maharg said:
Well then, it's a good thing I also think the PS3 being $500 is extremely unlikely, isn't it?
Once again, people are getting their hopes up that inflation won't catch up to them. It will, sooner or later, and even with Nintendo products.
Im leaning toward the console costing more than Gamecube anyway. Inflation is one thing, but also the fact that Rev will be a more powerful and unique system. Everything is not going to be cheap that's included in the console.
In any case, Nintendo isnt including all of the optional devices and hardware that Sony and MS are going to have in their systems. Therefore, why are Revolution buyers going to pay out of our teeth like other system buyers will have to in their first year when it's not included? You want all of the optional equipment like headsets, online gaming cards, and BluRay technologies, then youre going to pay extra for it.
There's no important reason for a person to associate the costs between the 3 systems, when we all know that one is going to be significantly cheaper than the other 2. Youre going to be able to buy much more for Rev than you could with Xbox360 and PS3. I plan on buying PS3 and Rev, but Im very aware that PS3 will cost much more than Rev will. Which is probably why Rev will be bought first. And $60 games? If it's not Zelda or the most own title of the year among the majority's consensus, then it's discount buyer retailers for me
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You dont expand the industry by beefing up prices on everything you can. If Nintendo can find a way to find a balance between prices and consumer needs, then Rev will automatically win over many budget gamers. After all, it's the average Joe casuals that determine whether a console will succeed or fail, not the hardcore with flashy gold rings and $10,000 brand new cars to spend $$$$ on high-end pricey gaming mechanisms.