| misterd said: How can it possibly have a *forced* shortage when it has shipped far more in any 12 month period than either competitor? And why should it do so when (and continue to do so) when it is clear the demand is now self-perpetuating, and each console "hoarded" is $50 or profit they don't get? |
Not to mention the profit from games sold to the system buyer. Games which are often developed and published by Nintendo.
Trying to keep supply tight in the hopes of duping people into buying it just because it's rare would be a gamble. You're just as likely to drive consumers to another console or one of many other competing entertainment options. Why make such a gamble when you've got a pile of guaranteed profit waiting for every unit you can get into the hands of a consumer?
We all know Nintendo loves to take unnecessary risks...
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