$300-$350, that puts it on par with the PS3's higher-end models (320 GB console with PS Move).

Something for you lads and ladies to consider:

The Kindle Fire, a very underpowered tablet device, is selling (at a loss) for $US200.

The Wii U, which features a very underpowered tablet + HD game console, is coming from a company that doesn't like selling at a loss. It will sell for...

I think $400.

But Iwata said they will have to sell the Wii U at a loss so it can have a low price, the same way they are selling the 3DS at a loss now after the price cut.

$350 then.

$250
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What Yellow Chocobo said.

The Wii was originally $400 when it came out here so I'd expect it to be at least a bit more than that.
Not sure in America though.

I better put some money away sometime to make sure I can afford it at the time.

I'm thinking more than the 3DS's original price of $250, but not by much. I'm glad that it'll be compatible with all Wii accessories. Saves me money. ^_^ but I still need WiiSpeak, the balance board, and MotionPlus.

Shouldn't this thread be renamed Wii U pricing now?

I'm thinking 300$ or 250$ like you said, but i'm thinking it has to be lower than 240$ if they don't want it to be like the 3DS... since the PS3 launchec at 600$ in 2006 and nobody bought it.. instead they bought the wii.

$299.99 would be the magic number for me.