Merrill Lynch analyst Justin Post speculates that Nintendo might price its upcoming Wii console at $200 to attract more game developers and publishers.

Post said the Nintendo machine, which features a wireless controller that responds to players’ body movements, “will appeal to a broad demographic of both hard-core and casual gamers.” The Wii, which has less processing power than Sony’s and Microsoft’s offerings, may be easier to create new software for

[via GoNintendoForbes]

Merrill Lynch analyst Justin Post speculates that Nintendo might price its upcoming Wii console at $200 to attract more game developers and publishers.

Post said the Nintendo machine, which features a wireless controller that responds to players’ body movements, “will appeal to a broad demographic of both hard-core and casual gamers.” The Wii, which has less processing power than Sony’s and Microsoft’s offerings, may be easier to create new software for

[via GoNintendoForbes]

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