From: XxSoulxX | #106
2. If they want to get in on the third party games, they need to. They need to keep up with the industry. They don't need to focus on graphics like Sony or Microsoft, but they need a system that has comparable tech so developers can easily port their games onto that system.
But if they have comparable tech, that means comparable cost for Nintendo, which I don't think they want. You can't give your system similar tech to the PS4 and then launch for $100 less (especially if you're Nintendo). After this 3DS price cut, I'm thinking the Ninty execs are sitting down right now and rethinking their Wii U pricing. Nintendo killed the competition this gen not only because they targeted casuals, but because they offered such a cheaper product. I'd think they want to continue that with Wii U.
EDIT: Remember that this 3DS is essentially the most expensive console Nintendo has ever offered (ignoring inflation) and has had the least impressive launch of any serious system they've ever offered. At this point, I'd figure Nintendo would focus much more on launching an affordable console than trying to match firepower with Microsoft and Sony.
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