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[StickSoldier]

I wonder how much the 3DS sales will go up with the price drop, plus Mario Kart 7/Super Mario 3D Land coming out at nearly the same time.

 

[Shadowlayer]

Honestly I cant believe nobody saw this coming

Even an ipod touch was cheaper than the DS

And with the PSV being $250 they had to cut down on the "it prints money!" scam

 

[AceBandage]

I wonder how much the 3DS sales will go up with the price drop, plus Mario Kart 7/Super Mario 3D Land coming out at nearly the same time.

I'm not mathmagician, but I'd say a lot.

 

[Tenck]

Nintendo > You

Spoiler

I think I like you a lot more now.

Spoiler

<3

 

[StickSoldier]

I'm not mathmagician, but I'd say a lot.

I imagine it'll be a pretty hot seller, at least I hope. I thought the shit would sell at $250 but Ninty really fucked up marketing and game wise. They really need to do something to show that the 3DS isn't just a revision of the regular DS, like really bad.

 

[ampere]

What was the price of the DS/DS Lite upon release?

Because in Australia, the 3DS isn't THAT far above what the DS/DS Lite launched at.

USA
Nintendo DS launch price: US$150
Nintendo 3DS launch price: US$250

Australia
Nintendo DS launch price: A$200
Nintendo 3DS launch price: A$350


It's way overpriced. Not quite double, but approaching it in both the US and Australia.

 

[ThatObviousUser]

When did DS's first drop to $130 happen? How far after or before DS Lite came out?

 

[phants]

It's way overpriced. Not quite double, but approaching it in both the US and Australia.

Come to New Zealand some time

Not really complaining, though, I could import if I wanted and I know what it costs to service a tiny market. Plus I already have one.

Anyone going from the USA to Gamescom? Wanna pick me up a US 3DS system at the new low price in exchange for cash and something awesome from New Zealand? ?

We have hobbitses

 

[elty]

Need to try one out at store.... previously I don't even bother to check it at $250.

 

[BurntPork]

How much do the DSi and DSi LL cost in Japan? And is the DS Lite discontinued there?

 

[ampere]

Come to New Zealand some time

Not really complaining, though, I could import if I wanted and I know what it costs to service a tiny market. Plus I already have one.

Anyone going from the USA to Gamescom? Wanna pick me up a US 3DS system at the new low price in exchange for cash and something awesome from New Zealand? ?

We have hobbitses

I'd love to visit, it looks beautiful

I'm somewhat deterred from living there when I look at how much things cost x.X

How much do the DSi and DSi LL cost in Japan? And is the DS Lite discontinued there?

According to wikipedia only the DSphat is discontinued

 

[_Xenon_]

Still $69 too expensive.

 

[AceBandage]

Still $69 too expensive.

Compared to what, exactly?
It's not a Leapster...

 

[dallow_bg]

Compared to what, exactly?
It's not a Leapster...

He wasn't comparing it to anything.
$100 is his price point.

 

[ampere]

Still $69 too expensive.

Not for the tech, they're taking a loss on it.

And if it's games you want, come back holiday season.

 

[AceBandage]

He wasn't comparing it to anything.
$100 is his price point.

Then that's just crazy.
For a brand new handheld that isn't even half a year old, $100 is just insane.

 

[dallow_bg]

Then that's just crazy.
For a brand new handheld that isn't even half a year old, $100 is just insane.

Well, then that's why he's going to have to wait until it's not so brand new.

 

[ampere]

Then that's just crazy.
For a brand new handheld that isn't even half a year old, $100 is just insane.

Could be a snarky way of saying he doesn't want one

 

[BurntPork]

I wouldn't buy it even if it were free, but I'm saying that I would if it were $99 so that I don't have to admit that I hate Nintendo hardware and would never buy it.

Fixed. Seriously, you guys saying that it needs to be $99 need to grow a pair and say what you really mean. Otherwise, explain why you think it should be $99, and don't use the library as a reason since pricing a console based on the library is fucking retarded.

 

[_Xenon_]

Fixed. Seriously, you guys saying that it needs to be $99 need to grow a pair and say what you really mean. Otherwise, explain why you think it should be $99, and don't use the library as a reason since pricing a console based on the library is fucking retarded.

Man I have DSL on day one, because the library was worth it.

3DS? What am I supposed to play on it? Especially after I got a smart phone with a bunch of 0$ RPGs I just can't find a reason to buy this thing.

 

[velvet_nitemare]

Man i remember the thread when this thing was announced. Pretty much everyone was sure this thing would be a monster right out the gate, being successor to the best selling handheld of all time and glassless 3D.

This news would blown minds if predicted back then.

 

[loosus]

If the screen is what makes it expensive, then make a version without 3D. Won't be missing a whole lot.

 

[dwu8991]

If the screen is what makes it expensive, then make a version without 3D. Won't be missing a whole lot.

3D is a long term investment. Not having 3D is short sighted.

 

[mooooose]

I'm bitter, but I hope it sells. Great hardware (other than the self screen scratching), very interesting software, and an unbelievable little powerhouse in my opinion. 3D and some great looking graphics. Online isn't everything I want it to be, but it's pretty good overall. Streetpass is very cool and hopefully when the time comes, they will expand on it.

 

[ShockingAlberto]

I really want this special iPhone everyone else has that features free, awesome RPGs.

Mine has Chaos Rings for like $10 and Burn The Rope which lasted me all of fifteen minutes before I got bored with it.

But maybe it's because mine is a 3GS and does not support the "it doesn't matter where games come out because all you'll ever play is NBA Jam without buttons and you will defend it to the death" firmware comes out. That might be 4-exclusive.

 

[BurntPork]

Man I have DSL on day one, because the library was worth it.

3DS? What am I supposed to play on it? Especially after I got a smart phone with a bunch of 0$ RPGs I just can't find a reason to buy this thing.

Then why not not say something reasonable like... what you just said. :/ Or at least "it's not worth it until the library is better." Saying that it should be $99 is just plain silly. If prices are based on library, then everything should launch at less than $100. There's no logic behind saying that, and it just makes you sound bitter.

 

[Fantastical]

Man i remember the thread when this thing was announced. Pretty much everyone was sure this thing would be a monster right out the gate, being successor to the best selling handheld of all time and glassless 3D.

This news would blown minds if predicted back then.

It would have blown minds that the 3DS cost $249.99 with such a bad launch lineup.

 

[_Xenon_]

3D is a long term investment. Not having 3D is short sighted.

They bet the wrong horse.

Back in NDS era, they bet the right one: touch screen. Just look at today's handheld devices (phones, tabs), which one doesn't have it?

But 3D? I'm not sure about that.

That and 3rd party delaying & canceling 3DS games left and right just ain't helping.

Then why not not say something reasonable like... what you just said. :/ Or at least "it's not worth it until the library is better." Saying that it should be $99 is just plain silly. If prices are based on library, then everything should launch at less than $100. There's no logic behind saying that, and it just makes you sound bitter.

Yeah ... sorry man I wasn't intended to be bitter ... sometimes I just can't control my fingers :/

 

[creamsugar]

http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2011/110728e.pdf

Question:
How could 3DS only sold 110K in "The Americas"?

npd
April - 194K
May - 98K
Jun - 143K

 

[Wario64]

http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2011/110728e.pdf

Question:
How could 3DS only sold 110K in "The Americas"?

npd
April - 194K
May - 98K
Jun - 143K

I'm not sure where you're getting the 110k figure, but it says 1,430,000 in the PDF.

 

[wsippel]

Man i remember the thread when this thing was announced. Pretty much everyone was sure this thing would be a monster right out the gate, being successor to the best selling handheld of all time and glassless 3D.

This news would blown minds if predicted back then.

We didn't know how expensive it was going to be, and we expected a much better launch lineup. When the price was announced and most interesting games got delayed or canceled, it became pretty clear that it wouldn't be the monster initially expected. After the price drop and going into the holiday season, I'm a lot more confident. Still lacks the defining, out of the left field game, but that can probably wait until next year. What's there this year should do the trick for now.

 

[King of the Potato People]

Great news, now I’ll feel about 1/3 less stupid when I purchase one.

 

[creamsugar]

I'm not sure where you're getting the 110k figure, but it says 1,430,000 in the PDF.

It's in the LTD column? Please see the "Actual Apr-June. '11" column.

 

[Gassey]

Karma will destroy Nintendo Australia... one day.

 

[ThatObviousUser]

Didn't they also announce the price at E3 too? All the "man the 3DS was so impressive after E3" comments confuse me.

Or maybe my memory is worse than I though. Might be time to start taking my prescriptions again.

 

[Fantastical]

Didn't they also announce the price at E3 too? All the "man the 3DS was so impressive after E3" comments confuse me.

Or maybe my memory is worse than I though. Might be time to start taking my prescriptions again.

No, they didn't. They didn't announce it until January 2011 I believe. Japan got their price in September 2010 I think.

 

[PumpkinPie]

I was going to rage about being an early adopter but then I remembered I only paid £148 for mine and I'm now getting free games too

 

[wsippel]

I was going to rage about being an early adopter but then I remembered I only paid £148 for mine and I'm now getting free games too

Yeah, most people, especially in Europe, seem to forget that they never paid €250 to begin with. I personally paid €222 with a free game, get the 19% tax back, got Excite Bike 3D for free, and now another free 20 games. 21 actually, but everyone will get Four Swords. Pretty good deal, actually.

 

[watershed]

I'm bitter, but I hope it sells. Great hardware (other than the self screen scratching), very interesting software, and an unbelievable little powerhouse in my opinion. 3D and some great looking graphics. Online isn't everything I want it to be, but it's pretty good overall. Streetpass is very cool and hopefully when the time comes, they will expand on it.

I agree the 3ds is pretty good hardware wise but still with some glaring issues mostly related to the online side. At this new price point its an amazing piece of hardware. But will it be enough! That's the big question.

 

[wsippel]

I agree the 3ds is pretty good hardware wise but still with some glaring issues mostly related to the online side. At this new price point its an amazing piece of hardware. But will it be enough! That's the big question.

In this case, at least online isn't broken by design. I want to believe the main issue was that the basic network SDK and infrastructure wasn't done until a month ago (as the Pokémon CEO claimed), and that this is what it held back.

 

[Fantastical]

Can't wait for Nintendo's fall conference. They pretty much have to bring it at this point.

 

[victreeb3l]

Should've fucking waited!

this. fuck im pissed.

glad i didnt pick up 2 like i wanted to

 

[watershed]

In this case, at least online isn't broken by design. I want to believe the main issue was that the basic network SDK and infrastructure wasn't done until a month ago (as the Pokémon CEO claimed), and that this is what it held back.

Well, if that is the case, that was terrible management on Nintendo's part but even if true the 3ds is still lacking messaging between friends, chat or pictochat for friends online, the ability to organize the friend list, friend invites instead of 2 way friend codes, and a few other online things I'm sure I'm forgetting. To me these are pretty basic features that for as long as they're missing will at minimum create a negative perception of the 3ds' online capabilities/ecosystem/whatever.

Also it needs more 1st party games to take advantage of its supposedly very easy to set up and efficient online infrastructure.

 

[Chanser]

I guess we won't be seeing a 3DS Lite or XL anytime soon?
May buy this at the new price or wait for a limited edition.

 

[BurntPork]

I agree the 3ds is pretty good hardware wise but still with some glaring issues mostly related to the online side. At this new price point its an amazing piece of hardware. But will it be enough! That's the big question.

I think it'll be enough in Japan, at least. I mean, look what that new color did there!

Everywhere else, it still needs software, but I'll remain hopeful that sales in the US will stay above 150k per month from now until the holiday, it'll sell 2-3 million during the holiday, and it'll stay above 200k/month after that. Not great, but far from a flop. Sales will likely go up to 250-300k/month after a revision is released, which will likely happen in July 2012.

 

[ThatObviousUser]

No, they didn't. They didn't announce it until January 2011 I believe. Japan got their price in September 2010 I think.

I can't remember where I heard the "How much would they pay for the 3DS? $350? $300? Well, it's actually $250!"

Where was that from?

 

[Fantastical]

I can't remember where I heard the "How much would they pay for the 3DS? $350? $300? Well, it's actually $250!"

Where was that from?

The January conference. I think it was the 19th. They had simultaneous conferences in Europe and North America.

That was some bullshit revealing it they way they did. They definitely didn't announce it at E3. GAF was speculating about the price for quite a while.

 

[Eteric Rice]

I can't remember where I heard the "How much would they pay for the 3DS? $350? $300? Well, it's actually $250!"

Where was that from?

E3 I think.

 

[ThatObviousUser]

The January conference. I think it was the 19th. They had simultaneous conferences in Europe and North America.

That was some bullshit revealing it they way they did. They definitely didn't announce it at E3. GAF was speculating about the price for quite a while.

Right right. I must have been watching a livestream then because I clearly remember Reggie saying those things...

 

[Trurl]

Honestly I cant believe nobody saw this coming

Lots of people saw it coming.

Early adopters (I am one) should be happy at this news. Regardless of the price drop paying $250 was a mistake, but at least now the system has a shot at long term viability.