| Intrinsic said: so basically this is saying that Nintendo is going to come to market and have the most expensive console. Or sell their console at a loss to match PS4 prices? NINTENDO?????!!!!!!! |
"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 (handhelds) or three hundred (consoles) dollars, on which standalone software titles are distributed for 30 (handhelds) or 50 (consoles) 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."
https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/library/events/140130/03.html
Now in this, he goes on to explain what we now know to be My Nintendo. But take note of something - My Nintendo is their solution to the software problem, but they also brought up hardware. Why would they do that here?
Use your imagination. I don't think the NX's priced is going to be fixed. You know what I think? I think they might offer an Apple-like payment plan for it. The option to pay X amount of dollars a month for it. Or something else entirely. Something that makes it seem cheaper than it is under specific conditions. Maybe My Nintendo will have something to do with it. But I definitely don't think it will only be priced the way we're used to, in a fixed way.
