Hey everyone, ive just decided that i simply must have a Nintendo Wii.  I currently just own a 360 but my last console was the N64 and the sheer awesomeness of upcoming and existing games like Zelda, SMG and Brawl simply bring back to many memories not to own the newer versions.

I live in Australia where the Wii has a RRP of $400AU, which even with the exchange reate is grossly overpriced.  I can get it for $388 but thats not that big a difference. My question is do people think the Wii will see a price cut after christmas, and if so when?

I MUST own it, but i am prepared to wait.  Im already uncomfortable with the amount i spend on gaming so i'd really like a price cut, because right now i'd have to get the console, a second controller for my bro, and at least two games which would start approaching $650AU, not including future games.

So, do ppl think Australia will see a price cut or some sort of Platinum games deal anytime in the next 6-8 months?

Price cuts in AU areas is not out of the question since you are already paying a bit more and iirc its already come down a bit once (not 100% sure on that though). But I still think its a bit of a long shot for a price cut in the short term.

I don't see a price cut until at least summer 08, and that is IF they finally are meeting global demand by quite a bit. I mean, unless Australia's sales go completely down the tubes they'll just shift any extra to other areas since they can still sell them the current "full prices". I'm sure you'll see discounted games, as I'm already seeing originally US$50 going for $30. I can see Zelda TP hitting 30 after this Christmas.

Nintendo likes their money too much, atleast another year before they even think about dropping the price.

we in Australia are getting seriously ripped off with console and software prices

i.e

$250US = $312.50
$310US = $388.00

$50US = $62.50 (we pay $100)
$80US = $100

in bold is what we pay for consoles and most software

No hint of a price cut mate... they are still selling fast in Australia

They won't price drop it for a while yet... only once the Wii hype train grinds to a standstill and that won't happen for a while with all the big games this xmas and especially with Wiifit coming Q1 08... I can see huge shortages for months when itz released...

yeah just get it now, otherwise you will be flooded with software when you do get it. if you get it now, you can play zelda (and maybe srtikers, re4) before all the other big games

As an Australian Wii owner.. i highly recommend you do everything in your power to purchase a NTSC Wii -- if you are not too fussed about waiting for games, then just get one here now, play wii sports, zelda, strikers, and the 3rd party titles of your choice until super paper mario (sept), metroid (nov), galaxy (nov) and brawl (2008) come out -- given you have a 360, the waits won't be as hard on you

I don't see a price cut coming any time soon, however there are great deals at stores like target and jb-hifi which pretty much give away a game with a Wii all for $388.. the last two i saw was the deal i just mentioned for strikers, and more recently for resident evil 4

How much are JB bundling games for with the console? The latest catalogue I have here lists the Wii+WiiSports for $388, that's all.

I'm not sure about a price cut. However, if you're going to pick one up, I wouldn't advise buying it at the $388 (possibly JB Hifi?) price by itself. Wait until Kmart are bundling the Wii with a game that mildly interests you and go for their "$398 Wii + this week's random game" package. Recently, they've had Rayman Raving Rabbids, Driver Parallel Lines and Ice Age 2. Some of the packaged titles aren't exactly stellar, I know. Remember though, you're essentially paying $10 for the bundled title, or less for your Wii (whichever way you look at it).