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Originally Posted by Hasney
Not entirely. The DS started just as slow, both in sales and a dearth of games and it wasn't until the second holiday when it started picking up. However, the initial price was a huge barrier to entry for families that have Wii's and DS's in this economy.
There's new Mario and Mario Kart along with a new, lower price coming out before Christmas. If they're still failing into the new year, serious questions will need to be asked internally.
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Oh sweet Jesus, would Jim Sterling like a word with you.
Suffice to say the DS didn't quite sell as bad, that's an excuse. Making excuses about launch titles is a dumb idea, since it really hasn't been a factor before. The difference? Counting on the same old in a recession.
Further, if this were really the case, if things were business as usual, none of what's happened would be happening. A price cut, a profit forecast of doom for the company, and Iwata's paycut demonstrate just how marked a difference there is.
And yes, price was a good chunk of that, but that came from hubris based on a response of interest from the consumer. They actually thought 3D would carry that price tag, and that's a pretty big issue that's hard to excuse.
Has, I didn't peg you for an apologist. If (not when, before some whiny faggot dregs up this post in a year) the PSP Vita does well at launch, what will be the excuse?
They had to play damage control on launch week sales, even. It's a GOOD thing that we're not sold out, they said. That was Sony's excuse for the PS3. Well, one of them. They also trumped up sales and such, which is Nintendo's current shtick.
So...Apologise away, I guess. It might make you feel better, but the 3DS is in trouble. I know you were fellating the thing for months before release, but apologetics is another thing entirely.
Justifying your buy?