thatvideogameblog.com - 9/17/2009
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Speculation has intensified of an impending Wii price cut, but is it really necessary? Worldwide sales have slowed, but are now typical of a console leader rather than record breaking. The holiday lineup is also looking strong, and 2010’s software looks even better. Yet on the other ...
kotaku.com - 9/17/2009
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kotaku.com —
An anonymous tipster sends us this picture of
an alleged Target circular for the week of September...
27th, joining Wal-Mart and Toys R Us on the $199.99 Wii price drop bandwagon. Sure it's blurry and only a partial picture of the full page, but the ...
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Target Circular Adds Fuel To The Wii Price Drop Fire [Rumor]
computerandvideogames.com - 9/15/2009
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computerandvideogames.com —
Tuesday 15-Sep-2009 9:59 AM Platform holder denies price
cut talk Nintendo has denied rampant talk of an...
impending Wii price cut, telling CVG it currently has "no plans" to reduce the cost of its console. On the US price cut rumours and possibility of ...
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News: Nintendo: "Currently no plans" for Wii price cut
press.nintendo.com - 9/15/2009
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press.nintendo.com —
NINTENDO'S HOLIDAY LINEUP HAS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE Find
Great Gifts for Everyone on Your Shopping List REDMOND,...
Wash., Sept. 15 - As summer draws to a close, the air begins to chill and people begin to turn their thoughts to holiday gift lists. ...
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NINTENDO'S HOLIDAY LINEUP HAS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
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Does the Wii need a price cut?
GoNintendo —
... This is the current topic that’s all the rage when it comes to Wii.
I think it’s very clear that the Wii needs something to stir up sales, as things are slowing down all over the world. As to what that something is, that I couldn’t tell you. It seems like price cuts are working for the other guys, if only in a short-term burst. Still, could a console that is sub $200 actually make a huge impact on impending console-buyers?
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