I think the reason the basic model sold so little is because the deluxe model is just $50 more with a free $60 game with upgraded space, a really nice black finish, included wii motion sensor bar which is not on the basic version btw and a few other things...
So I think hes wrong on that part however a price cut alone wouldnt sell too much until there are more games available
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