2DS gets price cut in UK after less than 2 weeks on sale!

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MikeRox said:

It's most likely about the 2DS selling badly. If it was selling well there would be no need to reduce the system, the Christmas reductions haven't started yet (usually Sainsburys in particular knock 25% off all systems in November/December).

Obviously if one place takes the plunge, the rivals tend to follow. But there's no way they'd choose to sell it cheaper AND bundle 2 games if they didn't have to. Just bundling a game with it for £109.99 would be attention grabbing right now.

I was utterly shocked when I saw a billboard advertising this offer today.

The ignorance is almost palpable. Retailers set their own prices in Europe. Furthermore, many retailers are offering free DS games in order to shift EXCESS stock that have accumulated over the years that they have yet to sell. This is a smart strategy as they are preparing storage and shelf space for next-gen and they are offering un-parralled value to the consumer while cutting their losses.

This is not about how the 2DS is selling badly - the holiday season is coming and retailers are already starting their deals and need the available shelf space + storage.