According to videogame analyst Michael Pachter, the 3DS is so “revolutionary,” that he expects the games to cost more than the present Nintendo DS games. Not only that, he thinks the portable system could cost $250 at launch, which would be $100 more than what its predecessor cost when it debuted in 2004.
Even with the expected higher price, Pachter fully believes it will go on and sell millions
“We view the 3DS as a revolutionary device, and expect its launch to spur hardware and software sales,” Pachter said. “Due to the unique 3DS experience previewed by Nintendo at E3 this year, we believe Nintendo will be able to sell millions of units even at a price of upwards of $250. From a software perspective, we believe Nintendo will be able to increase DS software prices, from a blended average of around $25 today to over $29 next year.”
When the DS launched in 2004, many also considered that a “revolutionary” device. It was really the first portable system with two screens, and with one of them dubbing as a touch screen. However, touch devices were already around for ages — so all Nintendo did was add a proven feature, which in this case was touch, and use it for their next gaming system.
What makes the 3DS unique, is truly revolutionary — and it’s not limited to just the videogame community, either. Adding a 3D effect to any device, not just a videogame system, without the need of glasses is an exciting idea that has been imagined for ages, and the 3DS is really the first consumer product to do so. And the notion of adding real 3D might get even the casual gamer excited about the product, as well.
Imagine a customer walks into a Best Buy and looks at one of the demo units. When they do, they will experience something that they’ve never had before — 3D but without the annoying glasses. That event alone will replicate what the Wii did, which was make it seem like they were inside a virtual world, and that they can even understand is cool. It’s not about updating graphics to the casual gamer, it’s about doing something so different, even they can understand why it’s revolutionary. And adding things like a camera that can take 3D photos, is only going to help sell the 3DS to people who wouldn’t normally purchase a portable gaming system.
So yes, I agree with Pachter about the costs being higher to own a 3DS, but at the same time, I don’t think that it will hurt Nintendo whatsoever, either.
Source: CVG






















