I have to agree with a few others here and suggest putting together a truly impressive bundle similar to their original Mario Kart package (extra controller, free game, accessory) for Smash Bros. as an alternative to price drop. The Big N really needs to collect profit from console sales this holiday. Dropping out of profitability when they seem to be on the brink of their first successful quarter just doesn't shake.
Perhaps a deluxe console with Smash Bros., a GCN controller and adapter, and a free downloadable 1st party game of choice for $299-$329 would be just what they need. Even a MK8/Smash bundle for $299 would be fantastic! Smash/Kart + a Pro controller would kill at that price point. They could always add in a voucher for a free amiibo to any decent multi-game bundle and draw some customers.
At this point, the ship has sailed on gobbling up casuals at a low price - the game pad costs too much and most casuals don't even know the Wii U is a new system. Nintendo needs to focus on converting all those semi-core gamers who keep taking backward glances at Mario Kart and Smash into sales.
People aren't on the fence about the U because it costs $300. They just need to have their reasons for buying the thing staring them in the face when they step up to the counter. Let's be honest: NSMBU is not the game that's going to bring them over. They need to see Smash-Kart with a little Bayo on the side and they're goners.
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