E3 2012 | Rumor: Nintendo Launching Wii U at £250?

Rumour: Despite stating that Wii U pricing won't be made official at E3, Japanese paper Nikkei has given an expected price.

This E3 for Nintendo is all about the controller and games, and the company has previously stated that we'll have to wait until nearer launch for a piggy bank target. Reports in the latest edition of the paper have suggested that Nintendo will ship the Wii U for a rather high 30,000 Yen.

This value translates to roughly £250, $380 or €305.

The paper didn't state whether it's a guess or a nugget of information from an inside source, however.

Related Wii U news also suggests distribution of apps like a car navigator, eBooks and a comprehensive karaoke service with around 10,000 songs - which itself would make a killing in home territory.

Whatever the RRP for the Wii U, it's unlikely that Nintendo would reveal this during E3.

What do you think is an acceptable price for the new console - and what would you be prepared to pay for a slice of next-generation Mario?