Wii publishers to make more money without price hike

[wraggster]

Reuters reports on cheaper (or traditional) $50 game prices for Wii reconfirming what Nintendo's been preaching regarding a desired increase in publisher returns. From the article: "The cheaper price may mask fatter profits for developers. Consumers buy Wii titles for 17 percent less than next-generation console games, but publishers say development costs for Wii are only half as much -- or less. THQ Inc. Chief Executive Brian Farrell said that investment in a next-generation video game can run roughly $12 million to $20 million, while a title for the Wii could be in the $5 million to $8 million range."

Assuming motion controls reach critical mass combined with said fatty profits, this is sure to foster more third-party support than Nintendo previously had with the GameCube, no?

[skater9269]

I can vouch that wii games cost 50 bucks I just bought redsteel today at walmart and with taxes it was 52 bucks.Walmart has apparently been suposed to be selling redsteel since the 16th but the guy wouldnt sell it untill today there are only 12 copys of redsteel but there will be a minimum of 20 wiis per a walmart according to there ad.

[Anger]

lets hope the devs get more money because in the end - they are the ones that deserve the cash the most, especially if there game has been worked on for a long time and really shines, gameplay wise. this could be a very smart move from ninty, drawing in devs with the lure of cheaper and easier dev costs.