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Reggie: Don't pay more than $80 for SNES Classic, supply won't be an issue.
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BulletSmoke
Member
I want to believe him, but I don't unless its coming from NOJ's president.
It's basically going to be like the NES fiasco, but as preorders so far indicate, it'll be even worse.
It's basically going to be like the NES fiasco, but as preorders so far indicate, it'll be even worse.
Oh you sweet summer child
Muffin1611
Banned
Why are you lying to me, Reggie? What have I done to you?
awilliams213
Member
I really hope thats the case I played the pre-order game and lost.
Yes, supply will not be an issue... on eBay.
This won't affect scalpers. Worst case they make just a bit off impatience or just cancel/return. Of course, Reggie is just spinning this for PR. You won't be walking into just any retailer and finding a big stack for anyone to nab.
This won't affect scalpers. Worst case they make just a bit off impatience or just cancel/return. Of course, Reggie is just spinning this for PR. You won't be walking into just any retailer and finding a big stack for anyone to nab.
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
Banned
Hahahahha!
I will personally, personally, buy you your SNES Classic if you can walk into a store day one (like, legit walk in without lining up like a sucker at 6am) ask the sales associate "Can I get a SNES Classic, please?", they say "Sure! How many would you like? Reggie was just here an hour ago and dropped off an entire container!", and you say "oh just one for my niece please", and they say "that'll be $80 please", and you pay $85 and say "keep the change".
Like, I'll fucking pay for that change as well!
Please, get back to me, record yourself getting it day one without preorder, and send me a bill. I'll pay you another $80+shipping if you can acquire two and ship me one.
Mister_Ruck
Member
When has Nintendo *ever* been able to produce enough supply to meet demand? Like, this has consistently been an issue with them since the 80s.
products nobody wants don't count sorry Wii U
Reggie says a lot of things...
Be honest, scalpers going to scalp and it's because they know, Nintendo knows (and already said) it's going to be limited. That is the mistake. They should never have made it a limited item. Keep producing it until they don't sell anymore then decide to stop producing it. Reason is since it will be limited and everyone knows it scalpers will buy as many as they can.
If I can't walk into my local walmart(only store near me) and get one at 7 am(after gym because I am not one of those that comes out of the wood works at midnight) after I hit the gym then it's same old Nintendo story.
Be honest, scalpers going to scalp and it's because they know, Nintendo knows (and already said) it's going to be limited. That is the mistake. They should never have made it a limited item. Keep producing it until they don't sell anymore then decide to stop producing it. Reason is since it will be limited and everyone knows it scalpers will buy as many as they can.
If I can't walk into my local walmart(only store near me) and get one at 7 am(after gym because I am not one of those that comes out of the wood works at midnight) after I hit the gym then it's same old Nintendo story.
RoadHazard
Gold Member
In Scandinavia the price is twice that of the US price NOT including sales tax.
Ooccoo
Member
They are fine in Québec
Skellig Gra
Member
I want to believe.
mindatlarge
Member
I want to believe.
*edit: Great minds think alike.
*edit: Great minds think alike.
Pilgrimzero
Member
Where's Lying Cat when you need him?
matrixman92
Member
Scalpers will just buy more then and create demand
Lasthope106
Member
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Last year he said Nintendo would keep producing NES Classics only to have the company announce a couple of months later say they were ending production. All I know is that I ain't cancelling my pre-orders until I have the physical unit in my hand.
Last year he said Nintendo would keep producing NES Classics only to have the company announce a couple of months later say they were ending production. All I know is that I ain't cancelling my pre-orders until I have the physical unit in my hand.
Australian pricing includes tax, whilst US pricing does not. After subtracting tax, the Aussie price converts to 87.74 USD at today's exchange rate. Also keep in mind the Aussie dollar has actually bounced up ~5c since the SNES mini was officially anounced on the 27th of June. At 27/06/17's exchange rate, the price would work out at 82.70 USD. Pricing is pretty fair honestly.
mindatlarge
Member
Not saying I believe him, but IF it ends up being true, I guess they could look at it like the limited pre-orders build up hype for the actual release. Those that didn't secure a pre-order and those that were exposed to the hype the pre-order situation caused could get a lot of people interested in picking one up come release day and throughout the holidays. We seem to want something more when it's hard to come by, even initially.
Guess we'll just have to wait and see though.
jipewithin
Member
150 euros in Finland, didn't buy it. Bergsala which is the supplier in Nordic Countries are stealing half the money. I really hope there is more supply and it's possible to buy from central Europe in the future.
Fluffernutter Pancake
Member
OK, so if it will be readily available, why not do an organized pre-order and allow anyone to order and set production to the #s received?
The hell is wrong with him????
The hell is wrong with him????
ShirAhava
Plays with kids toys, in the adult gaming world
Unless they are going to stock this thing for years and years this is BULLSHIT
Its the SNES...MILLIONS want it
I've pre-ordered two of these keeping one...selling another for enough to buy my dream console
a Japanese Sega Saturn and a copy X-Men vs Street Fighter w/ 4mb ram cart
Its the SNES...MILLIONS want it
I've pre-ordered two of these keeping one...selling another for enough to buy my dream console
a Japanese Sega Saturn and a copy X-Men vs Street Fighter w/ 4mb ram cart
My poor fellow Quebecers
. Get rid of the Language Bill to get more Games coming to youMarty Chinn
Member
Maybe they want some to actually be on the shelves on launch day so only a percentage was set for preorders.
We got preorders this time. It's already not the same song and dance.
Megatron
Member
He's the president of NoA. The A being the key letter here. If you dont live in America you probably arent who he is talking to.
Naked Snake
Member
What? They've explicitly said it will only be shipped until end of this calendar year. So December 31st is the hard deadline for any new units hitting retailers.
Altered Juice
Member
That's not saying much considering it's a limited run.
dragonyeuw
Member
I can't see supply not being an issue unless Nintendo is planning to flood the market with like 10 million of these things amply and routinely restocked from Sept till Xmas. I'm in wait and see mode at this point, I've already made my peace that I'm not likely going to get one, especially since I live in a remote location and more or less rely on online for something like this. I just got off the phone with the lone video game retailer in my country( yes, you heard me, LONE) and they have absolutely no clue whether they'll be allocated any units.
Omegasquash
Member
Bingo. A commitment to shipping beyond 2017 would go much farther. I assume, and respect, that a commitment like that isn't something that he can make.
I'm glad that they're saying to not pay more than retail, but I hope they understand why their prospective customers (in this situation) are somewhat skeptical.
Ninja Scooter
Member
Maybe they should preach this to their retail partners. Hard to stomach Reggie's remarks when they are letting Gamestop/ThinkGeek bundle the thing with a bunch of plastic garbage and charge $200+ for it.
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