Missed this video when I made the OP, and after watching the MKW Direct Dunkey might be unto something here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zev94RoroLc
Seriously though, Nintendo's price hikes seem like a deliberate red ocean strategy. They are effectively squeezing out the competition's next-gen consoles by pushing them into a premium corner burdened by high AAA development costs and a potentially smaller audience. This strategic move leaves their rivals with limited choices: either increase their own prices or attempt a market disruption with a cheaper alternative, a base already secured by the Switch Lite.
To be completely honest, I am not happy with these new video game prices. I have never really bought games at full price at launch over here in Europe; but with this new baseline it will push my usual 45eur threshold to last gen's 60eur launch price, and that's something which I will need to consider in future purchases. Another thing to note is that we are at the launch window of a new generation, and with that comes premium prices.
| RolStoppable said: First off, welcome back. Extra credit for pointing out what the lootboxes in Mario Kart World are about. |
Thanks Rol! That was easy to pick up as it is common practice in today's market.
Last edited by TomaTito - on 17 April 2025
