3DS launched at a very profitable and hefty price of $250. This allowed Sony to match the price with a minor loss per unit for their Vita as well as saw Nintendo have a very lackluster opening for the 3DS.
Now Nintendo will have a major price cut on the 3DS in order to boost its sales to levels they were expecting, put the 3DS at a price well below Vita, and create a significant head start before Vita launches later this year/early next. Additionally, its very much likely the 3DS is now going to be sold just below or above cost (based on early reports of estimated cost).
Initially most people pegged Wii U to come in around $350. However, considering what has happened here, is that still the average most people consider or has it dropped?
Maybe this was the plan? Get Sony to peg a price, then move to a lower one. Maybe they'll do the same as they will have a head start on MS/Sony.. possibly.
We know the hardware is definitely more advanced the PS3/360, so cost should be more. Especially considering the new controller... I think $350 will still be a launch price, if they go for a profit and $300 if they go for undercutting MS/Sony and pure market-share with little to no profit on console. However, what if they go for $250 with a minor loss?
What do you think?
