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Nintendo’s balancing act on NX pricing could see it ‘dead in the water’ at launch

FENIX Bazaar writes: It goes without saying that Nintendo has a long trek back to respectability on the console front. As good a console as the Wii U has been, it’s failed to establish much of a foothold in the market, and as such is one of the company’s worst performing pieces of hardware in its storied history.

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PhoenixUp3200d ago

Nintendo is incredibly screwed when it comes to pricing. It's competitors have consoles that will have established themselves by 3+ years and go for as low as $300 new by the time NX releases.

With their past history in the new millennium, it'd be very difficult for Nintendo to convince people to spend as much on a new console that hasn't yet established itself. For all intents and purposes it could just end up being consumers secondary console instead of a primary one like PlayStation or Xbox.

wonderfulmonkeyman3200d ago

I don't believe they're screwed if the concepts within the console and the features it supports are worth the price tag.
That and the launch lineup will likely be more than enough to put a reasonable price tag on a new system.

mikeslemonade3200d ago (Edited 3200d ago )

I expect it to be $400. I'm not gonna complain about price.

I liked the $600 PS3. Pushing the envelope forward in hardware specs.

freshslicepizza3199d ago

they will be screwed if they expect everyone to pay for some uniquew fature that not everyone wants or third party developers want to fully support and commit to.

the ps4 and xbox one are already $300 or less and nintendo has never been known to go after the power side of things. this means once again they are going to forfeit the ability to convince others to use the nx as a primary system for third party games. that's why nintendo is hoping for lighting in a bottle like they had with the wii but with vr getting all the attention what could nintendo possibly have that people must want the system for other than to play nintendo games?

LOL_WUT3199d ago

Seeing as this console won't be aiming for power, Nintendo should price this thing at a reasonable price. I hope they don't do the same mistake like the WiiU ;)

ABizzel13199d ago

$249 or they're in trouble.

$299 puts them in direct competition with the PS4 and XBO Slims. Anything more and you're fighting PS4 Pro and Xbox Scorpio.

Nintendo needs to focus on entry level pricing, with solid hardware for that tier. $249 allowed the Wii to take off, $249 for a solid Nintendo gaming console would do well amongst core gamers.

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seanpitt233200d ago

My guess it will be $349 cheaper than the pro but more than the ps4 slim and xbox s. The cannot make it more expensive than the ps4 pro and be considerably less powerful then even the ps4 slim.

Aenea3199d ago

So $50? :)

Maybe add a , after the price :)

FallenAngel19843200d ago

@ wonder

Well the NX won't launch with all the features that Nintendo will reveal for it. Not to mention as par for the course it won't have as many features as its competitors.

Not to mention that the PS4 & XO will have an extensive lineup of games releasing within the first quarter of 2017, and it's unlikely that NX's launch lineup could compete with all of it. After all Nintendo wouldn't want to blow its entire load at launch.

wonderfulmonkeyman3199d ago (Edited 3199d ago )

" the PS4 & XO will have an extensive lineup of games releasing within the first quarter of 2017, and it's unlikely that NX's launch lineup could compete with all of it. After all Nintendo wouldn't want to blow its entire load at launch."

And what, pray-tell, makes you think they can't get many of the same games the others are getting, which would easily help load up the launch to a competitive degree before even considering their first party and third party exclusives?
Further, what makes you think they can't have other projects lined up to spread out over the entirety of the year?

There's nothing proving they can't do exactly that. And no, the specs rumors aren't qualified as proof.

FallenAngel19843199d ago

Because many of those games are exclusives for PS4 & XO respectively. So obviously those titles aren't coming to NX.

As for multiplats, what makes you think it'll get every title title planned for release on other platforms in Q1 2017? For starters most western devs aren't all going to suddenly support a platform with an unproven track record, considering that the majority of them have found much more success on PlayStation & Xbox brands. There's nothing to indicate the that they've all suddenly decided to get behind Nintenfo. Let's not forget that when Wii U was unveiled it was shown to be backed by extensive third party support, only for that to all fall apart later in its lifecycle.

There's plenty of evidence that supports my claims. Just look at past their past platforms. There's always been a drought period of sorts after the launch period. Also with the platform still have yet to be unveiled, it's unlikely to have as many great games every month in 2017 as its competitors.

conanlifts3199d ago

The first thing they need to do is advertise it. 2 years after the wii u came out and the casual gamers, and parents buying for their kids, still didn't know the wii u was different to a wii or what it was.

3-4-53199d ago

* Legend of Zelda : BotW
* 3D Mario game
* Dragon Quest 11
* new Mario Kart game

those are enough to make me want it right there

DarthZoolu3199d ago

That was enough to make me laugh out loud.

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Maybay3200d ago

The NX needs a "hook" (or gimmick as people call it) with applicable software to showcase its strengths over competing platforms. If a device is innovative enough to catch the attention of others; the price, at times, plays an unimportant role in its success. It's obvious Nintendo needs an "impulse buy" price factor for the NX (like the Wii had), though like I iterated before; "innovative products can be priced at an higher than average price point if it's something new or cleverly revamped that competitors don't have to appease their clientele."

Veneno3200d ago

It seems that's what Nintendo is banking on. Since it's only 5 months from launch and they haven't said anything about it yet. If the product is underwhelming then they did themselves no favors in keeping people in the dark for so long.

Or it will be another year til release in fall 2017.

gbsrnctaln3200d ago

F this gimmick hook crap. Nintendo's strengths that need to be highlighted are its brilliant IPs, which are released usually fully finished not needing day one patches like most other games.

People love Nintendo because of their games. Give me a system with modern performance, a launch window lineup with Super Mario 64/Sunshine type game, first person metroid prime game, on top of the new Zelda, and Ill buy day 1 for $400. Give me a powerful handheld that plugs into my TV and the NX will be the first Nintendo console EVER that I dont buy.

blady_man3199d ago

Im right there with u! If it turns out to be a portable with a option to connect ot to the tv count me out, unless its more powerfull than the standar ps4 or the pro, i its not powerfull enough them the only games u can olay is their own ips, i love their ips dont get me wrong but i cant keep buying nintendo conaoles just because of their own ips, if the have no 3rd party support( and i mean proper 3rd party, not just sholveware) this will be the firts time in 10 years that i wont buy a console at launch, except the wii.

Moonman3200d ago (Edited 3200d ago )

When I saw Miyamoto at the Apple iphone event, I thought to myself: this has to be Nintendo's future partner. If they want to be able to compete with Sony at a higher price tag.....let Apple build the device with Nintendo co funding cost to build. They can split revenue made on hardware however fair. It would be a huge win. Nintendo software sales would be through the roof if 150 million to even 200 million install the hardware. When Apple makes something again at a $499 price point...it will look cheap..lol. So Nintendo should jump on that!

Ck1x3200d ago

Let's get one thing straight Sony isn't even in the same league as Apple and Nintendo would only go that route if they wanted to completely dominate the gaming industry. Because that's what would occur if Nintendo and Apple partnered on a gaming console and handheld device...

MeteorPanda3200d ago

you think gamers would go anywhere near apple? what?

Wallstreet373200d ago (Edited 3200d ago )

Who fed you that bs Reggie? Fanboys live in fanboy world's indeed. Partnering with Apple in no way would stop Sony's dominance lol its all about pricing and features and Sony will stay competitive with that all the way.

Veneno3200d ago (Edited 3200d ago )

Why would apple need Nintendo? Especially after the Wii U failed and the 3ds is nowhere near as hot as the 2ds was.

That'd be like if someone tried to buy SEGA when they would just go to your platform as a 3rd Party which is exactly what Nintendo does now with apple. Nintendo is begging apple to throw them a bone. Not the other way around.

Utalkin2me3199d ago

@Ck1x

Thats the funniest thing i have read all day. Not only does apple not dominate in their current devices or heck even lead for that matter, let alone coming to the gaming industry and dominate.

Whymii3199d ago

@wallstreet

In which market that Sony and Apple compete in does Sony totally dominate? Sony is a shadow of the company it was 10 years ago. I think Nintendo and Apple would bring a great mix of features and benefits for the consumer. Personally, I'm very disappointed in my PS4 as it seems to do no more than my PS3 did.

Whymii3199d ago

@meteor

The App Store says hi

FreddyFazbear3199d ago

Have you ever heard of apple pippin? Search it up if not. Yup they are not on the same league because sony makes consoles and hdtvs and movie productions and apple is not. Core gamers dont play on iphone or ipads

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Moonman3198d ago

I still stand by what I said. You fanboys can't change the fact that Apple may enter the game market. Even Microsoft wanted to buy Nintendo. Sony turned to NINTENDO first when it wanted to enter the game market. So if Apple wanted to partner with Nintendo, it would just be HISTORICAL..lol

Get some real reply's before sounding like fanboys.

Kokyu3200d ago

This guy is particularly clueless. He compared, VR headset attachements to consoles, called the Wii U compareable to the gamecube and ignored the fact, yeah the Wii sold large volumes but had tons of crapware, and once the crazy was over had an attachement rate less than gamecube for major franchises. Lastly he called the gamecube the only profitable console that gen when the Ps2 was very profitable but Sony's other areas gobbled up the profits.

The NX will be price Im guessing about 350$ for a premium package and probably 300$ for the basic just like that did with the Wii U. He is right in that leaves NX in a very questionable position but I think it maybe ok because of the portable gaming younger gamers (kids) do love nintendo handles.

FinalomegaS3199d ago

i think 295.99...

meh... maybe 350.00 with game inclu

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