just seemed more of the same. I need to see some new IPs that are a bit stronger before I get back on board with them.
SoulBlade @ Sep 14th 2009 4:49PM
hmmm then I think we have differing tastes for sure... I love those classic Nintendo games... I'll always be one of the first to go get a new Zelda, Mario, or Smash title...
I think Zak & Wiki was entertaining as well as Boom Blox - those are completely different from titles Ive seen on other consoles. Tatsunoko v. Capcom is going to be entertaining I think.
I guess to each his own - but I've continued to enjoy the first party titles. I wouldn't mind some new things though, as long as they are at the same quality.
Space @ Sep 14th 2009 4:52PM
I'm not too picky, and I am a gamer. I played mario, zelda, and metroid growing up, but I'm done now...it's time to move on and play one of the other great titles out there. I prefer games that have strong stories and character, something engaging. I don't like games that are essentially toys. I'm not saying it's bad, it's just not my thing...so no, I wouldn't even spend $50 for a Wii
MRLN the Amazing @ Sep 15th 2009 1:01AM
You'd pay $50 for a Wii. Isn't it fun to get new technology for cheap?
And at least you could play those awesome stylized bloody games on the Wii if you hate Nintendo's products so much (Mario Galaxy is ranked 3rd overall on Gamerankings for a reason, you know...).
SpyderTaco (PSN: Ar4chNova89) @ Sep 14th 2009 3:50PM
The Wii Sports logo on that article makes me want some Fruit Loops.
That's all I can say about this news. Nintendo did something. Awesome.
Any idea when we can expect some games?
Markez @ Sep 14th 2009 3:52PM
You're running a hard campaign to be the newest and biggest troll on the 'stiq, keep it up!
Heh @ Sep 14th 2009 3:53PM
SpyderTaco still has a long way to go, imo. Spamming irrelevent info =/= trolling
SpyderTaco (PSN: Ar4chNova89) @ Sep 14th 2009 3:54PM
Really? I offended you THAT much that you are willing to consider it trolling?
I guess I must attract my own kind, because I don't know a single person in my life who believes that the Wii is the console for good games.
Marius @ Sep 14th 2009 3:54PM
its a good console for the casual and kids
SpyderTaco (PSN: Ar4chNova89) @ Sep 14th 2009 3:56PM
Hmm. I should really look into doing some marketing research. I always thought broken games and janky controls were something that casuals and kids did not like.
Learn something new every day.
Markez @ Sep 14th 2009 3:56PM
It's not that you offended me at all. It's just that you're the asshat who has way too much time on his hands to spam every joystiq article and be a troll. Congrats?
SpyderTaco (PSN: Ar4chNova89) @ Sep 14th 2009 3:57PM
Look at my comment history, friend.
The comments I've made today are far from trolling.
"Gabe Newell is nice and all but Beyoncé had one of the best videos of all time!"
I guess that could be considered trolling Kanye West... but that's it.
Marius @ Sep 14th 2009 3:57PM
kids actually prefer the wii over anything, as you may know to them controls and graphics dont matter as long as your character is appealing
tmacairjordan87 @ Sep 14th 2009 3:59PM
Guess I can at least retire knowing there's people to take my place.
Heh @ Sep 14th 2009 4:02PM
@tmacairjordan87
Don't hold your breath. I'd take you over this kid any day.
JXCgunrunna @ Sep 14th 2009 4:08PM
Tmac, if this is the future of trolls on joystiq, it is a sad future. Altho I remember the days before you when Shag and Fernando would go at it from the Sony side and nintendo side. Then theres sprinkles. good times.
Temidien @ Sep 14th 2009 4:13PM
Don't worry Tmac, you're still the resident asshole to me.
tmacairjordan87 @ Sep 14th 2009 4:14PM
No you're right, they're not very good or creative...makes for a boring time. Let's get more creative when we troll shall we? At least make it entertaining.
SpyderTaco (PSN: Ar4chNova89) @ Sep 14th 2009 4:16PM
I'm sorry I can't be as big of an asshole as you, tmac.
I've failed you.
SoulBlade @ Sep 14th 2009 4:18PM
trolls require people to actually respond to them and get riled up... the internet would be a much better place if people actually learned how to ignore people when they were being stupid rather than give them what they want...
Temidien @ Sep 14th 2009 4:28PM
@ Soul
I gave up on that dream after discovering 4-chan...
DangerMouse @ Sep 14th 2009 4:41PM
"its a good console for the casual and kids "
WRONG! It's a GREAT console for the casual and kids.
Marius @ Sep 14th 2009 4:45PM
@DangerMouse
run the manchildren are going to downvote you
S. Tiger @ Sep 14th 2009 4:49PM
Whoa, so like, hardcore gamers like broken games and janky controls? Well, I guess I can vouch for the broken games aspect...since STALKER: Shadow of Chernobyl and STALKER: Clear Sky are buggy games (But not buggy enough to hinder game play too badly), and BlazBlue is super broken to the point where fights end up being "Who can be more broken?".
No Kill Tayler @ Sep 14th 2009 4:52PM
Congratz on all of you for talking about the topic.
Being on topic here, i believe this is great for Nintendo to stay in the competition. 200$ is another sweet point for casual gamers, and hardcore gamers alike. (or middle gamers? idk)
Mr Khan @ Sep 14th 2009 5:59PM
Okay, we've herded a lot of the trolls into this space. Now, we spring the trap...
ab @ Sep 14th 2009 11:55PM
This site deserves a better class of troll.... but I'm not gonna give it to them.
Mr. Fister @ Sep 14th 2009 3:51PM
Hmm, and I thought the Wii had another year left in it before a price-cut.
Guess we'll have to wait and see.
Ridgecity @ Sep 14th 2009 4:20PM
If this wasn't Kotaku's exclusive, I would believe it, but they are pretty desperate for attention for their ads. Joystiq seems to be getting more attention from game companies these days and why not, most gamer people comment here, so the ads go to people with the most followers.
Chris D.(PSN: Aggie_CEO | XBL:The Aggie CEO | Steam: Aggie_CEO @ Sep 14th 2009 3:53PM
Fuck that...just release a black on in the US....
bongoes the Black Lantern @ Sep 14th 2009 3:56PM
I'd prefer a price cut and a black Wii.
Temidien @ Sep 14th 2009 4:10PM
I'd prefer saving $196.99 and spray-painting my already under-used Wii...
fohf @ Sep 14th 2009 4:18PM
whoa... that's racist!
Temidien @ Sep 14th 2009 4:31PM
@ fohf
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Shagittarius @ Sep 14th 2009 4:40PM
George Bush hates Black Wiis.
SoulBlade @ Sep 14th 2009 4:54PM
Shag - it's rare for me to vote one of your comments up, but that was awesome
HedonisticKai @ Sep 14th 2009 5:04PM
Black Wii's are good and all... but beyonce had the best video of all time!
Chris D.(PSN: Aggie_CEO | XBL:The Aggie CEO | Steam: Aggie_CEO @ Sep 14th 2009 5:08PM
again with the Spray painting....that shit is just Tacky.....
do that if you want...I'll wait for the real thing
Aaron @ Sep 14th 2009 3:55PM
Looks fake to me. That being said, I hope it's real because it's definitely time for the Wii to be $199.
samfish [is sad there is no Gene in Tats v Cap =( ] @ Sep 14th 2009 3:59PM
I'm curious to know what you think is fake about it.
I don't see anything about it that looks fake. It's Toys R Us' header font that you get in the paper every other week. The picture of the Wii being so close to that dotted rule looks a bit amateurish, but hardly fake.
Ridgecity @ Sep 14th 2009 4:23PM
you know what's fake? no ads mention "PRICE CUT!" in their flyers. In cases like that the common pull is "NEW LOW PRICE!"