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Reggie interview - Wii price was key to attracting attention, doesn’t understand the PSPgo, no interest in entering phone business
Reggie Fils-Aime had a few things to say to the Washington Post in an interview, and we’ve grabbed the most interesting bits for you. (Reggie says that launching the Wii at a price higher than $250 wouldn’t have made sense) “Absolutely not. We wouldn’t do it any other ...
News: Fils-Aime: Absolutely no more Wii price cuts
gamesindustry.biz — Nintendo won't be cutting the price of the Wii any further in response to slowing sales and... the sluggish economic climate, and will instead rely on innovation to drive consumers to buy its products.  ... (more) News: Fils-Aime: Absolutely no more Wii price cuts
Wii sales boosted by price cut, Fils-Aime says
Wii sales boosted by price cut, Fils-Aime says
thatvideogameblog.com — Speaking with the Financial Times earlier today, Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime revealed that the recent... $50 price cut for the Wii has given the console a much needed boost in sales. Echoing previous thoughts from analysts , Nintendo remains optimistic as it nears this ... (more) Wii sales boosted by price cut, Fils-Aime says
The regginator says “absolutely not” to further Wii price drops.
The regginator says “absolutely not” to further Wii price drops.
thatvideogameblog.com — There might not be another president of a major corporation that is sleeping as good as Nintendo... of America’s Reggie Fils-Aime. I imagine his office as the giant vault of gold that Scrooge McDuck used as his personal swimming pool. He took some time out of his busy schedule of ... (more) The regginator says “absolutely not” to further Wii ...
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Fils-Aime on PSPgo: "What's the Benefit?" [Nintendo]
Kotaku — ... its Wii above $250 like its console competitors. He said the lower price point was integral to the console's acceptance in the mainstream. Fils-Aime also added that Nintendo has no interest of getting into the phone business; on the other hand, it feels well-positioned to deal with any threat from Apple's mobile gaming devices because of the "fabulous experience that can only be brought to life on the DS." A Level Closer to the Mainstream [The Washington Post via Go Nintendo] ...

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