So, if you're planning on getting a few extra of these, we recommend doing so at stores that don't charge above the suggested retail price.
Wii Wheel MSRP not $15, after all
So, if you're planning on getting a few extra of these, we recommend doing so at stores that don't charge above the suggested retail price.
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4-07-2008 @ 4:12PM
Roto13 said...
*cue more bitching*
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4-07-2008 @ 4:23PM
ArmorForVictor said...
had to buy a zapper at gamestop (had a gift card) and it was $25 instead of $20 like it is everywhere else. i stay away from purchasing anything from gamestop now.
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4-07-2008 @ 4:24PM
Timdogg said...
At that price I would consider a second if I like it enough.
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4-07-2008 @ 4:27PM
Mr Khan said...
Huh, slightly less offensive
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4-07-2008 @ 4:41PM
WiiFTW said...
I'm waiting for a third-party to make the same thing much cheaper; I'd even consider purchasing something like that dirt-cheap on eBay. I *may* purchase an extra, like how I have 2 GC controllers for Brawl, one for me and one for a friend.
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4-07-2008 @ 4:47PM
THRILLHO said...
i got a ghetto wheel from 5 below for $5 bux, but its not that good. i think ill just buy a 2nd one when i get the game, and have 2 of the official ones (im a nintendo accessory whore)
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4-07-2008 @ 4:48PM
Garu said...
It's still $14.99 on Amazon. I hope the price drops so I can get one for my better half.
http://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-RVLAHA-Wii-Wheel/dp/B0013B30SY/ref=pd_bxgy_vg_text_b
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4-07-2008 @ 5:09PM
Patius said...
It probably will drop at gamestop. otherwise, Play N' trade for me!
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4-07-2008 @ 5:50PM
Croove55 said...
Hooray! Now you guys can keep one third of your child! I recommend the head and shoulders, because then you can wire his/her brain to a robotic chassis of your design. Then, when s/he takes over the world with his/her literally iron fists, hopefully s/he will thank you for his/her superpowers, and not crush you for revenge.
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4-07-2008 @ 6:28PM
TheOverlord#2(Toon Link FTW)(1461-5875-9923) said...
(^You're hilarious Croove^)
Whoo hoo?
Why does plastic cost $10...must be cause it's wheel shaped!
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4-07-2008 @ 7:01PM
Brento said...
Im going to make my own Wii Wheel. I'll take two paper plates, glue them around the seams, then cut out a place for the controller.
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4-07-2008 @ 7:47PM
Lars said...
Anyone else think these wheel shells are retarded? I mean, just hold the damn controller sideways... how hard is that?!
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4-07-2008 @ 9:00PM
Perverted said...
One of the most expensive bits of nothing I'd likely not buy.
I also hope for those(I'm sure there are some) that buy this in the UK I hope it's £5....
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4-07-2008 @ 10:04PM
Matt B said...
I'd buy it for $10 bucks. Sure its just plastic- but well design plastic to act as a wheel. Yeah, I could just hold the Wiimote sideways, but I think this will enhance the experience (and honestly make it easier to steer).
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4-08-2008 @ 1:57AM
Ben said...
They really need to focus on their formula for the wii itself: cheap and fun. If they made the rings of plastic that cost 30 cents to make (at most), cost 5 dollars for the end user, kids would buy them in droves. Instead, they cost 10 bucks and relegate the wii wheel to be purchased by die hards and the parents of their 6 year old whining non-stop.
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4-08-2008 @ 8:57AM
racecar said...
That's weird. The distributor for the store I work at says the "Estimated Retail Price" should be $14.99.
-racecar
http://everybodyvotes.blogspot.com
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4-08-2008 @ 8:59AM
Tesche said...
if you'll remember, there were several from the original post on this that predicted that actual price point would be $9.99.
I also think this is a very intelligent price point "capatalistically" speaking.....at 10 bucks, it becomes a feasible impulse buy for either gamers with jobs or parents buying something for their kids.
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4-28-2008 @ 9:49AM
Macinsmash said...
Gamestop has a tendency of selling accessories higher than the MSRP. In other words, they like to rip people off.
The wheel has a very nice feel to it, it's less than a pound in weight but it feels very sturdy. And, its extremly easy to place the wii remote in the wheel. Its worth buying it at $10, not at $15.
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