GCX said:Why would anyone want to release a console in June?
I actually think it makes sense and is a better option than releasing right before the holidays.
It gets the console in early adopter's hands and then leaves the holidays free for holiday adopters. Don't have both go out at the same time. If early adopters, who are going to buy it anyways, get their systems, they don't be competing for a limited stock with holiday adopters who are only going to buy during the holiday. If you miss them because stock is low, you might miss their sale altogether.
It also allows for games to come out, an install base to grow for holiday games, and word of mouth to work its magic, which is important for Nintendo's latest systems. You have to try it to appreciate it (which I discovered with the 3DS...had no plans to buy it, but I did when the price cut came and I'm thoroughly enjoying even without any games!).
Holiday rolls around and you've got a system that has had 6 months of market penetration, positive buzz, and a healthy supply of stock, rather than a system that just came out and everyone is frantic over.