68soul on 28 July 2009
I don't think they will do it this year, because they have to please their shareholders...
Let's imagine the Wii production costs are $180: is it better to sell 10 million Wii's at $250 (benefits: 700 millions dollars), or 15 million Wii's at $200 (benefits: 300 millions dollars)?
I think the answer is quite simple: quantity isn't everything...
As many of you stated, the YoY sales are low due to a weaker line-up compared to the huge Mario Kart-Smash Bros-Wii Fit combination in early 2008...
But the demand in the holiday season will be just as strong as in 2008: the Wii will remain one of the hottest gift out there, and may be sold-out once again, so... Nintendo will wait...
But after the holiday season, the situation will be very different, and then i think they will move, and give the Wii an additional boost at $200...
Maybe they will ship their fiscal year estimations by march 2010, but with a maximum profitability in 2009, plus the boost in early 2010... does it make sense?
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and an ugly drawing in 1080p will stay ugly forever..."
