Nintendo, You Have a Very Serious Problem.
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I personally don't care if the Big N's consoles are behind in terms of power under the hood. Nor do I care that the regular N3DS wasn't released here in North America. What I care about is their online features being abysmal, the rarity of things that have just been released in the last few months that shouldn't be rare, and that their third party game support is awful (and their first party games need work these days, too). I got lucky. Managed to snag my Fox amiibo on launch (should have gotten one more while they were around), and someone canceled their GameCube adapter order while I was picking up Sm4sh at GameStop, so I grabbed it up.
Fox is pretty popular here and while I wanted to buy this figure I wasn't quite satisfied by how he looks so Fox can wait. It definitely wasn't as good as Bowser, Villager, Rosalina or others.
I will agree, Fox looks a little sub-par. I saw plenty of hi-res images of the Fox amiibo before launch, and can see that he (and most of the others) definitely do not look as good as advertised (or as good as promised, in many cases). All the same, I am happy to have it because any merch dealing with Star Fox is few and far between (a prime example of Nintendo "rarity" and neglect of a flagship franchise). It's sitting in the box, unopened on my shelf. As I said in my other post, I regret not getting two so I could have one to use with games. Hopefully we see a resurgence in ALL amiibo figurine availability.
That day is coming.
Scalpers better appreciate the remaining days until then because no one in their right mind would buy from 'em.
Its the same goddamn thing with amiibos. I feel like theyre intentionally keeping stock as low as possible, forcing consumers to buy as much as they can when theyre out, and then theyre just going to bring them back later. They already did it with fucking Marth, hes gonna be back when that codename steam game comes out, and I feel like the same thing will happen with almost all future amiibos.
Where did I put that comic...
Found it.
Where did I put that comic...
Found it.
Its the same goddamn thing with amiibos. I feel like theyre intentionally keeping stock as low as possible, forcing consumers to buy as much as they can when theyre out, and then theyre just going to bring them back later. They already did it with fucking Marth, hes gonna be back when that codename steam game comes out, and I feel like the same thing will happen with almost all future amiibos.
Where did I put that comic...
Found it.
I can say, being a transplant to Idaho, that comic isn't far off in most circumstances -.-
The numbers they see may look good on paper to them, but to me they're failing as a company to cater to their loyal supporters. It's like they're not even listening to us.
What they should seriously do is hire a group of people to spend all of their time browsing forums looking for all the stuff people say about Nintendo and compile a list of key points that pop up the most.
To a lesser extent, they should announce the removal of region locking at this years E3. If they're not going to release the New 3DS in The States, at least make it so that the people that are willing to import it are able to play games from their home country, as well as the hardcore players that want to play their games in moon runes. I see absolutely no negative points in doing this.
What they should seriously do is hire a group of people to spend all of their time browsing forums looking for all the stuff people say about Nintendo and compile a list of key points that pop up the most.
To a lesser extent, they should announce the removal of region locking at this years E3. If they're not going to release the New 3DS in The States, at least make it so that the people that are willing to import it are able to play games from their home country, as well as the hardcore players that want to play their games in moon runes. I see absolutely no negative points in doing this.
I'm still pissed off that the N3DS XL only launched in Black and Red at launch. 3DS and 3DS XL had blue colored console, but N3DS XL? Why Nintendo did you fuck up that one?! Japan and Europe have Metallic Blue at launch but we have to wait for it? Just release the goddamn Metallic Blue console already!
I am not buying a N3DS XL till Nintendo get their head out of their ass and release the goddamn Metallic Blue N3DS XL! Then MAYBE i will buy a N3DS XL.
I am not buying a N3DS XL till Nintendo get their head out of their ass and release the goddamn Metallic Blue N3DS XL! Then MAYBE i will buy a N3DS XL.
You can have it in any color you want...As long as it's black. (And that red no one wants
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When I read all those critics against Nintendo, I remember the fact Europe was in that case 10-20 years ago, being the last one receiving things, not receiving more than half of them because it wasn't working enough, and having to fight for grabbing EUR versions of things we enjoyed. We called that "being the fifth wheel in the world's carriage", and non-European people tended to laugh at us for that, especially in some cases like Final Fantasy, whose first game to come out here was the seventh.
In the last ten years, and thanks to a number of things that were noticed, Europe and America's position basically switched for many game companies. So, tell me, how does it feel to be the fifth wheel in the world's carriage for Nintendo ? Painful, isn't it ? You can begin to grasp what we endured at the time now.
That being said, the ports' strike has been very unfortunate for NoA. More than half of Amiibos and special edition consoles have been blocked, and by the time they'll reach their destination, everyone will already look somewhere else to grab their figurines and consoles, even should that means having to buy them at a price increased two or three times. And this will only enlarge the gap between the company and its consumers, making it more and more happening. Expect this kind of thing to happen again in the future, except that it will only happen because there'll be more stocks for Europe and less for you, due to the backlash Nintendo is receiving at the moment.
On the Europe side, and from what I've seen (I've been frequently helping at a video games shop), we had a shorter stock than expected for big cities, but smaller ones have received plenty. Nearly every Amiibo is available, with a second wave of every Amiibo released this far coming in the following months, and another batch of New 3DS XL Majora & MonHun is already coming. Perhaps did Nintendo of Europe understood that, while big cities have plenty of opportunists willing to sell their newly-bought console at twice or thrice the price on eBay, smaller cities have lists of reservations for die-hard players wanting to spend countless hours on Majora's Mask or Monster Hunter 4 ?
I guess we'll see the results of this in the following six months. Wait and see, then.
In the last ten years, and thanks to a number of things that were noticed, Europe and America's position basically switched for many game companies. So, tell me, how does it feel to be the fifth wheel in the world's carriage for Nintendo ? Painful, isn't it ? You can begin to grasp what we endured at the time now.
That being said, the ports' strike has been very unfortunate for NoA. More than half of Amiibos and special edition consoles have been blocked, and by the time they'll reach their destination, everyone will already look somewhere else to grab their figurines and consoles, even should that means having to buy them at a price increased two or three times. And this will only enlarge the gap between the company and its consumers, making it more and more happening. Expect this kind of thing to happen again in the future, except that it will only happen because there'll be more stocks for Europe and less for you, due to the backlash Nintendo is receiving at the moment.
On the Europe side, and from what I've seen (I've been frequently helping at a video games shop), we had a shorter stock than expected for big cities, but smaller ones have received plenty. Nearly every Amiibo is available, with a second wave of every Amiibo released this far coming in the following months, and another batch of New 3DS XL Majora & MonHun is already coming. Perhaps did Nintendo of Europe understood that, while big cities have plenty of opportunists willing to sell their newly-bought console at twice or thrice the price on eBay, smaller cities have lists of reservations for die-hard players wanting to spend countless hours on Majora's Mask or Monster Hunter 4 ?
I guess we'll see the results of this in the following six months. Wait and see, then.
As a Nintendo fanboy I do think they have a problem with the amiibos looking a Disney Infinity & Skylanders they should of known this would happen. There are issues with Nintendo I do love them but at the same time I do hate them it does feel like they're taking the cheap way out to make less and let scalpers get greedy. They should of known better about having a higher supply especially since they're near their end of the fiscal year. It feels like they cut more free giveaways to fan like Club Nintendo, Nintendo Power, etc. it feels like they're going more digital stuff since it's too easy to give away. They should honestly have more limited edition quantity so people have more of a fair share than less I'm talking about Handhelds, Consoles, Games, Accessories, etc. plus they should make more Nintendo World Stores so they get more opportunity to sell amiibos even store exclusives honestly if they expanded then there will be no more problems. I do have a problem with Nintendo not releasing the New Nintendo 3DS in North America, That was a bad business decision since people love to customize faceplates with there own New Nintendo 3DS'es plus they would sell more over the XL I honestly think the Limited Edition ones look cool but they should of gave us customize faceplates instead of standard colors. I know everyone has their own opinion I do have a Love/Hate Relationship with Nintendo and I do have to say they should have a strong loyalty to their fans. It feels like they're losing loyalty to their fans. I don't know what happened to them it does feel like it lost some kind of special charm to Nintendo. I hope I'm not the only one that feels this way?!
Ah yes, the various Nintendo fuck ups I've been complaining about in the shoutbox for months now with each new screw up that comes up. When it comes to the Amiibos, it really isn't surprising that they're popular. They're basically officially created figurines of popular Nintendo characters, and even then, they were made exclusively because those Skylanders figures sell ridiculously well. Nintendo saw an idea that worked and copied it, like most companies do. Unfortunately, unlike Skylanders that understands stock is important if they want the most money they can get, Nintendo lacks any ability to predict the popularity of any given product. Instead of risking over production and getting as much out there as possible, thus securing the most potential money for themselves, they've yielded profit and sales to third parties who buy for the cheap official price and resell for much higher prices. They recognize Nintendo's shortfalls, and they're the ones profiting, not the company that actually designed and distributed the products.
As for the N3DS XL debacle in the US, I feel this stems from multiple sources. Although the port thing is important, it shouldn't be a deciding factor on Nintendo's ability to supply properly. Other companies have still been managing fine, and Nintendo is the only gaming company showing an active shortage of desired goods. Although I have no way to confirm this, I feel the obvious answer to the lack of a regular sized N3DS and the sloppy N3DS XL launch across the globe is desperation. The Wii U performing ridiculously below expectations is exactly why we've ended up with Amiibos and the N3DS. With that in mind, it makes sense to think that Nintendo would want to design and release these products meant to replace the Wii U's lack of profits as quickly as possible. This is where the problems begin though. In wanting to release the N3DS quickly, Nintendo yielded to smaller markets such as Japan, Australia, and Europe. These regions are far easier to supply individually than the whole of North America, and thus, the launch was relatively smooth and there weren't really stock issues to speak of in any of the aforementioned regions. Stock was such a non-issue that prior to the European release, importing from Australia or Japan was a non-issue.
Now let's look at North America: Nintendo has a large market to account for out here, and they wanted to release the N3DS as quickly as possible likely to avoid having large gaps in the release schedule across regions which could affect general outlook from consumers and affect sales. This meant manufacturing quickly, and the most efficient way to do this was to take a stab at what would sell the best and producing as much of that as possible while ditching every thing else. I believe due to that alone, we have not and will not receive the regular sized N3DS stateside. It was deemed redundant, and it was decided manufacturing and distribution would be simplified by removing one model entirely. Another way to view a pro to this is that by limiting the options available, you filter decision making towards desired choices. As it stands, with the 3DS, 3DS XL, 2DS, and now the N3DS XL, Nintendo recognizes that the N3DS is unlikely to sell amazingly well. By giving only the more expensive system option, the potential profit from each sale is maximized. Not to say this is some foolproof strategy. There are those like me who have no interest in the XL model and only intended to buy an N3DS if the standard model were to release. As such, a certain amount of money is lost that they just hope will be made up by those who decide "oh well, I guess I'll just buy the XL then".
With that all said, Nintendo manufacturing and distribution has been an absolute mess across the world. NoA is messing up, but I don't think it's just NoA. The N3DS issues certainly seem to be exclusive to NA, sure, but things such as the Gamecube adapters and Amiibos have been an issue across regions. This points to a larger trend that may stem from issues at Nintendo HQ. Someone, or several someones in the chain of command clearly aren't paying very close attention, and what we're seeing is the repercussions of that. Whether their resources and attention are incredibly focused on their next project, or there has simply been some firing and hiring that has resulted in newbies messing up at crucial times, it's hard to say. Either way, Nintendo is digging themselves a deep hole, and they need to both realize it and do something to get themselves back on track.
As for the N3DS XL debacle in the US, I feel this stems from multiple sources. Although the port thing is important, it shouldn't be a deciding factor on Nintendo's ability to supply properly. Other companies have still been managing fine, and Nintendo is the only gaming company showing an active shortage of desired goods. Although I have no way to confirm this, I feel the obvious answer to the lack of a regular sized N3DS and the sloppy N3DS XL launch across the globe is desperation. The Wii U performing ridiculously below expectations is exactly why we've ended up with Amiibos and the N3DS. With that in mind, it makes sense to think that Nintendo would want to design and release these products meant to replace the Wii U's lack of profits as quickly as possible. This is where the problems begin though. In wanting to release the N3DS quickly, Nintendo yielded to smaller markets such as Japan, Australia, and Europe. These regions are far easier to supply individually than the whole of North America, and thus, the launch was relatively smooth and there weren't really stock issues to speak of in any of the aforementioned regions. Stock was such a non-issue that prior to the European release, importing from Australia or Japan was a non-issue.
Now let's look at North America: Nintendo has a large market to account for out here, and they wanted to release the N3DS as quickly as possible likely to avoid having large gaps in the release schedule across regions which could affect general outlook from consumers and affect sales. This meant manufacturing quickly, and the most efficient way to do this was to take a stab at what would sell the best and producing as much of that as possible while ditching every thing else. I believe due to that alone, we have not and will not receive the regular sized N3DS stateside. It was deemed redundant, and it was decided manufacturing and distribution would be simplified by removing one model entirely. Another way to view a pro to this is that by limiting the options available, you filter decision making towards desired choices. As it stands, with the 3DS, 3DS XL, 2DS, and now the N3DS XL, Nintendo recognizes that the N3DS is unlikely to sell amazingly well. By giving only the more expensive system option, the potential profit from each sale is maximized. Not to say this is some foolproof strategy. There are those like me who have no interest in the XL model and only intended to buy an N3DS if the standard model were to release. As such, a certain amount of money is lost that they just hope will be made up by those who decide "oh well, I guess I'll just buy the XL then".
With that all said, Nintendo manufacturing and distribution has been an absolute mess across the world. NoA is messing up, but I don't think it's just NoA. The N3DS issues certainly seem to be exclusive to NA, sure, but things such as the Gamecube adapters and Amiibos have been an issue across regions. This points to a larger trend that may stem from issues at Nintendo HQ. Someone, or several someones in the chain of command clearly aren't paying very close attention, and what we're seeing is the repercussions of that. Whether their resources and attention are incredibly focused on their next project, or there has simply been some firing and hiring that has resulted in newbies messing up at crucial times, it's hard to say. Either way, Nintendo is digging themselves a deep hole, and they need to both realize it and do something to get themselves back on track.
What a shitty title. I thought this was GBATemp, not Buzzfeed.
As for the post:
- It's not Nintendo's fault that those pieces of shit of scalpers are ruining the game for everyone. Want to blame someone? Try to blame the fuckers who bought boxes just to resell them and make an illegal profit
- Faulty products are out of your game, because they are faulty. I can buy an Amiibo Megaman with two guns or an Amiibo Pikachu with a huge dick, so what? What am I losing as a customer? I'll be looking to buy a normal Pikachu. I think this is just you being jelly
- If something is Limited Edition it means it should be Limited. I remember everyone bitching about Limited Editions being too many, and now this? Again, I think you are just jelly. As long as the product in question is something that I can buy without the fancy cover or something less useful, I don't care
Again, what's ruining everyone's game are the scalpers, and Nintendo can't do anything about it other than limiting the purchasable copies of 1-2 units. If there weren't any, you could play a fair game and have a chance of buying one without some loser trying to take money away from you just because he can. They are parasites and I can't believe some users are defending them. Why bother with opening a legit business when I can just buy everything off someone else's shelves and sell them by myself without paying a cent on taxes?
It's childish to point fingers at Nintendo because parasites decide to ruin the game for everyone. They are offering a limited product you can find everywhere, without the fancy stuff on the cover.
The only two issues I can find in Nintendo are the Amiibos (they are rare in many stores, apparently, and they shouldn't be because they aren't a limited edition) and the fact that they decided to not release the regular N3DS in the USA. You could have made a thread about these two huge problems, but no, you decided to whine about limited products going missing because they are limited. Good job.
EDIT: and by the way, didn't you leave the staff?
As for the post:
- It's not Nintendo's fault that those pieces of shit of scalpers are ruining the game for everyone. Want to blame someone? Try to blame the fuckers who bought boxes just to resell them and make an illegal profit
- Faulty products are out of your game, because they are faulty. I can buy an Amiibo Megaman with two guns or an Amiibo Pikachu with a huge dick, so what? What am I losing as a customer? I'll be looking to buy a normal Pikachu. I think this is just you being jelly
- If something is Limited Edition it means it should be Limited. I remember everyone bitching about Limited Editions being too many, and now this? Again, I think you are just jelly. As long as the product in question is something that I can buy without the fancy cover or something less useful, I don't care
Again, what's ruining everyone's game are the scalpers, and Nintendo can't do anything about it other than limiting the purchasable copies of 1-2 units. If there weren't any, you could play a fair game and have a chance of buying one without some loser trying to take money away from you just because he can. They are parasites and I can't believe some users are defending them. Why bother with opening a legit business when I can just buy everything off someone else's shelves and sell them by myself without paying a cent on taxes?
It's childish to point fingers at Nintendo because parasites decide to ruin the game for everyone. They are offering a limited product you can find everywhere, without the fancy stuff on the cover.
The only two issues I can find in Nintendo are the Amiibos (they are rare in many stores, apparently, and they shouldn't be because they aren't a limited edition) and the fact that they decided to not release the regular N3DS in the USA. You could have made a thread about these two huge problems, but no, you decided to whine about limited products going missing because they are limited. Good job.
EDIT: and by the way, didn't you leave the staff?
I hate to bring it to you, but that's not an article. It's a rant. A well-written and researched rant, I admit, but still a rant. You have problems obtaining an amiibo (and perhaps a non-XL new DS), and now you're busy being pissed off about it.
Those amiibo's sell out faster than ninty can supply them. From a business perspective, that's actually a good thing. They have an audience. Not only that: their audience is so large that some start speculating on it (by buying large quantities and selling it for a higher price). That's a good thing. I'm not sure if it'll make them an overall profit all things considered, but it's at least a step in the right direction.
Okay, I personally couldn't care less for amiibo's. But ninty isn't making stuff for me, and unlike some on this forum, I'm willing to accept that.
As for the new DS only coming in one size flavor...so? Do you REALLY think "isolationism" is how it is perceived? (fuck...is that even a word?) It probably has a few parents pull their hair out because their kid wants a 3DS like this or like that (and NOT that retarded 2DS), but it won't drive anyone away. Probably on the contrary. You even mention it yourself: the smaller version doesn't sell as well. If you weren't so busy ranting about things, you would understand that's actually a GOOD thing: make more of what sells well. Economics really can't get simpler than that.
Bit on the sidelines with this one.... chavosaur posted a funny, but in my opinion not entirely true, piccie further up: regarding Amiibo, I don't think anyone including Nin would've guessed they'd be this popular...
This is a company that's losing after all - we've all read the "less than 20mill Wii Us sold in lifetime" etc stuff, and the 3DS is losing the battle against the mobile phone..... why release a new product and flood the market with 10s of millions of items that might not sell? Mario, Pikachu, Zelda, well they're dead certs for shifting copies, so concentrate on those....
It's a sad state of affairs looking on eBay at all the fukkin parasites taking advantage (don't get me started further on THAT subject, certainly don't mention the anniversary PS4s to me GRRR... ), but you can't totally blame Nintendo for that one just because they were being a little cautious. But if you must, I suppose you can add Sony up there for not producing enough anniversary model PS4s.... and the list goes on...
Regular model New 3DS in the US? Yeah you've got a point... stands to reason the XL variant will be the one shifting the most units, but a limited, perhaps order-only of the regular should be an option for you guys.... I suspect NoA are trying to shift all that 2DS stock and know a New regular 3DS would impact that...
Overall though this is a company in trouble, with a dead in the water console they must stick with for a good 2 years yet, and a handheld that's in a losing battle. As a business, their strategy needed to change, and not everyone is happy with change are they? Change also always has its teething troubles.... it'd be great if Nintendo could try to keep everyone happy (and generally they seem like a decent set of peeps to me, so would probably like to do this), but if they did that they'd be in the dole queue next monday, as a Nin fan if their change of focus rattles you you can either fukk 'em off or stick with them - as a consumer that's entirely your choice of course. Me.... I'm gonna stick with 'em, though having the other two consoles under my telly does help ease any shortcomings I have with their Wii U!
This is a company that's losing after all - we've all read the "less than 20mill Wii Us sold in lifetime" etc stuff, and the 3DS is losing the battle against the mobile phone..... why release a new product and flood the market with 10s of millions of items that might not sell? Mario, Pikachu, Zelda, well they're dead certs for shifting copies, so concentrate on those....
It's a sad state of affairs looking on eBay at all the fukkin parasites taking advantage (don't get me started further on THAT subject, certainly don't mention the anniversary PS4s to me GRRR...
), but you can't totally blame Nintendo for that one just because they were being a little cautious. But if you must, I suppose you can add Sony up there for not producing enough anniversary model PS4s.... and the list goes on...Regular model New 3DS in the US? Yeah you've got a point... stands to reason the XL variant will be the one shifting the most units, but a limited, perhaps order-only of the regular should be an option for you guys.... I suspect NoA are trying to shift all that 2DS stock and know a New regular 3DS would impact that...
Overall though this is a company in trouble, with a dead in the water console they must stick with for a good 2 years yet, and a handheld that's in a losing battle. As a business, their strategy needed to change, and not everyone is happy with change are they? Change also always has its teething troubles.... it'd be great if Nintendo could try to keep everyone happy (and generally they seem like a decent set of peeps to me, so would probably like to do this), but if they did that they'd be in the dole queue next monday, as a Nin fan if their change of focus rattles you you can either fukk 'em off or stick with them - as a consumer that's entirely your choice of course. Me.... I'm gonna stick with 'em
, though having the other two consoles under my telly does help ease any shortcomings I have with their Wii U! lol tbh I'm honestly considering trying to get my hands on a Gold Edition Mario amiibo, rumor has it walmarts in Canada will have them but are NOT doing pre-orders, might try to find some outta the way walmart and see if I can't grab myself one for the resale value lol
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