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UK retailers talk Wii U impressions, say not to expect discounts at launch
“There was a lot of stock of 3DS, which meant we felt we could go lower on price. But I don’t expect nearly as much Wii U stock. There will be no need for discounting.” - Unnamed senior exec
Retailers willing to share their names/companies chatted about the Wii U, which they mostly expect to be quite a success. They are also expecting small amounts of stock at launch.
“The standout feature is the quality of the software line-up – the strongest we have seen on a new Nintendo console.” - Tesco’s games buying manager Jon Hayes
“It is safe to say that anybody that gets their hands on it and plays it for half an hour will see exactly why they should be excited.” - GAME boss Martyn Gibbs
“The price point is in line with all new consoles. This sentiment is shared by our customers. Pre-orders have been strong.” - The Hut Group’s Sarah Jasper
“Everyone will have their view on whether the entry-level pricing is spot on or a little wide of the mark, and I guess we’ll find out what the public thinks in due course.” - HMV spokesperson
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Retailers willing to share their names/companies chatted about the Wii U, which they mostly expect to be quite a success. They are also expecting small amounts of stock at launch.
“The standout feature is the quality of the software line-up – the strongest we have seen on a new Nintendo console.” - Tesco’s games buying manager Jon Hayes
“It is safe to say that anybody that gets their hands on it and plays it for half an hour will see exactly why they should be excited.” - GAME boss Martyn Gibbs
“The price point is in line with all new consoles. This sentiment is shared by our customers. Pre-orders have been strong.” - The Hut Group’s Sarah Jasper
“Everyone will have their view on whether the entry-level pricing is spot on or a little wide of the mark, and I guess we’ll find out what the public thinks in due course.” - HMV spokesperson
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