Don't forget to mention it has the 1GB patch downloaded in your seller's description, that's got to be worth a fiver more at least.
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yupyup 3,622 posts
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javvyman 656 posts
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Registered 8 years agoAgreed, they should just ditch the Basic SKU, pointless and doesn't actually sell through a high enough proportion.
People want value, which is why most have been going for the Premium.
As far as price goes, scrap the basic, sell the Premium black on it's own.
£220 with NL game, sub £200 without. So a £50-70 price cut basically.
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joelstinton 4,019 posts
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Registered 7 years agoI was thinking that earlier, a premium pack on its own would knock a small amount of the price and at least it gives people another option.
This goes for the vita price cut as well, i think people tend to forgot these machines are being sold, over here at least, as lowest margin as possible. I don't think thats the case for the premium, but for the basic it is. People expecting massive cuts are being a bit unrealistic in there guesses.PSN - Cloudsheaven
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kalel 76,470 posts
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Registered 10 years agoProfit margins are irrelevant if you don't actually sell the things. It is better to sell at a loss in fact, than to not sell at all. -
joelstinton 4,019 posts
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Registered 7 years agothats a fair point, never thought of that!PSN - Cloudsheaven
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PhoenixFlames 8,402 posts
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Registered 6 years agoWell based on your feedback, I've listed it on fleaBay with the pro controller and will sell the game separately.I drive an automatic 'cause I'm too cool to change gears.
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javvyman 656 posts
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Registered 8 years ago@kalel
A sound argument, but it doesn't quite apply to the Wii U yet as it's had 1 poor month out of 3. If it has a sustained level of poor performance, then a price cut has to be applied, even if it's at a loss.
Thing is, when Nintendo were forced into this position with the 3DS, it got a whole lotta bad publicity. Bad publicity, I don't think the Wii U can recover from. -
Cappy 11,079 posts
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Registered 7 years agoAs with most consoles the first few months of sales are the most dedicated fans, what we're seeing here is an adjustment to the actual level of demand for a new Wii. -
Progguitarist 8,366 posts
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Registered 7 years agoI think the Wii has hurt Nintendo's reputation amongst gamers and I think it's a little too late for them to recover from that damage at this point. -
THFourteen 29,060 posts
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Registered 8 years agoIts a long game, and i think they'll be fine tbh. A bit like the 3DS, slow to start will pick up later as software comes out.
Its not like they will have anotehr new console in the next 5 years.
People get all excited about first month sales figures thesedays because thats what Apple harp on about, but apple stuff comes out twice a year, so the sales are compressed into a few months -
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kalel 76,470 posts
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Registered 10 years agoProgguitarist wrote:
Not really. People have very short memories with these things, and each new gen is a bit of a fresh start.
I think the Wii has hurt Nintendo's reputation amongst gamers and I think it's a little too late for them to recover from that damage at this point.
Had Nintendo released a new console that was a serious power house and looked the absolute tits compared to the current gen, and ZombiU had jaw-dropping proper next gen graphics, then hardcore gamers would have forgotten about the Wii in seconds.
However, yes, releasing something that's sort of a bit like the Wii but better graphics, but still not "next-gen" and without the funny controller but with a different funny controller, and maybe still the old funny controller, but not for casuals, except most of the launch games which actually are kinda casual...
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javvyman 656 posts
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Registered 8 years agoWow... I think the Wii U's going to be alright guys, it just has to be after that epic first post....gif)
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Aretak 9,934 posts
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Registered 10 years agoTHFourteen wrote:
The revival of the 3DS was largely down to a significant price cut rather than any astonishing must-have games being released. I think a similarly-drastic slash will be needed to spark the Wii U into life, but I have my doubts about whether they can afford to given they're already selling the hardware at a loss.
Its a long game, and i think they'll be fine tbh. A bit like the 3DS, slow to start will pick up later as software comes out. -
kalel 76,470 posts
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Registered 10 years agoI think comparisons with handhelds are a bit apples and oranges to be honest. There's parallels but it's a different market with a different audience. What works to sell a handheld may very well not work to sell a home console. -
DFawkes 19,304 posts
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Registered 8 years agoAretak wrote:
Bit of both really, though the price cut same first, then the games came. Not sure what's on the horizon for the Wii U so I've no idea if they'd manage to pull that off again, so if they do have some stuff on the way they really need to do a bit more of a sing and dance about it
The revival of the 3DS was largely down to a significant price cut rather than any astonishing must-have games being released. Kirby is the man! Even if he wasn't, he'd just ingest and become one.
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joelstinton 4,019 posts
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Registered 7 years agoSales are going to be poor through till end of march. Theres nothing out till then. Then we have Lego, monster hunter and need for speed in roughly the same week. I think lego and monster hunter will shift a few units between the two of them, but not much.PSN - Cloudsheaven
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Aretak 9,934 posts
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Registered 10 years agokalel wrote:
I'd say the revolutionary 'knock a third off the price' marketing strategy is going to work in just about every scenario to be honest. I think most people would have been a lot more forgiving of the Wii U's flaws had it launched £75-100 cheaper than it did, which of course it would have without the silly controller. For all the waffle about the potential of that thing, IMO it'll ultimately be remembered as the biggest mistake Nintendo made with the Wii U.
I think comparisons with handhelds are a bit apples and oranges to be honest. There's parallels but it's a different market with a different audience. What works to sell a handheld may very well not work to sell a home console.
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Ultrasoundwave 2,845 posts
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Registered 3 years agoOn a personal note, i defended the Wii U at launch. I was very happy with it, i really enjoyed ZombiU and NSMBU, the MiiVerse and the eShop were both welcome additions and, generally, it seemed like Nintendo had taken a massive step in the right direction.
However, with all the games i got at launch now finished and seemingly nothing else due out any time soon, i am becoming a bit frustrated with Nintendo - they seem to have completely lost interest in the WiiU.
Obviously, when Bayonetta 2, Lego City, Pikmin 3 and Wonderful 101 come out i'll be very happy that i own one, but until then.......its packed away in the cupboard."Look at banner Michael!"
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DFawkes 19,304 posts
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Registered 8 years agoYou're alright if you're like me and don't have another HD console, but I'd be willing to bet that's a really small number of users. Even then, there's still a 360 in the household.
Edited by DFawkes at 13:52:12 18-02-2013Kirby is the man! Even if he wasn't, he'd just ingest and become one.
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Bremenacht 11,232 posts
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Registered 6 years agoThe lesson here seems to be 'Don't be an early adopter of Nintendo products'.This post is unsuitable for those with a high rumour-sensitivity.
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Raiko101 3,901 posts
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Registered 4 years ago@Aretak As with the original Wii, the controller is the reason I bought one. Well that and for Nintendo's exclusives. Without it, it would have just been another Xbox or PS3, which would have been far less interesting.3DS: 4210 4002 8289 (Dave)
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jellyhead 24,346 posts
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Registered 10 years agoBremenacht wrote:
... unless you like Nintendo games and have other machines to keep you occupied in the inevitable and predictable droughts.
The lesson here seems to be 'Don't be an early adopter of Nintendo products'.
Whoever buys a Nintendo console for 3rd party games is weird and/or a newbie to gaming.This signature intentionally left blank.
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nickthegun 44,533 posts
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Registered 7 years agoIs it not a bit weird that people should actually *have* that attitude?---------------------------------------------------------
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jellyhead 24,346 posts
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Registered 10 years agoWhen have Nintendo been any different? Certainly not recently.
Nintendo consoles for Nintendo games. Everything else that gets released is gravy. It's how i look at it anyway. If you don't like Nintendo games, don't buy a Nintendo console.
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JuanKerr 35,451 posts
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jellyhead 24,346 posts
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Registered 10 years agoIt's up there with Brain Science for sure.This signature intentionally left blank.
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nickthegun 44,533 posts
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Registered 7 years agojellyhead wrote:
Thats verging on helsinki syndrome.
When have Nintendo been any different? Certainly not recently.
Nintendo consoles for Nintendo games. Everything else that gets released is gravy. It's how i look at it anyway. If you don't like Nintendo games, don't buy a Nintendo console.
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jellyhead 24,346 posts
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Registered 10 years ago*shrugs*
It is what it is.
You meant Stockholm Syndrome. Yes?
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jellyhead wrote:
I stil don't really understand how you've benefitted from early adoption.Bremenacht wrote:
... unless you like Nintendo games and have other machines to keep you occupied in the inevitable and predictable droughts.
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