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Video game industry analyst Michael Pachter would be shocked if Nintendo’s newest console, Wii U, releases with a price tag of $400. 
 
While speaking with IndustryGamers, Pachter believes that the most profitable price point for Nintendo would be $250.
 
“It would surprise me a lot if the Wii U cost more than $399.99, and I think that the sweet spot is $249.99. Pricing really depends upon where the other console bundles (PS3 with Move and 360 with Kinect) are priced at the time the Wii U launches, because people who don’t yet have a console are likely going to choose among the three offerings, and the biggest driver in the purchase decision is usually price.”
 
Pachter then reinforced his belief that Nintendo failed miserably to bring out a successor to the Wii years ago.
 
“I have repeatedly said I thought the next generation Wii should come out in 2009, then 2010, and when it was clear that it wasn’t happening, have repeatedly said that a later launch was too late, as it will come too close to next generation launches from the other console manufacturers.”
 
SOURCE l INDUSTRYGAMERS