Analysis: Microsoft Xbox 360 set to dominate

[steverhcp02]

Seece said:

steverhcp02 said:
Im still curious how MSFT or consumers for that matter will either stand for or comprehend a 250GB HD being sold for $172 (japan) and a wireless dongle for $100 yet they firmly believe Natal will release for less than $100.

If you actually thought about it for a second you would probably guess correctly.

Microsoft don't need mass adoption of the wirless or HD. So they can charge through the nose.

that 120 hard drive is almost as expensive as an Xbox 360 Arcade, so can't you see when Microsoft WANTS something to sell, they'l get the price as low as possible.

Well i can actually make a better guess than you. MSFT, like any business, wants to get customers committed, then jack up prices for things they know are desirable and even sometimes a necessity and once said consumer is already committed with 3-400 bucks in games, periphs, hey, whats another $150 if ive already spent this much?

I agree they will probably lower the price of natal and take a loss, but im confident there will be something added onto natal that will be sold seperately only through MSFT that will bring its actual cost a wee bit higher.