Slow Wii Sales Pressure Nintendo To Cut Prices

SAN FRANCISCO (Dow Jones)–Sales of Nintendo Co. Ltd.’s (NTDOY) Wii game console have slipped in recent months, prompting speculation the once difficult-to-find console is in line for a price cut.

Since debuting in late 2006, the Wii continued to sell well. Its unique motion controller and casual games gobbled up market share and posted industry-leading sales gains even during traditionally slow stretches of the year, like April through June.