Why do Nintendo game prices never fall?

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OnlyForDisplay said:

RolStoppable said:
First off, there are Nintendo games that move to bargain bin prices, so it's not always true that they maintain their price.

The reason why Nintendo doesn't slash prices is because they have to protect their business. If they conditioned consumers to expect price drops after a few months, then that would have a negative impact on their business in the long run due to decreased profit margins. The Wii U being in a bad position doesn't justify throwing this line of thinking over board, because once you've started slashing prices, it's hard to go back.

For consumers, the negative thing is that they can't buy up Nintendo software at dumpster prices, but the positive thing (at least for gamers who tend to buy games early) is that there's no fear that the game that was just bought could be had for only half the price only a month later.

 

Indeed. My thoughts exactly. Confidence for a consumer goes a long way, especially since if the game itself retains value. Pikmin 3 is a good testament towards this.

This is a huge negative. It is ridicioulous that they keep prices so high. It just makes me far less likely to buy Nintendo games for my Wii U. I love Wind Waker HD but I can get TLOU:R for 17$ on PS4. Not many would argue that TLOU is a better deal at 17$ than ANY Nintendo game at 45$. Only hardcore Nintendo fans. Nothing against Nintendo's games but Sony knows how to treat its customers.

 

Just to put it out there, I have never felt burned by a Nintendo game, or a Sony game for that matter. Do not recall any issues with a MS game either (did not buy MCC)