Erik Aston on 24 March 2007
reverie said:
I don't get why selling more product equals spreading FUD or being the sneaky wolf?
Its the timing. Nintendo knew they'd sell more based on supply alone. Specifically talking about the NA launch, Nintendo assured that they'd not only sell more, but that the whole world would know it, AND that they'd get favorable comparisons of Wii to PS3 in the mainstream press.
As I said, in Japan Nintendo knew they were in charge, and merely launched with enough units to quickly pass Sony. The possible diversion of units to Europe for the PS3 launch would be consistent with the NA launch, though, in being an attempt to quench the hype right away.
"[Our former customers] are unable to find software which they WANT to play."
"The way to solve this problem lies in how to communicate what kind of games [they CAN play]."
Satoru Iwata, Nintendo President. Only slightly paraphrased.
