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Chark said:

M.U.G.E.N said:

Chark said:

M.U.G.E.N said:
I hope they drop the price to around $180 if possible. That would be a very nice and appealing price point. Make a tearaway and KZ special edition bundle while you are at it lol

Wouldn't that just force Nintendo to drop the 3DS down in price again? Nintendo's price cut dramatically effected Vita's perceived value. Vita was seen as inexpensive at one point.

If they keep fixated on nintendo's price drops they will never do anything :D I think at that price point + PS plus + gaming library by the end of this year = very very appealing to gamers. It will also lead to some insane holiday deals.  

I'm not saying they are fixating on it, but understand the Vita launched at the 3DS price and got blasted for it. Nintendo was freaking out because of their stocks and shareholders and made a desperate move shortly after seeing their competition was matching their price. Nintendo over shot and the Vita is selling like crap. If Sony matched it again, Nintendo might freak out again. Maybe not, but if the Wii U starts feeling the heat for low sales, and it might, Nintendo is going to freak out if their shareholders start complaining.

A $50 price cut is 20% and the usual norm for a price drop. It would allow Sony to at least still break even while being closer to their underpowered competitors price. If they zig Nintendo will zag. As long as the 3DS is still the more affordable entry point Nintendo will be happy, becuase that is how they price their systems.

Nintendo won't cut the price just like MS didn't when Sony cut the price of PS3 recently. 3DS is selling like cupcakes, if they cut the price it would sell a only little bit better, but the profit would be a lot smaller. It's just not worth it. Sony cutting the price of Vita won't threaten the position 3DS has. Also remember that Wii U is struggling right now. They need all the money they can get, to keep the investors satisfied. This is more important than killing the Vita. These consoles pretty much play in different leagues right now. Vita fights for survival, while 3DS collects trophies.