The Wii U has $180 in parts, Will Not Sell for Under $300 [Rumor]

As we near E3, Wii U-related rumors will definitely be on the increase. We have another one for you here. The parts on the upcoming Wii U by Nintendo will cost about $180 with about $50 of it going to the controller with a touchscreen. According to reports, after adding in the cost of labor, marketing and other costs, we can expect to see a machine costing no less than $300 at retail price. Allegedly, Nintendo is said to be very concerned with "cutting production costs to maximize profits," according to one unnamed source.

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wareground, The Wii U has $180 in parts, Will Not Sell for Under $300 [Rumor]