Alby_da_Wolf said:
johnsobas said:
Shoestar said:
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GreyianStorm said:
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If retailers didn't sell consoles, nobody would be buying games. You wouldn't buy games if you can't buy a console.
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Retailers don't usually care for long term gains... it's always short term focus. I'm still a bit skeptical about this... maybe when one day someone posts official figures we'll know for sure.
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it is about short term, people rarely only buy a console and walk out the door. Any of the posters will back me up on this, it is widely known around here that retailers make their money on software and acc
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Maybe in USA, but here in EU we have a lot of electronics and appliances stores that sell very little SW compared to HW...
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It gives yet another reason why EU prices cost more then wouldn't it?
Need for a higher margin for the retailers.
Usually the average US buyer will buy 2-3 games with their console bare minimum.
Heck, some best buy stores for example actually take a small loss after shipping from their distribution centers to stores as far as consoles are considered.
