| SJReiter said: Weird like, you choose what you pay or something? There are many different price points that come with different configuations? Weird how? |
I don't know, but they specifically referenced how they wanted to change the conventions of hardware pricing. And they specifically mentioned how game consoles are usually $300.
"The way in which dedicated video game systems and their software are sold has not changed significantly since the business model of dedicated video game platforms was first established 30 years ago. Dedicated video game systems are sold for two hundred or three hundred dollars, on which standalone software titles are distributed for 30 or 50 dollars. This simple model received widespread support from consumers that enabled us to create today’s market. The decision to change it is the manifestation of our recognition that we cannot expect this model to work forever amid dynamic changes in people’s lifestyles." - Iwata
We already know that they plan to tackle the software side of things with My Nintendo, but they haven't said anything about hardware. But they were clear that they indent to change it because they thing that model won't work forever. $300 consoles with static, $60 games won't work anymore according to them. They've already detailed "flexible pricing" for the software side. No clue how they intend to tackle hardware. But they said they will.
