Japanese site Getnews.jp recently conducted a user survey of around 1,000 Internet users as to their thoughts on the cost of Nintendos 3DS in Japan, which was recently announced with a retail price of 25,000 yen (approximately $300 USD) attached to it.
Participants weighed in with their opinions, too. Here are some choice quotes that Getnews mention:
On launch date, I hesitate to buy it.
After seeing the specs, I think the performance for a mobile device over 20,000 yen is a little high.
For a device that plays MP4 videos, 25,000 yen I can comprehend; for a standalone game machine I think its high.
A little high, but I think its in within a tolerable range. I really wanted Kid Icarus and Mega Man Legends 3.
I think its expensive in comparison to the functions of an iPod Touch 8G.
The Super Famicom had a regular price of 25,000 yen.
A little high. Ill wait and see for the first price cut.
It isnt a suitable price for a childrens toy.