Mnementh said:
PS4 launch added together has around 2M units (a bit more), but it was staggered, Europe later than NA and Japan came many weeks later. So in one week Sony provided even less units than Nintendo (1 million for NA launch). Is Sony producing artificial scarcity? Or have all manufacturers probably problems to deliver on initial demand? It is clear, that after two-three months if the dust has settled the manufacturers have a much easier time to mathc the demand, but launch can for everyone somewhat tight. That's no specific Nintendo-phenomenon. Let's wait some weeks until the dust has settled, that says a lot more how the weekly and monthly sells go in the after-launch-time. |
I just caught this message. but anyway... No, Sony has never been accused of artificial scarcity by anyone. Nintendo has been known since the Wii era of seeming like their product was overtly scarce to influence demand (regardless of whether it was true or not). They nintendo classic console is another issue in which theyve been accused of selling scarce amounts and giving gamers no hope of replenishing store shelves. It became evident to me that they only used the Nintendo classic (and $99 3ds) to supplement for the dismal sales for the wii u had before the switch dropped. Regardless of what I say about any platform, im not mentally beholden to any brand and I play all of them. Again, because of my lack of loyalty to any brand...you will see me call them out on many things that my bother dedicated fans, when in truth it might get people to think a little about these companies as businesses. I dont hate Nintendo, I just see what they are doing. The crazy part is I am noticing others talking about it as well. Regardless, I cant wait for Mario Kart.
