Squid of Man

Hyperactive poster The Brett, an EB employee, has ventured bravely into the companies vast, omnipotent database and come out not only unscathed, but clutching a torn, ragged parchment, upon which was hastily scribbled the Australian pricing for the Wiimote.

The EB system is notorious for "placeholder" pricing, but these prices are too exact, and too close to home, to not be the real deal:

- The basic Wiimote will set you back $69.95
- The nunchuk attachment is $29.95
- The classic shell is another $29.95
- A bundle, which features a standard Wiimote and a copy of Wii Play, will cost $79.95.

Those prices are...well, a bit bloody steep. Considering a ton of games will need both Wiimote AND nunchuck, that's $100. Which is fucking expensive when you consider this isn't the fancy-dan version of a standard controller like the Wavebird or wireless 360 pad: you HAVE to buy this, it's the only option.

And if you can't find your old Gamecube pads, tacking on the Classic Controller means you're throwing down $130. Which is...well, it's a lot of money for a controller.

I'm not angry, Nintendo. I'm just disappointed.