ShadowFox08
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What Nintendo really means but will never say: We're definitely not making artificial shortages, but unfortunately we're competing with apple for supplies like SSDs and losing terribly
Nintendo could have released a lean and affordable home console, but chose to once again do a goofy and substandard device that requires expensive, low perf and hard-to-source parts in exchange for flexibility that's irrelevant for a lot of users, just like the Wii U. The awful price was the first symptom, the shortage is another. They dug this hole all by themselves.
Nintendo could have released a lean and affordable home console, but chose to once again do a goofy and substandard device that requires expensive, low perf and hard-to-source parts in exchange for flexibility that's irrelevant for a lot of users, just like the Wii U. The awful price was the first symptom, the shortage is another. They dug this hole all by themselves.
Nintendo could have released a lean and affordable home console, but chose to once again do a goofy and substandard device that requires expensive, low perf and hard-to-source parts in exchange for flexibility that's irrelevant for a lot of users, just like the Wii U. The awful price was the first symptom, the shortage is another. They dug this hole all by themselves.
Lol, please. So much contradiction my head hurts. Switch can't be irrelevant and sold out at the same time.Nintendo could have released a lean and affordable home console, but chose to once again do a goofy and substandard device that requires expensive, low perf and hard-to-source parts in exchange for flexibility that's irrelevant for a lot of users, just like the Wii U. The awful price was the first symptom, the shortage is another. They dug this hole all by themselves.
Why would anyone think they're intentional? Nintendo wants to sell as many Switch consoles as they can get onto store shelves.
Nintendo could have released a lean and affordable home console, but chose to once again do a goofy and substandard device that requires expensive, low perf and hard-to-source parts in exchange for flexibility that's irrelevant for a lot of users, just like the Wii U. The awful price was the first symptom, the shortage is another. They dug this hole all by themselves.
Because Nintendo is the master of creating artificial demand for their products, it's no wonder there are still people believing Switch's shortage is intentional to this day.
The shortages has the additional negatives of increasing the cost of parts/cost of manufacturing the Switch, right? Or is that not what bidding against apple would entail?
That is not true... Nintendo has at least 10 billions in cash and zero debt, more than enough to get anything done that is possible by others if they actually tried. Its still typical Nintendo answer for everything to me.
Nintendo could have released a lean and affordable home console, but chose to once again do a goofy and substandard device that requires expensive, low perf and hard-to-source parts in exchange for flexibility that's irrelevant for a lot of users, just like the Wii U. The awful price was the first symptom, the shortage is another. They dug this hole all by themselves.
Nintendo could have released a lean and affordable home console, but chose to once again do a goofy and substandard device that requires expensive, low perf and hard-to-source parts in exchange for flexibility that's irrelevant for a lot of users, just like the Wii U. The awful price was the first symptom, the shortage is another. They dug this hole all by themselves.
Nintendo could have released a lean and affordable home console, but chose to once again do a goofy and substandard device that requires expensive, low perf and hard-to-source parts in exchange for flexibility that's irrelevant for a lot of users, just like the Wii U. The awful price was the first symptom, the shortage is another. They dug this hole all by themselves.
Nintendo could have released a lean and affordable home console, but chose to once again do a goofy and substandard device that requires expensive, low perf and hard-to-source parts in exchange for flexibility that's irrelevant for a lot of users, just like the Wii U. The awful price was the first symptom, the shortage is another. They dug this hole all by themselves.
I've still yet to ever see one in real life. It's almost mythical status.
Nintendo could have released a lean and affordable home console, but chose to once again do a goofy and substandard device that requires expensive, low perf and hard-to-source parts in exchange for flexibility that's irrelevant for a lot of users, just like the Wii U. The awful price was the first symptom, the shortage is another. They dug this hole all by themselves.
Nintendo could have released a lean and affordable home console, but chose to once again do a goofy and substandard device that requires expensive, low perf and hard-to-source parts in exchange for flexibility that's irrelevant for a lot of users, just like the Wii U. The awful price was the first symptom, the shortage is another. They dug this hole all by themselves.
I'm laughing so hard at the "incompetence" angle.
There. Are. No. NAND. Chips. For. Anyone. Right. Now.
Lots of tech blogs are talking about how different companies are starting to hoard and plan way further in advance because of the lack of inventory and lead time lag. Which of course is making it even worse. Estimate I saw for production capacity meeting demand is mid 2018. It's gonna be a long ride.
It's funny how multiple people have clearly explained the NAND shortage and how the market works in this situation, yet people still come in here with their "incompetence" claims and conspiracies.
The people who refuse to be informed are the ones calling other people incompetent, typical gaf.
The price was a factor for a lot of people here too for the Switch since it was a home console weaker than the PS4 with a $300 price tag and $60 games.
You're talking from the benefit of hindsight though for a few of those things like barebones lineup for the Wii U after launch, we didn't even know most of Nintendo's 2017 lineup for Switch and when they would release until April at the earliest.
This is going to go nowhere so I'll just ask one last thing.
How many hardware units do you think the Switch will sell over 5 years including what has already happened at launch?
The 3DS name is about as straightforward as you can get. The WiiU on the other hand...
Hey gaffers, I'm looking to get one next week, GameStop shill over the counter said 450$??? Is that accurate?? Where can I get one cheaper?
Arms, Splatoon, Xenoblade 2, Fire Emblem Warriors.Mario Odyssey and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe were all announced before the Switch even released. The only games releasing this year which was announced afterwards from what I remember was Rabbids X Mario and Pokken.
And I fail to see the relevance of your question to the topic at hand. We're talking about the Switch situation right now.
I think videogamedunkey nailed it on the mark. Nintendo knows neither marketing nor how to run a business, but they sure know how to make great games.
This hardware shortages is a result of once again, Nintendo failing to understand the demands of its own market. For better or for worse, they have always done defy industry standards by doing their own thing. Some people think this is intentional. I believe it's because they are incompetent.
Nintendo could have released a lean and affordable home console, but chose to once again do a goofy and substandard device that requires expensive, low perf and hard-to-source parts in exchange for flexibility that's irrelevant for a lot of users, just like the Wii U. The awful price was the first symptom, the shortage is another. They dug this hole all by themselves.
Y'all are something else, I swear.
I bought one from a Gamestop today -- bundle wasn't filled with junk, they just require you to buy two related games/accessories, at least that's how they explained it to me. Which is fine because I was going to buy Zelda and a pro controller anyway -- but the items can be as simple as a screen protector and a carrying case.Hey gaffers, I'm looking to get one next week, GameStop shill over the counter said 450$??? Is that accurate?? Where can I get one cheaper?
yes, quite the hole they've dug themselves.
The only game given a release date was Legend of Zelda, we didn't know when the other games would release which included people saying Xenoblade 2 would be delayed to next year.
Because you are so certain of things that I wanted to hear something that wasn't based on hindsight.
Yeah sure, just jump in that red ocean, where Sony dominates and Nintendo would drown before even releasing just another generic console wannabe PC.Nintendo could have released a lean and affordable home console, but chose to once again do a goofy and substandard device that requires expensive, low perf and hard-to-source parts in exchange for flexibility that's irrelevant for a lot of users, just like the Wii U. The awful price was the first symptom, the shortage is another. They dug this hole all by themselves.
Amiibos and nes classicbecause saying "they hate money" is easier than having to think about real business or infrastructure
Is there any proof to this "Apple stealin' all the production" theory or is it just conjecture?
It seems to be more of a mistake of Nintendo. They've shown time and time again to be incompetent at production.
Google is your friend, if not you could have seen the links posted throughout the thread.
The investors' meeting is next week, isn't it?
I would like to see how many Switches did they sell to date. Despite of the lack of stock, I predict those numbers will be insane.
Aren't those meetings quarterly? Should be end of next month if so.
That's why I went to lengths to explain it since I saw that it was becoming a buzzword.
Are WSJ and Reuters reports citing insiders not enough?Is there any proof to this "Apple stealin' all the production" theory or is it just conjecture?
It seems to be more of a mistake of Nintendo. They've shown time and time again to be incompetent at production.