Yeah, that is official.Do we know this for sure?
Yeah, that is official.Do we know this for sure?
Seriously, they are going to do like the NES classic and make it artificially rare aren't they?
Can someone explain how that benefits nintendo OR the gamers who want one?
Cause it seems like an incredibly stupid thing to me, Nintendo doesn't see any money from second-hand sales, the consumers who want to give Nintendo money to buy one can't because they are sold out, the ONLY people that benefit from this are scalpers and people who resell the few units that are released.
I've been successful pre-ordering from BB in the past, so I'd definitely be fine ordering a Switch from them if they're available on the 13th.
Note that BB will pre-authorize the full amount of your pre-order from your bank immediately if you order using a debit card.
Imagine you are hearing all over the news and internet that the Switch is sold out everywhere and impossible to get. You personally don't want one now, but you might at some point soon. You are in a Best Buy and see one on the shelf. Usually you would just walk past it, because you weren't planning to buy one until later. But this is such a "hot" (read: understocked) item that you might just jump on the chance to buy it now instead of waiting, because who knows how long it'll be until you see another one available.
If you buy that, it's a win for artificial scarcity. And it happens more than you'd think.
I've been successful pre-ordering from BB in the past, so I'd definitely be fine ordering a Switch from them if they're available on the 13th.
Note that BB will pre-authorize the full amount of your pre-order from your bank immediately if you order using a debit card.[/QUOTE]
I fucking LOVE best buy. GCU has been so good to me and the rewards points add up. But that is by far my biggest "issue" with BB. I wish I could just place an order and just have them charge me when it ships.
Yeah that's one good thing about Gamestop, you don't have to put down the full amount if preordering in store for systems. It's usually $50.
Imagine you are hearing all over the news and internet that the Switch is sold out everywhere and impossible to get. You personally don't want one now, but you might at some point soon. You are in a Best Buy and see one on the shelf. Usually you would just walk past it, because you weren't planning to buy one until later. But this is such a "hot" (read: understocked) item that you might just jump on the chance to buy it now instead of waiting, because who knows how long it'll be until you see another one available.
If you buy that, it's a win for artificial scarcity. And it happens more than you'd think.
The problem when applying this logic to the NES Classic is that there was never a point where they capitalized on that. I mean, I get what people are arguing. Step one, hold back inventory to create demand. Step 2, release inventory to satisfy the demand that you have created. It's genius!
But with the NES Classic, there was never a step 2. It's worth considering that there are other factors at play for why there's difficulty satisfying launch demand that aren't just companies using transparently obvious ploys to artificially create demand.
If Nintendo underships this thing, Microsoft and Sony should both drop the prices of their base level consoles to $200 for the Switch's launch month
I mean I agree that it's weird that they haven't released more of them now.
But what could really be the holdup? Those things are probably $10 to make and are made with readily available parts. It's not like there's a special sensor or piece of tech in it that would make it hard to produce.
It seems almost unbelievable that Sony can manufacture more PS4s in one month than Nintendo can NES Classics in two.
I mean I agree that it's weird that they haven't released more of them now.
But what could really be the holdup? Those things are probably $10 to make and are made with readily available parts. It's not like there's a special sensor or piece of tech in it that would make it hard to produce.
It seems almost unbelievable that Sony can manufacture more PS4s in one month than Nintendo can NES Classics in two.
Yeah, I mentioned that earlier. Might as well, both consoles are doing well, they can do a temporary price drop for a quick surge and capitalize off of a competitors mistake.If Nintendo underships this thing, Microsoft and Sony should both drop the prices of their base level consoles to $200 for the Switch's launch month
They could easily only sell it on the Nintendo website and cut out the middle man. Nintendo just shit the bed on the NES classic.Well, personally, I think people are really overestimating how profitable an NES Classic really is. I'm not saying that it isn't profitable. But I do think that perhaps there's a little more to the costs than just assuming it's all cheap parts and calling it a day. I think there are several things to consider: distribution costs, retail cut, third party licensing fees, and so on. Also, this does sort of undercut $5 a pop Virtual Console games. Further, there's no path to further monetize this thing. It's a one-and-done product.
My personal opinion is that this was conceived as a more niche product than people assume and that they had no big plans for it. I don't think there's a real master plan here. It was just a product to have out there at Christmas time.
Your post history suggests to me that not only do you not have any interest in Nintendo products whatsoever, but that you may have an active disinterest.
Just saying.
Just he's a big Nintendo fan but doesn't own a Wii U. Ok, I can understand that. Don't own a PS4 or Xbox One, ok can see that. I was like wow so you don't play games on console. Ok. Then (as I said up top) PC gaming and handhelds are what is left.
Imagine you are hearing all over the news and internet that the Switch is sold out everywhere and impossible to get. You personally don't want one now, but you might at some point soon. You are in a Best Buy and see one on the shelf. Usually you would just walk past it, because you weren't planning to buy one until later. But this is such a "hot" (read: understocked) item that you might just jump on the chance to buy it now instead of waiting, because who knows how long it'll be until you see another one available.
If you buy that, it's a win for artificial scarcity. And it happens more than you'd think.
They could easily only sell it on the Nintendo website and cut out the middle man. Nintendo just shit the bed on the NES classic.
Imagine you are hearing all over the news and internet that the Switch is sold out everywhere and impossible to get. You personally don't want one now, but you might at some point soon. You are in a Best Buy and see one on the shelf. Usually you would just walk past it, because you weren't planning to buy one until later. But this is such a "hot" (read: understocked) item that you might just jump on the chance to buy it now instead of waiting, because who knows how long it'll be until you see another one available.
If you buy that, it's a win for artificial scarcity. And it happens more than you'd think.
What does selling it on their website have to do with anything? Have you done the cost analysis to determine whether its worth the hassle? How does that solve manufacturing issues? Does selling it on your website solve the issue with the mass market apparently wanting it easily available?
I dont get what peoole are thinking here. Steve is right, this was conceived as a niche product and they never had any intentions of it being a mover to this capacity when they coordinated it. That's not artificial acarcity. That's demand being way higher than the supply you committed to.
That doesn't mean anything. If you one, then you will buy one. Doesn't matter when.
Man, Nintendo needs to step it up on the stock. How much would it suck if parents went into the store to buy a Switch for their kids and it's just ridiculously sold out and they settle for a PS4 or Xbox One.
Scalpers set to have a field day once again.
Thanks Nintendo.
a scalper's wet dream
Wii shipped record amounts. Wii U and 3DS shipped more than enough to meet demand.Nintendo is never going to ship the appropriate amount of stock for any console ever again. They love trying to increase demand by scarcity. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't... but they are going to try it Every Single Time.
It's not the holiday season, lol. Parents aren't going to be buying the Switch until November.
It's not the holiday season, lol. Parents aren't going to be buying the Switch until November.
But why? Scalpers prey on desperate parents who want the hot item for their kids for the holidays. This is completely different.
My tentative plan is to put in a preorder via Amazon. If I can't get one there I'll probably sit out the launch.
But why? Scalpers prey on desperate parents who want the hot item for their kids for the holidays. This is completely different.
I mean I agree that it's weird that they haven't released more of them now.
But what could really be the holdup? Those things are probably $10 to make and are made with readily available parts. It's not like there's a special sensor or piece of tech in it that would make it hard to produce.
It seems almost unbelievable that Sony can manufacture more PS4s in one month than Nintendo can NES Classics in two.
Uh...no they don't and no it's not. Scalpers prey on people who actually want to purchase a product that's in limited supply. Time of year or walk of life makes little difference; it's all about the profit.It's not the holiday season, lol. Parents aren't going to be buying the Switch until November.
But why? Scalpers prey on desperate parents who want the hot item for their kids for the holidays. This is completely different.
I get that the NES classic is different, but the Wii "seemed" to be continually sold out for practically two years.
I've heard so many stories about game stores getting 2 Wiis with every shipment. The store would request thirty, they would get 2. They would request 50, they would get 2. I got mine on launch day, but most other people I knew couldn't get them at regular retail stores for years. There was a sign on every Target window saying "WE HAVE NO NINTENDO WIIS". Having one was exciting because it seemed like nobody else did.
Just an anecdote.
Gonna keep my Wii U just in case. At least I can still play the new Zelda there if I can't get a hold of a Switch.
I got Friday off, so I might try an line up at least 30min before GS opens, just in case XD
As someone who's never preordered a console and has owned every console day one, not worried. I'll be able to walk into any store and grab it day one. Just like with every console in history.
I've heard so many stories about game stores getting 2 Wiis with every shipment. The store would request thirty, they would get 2. They would request 50, they would get 2. I got mine on launch day, but most other people I knew couldn't get them at regular retail stores for years. There was a sign on every Target window saying "WE HAVE NO NINTENDO WIIS". Having one was exciting because it seemed like nobody else did.
Just an anecdote.
Wow!We tasked my mother in law to look for them because she lives near like 4 Gamestops. She went into one that had Wii display boxes stacked in front of the window and asked for one. When they told her they didn't and had no idea when they would she destroyed their display.
You just gotta know where to go to lineup. Weirder stores like Costco always get a stock with no line. Ezpz to walk up and buy whatever.um. wat?
by "walk in", do you mean potentially line up for 12+hrs? While I don't know if the Switch will be properly stocked, there have been *plenty* of console releases where they were very difficult to get without camping out.
I personally waited in line for about 8 hrs to get a Nintendo Wii at launch. And then it was next to impossible to get for a *long* time.