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DraconianAC on 07 March 2013
Akvod said:
DraconianAC said:
I thought niche markets were a good thing. If one can find the right niche, a product can survive as long as one creates a loyal following. Once that happens, one would expect for word of mouth (a type of marketing) to help in future sales. Vinyl is nice example, but Sony needs to play it right.


Typically niche strategies are associated with price premiums, due to the focused targeting. Vita had a price drop.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niche_market

Thanks for the insitefull reply. It helped me change my understanding of what a niche market is.



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coolguy on 07 March 2013

Pacther has no future in the video game business'



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archbrix on 07 March 2013

As much as I hate to ever side with Pachter, I agree.



bananaking21 on 07 March 2013
sales2099 said:
bananaking21 said:
sales2099 said:
bananaking21 said:
sales2099 said:
I like to see week 2 and 3 of the Vita in Japan.

But also, NA and Europe sales will be even lower as they will feel entitled to their own price cut.


i assume your talking week 2&3 after the price cut?

 

and the avarage cunsomer wont really know about the price cut in japan

Yes i am.

And this isnt the time to play the "Sony doesnt market enough" card. It gets old quick.

and yeah it will be interesting to see the weeks following the price cut.

 

and what the hell are you talking about? what does the "sony doesnt market enough card" have to do with anything i said?

"and the avarage cunsomer wont really know about the price cut in japan"

Marketing is the idea of getting the word out. So apologies but I kinda took that line as a lack of marketing approach on Sonys part.


no need to apologies. my point was that the avarage joe wouldnt really know whats happening in japan



curl-6 on 07 March 2013

Says the guy who claimed Nintendo and Microsoft would launch a Wii HD and the Nextbox in 2010...



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bananaking21 on 07 March 2013
curl-6 said:
Says the guy who claimed Nintendo and Microsoft would launch a Wii HD and the Nextbox in 2010...


he also predicted the WiiU to be sold out until around march



curl-6 on 08 March 2013
bananaking21 said:
curl-6 said:
Says the guy who claimed Nintendo and Microsoft would launch a Wii HD and the Nextbox in 2010...


he also predicted the WiiU to be sold out until around march

I swear, the only other job where someone could be wrong as often as Pachter and keep his job would be a weatherman.



Otakumegane on 08 March 2013

You know considering that the games that are selling right now are things like Ultimate Boob Ninjas and that one stroking game,

It's the niche of the niche......



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itsyounghavok on 08 March 2013

I agree with him, and I never thought I would say that. The Vita just doesnt have, and isnt getting the software needed to sell a handheld. PSP had monster hunter, vita doesnt. Now 3ds has MH and Pokemon. Honestly why would you bother investing in two different dedicated handhelds when one has all the popular titles, as well as many unique ones and is almost certain to have a bright future?

I loved the original PSP, or rather the Go. But the Vita is in for the fight of its life and if it loses Sony will be in more trouble than it already is



Games are fun.

curl-6 on 08 March 2013
itsyounghavok said:
PSP had monster hunter, vita doesnt.

I find myself all but spamming this as it's the main reason I believe Vita can recover, but I think MH will come to the system eventually. Capcom even brought the series to 360. MH alone will help Vita a lot.