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Hoping to capitalize on Sony’s massive PlayStation 3 shortages, Nintendo has announced that its upcoming Nintendo Wii console, debuting two days after Sony’s leviathan, will have 1 million units available for its North American arrival. By comparison, the PS3 will only see 400,000 units available come November 17th, which Nintendo is hoping will give them a huge head-start over Sony.
So, to recap, the Wii will launch on November 19th for $249.99, and will include the console (duh), sensor bar, 1 Wii-mote controller, component and power cables. It will also include a pack-in game, Wii Sports, available in every region except Japan. Speaking of regions, we have Nintendo of America claiming that the console will be region-free, while Nintendo of Europe claims that the console is region-locked. In a nutshell, we’re not entirely sure yet as to whether we’re region-free or not here; look for Nintendo of Japan to finally straighten the issue out soon.
[via GamePro]
3 Responses to “1 Million Wiis for N. American Launch”
Ewdison Then September 26, 2006
if it’s region free, i’m going to buy the japanese version
NeutralBenjamin Nied September 26, 2006
I hope it’s region-free, but there seems to be some internal confusion in Nintendo as to whether it really is or not.
Dammit, Nintendo of Japan! Settle this mess!
NeutralEwdison Then September 26, 2006
yeah, it is usually known for japanese inside product to be superior over the exported counterparts :p
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