This being said, I am not sure what they were thinking releasing a console during winter, at that price, without any games, with a main feature that people will probably turn off once the novelty wears off. Name recognition does a lot for them, but they are really stretching it.
You just need the receipt. Most stores have a price protection policy where if the price drops within 30 days (or whatever their return period is usually), you get the difference back. I'm not sure which stores in the US do it. Most stores in Canada do it (not EB Games though).im not familar with this. is this the, return within 30 days and recieve the difference in price?
- Go back to the store with your receipt to get a price protection after the 11th and before return period is up (check store policy first).
Price Protect.Hahaha I just bought a 3DS 5 days ago XD!
Well at least those half of those free games are awesome.
Their earnings were reported just before this. Loss for the quarter. Slashed profit forecast by 82%. Wii and DS says are down 50% year over year. With Vita at $250 and only about 830k 3DSes sold worldwide to date, they had to do something desperate.I think Nintendo realized the console was failing and are making a desperate move to reverse the tide before it's too late. The Vita's superiority at that price point along with heavy competition from smartphones is forcing their hand. They need to increase their install base and find a way to get games flowing as soon as possible.
I think they could have a fair amount of success by lowering the price again a bit, down to $150 or so, and opening up development. I mean, why would I make a game for the 3DS when I can just make one for the App Store for ridiculously cheaper? I mean, I might consider developing for the 3DS if I didn't have to pay thousands of dollars.
This being said, I am not sure what they were thinking releasing a console during winter, at that price, without any games, with a main feature that people will probably turn off once the novelty wears off. Name recognition does a lot for them, but they are really stretching it.
I think they could have a fair amount of success by lowering the price again a bit, down to $150 or so, and opening up development. I mean, why would I make a game for the 3DS when I can just make one for the App Store for ridiculously cheaper? I mean, I might consider developing for the 3DS if I didn't have to pay thousands of dollars.
http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/..._On_Garage_Devs_And_The_Value_Of_Software.phpReggie Fils-Aime said:"Where we've drawn the line is we are not looking to do business today with the garage developer. In our view, that’s not a business we want to pursue."
That's a completely other topic but:
http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/..._On_Garage_Devs_And_The_Value_Of_Software.php
On the 3DS, which launches March 27, Fils-Aime says the company has learned from the Wii launch, which saw demand far outstrip supply, resulting in significant retail shortages. This time, he says, Nintendo is determined to avoid those constant sell-outs.
Hmm. My birthday is August 9...can you guarantee the price protection will work if the local GameStop allows it?
GameStop does not do this. Use a different store. I think Wal-Mart and Best Buy do. Check their websites. I'm don't know US store policies as well as I know Canadian ones.Hmm. My birthday is August 9...can you guarantee the price protection will work if the local GameStop allows it?
Waiting 3 days means he misses out on the NES/GBA deal.Waiting three days is not an option? You know, just to be certain.
I bought this thing day one and I can't say I'm that unhappy about this. It helps of course that I bought this for essetially 50% of it's price at the time. I've also never taken time to look into NES classics so those 10 games are certainly welcome.
GameStop does not do this. Use a different store. I think Wal-Mart and Best Buy do. Check their websites. I'm don't know US store policies as well as I know Canadian ones.
Waiting 3 days means he misses out on the NES/GBA deal.
http://www.gonintendo.com/?mode=viewstory&id=157647Of course, I'm not even sure they're dropping it where I live (Australia), where it's already $100 AUD ($110 USD!!!!*)
So now it's $80 more expensive.Nintendo announces that effective 12 August, Nintendo 3DS will be available for only SRP AU$249.95*. Previously Nintendo 3DS was SRP AU $349.95.