| happydolphin said: @bold do their opinions matter? Let's say they do, the price cut is something they ask for. Why? 1) Is it because they want it cheaper for their own purchase? That wouldn't matter other than give an idea of the price people are looking for. 2) Is it because they believe the Vita is overpriced in general? That wouldn't really make sense sincde the Vita is an expensive tech already cheap enough. 3) If not the two above, do they think it's the only way for Vita to gain marketshare? If so, why? A) Is it because the market has changed forever now that the 3DS has gone down in price? I wouldn't think so, since the 3DS is a gen8 product an anything can happen gen 9, nothing is set in stone. B) Is it because the 3DS is cornering the Vita? I would say so. If the answer is 3B), I would say that the Vita currently has two options: Price cut, or Games. If Price Cut is the solutions, it will push HW out to the market without requiring games, and will encourage support. However it would cost Sony unaffordably. If Games are the solution, it will push support much further down the line, but it will at least guarantee a smoother lifetime curve as well as good exposure for 1st party titles, as well as much-needed profit for Sony. If they could afford it should they do a price-cut regardless to undermine the 3DS? It depends how much it would benefit them in the long run. If I were to answer the question, I'd say they shouldn't do it regardless. Worse comes to worse they can play the market much more aggressively next gen with a cheaper platform if needed. |
I don't think I'm deserving of such a thought-out post, I'm really not the best debater on here :P
Regardless, I think I agree with your last paragraph!
