Nymeria on 27 February 2017
| irstupid said: I always hate "inflation" arguments. $300 today still feels like a lot of money, just as it did 10 years ago to me. And I made a lot, a lot less money back then. (less expenses sure, but still even accounting that, a lot less free spending money than I do now) But you know, I suck it up and pay it. I know I will be buying at least 10+ games and it will be worth it. Same reason though, I don't have a PS4 though. Could I afford one? Yes, but I don't see 10+ games out or coming out that I want. Only a few, and a few is not worth the $300+ sticker price to me. Only got a One S for the 4k player. |
Inflation arguments tend to rely on two factors.
1. Wages keeping pace with inflation
2. Essential costs also remaining steady with inflation
Consoles are a tricky value proposition because they are a technology and also entertainment. Technology has consistently decreased in price as advancements occur, but entertainment is ambiguous to define as value.
I think Nintendo did fine by launching at $300 given friend I know has scoured everywhere and expects to have to wait months to get one. I do expect a pric edrop within first 18 months to least $250 though.
