True enough. And the big deal is - buy one for five bucks along with the system. And now? Did you die?

If you don't want Nintendo earning extra on you, take a third-party-charger.

That it isn't an USB-charger, that is much more relevant complaint. And I make that complaint.

You don't benefit - but I never said that. I said it is no big deal, you just buy a charger if you need one.
We should criticize Nintendo for not using USB for charging. That propietary stuff is the real problem here. Not the ommission of a cheap part that is readily available.

Can someone clarify if this was the case in Japan as well.

I am a Sony fan and I bought one a year ago. It was a flash sale on amazon and there were only 10 items left (a black Friday deal). I bought it in a hurry to get the dela without having any idea that it'd come without something so basic. Also, you simply don't know how many people don't have one or have no intention buying one, so I'd also avoid making assumptions and accusations if I were you. 

I agree that is also a problem imo. I guess when charger prices jump because everything that used to come with a charger doesn't then this will be a problem. Chargers will soon be like batteries where they are not included but are super expensive(because battery prices are still not the best lol). I think this will cause the price of chargers to jump, they are currently so cheap and readily available because EVERYTHING comes with one. But when and if most other companies start following this practice chargers and charging cables will jump in price. Which is the issue that could actually happen if the consumer accepts this kind of practice.

I consider the memory card thing a little more notorious. As of this post, Sony sells regular 32gb sd cards for $17 but sells vita memory cards of the same capacity at over $60. Used to be $100.

My guess is Sony's afraid of piracy? A legitimate fear but $100?

And does that mean I should be silent when I anti-consumer practises? Be careful now. You're using phrases only fanboys would use.

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Well, let me refresh your memory. We're talking about two companies including an item in their product that is necessary for the product to function. Not the prices or any other topic that may want to bring up later. You're comparison is apples to oranges. Also, what do you mean by were they upfront about the prices? When did they announce them and when exactly would have you pereferred them to announce them? As if being upfront about something makes everything ok. People hated the prices themselves, not when Sony announced them.

You would think this was common knowledge by now.

Yes the XL doesn't have a charger. They do this because everyone that owns a DSi or newer already has at least one and they want to keep cost down. Agree with that policy or not, story ends there.

No: you speak with your wallet.