has nintendo ever lost money 1 finanscal year or will it happen

[NJ5]

lultor said:

d21lewis said:
lultor, Microsoft and Sony aren't selling their consoles at a loss because they love you. They are trying to recoup their losses via software, accessories, and downloadable content. Whatever we're willing to pay for a console is, at the very least, what it's worth.

If System X costs $1000 to produce, sells for $700, and I refuse to buy it, it's not worth $700 to me.

If System Y costs $150 to produce, sells for $200, and I'm willing to pay that (and then some), which company did a better job?

The company did a better job but the consumers dont gain anything from the company profiting off their money, so why are the fans so happy that they are giving a lot to their company of choice?

Its kind of a contradiction, and some people even go as far as to say x console sux because its selling at a loss. Good on the companys but not necesarily good on the consumers.

Wouldnt everyone be a lot happier if the wii and ds were 50 dollars cheaper? (supply issues aside)

Shareholders do make money from the company's success though, and there are some here. The companies can also develop more games if they make more money, so consumers may benefit too.