How much does a Wii cost to make you ask?

[ShinobiShadowDancer]

Graphics chip: $29.60
CPU: $13.00
DRAM: $7.80
Optical disk drive: $31.00
Power supply: $11.30
Manufacturing cost: $19.50
Cost total: $158.30

So Nintendo is making almost 50 dollars plus 50 for the store, and you said Nintendo wasn't cheap

Source> http://kotaku.com/gaming/wii/wii-aut...ost-221736.php

[ShadiWulf]

This was a year ago, the parts cost even less now.

[AutoSaver]

I guess we got ripped off,I also smell a price drop soon.....

[darkbuster_exe]

Still doesn't mention the cost of things such as Wii remote/nunchuck, the sensor bar, shipping costs (especially with current gas fluctuation), & probably a few other minor factors I'm missing. Otherwise, let's criticize Nintendo for following the elementary economics concept for selling things for more than they cost to make.

Only at Sega.com.... >.>

[ShadiWulf]

Still doesn't mention the cost of things such as Wii remote/nunchuck, the sensor bar, shipping costs (especially with current gas fluctuation), & probably a few other minor factors I'm missing. Otherwise, let's criticize Nintendo for following the elementary economics concept for selling things for more than they cost to make.

Only at Sega.com.... >.>

http://www.xbitlabs.com/news/multime...117130000.html

http://www.joystiq.com/2005/12/28/xb...s-715-to-make/

[darkbuster_exe]

Still doesn't mention the cost of things such as Wii remote/nunchuck, the sensor bar, shipping costs (especially with current gas fluctuation), & probably a few other minor factors I'm missing. Otherwise, let's criticize Nintendo for following the elementary economics concept for selling things for more than they cost to make.

Only at Sega.com.... >.>

http://www.xbitlabs.com/news/multime...117130000.html

http://www.joystiq.com/2005/12/28/xb...s-715-to-make/

Blah, blah, blah, Sony & Microsoft sell their systems at a loss, & make up for it in royalty fees, selling accessories, game sales, & etc. That's a nice business plan when your primary source of income consists of MORE than just video games, where if your console doesn't sell very well (early PS3, & Xbox's Japanese sales in general), you aren't up a creek without a paddle.

[Black_Diamond]

Personally, with those high costs, I pretty much wished this generation was delayed a year or two.

[ShadiWulf]

Still doesn't mention the cost of things such as Wii remote/nunchuck, the sensor bar, shipping costs (especially with current gas fluctuation), & probably a few other minor factors I'm missing. Otherwise, let's criticize Nintendo for following the elementary economics concept for selling things for more than they cost to make.

Only at Sega.com.... >.>

http://www.xbitlabs.com/news/multime...117130000.html

http://www.joystiq.com/2005/12/28/xb...s-715-to-make/

Blah, blah, blah, Sony & Microsoft sell their systems at a loss, & make up for it in royalty fees, selling accessories, game sales, & etc. That's a nice business plan when your primary source of income consists of MORE than just video games, where if your console doesn't sell very well (early PS3, & Xbox's Japanese sales in general), you aren't up a creek without a paddle.

Oh yes, Because we all know a 2GB Nintendo Branded SD card for 40 dollars is a wonderful deal!

[Cartman064]

Oh look another Nintendo bash fest... Yeah Nintendo Sukzors!!!! I hate nintendo...

seriosly people don't you guys ever ge tired of this Yes we all now the wii is inferior to the 360 and Ps3... still doesn't mean its not a fun little console.

Look im not particular fond of Nintendo's current gaming profile either... but weve heard it a thoudsand times give it a rest already.

All companys goals are to make a profit...

[darkbuster_exe]

Still doesn't mention the cost of things such as Wii remote/nunchuck, the sensor bar, shipping costs (especially with current gas fluctuation), & probably a few other minor factors I'm missing. Otherwise, let's criticize Nintendo for following the elementary economics concept for selling things for more than they cost to make.

Only at Sega.com.... >.>

http://www.xbitlabs.com/news/multime...117130000.html

http://www.joystiq.com/2005/12/28/xb...s-715-to-make/

Blah, blah, blah, Sony & Microsoft sell their systems at a loss, & make up for it in royalty fees, selling accessories, game sales, & etc. That's a nice business plan when your primary source of income consists of MORE than just video games, where if your console doesn't sell very well (early PS3, & Xbox's Japanese sales in general), you aren't up a creek without a paddle.

Oh yes, Because we all know a 2GB Nintendo Branded SD card for 40 dollars is a wonderful deal!

I really don't follow gaming news like I used to, but since when did Nintendo begin producing SD cards? Unless you mean the cards used for DS games, which I've only seen Square Enix charging that much for their games.