I think the only reason the 3DS isn't selling is lack of product marketing. Half the people I know didn't evenknow it existed. Infact I don't think a single casual gamer I know knew about it prior to me telling them.
Infact some saw the 3DS commercial and thought it was the DS. The few commercials that are on TV are horrible. No product placement no magazine ads very little marketing of any kind. Reggie initially said Nintendo was trying to build up supply before building up demand. Saying their was no point in marketing a console consumers can't buy.
But if Iwata really did say this then maybe Nintendo needs to rethink this strategy. They need to differentiate the 3DS from the DS. Nintendo also needs to increase product awareness!
-JC7
"In God We Trust - In Games We Play " - Joel Reimer
