Retailers Confidently Predict Wii U Will Cost £250, or Less
While Nintendo is yet to break cover, trade-site MCV UK has spoken to its sources and major retail figures about the system and its potential cost and, encouragingly, a senior publisher confidently told it that the price “will definitely be less than £249”. Meanwhile, some senior buyers have spoken on the record about their hopes for Wii U and the steps Nintendo needs to take, including The Hut Group’s Sarah Jasper.
"The software looks fantastic, but Nintendo needs to press its messaging hard to ensure the public know this isn’t just an add-on for the Wii. Some don’t realise it’s a standalone machine.
Hopefully, lessons have been learned from 3DS and pricing sits between £200 to £250. Then we’re onto a sure success."