How is it possible that the X1 and PS4 are already basically the same price as a Wii U?

[Norris2k]

I think the gamecube proved an unpopular system does not benefit so much from a price cut (a different case from the PS3 : the price was insane and the console popular enough). They would have benefited a lot from a different controller with a 200$ launch price, but it's too late.