From what I could tell when I was there, it's a heck of a lot cheaper in Japan. About 50% of the retail cost here in the Philippines. I bought mine modded here though, because I hadn't made up my mind about getting the Wii until very recently. That said, I'm not entirely sure how the modding process works with a Japanese model, because the ones you would buy in e.g., VMall, are all US versions.
is it cheaper in the long run to just buy the local bundle that has the converted unit plus games, or is it better to buy abroad? My friend from Japan is coming home and he suggested he get one for me there (which supposedly costs less) and just have it converted here.
which is option is more cost-effective?
