Is price a major factor in poor 3DS/Wii U sales compared to GBC/N64 & GBA/GC?

[mountaindewslave]

zorg1000 said:

Ultrashroomz said:
It's certainly a factor.

Although, the 3DS, while not selling a lot compared to other portables, still has decent numbers, and several other factors didn't help the Wii U as well, including poor marketing.

Ya 3DS still has sold pretty well, 52 million and counting is certainly not a bad number but when u compare it to what GBC/GBA were doing on a year to year basis, it's pretty underwhelming. And ya I agree their are certainly other factors at play as well, I just feel that price is a big part of it.

I think you're off, GBA did not sell that incredibly, total was like 80 m, I don't think the 3DS is that far behind in terms of pacing of sales. now the DS or original Gameboy, maybe those are different stories.....