| archbrix said: For the console, yes, but when you factor in buying a newly released game like a DK or a Mario Kart, that's another $50-$60. Granted, you're also getting Mario and Luigi in the deal as well but when you compare the situation to past Nintendo consoles it's quite expensive: Gamecube (at this point in its life): $150 + $50 for a new game. That's a total of $200 for a new consumer to take the plunge on a Nintendo console enticed by a new game they were awaiting. With WiiU, you're now paying $300 + $50-$60 for a new game. So a new consumer is currently having to pay a minimum of $350 in the same scenario. Nintendo has never been in this position before and I believe that's the main deterrent regarding WiiU. At the very least they need to bundle Mario Kart 8 for $299 but truthfully a $249 price is really what they need to deliver much more desirable results. |
Ah, good point.
And yes, $250 would indeed be the ideal price once Mario Kart release. The thing is though that the console and software may sell well even at $300 by the time Super Smash 4 and the holidays arrive. In addition to making a lesser lost/actual profit on each system sold.
Needless to say they've put themselves in a tricky situation here.
