Egann on 31 July 2013
I don't get the hubub. 160K units shipped in a quarter is poor to say the least, but all three of the gen 8 consoles launched so far have staggered out of the gate. Console manufacturers are just pushing hardware out too early and they're paying the price.
- The 3DS: Launched at the right time, but at the wrong price point. Nintendo fixed that.
- The Vita: Launched between six months and a year too early. The price point was solid, but the memory is hilariously overpriced.
- The Wii U: Launched with the right price six months too early. Nintendo's first party IP needed longer to adjust to the new hardware than planned.
- The PS4 and XB1: Probably launching a full year too early. The PS3 in particular still has real legs in the market, and both older have vibrant used game markets which will undercut the new consoles on price point.
