mibuokami on 11 June 2013
| Ostro said: Yeah, I'd rather buy the cheaper console (Wii U is still cheaper, but nevermind), brag about the price and throw out more money for controllers and Sony HDDs than I would on other platforms. Makes perfect sense. |
The cheaper console is simply a bragging right for a lot of core gamer tbh honest. I would have shelled out for a $600-1000 console without blinking an eye if it met my requirement and gamers have proven in the past that they will go that far with he N64, Wii, PS1 and PS2 stock shortage and subsequent price gauge.
The price point however will be relevant for more mainstream consumers and will likely increase sale, which can leads to better support from developers / publishers.
But yea its happiness by association, much like the kickstarter phenomenon and just basic human nature: we like betting on a winning horse. :)
