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Brew #55 You Make The Call!

Will Nintendo’s wrist strap recall affect Wii sales?

13% Yes
87% No

Total: 47 votes

Thanks for voting!

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4 Responses to “Brew #55 You Make The Call!”

  1. Yert Says:
    December 17th, 2006 at 3:02 am

    I think it will. It shows that along side Microsoft, Nintendo is also willing to fix its products, and support its customers. It will help sales.

    Also, I think this will hurt Sony, whose position is “Buy a new one, slave!”
    I remember four years ago I had a friend who shipped his PS2 in and not only never got it back, but Sony won’t even respond. Nice.

  2. Phil Park Says:
    December 17th, 2006 at 7:55 pm

    This is an insignificant recall in the grand scheme. There is no doubt that a wayward controller is capable of harming someone or something but no more so than tossing anything else you might have lying on the coffee table in front of your Wii. This is not going to change anyone’s mind at retail.

  3. Tim Says:
    December 18th, 2006 at 5:30 pm

    If anything it would increase sales in that Nintendo is responding reasonably to complaints. Microsoft tried to ignore complaints of freezing issues did at launch.

  4. Marcus Says:
    December 19th, 2006 at 2:44 pm

    I don’t think it will harm current sales of Wii. Nintendo went public with the issue and responded in a way that customers appreciate. The main website has a visible direct link to order replacement straps at no cost. I think they’ve approached the crisis in the best direction possible.

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