How much were Wii games originally?

Wii games were originally priced at $49.99, which was $10 cheaper than the cost of typical Xbox 360 titles, with some games costing at most $50 at major US retail stores. The average MSRP for Wii games at release has already fallen: from $49.99 in 2007, and the price point of US$60 quoted for many seventh generation games in the USA was not applicable to Wii titles.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

1. Were Wii games 60 dollars? No, despite the price point of US$60 quoted for many seventh generation games in the USA, Wii titles cost at most US$50 at major US retail stores.
2. How much were Wii games in 2008? The average MSRP for Wii games at release has already fallen: from $49.99 in 2007.
3. Why are Wii games so expensive now? Discontinued Production: Nintendo officially discontinued the Wii in 2013, and when a product is no longer being manufactured, its supply becomes limited, leading to price increases in the secondary market.

Value and Price

4. Do old Wii games have any value? Yes, some Wii games are worth money, especially exclusive series like Zelda, Pokemon, Mario, and Metroid Prime, with examples including Metroid Prime Trilogy and Fire Emblem Radiant Dawn.
5. What is the rarest Wii game? The rarest Wii games include Sukeban Shachou Rena, Club Penguin: Game Day! Limited Edition, and Shakedown: Hawaii, with unknown prices for some of these titles.
6. Can I sell old Wii games at GameStop? Yes, GameStop offers the opportunity to trade in your used games, accessories, and consoles for in-store credit or pre-paid Visa or Mastercard gift cards.

Wii History and Impact

7. Why is the Wii no longer popular? The introduction of motion-controlled games via the Wii Remote led to competition from Microsoft and Sony, and Nintendo found that the core gamer audience had shunned the Wii.
8. What is the failure rate of the Wii? The Wii emerged as the reliability champion, exhibiting only a 2.7% failure rate over the course of the first 2 years of ownership.
9. What was the most successful Wii game? The best-selling game on the Wii is Wii Sports, which was a launch title for the system and was bundled with the Wii console in all regions except Japan and South Korea.

Wii Discontinuation and Legacy

10. When was Wii discontinued? The original Wii and Wii Family Edition were discontinued on October 21, 2013, although the Wii Mini was still in production until November 13, 2017.
11. What year did they stop making Wii games? The last game releases for the Wii, Retro City Rampage DX+ and Shakedown: Hawaii, were released on July 9, 2020.
12. What replaced the Wii? The Wii U is a home video game console developed by Nintendo as the successor to the Wii.

Pricing and Sales

13. When did games become $50 dollars? It was Sony that helped drive costs down with the 1994 introduction of the PlayStation and its games printed on compact disc, which were less expensive to produce.
14. Why are games becoming $70 dollars? The increase in game prices is due to complexity, increased salaries for programmers and creatives, as well as competition for talent among tech companies, Hollywood, and video game companies.
15. Why are old games still $60 dollars? The $60 price is mostly due to consumer expectation, and game publishers are hesitant to raise prices above this level to avoid deterring sales.