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Fei-Hung on 02 August 2016
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teigaga said:
Fei-Hung said:
Sounds really expensive where you might end up with stuff you don't need if i think of practically using it:

1) as a home console, the controllers it comes with might not be good enough as they are designed to be used as a hand held. Meaning I'll have to buy a controller and a docking station.

2) as a handheld, you'll need a charger set, carry case and it will most likely be bigger than a 3DS and possibly a Vita, meaning it might not be easy to carry around in your pocket.

I don't think it's complicated, but i do think for Nintendo to get this right, they will need to sell 2 bundles, one for hone gaming and one for portable. The home edition will come with a proper docking station and a proper joypad and the mobile one with a case and charger set. This way they can market is easier as well and costomers won't need to pay for this they don't need.

Its normal for people to have to pick an accessory or 2 to make the most of system, but why would the docking station not come with the system? If the selling point of the system is in it being a hybrid (3 devices in one- for the price of one), it makes sense for them to deliver that in the box. 

-Handheld/Tablet

-Handheld Detachable Controllers 

-Dock

-Charger. 

Thats not a crazy amount of things in one box. Paying extra for a traditional controller isn't a biggie. I mean didn't everyone who owned a Wii buy an extra controller? There will of course be premium bundles which come with extras like a controller or carrying case. 

I thought the rumor was the screen has 2 detachable controllers either side, but they will have a separate purpose built gaming controller. 

 

At the moment we don't know what the system comes with, we just know what bits are part of the system.

 

2) my point here was that I don't think they will pack in a travel controller which most handhelds have together with a docking station. They will provide one or the other. If the docking station might be bigger than a travel charger the likes of 3DS or Vita.

 

3) every extra will just increase the price of entry and Nintendo will want to be competitive with price. If people prefer more traditional gaming controllers they may need to pay £50-60 extra. If you prefer mobile gaming, having a travel charger might save you $60-80 from having to buy a docking station.

 

My point was to have bundles that cater to console and handheld gaming so they can easily target both markets at a lower cost of entry without any confusion.