Posted January 21, 2011 Yeah, those lucky core games, that routinely sell more than 20 mil. units should really be launch titles instead. All three of them. It would appear, that this evil casual game has found itself a niche larger than most of the core game's market. That niche may be bigger than the core market, but it's the core market that would be prepared to go out and drop £230 on a new piece of hardware. No "soccer mom" or "geriatric gamer" is going to go out and pay £230/$250 to play another version of Nintendogs. They will pay £120 for a DS that already comes bundled with the software though as it's a much easier pill to swallow given it's less than half the price. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 21, 2011 Again it all sounds awesome except the price. If the price translates from the American price directly it would be fine. 250.00 USD = 184.489 EUR but the fact is no... We are totally getting charged €250 for this and it's complete suicide. The core audience here are kids and casual gamers... sorry but no. Nintendo is REALLY banking on the 3d wowing people and I gotta admit I haven't seen it yet, but it would want to be mind-blowing. All the features would want to be top-notch too which... let's face it ...isn't usually nintendo's strong point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 21, 2011 Again it all sounds awesome except the price. If the price translates from the American price directly it would be fine.250.00 USD = 184.489 EUR but the fact is no... We are totally getting charged €250 for this and it's complete suicide. €250 is a better than £230 as that works out as €270 at the moment. Apparently the unit cost to retail is £173 so factor in VAT and they are still making almost £20 on each. I'm sure the margins are much tighter over in the US. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 21, 2011 He didn't give me a choice in GAME as to what colour. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 21, 2011 I got told that i'd get a phonecall for setting the colour/games etc. I guess they're waiting for the official list. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 21, 2011 He didn't give me a choice in GAME as to what colour. A friend of mine got a call yesterday and got asked Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 21, 2011 A friend of mine got a call yesterday and got asked Indeed, I just got a call a second ago. I went with blue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 21, 2011 Indeed, I just got a call a second ago. I went with blue. This exact same thing just happened with me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 21, 2011 (edited) Gutted about the price. Will now wait a while before even considering the 3DS. A first for me as Ive always bought Nintendo products out of the gate. IMO, a lack of original software, 'killer app' and no GBA on the store means I've lost interest. I'm all for 3D remakes of classic games but a new Nintendo console just doesn't feel right without a very fresh (or new) 3D-game world starring Mario or Zelda. I got my DS with Mario64 3DS as having that game in my pocket was mind-blowing. The same appeal is lost on me now. I'm not sure what game could entice me to the 3DS. I'm under the impression that 3rd parties will initially show interest then wane off with shovelware like they did with the Wii and, to an extent, the DS. Ubi Soft's initial games are shocking for instance. Stinks of cashing in. Tbh, western developers just don't seem to be interested in Nintendo and it's finally got to me when I think about the products I want. Early days so I'll sit back and hope everything works out. The potential is perhaps there. Edited January 21, 2011 by tapedeck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 21, 2011 Mcj Metroid, it's never going to be a direct conversion over from the dollar. It was the same with the Wii and its games, and I assume most other consoles too. If it's $250, then it will cost €250 here in Ireland. Nintendo are not at fault for that, unless you don't like the $250 price. To expect the whole price difference from America to Ireland to change for one handheld console is just silly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 21, 2011 Ireland is getting it for 270euros, it seems. You guys chose the wrong neighbours, lol! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 21, 2011 Is Pilotwings a launch title or not? I've heard different things. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 21, 2011 We don't know the launch titles yet. They're keeping quiet about it, we should know soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 21, 2011 The good news is Nintendogs and Cats looks likely to be a launch title! LOL. What are people gonna go for? I might get SFIV and I don't know what else. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 21, 2011 Is Pilotwings a launch title or not? I've heard different things. It was the only proper playable demo back in London last year, so I expect it will be pretty close to completion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 21, 2011 The good news is Nintendogs and Cats looks likely to be a launch title! LOL. What are people gonna go for? I might get SFIV and I don't know what else. Just Street Fighter most likely for me so far. Yay Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 21, 2011 Tbh I'm struggling with the launch line-up, even the ones I'm interested in. - Street Fighter looks great, but I'm not a massive fan of arcade fighters, I haven't really played any I don't think since MK3... which I LOVED! But I'm undecided on this. - Pilotwings looks great to! But having spent so much time on Sports Resort I'm worried I've seen most of it before, unless it's substantially more than new ways to flay around the same island, I'm not sure. - Ocarina of Time, if it makes it, I'll most likely get it, but I was kinda hoping for more from it and I'm not sure how the new look will sit with my nostalgia. That's it tbh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 21, 2011 At the moment only Nintencats is a definite purchase. Because cats are awesome. I'm not sure about SSFIV, but the easy touch-screen controls sound like I may be able to enjoy this one (I can never pull off the quarter-circle/half-circle stuff) and Pilotwings if it's out at launch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 21, 2011 I know for a fact that Ubisoft will launch 4 out of their 8 games at launch; one of which is RAYMAN 3D So I'm good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 21, 2011 Ireland is getting it for 270euros, it seems. You guys chose the wrong neighbours, lol! haha I assume that's because most of our stores are english based. I'd actually laugh my ass off if it was 270. It totally won't sell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 21, 2011 I think 4 Ubisoft games have been confirmed for launch along with SF IV. It seems to be Nintendo/SEGA who are being quiet about their titles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 21, 2011 I know for a fact that Ubisoft will launch 4 out of their 8 games at launch; one of which is RAYMAN 3D So I'm good. Yeah, lets get excited for a port of a game which was already released at the DS' launch Granted, it's a good game but it's just incredibly lazy to re-re-release it on the 3DS. I'll probably play all of the launch titles at some point but i think when it comes to actually buying on launch day, I'm struggling to think of things to get. Nintendogs + Cats isn't really what I'm looking for. I'll wait and see what we're actually getting but I reckon I'll probably be playing DS games on it more than anything else. And people shouldn't forget: Okamiden is released for the DS on March 18th in Europe. Want something to play on your 3DS but don't like the look of any launch titles, buy that. If you're not picking up a 3DS, still pick the game up anyway! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 21, 2011 I'm considering Okamiden and maybe a Pokémon game. But i'll wait for the launch list/April list first. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 21, 2011 Yeah, lets get excited for a port of a game which was already released at the DS' launch Granted, it's a good game but it's just incredibly lazy to re-re-release it on the 3DS. I wasn't referring to 'us' as a community, I was referring to myself. Hence the phrase: 'so I'm good.' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 21, 2011 Is Rayman 3DS not the DS version of Rayman Origins? Rayman Origins would have looked awesome in 3D! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
