Hardware Too expensive

[AaronUzumaki]

Plus, you would rather get a 3DS, because you can take it with you on the go.

Not to mention the plethora of launch titles they have lined up in hopes of us taking it as a trade-off for the high price


True.

QUOTE(AaronUzumaki @ Aug 8 2010, 03:01 AM)

This is true, but PS3 is a home console and can be built cheaper and be bulkier as well. The 3DS is portable and compressing good hardware in smaller packages costs a lot more. Plus, you would rather get a 3DS, because you can take it with you on the go.

Nope. The total manufacturing cost of a 120GB PS3 Slim is $336.27 US.
I highly doubt the 3DS would have that high of a manufacturing cost. The PS3 isn't built cheaper than the 3DS though I suppose we can't really be sure until it comes out. If the 3DS really did have a higher manufacturing cost than the PS3, Niintendo would have to increase the MSRP of it to not lose money bringing the price to about $400. A price of $400 wouldn't be good, though because it isn't an attractive price to consumers.

The PSP cost $249 US at launch while the DS was $130 US. It might seem like an unfair comparison because the PSP is a more powerful handheld. The price of the DS Phat is a much more attractive price to consumers than the PSP. The DSi cost $179-200 US at launch. Nintendo wouldn't put the price of the 3DS much higher than that to prevent alienation of customers. Therefore, I can safely assume that the 3DS will cost about $250 US.

I never said anything about PS3 costing more or less to make than the 3DS. I was saying smaller versions of hardware is more expensive to make than the larger versions in most cases.

 

[Canonbeat234]

Its going to be expensive because of the hype that surrounds it. It was the same way when the DS first came out. People bought the first Platinum edition which did roughly around 250 with taxes. So I won't be surprised if the 3DS will cost 300 bucks instead of 250 due to people who are willing to buy it. I will wait when the price does down to 200 bucks and only then I will buy it.

 

[Deleted_171835]

This is true, but PS3 is a home console and can be built cheaper and be bulkier as well. The 3DS is portable and compressing good hardware in smaller packages costs a lot more. Plus, you would rather get a 3DS, because you can take it with you on the go.
Nope. The total manufacturing cost of a 120GB PS3 Slim is $336.27 US.
I highly doubt the 3DS would have that high of a manufacturing cost. The PS3 isn't built cheaper than the 3DS though I suppose we can't really be sure until it comes out. If the 3DS really did have a higher manufacturing cost than the PS3, Niintendo would have to increase the MSRP of it to not lose money bringing the price to about $400. A price of $400 wouldn't be good, though because it isn't an attractive price to consumers.

The PSP cost $249 US at launch while the DS was $130 US. It might seem like an unfair comparison because the PSP is a more powerful handheld. The price of the DS Phat is a much more attractive price to consumers than the PSP. The DSi cost $179-200 US at launch. Nintendo wouldn't put the price of the 3DS much higher than that to prevent alienation of customers. Therefore, I can safely assume that the 3DS will cost about $250 US.


I never said anything about PS3 costing more or less to make than the 3DS. I was saying smaller versions of hardware is more expensive to make than the larger versions in most cases.

Yes, you did.
QUOTE(AaronUzumaki @ Aug 8 2010, 03:01 AM)

This is true, but PS3 is a home console and can be built cheaper and be bulkier as well.

You said it "can be built cheaper". Without knowing the manufacturing cost of the 3DS, you can't accurately make this assumption.

 

[Canonbeat234]

I doubt this handheld can be built 'cheaper'; let me alarm you tempers. Have you seen the 3DHD Telly made from Sony? Did you went to your own electronic store and saw that display of epic wonders in front of you. Notice the hefty price tag on that and the glasses, however the character of the visual display is mind-boggling incredible!! The 3DS is not for people who thinks its a cheap handheld, you just insulted the creative of Nintendo.

If the handheld costs $350 dollars which can go that high, Nintendo did that because it shows the importance of the manufacture who create those units while gaining currency for their genius.

 

[Midna]

What? I am alarmed because I did not understand that post.

 

[AaronUzumaki]

This is true, but PS3 is a home console and can be built cheaper and be bulkier as well. The 3DS is portable and compressing good hardware in smaller packages costs a lot more. Plus, you would rather get a 3DS, because you can take it with you on the go.
Nope. The total manufacturing cost of a 120GB PS3 Slim is $336.27 US.
I highly doubt the 3DS would have that high of a manufacturing cost. The PS3 isn't built cheaper than the 3DS though I suppose we can't really be sure until it comes out. If the 3DS really did have a higher manufacturing cost than the PS3, Niintendo would have to increase the MSRP of it to not lose money bringing the price to about $400. A price of $400 wouldn't be good, though because it isn't an attractive price to consumers.

The PSP cost $249 US at launch while the DS was $130 US. It might seem like an unfair comparison because the PSP is a more powerful handheld. The price of the DS Phat is a much more attractive price to consumers than the PSP. The DSi cost $179-200 US at launch. Nintendo wouldn't put the price of the 3DS much higher than that to prevent alienation of customers. Therefore, I can safely assume that the 3DS will cost about $250 US.


I never said anything about PS3 costing more or less to make than the 3DS. I was saying smaller versions of hardware is more expensive to make than the larger versions in most cases.

Yes, you did.
QUOTE(AaronUzumaki @ Aug 8 2010, 03:01 AM)

This is true, but PS3 is a home console and can be built cheaper and be bulkier as well.

You said it "can be built cheaper". Without knowing the manufacturing cost of the 3DS, you can't accurately make this assumption.

You missed the point entirely by giving too much attention the specific examples. The point is hardware = costs, but the same hardware+smaller size = more costs. I was stating that as a HOME CONSOLE, the PS3 would be cheaper to build than a portable version of the same device. The same can go for the 3DS. For its size, it packs a crap ton of power, but that means it should cost more than what would be the exact console counterpart, which for the sake of this argument, I will say is Wii. The Wii, running about the same (though far different) hardware as the 3DS, launched for $250. That was a reasonable price. Now that the hardware is dated, the added costs of making it smaller may make it cost about as much as it did in its bulkier form. Therefore, the 3DS would be around $250 and still be VERY fair.

/Point

 

[dinofan01]

I've been seeing this thread since it was started and for some reason was too lazy to post or read other posts for that matter. But heres my view:

3DS=no such thing as too expensive. Any price I will buy. Use me Nintendo!

 

[geoflcl]

3DS=no such thing as too expensive. Any price I will buy. Use me Nintendo!

This is wonderful and a half.

Seriously. This is an awesome system we've got here. Considering the new tech and hardware, and how risky the 3DS is as a whole, $250 ain't that bad.

Kinda. Sorta.

And heck, for those not satisfied with the price, you could always just wait it out until the price lowers, riiiiight?

 

[_Chaz_]

Nintendo will eat all of my money, grow, and ask for more.

The bond we share is a strange one.

 

[VmprHntrD]

I find some of the commentary sickening that you'd pay any price for this thing. It must be wonderful living with such deep pockets and/or denial. I just know for sure if it's anything over $200 I'll be seriously evaluating if it's worth my time no matter how badly I'd love to get my hands on it. The fact is no system to date has been a success when they've gone over the $200 cap, even the PSP was sucking hard except the small percent of technophile sony fanboys who were willing to suck it up and deal with it until it came down under $200, or the $200 pack with the game, movie, memory and download. I've put away $200 for the system, not sure where I'm going to go with it if they try to hose the fans as the 'regulars' always come later with price drops. They know they've alienated the hell out of people with the Wii who have been with them before this period so it will be interesting to see how stuff is handled.

 

[geoflcl]

It must be wonderful living with such deep pockets and/or denial.

Actually, it sucks.
...But I'm gonna get a 3DS, and we'll run away from my debt together!

Seriously though, considering that Nintendo has prioritized affordability for the last two consoles they've put out, I highly doubt they'd pull a fast one on us now. Don't worry your pretty little faces so much!

 

[trumpet-205]

You know, I wish 3DS is priced lower, so that DS Lite can have a price drop.

I have a DS Phat, and I want to replace it with DS Lite. But Lite is still pricy.....

 

[jimwhat]

I don't know a lot about economics, so I was wondering...

Because the Yen is becoming stronger, could that impact the price of the system? And if it does, would it lower or higher the price?

 

[mangaTom]

even $200 is unafordable, I won't buy one unless it is below $180

Well Nintendo won't earn a thing if they will sell at that price considering it's specs.Well I'll really love it to be price $200 or lower but not below $180.

 

[Maz7006]

if it will retail for 250$ USD it will cost anywhere between 275-300$ here

..... hmmm, i think i'll be either importing or waiting for some offer bundles or something

 

[jimwhat]

even $200 is unafordable, I won't buy one unless it is below $180

Enjoy waiting 3 years

 

[VmprHntrD]

I don't know a lot about economics, so I was wondering...

Because the Yen is becoming stronger, could that impact the price of the system? And if it does, would it lower or higher the price?

Strong yen=Weaker Dollar = Higher price. Though in general they wouldn't go that route unless they felt long term it would stay in such an area. I had thought about that when posting before, but it's nice to see I'm not the only one. Considering they lowered the DS model units prices across the board, the oldest going to 'price whatever you like' mode it's a pattern they did with previous hardware home/portable over the years stateside as a result. I'm still sticking to the $200 price tag as I see them lowering the DSi and XL down probably $30 each and then making room for the unit at $199.99+tax at retail.

 

[jimwhat]

It seems that Play.com has posted the price of the 3DS as 200 pounds

http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=259978

It's most likely just a holder price, but Play is usually up to date with this kind of stuff.

 

[mangaTom]

Wut????!!!!

Well I can still afford it at that price though.

Though it's still to early for it though.

 

[BlueStar]

It seems that Play.com has posted the price of the 3DS as 200 euros.

No, it's put it as £200.
QUOTE

http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=259978

It's most likely just a holder price, but Play is usually up to date with this kind of stuff.

Pretty sure I've seen that on play quite a while ago. they put stuff up as placeholders all the time. They've got 3DS games priced and dated as well.

http://www.play.com/Games/DS/4-/15573453/D...ll/Product.html

I think we can safely say the 3DS isn't coming out in Europe in November...