BrokenEchelon
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I will die in battle; that I am certain of. But I hope to die in a battle of my choosing. But if it is to be this one, do not bury me in our sad little cemetery. Burn me, and cast my ashes to a strong eastern wind.
DeaconKnowledge
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Smartphones and tablets have changed the handheld market.
Expensive portable hardware will be a thing of the past.
Expensive portable hardware will be a thing of the past.
Danny Dudekisser
I paid good money for this Dynex!
Look, Nintendo. I'm willing to buy an XL, but not until you're willing to give us a color that isn't mind-meltingly terrible. Perhaps consider... I dunno... ANYTHING else?
But it makes profit with only 1 game sold!
Good Job Bob
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Still too much.
Ding Ding Ding
Barack Lesnar
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NA definitely needed this jolt. $139.99 is basically impulse-buy territory.
Exterminieren
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This is very aggressive. I approve.
Drop software prices a bit, and we've got a winner.
Drop software prices a bit, and we've got a winner.
Who cares about Nintendo? I can get a 3DS cheaper. Do you guys forget you are consumers?
my body is ready (not that I actually think they'll make this)
It took 30 posts for the iPhone evangelists to show up? GAF is slipping.
CheesecakeRecipe
Stormy Grey
Ninty out for blood this holiday.
I like it.
I like it.
Hiro_Kunimi_80
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139$ is the new 99$
Barack Lesnar
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This has little to do with Vita. I don't even think they care about Vita. It's all about combating iPads and other tabs. The 3DS NPD sales have been mediocre for this entire year. Super aggressive move by Nintendo, I think it's great.
It is doing great in Japan.
It is doing great in Japan.
SpinningBirdKick
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If Nintendo is doing this then it must be really really tough out there.
Nintendo are usually the most sluggish at cutting prices - at least they have been in previous generations.
I hope Smartphones and tablets keep up the pressure so that they'll have to reduce 3DS software prices too.
Nintendo are usually the most sluggish at cutting prices - at least they have been in previous generations.
I hope Smartphones and tablets keep up the pressure so that they'll have to reduce 3DS software prices too.
Damon Bennet
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passive aggressive rethorical questions <3
DrForester
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How do we know this isn't just a holiday sale price by Target?
Goldrusher
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In Europe, you can buy 2 Vitas AND 2 3DS consoles for the price of 1 iPhone 5.
Baconsammy
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Yep, this has nothing to do with Vita but everything to do with getting their ass handed to them by Apple and Google.
Father_Brain
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Good if true. 3DS needs it outside Japan.
Can't see why this would have anything to do with Vita, though. Like it or not, it hasn't exactly been competitive with 3DS.
Can't see why this would have anything to do with Vita, though. Like it or not, it hasn't exactly been competitive with 3DS.
GeekyDad
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umad?
In my experience, over here the average consumer doesn't buy a phone off contract. They get it for $0 with a 3 year deal. Then again, I live in Canada where the telecos own our souls.
sixteen-bit
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god damn it, I was hoping the MK7 bundle was black like rumored
Byakuya769
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Said this before the new handhelds even launched. Gaf was fooled by the 3ds price drop splurge, ignoring that 3ds and the vita combined were underperforming the prior gen. Now 3ds is going all bomba on them.
Don't forget Japan. So far it accounts for about 40% of 3DS sales, so they probably break even in the end and make money on software.
Nintendo Phone is definitely next.
- competitive with iPhone/iPad
- family friendly, for the ever expanding children's phone market
- core Nintendo franchises esp. Mario and Pokemon
- will work as controller for next home console system
- 3D, incl. cartridge slot for BC with 3DS titles.
We still don't know.
Info from OP isn't from a PR so maybe.
They basically said that any device that takes time away from their systems in a competitor. So technically the television is a competitor to their consoles even if it's not usually mentioned. The WiiU even addresses this by allowing you to play the WiiU even while the TV is in use.
Diddy Kong
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Nintendomination confirmed
Good question, I think they are going to be way more price sensitive than ever. The Vita has shown the lack of demand for strong hardware.
VeryGooster
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Best post in this thread.
CheesecakeRecipe
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Phone Numbers = Friend Codes
Nintendo doesn't only want 'profitability' they target a level of profitability. They can't risk missing their forecasts again and losing more support outside Japan. They need to move hardware short term to sell more software long term. Increase that installed base.
They way not outsell tablets/smartphones or reach the DS LTD, but that doesn't mean they give up. First salvage the 3DS situation (like they've mostly done in Japan) and then plan the next move.
Byakuya769
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Not really. A price drop that leads to an entirely unprofitable venture is bad news in the long run. I don't think this is it, but they're getting close to that point.
clay_ghost
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Does the xl price drop as well? My sister is very interested.....
Maybe for Japan. But they've really dicked around way too long. If you have any children in your life, it's amazing the foothold iOS has with them. Apple is to them the way Nintendo was to previous generations.
where? and where do you live exactly?
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