I'm happy with my purchase, and it only gets better as time goes on. To me, the 3DS launch is no different or worse than most system launches. The original DS launch was pitiful, but it didn't mean I wasn't enjoying the system. All we had was Mario 64 with the thumb strap, a Metroid Demo, and a handful of crap titles I tried not to impulse buy (glad I didn't buy Sprung). Looking at where the DS began, and how far along it became, I have a lot of faith in the 3DS.
I do agree with some things on the chart though, and I feel Nintendo should have put more into advertising. They keep saying how difficult it is to sell something that has to be seen, but they could put more effort in. Sure there are things missing that will be in the update, but I remember Xbox Live on 360 during the first few months, when the marketplace had almost no content.
I don't think Nintendo "killed interest," but they sure took a lazy approach to gain interest. With the update, and E3 at our doorstep, I feel that interest will rise greatly through the summer, and into the holiday.
I do agree with some things on the chart though, and I feel Nintendo should have put more into advertising. They keep saying how difficult it is to sell something that has to be seen, but they could put more effort in. Sure there are things missing that will be in the update, but I remember Xbox Live on 360 during the first few months, when the marketplace had almost no content.
I don't think Nintendo "killed interest," but they sure took a lazy approach to gain interest. With the update, and E3 at our doorstep, I feel that interest will rise greatly through the summer, and into the holiday.