sc94597 said:
At least that had precedent though. Both the PS1, and PS2 required memory cards for save files. And the same can be said for the N64 and GC. |
Precedent must start somewhere and if you look at Europe, there is your start. That said I agree it is a poor choice on Nintendo's part.
But who knows what all it saves ... obviously it saves on the cost of the part and cost of shipping units (the adapter is light but it does weigh something multiply that weight by units shipped ...you see where I'm going). There could also be savings in packaging and the total size of the carton (i.e. its footprint in a shipping box and on store shelves). ect, ect. All that said Nintendo has to weigh that against the consumer backlash (i'm sure there will be some, but I don't know how much). They are not in the same position as Microsoft and Sony (i.e. other department to back any losses from the gaming division), they still have investors to keep happy and this is one of the areas they can make a difference. Considering Iwata's not taking a bonus or cutting his own pay until they return to profitability, I can personally forgive the company and it's leadership this transgression .
