Comcast Offers Wii Systems to New Triple Play Customers

[Da Ill One]

Comcast and Nintendo, have teamed up to offer an exclusive deal available to new Comcast Triple Play customers. From today until August 17, 2008, those who sign up for Comcast Preferred Plus or Premier Triple Play package* will receive a complimentary Wii system, merging together the joy of a super-fun video gaming experience with the power of super-fast Internet speed.

The partnership between Comcast and Nintendo will give new qualifying Triple Play customers a free Wii system and it will also allow them to hook up their Wii to Comcast High-Speed Internet for great online experiences:

-- Play friends over Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection in games like Mario Kart Wii, Super Smash Bros. Brawl and more

-- Surf the Internet on a bigger screen by downloading the Wii Internet Channel from the Wii Shop Channel using Wii Points

-- Visit the Wii Shop Channel to download classic Nintendo games or discover new exciting titles made for Wii

"By connecting to our high-speed Internet, it will be easy for our customers to access all the fun content and features their Wii has to offer online," said Greg Butz, Senior Vice President of Marketing & Product Development. "The Wii offers something for everyone, so pairing the Comcast Triple Play with the Wii system provides great entertainment value for the entire family."

"Comcast’s high-speed Internet connects Wii owners with their friends all over the world," said Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America’s executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. "In addition to playing video games, people can surf the Internet, share family photos, and check the news or weather. The Wii is home to a multitude of fun Internet based entertainment and informational options."

Comcast Preferred Plus and Premier Triple Play packages* include: Comcast Digital Cable with On Demand and premium channels; Comcast Digital Voice, offering unlimited local and domestic long-distance calling and 12 popular calling features plus enhanced voicemail, and; Comcast High-Speed Internet with PowerBoost, providing some of the fastest download speeds available today.

To be eligible for a complimentary Wii system, a two-year contract is required. Customers can sign up for the Triple Play by calling 1-800-COMCAST.


*Triple Play package availability and offers vary by market. Totalnumber of Wii systems is limited.

GDN: Comcast Offers Wii Systems to New Triple Play Customers

[TwilightLink121]

That is a good idea by comcast, they will definitely get some new customers for this move.

[taco31]

Yeah it's a great marketing move on them. It also helps Nintendo I mean Comcast is like what the biggest cable company in the US? Its almost like a help me to help you deal.

[ownage]

WHAT!!!!!!!!! omg <_< i have that.... i wish they gave wii's to exisisting customers then id get rid of my noisy crappy wii and sell it on ebay make a couple hundred