Wii to finally launch in Korea

MCV Staff 14th April 2008 Business News

The official

Nintendo Korea site

has revealed the news that the country has been waiting for – that the Wii console is finally set to launch in the territory.

The system will hit shelves on April 26th, and will be priced at 220,000 Won (around 114).

That’s a full 17 months after the console’s US launch – and comes 16 months later than its first appearance in Europe and Japan.

In addition, GoNintendo is reporting that the system will release with eight games including Wii Sports (system sold by itself), Wii Play, Super Swing Golf 2 and Zack and Wiki.

Thanks to videogaming247 for spotting the story.

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