First the rumor: Wii US release on November 19th? Doubt it. (Artile was later pulled)
http://wii.qj.net/Wii-for-250-on-November-19th-/pg/49/aid/65868
For real: What about in Japan? December 2nd. Sweetness.
http://wii.qj.net/-UPDATE-Ninty-s-Getting-Us-All-Giddy-Press-Con-Updates-From-Japan/pg/49/aid/65847
US conference today, should find out by tonight!
http://wii.qj.net/Wii-for-250-on-November-19th-/pg/49/aid/65868
For real: What about in Japan? December 2nd. Sweetness.
http://wii.qj.net/-UPDATE-Ninty-s-Getting-Us-All-Giddy-Press-Con-Updates-From-Japan/pg/49/aid/65847
US conference today, should find out by tonight!
Iwata goes on to mention the prices for the Wii's Virtual Console: SNES games are tagged 800 Yen, while N64 games will be around 1000 Yen, which can be paid via the Wii credit card or other prepaid cards from stores. Earlier announcements from Nintendo say that the Wii will have a photo channel, a sort of picture viewer, as well as the Opera browser for Internet connections. Iwata further says that there will be 30 Nintendo Classics, 30 Sega/Hudson classics will be made available by end of year, and 10 classics are expected to be released every month afterwards.
Heads-up! Our source claims that Schiesel's article in The New York Times was just pulled out. Apparently, it wasn't that credible, so you guys better hold on to your seats regarding the Wii's US release. However, we got word on the Wii's release date in Japan, which is slated on December 2, with a ¥ 25,000 price tag (it's around US$212). Keep refreshing the page for more updates!
Moreover, Famitsu and Nintendo report that 16 launch titles are expected to be released simultaneously by 10 different companies. However, our basic Nihonggo skills are getting rusty, so if you have a better translation, let us know. Anyway, here's the list:
The Legend of Zelda: Twillight Princess (6,800 Yen/ $58 USD)
Wii Sports (4,800 Yen/$40 USD)
Pokemon Battle Revolution
Odoru! Made in Wario. (5800 Yen/$49 USD)
Caduceus Neo
Elebits
Machikuru Domino
Necro-Nesia
Super Monkey Ball
Wing Island
Uki Uki Party Taikai
Swing Golf Panya
Cororinpa
SD Gundam Revolution
Ennichi no Tatsujin
Tamagotchi
Red Steel
And what can you expect to see inside the Wii box when it finally ships? Here's a list:
* Of course the console itelf, the Wii
* Wii remote control strap attachment
* The nunchuck controller (in the Nintendo site it's spelled as "nunchiyakukontorora". Cute, eh?)
* Wii AC adapter
* Wii AV cable
* Wii stand
* Auxilliary plate
* Sensor Bar
* Plug server stand
* Three dry cell batteries
Of course, you can purchase the Wii accessories seprately. The Wiimote will sell around 3,800 Yen(US$32), the classic controller for around 1,800 Yen (US$15) and the Nunchuck attachment about 1,800 Yen (US$15).


