| snowdog said: I can definitely see them cutting it in November, assuming that 3D Mario and Mario Kart 8 are released around that time. August/September coinciding with the launch of Wind Waker HD wouldn't make a great deal of sense because it isn't a high profile and system selling title. Plus they'll probably stop selling them at a loss by then due to manufacturing costs being reduced after being on the market for a year. And then they've got the added benefit of retailers cutting their own prices further during Black Friday. It's exactly the right time to cut the price imo, as long as it coincides with the releases of system selling software such as 3D Mario and Mario Kart 8. |
I get where ur coming from but the way I see it, there going to want to build as much momentum going into the holidays as they can. A price cut to $249.99 for basic and $279.99 for deluxe in aug to coincide with Pikmin 3 and Wii Fit U. This could make Nintendo core that have been waiting finally take the plunge and possibly lure in some casuals. Follow that up in Sept with Wind Waker and Wii Party U. Things could slow down a bit in Oct as people get ready for the holiday shopping season. Release holiday bundles, basic with NSMBU for $249.99 and deluxe with Mario Kart U for $299.99, in time for black friday. Save 3D Mario for Feb to keep post holiday momentum. Either that or hope the games alone push consoles and wait til this time next year to cut price.
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