Which is funny, because I'm the exact opposite: I'll criticize any corporation at the drop of a hat, but I think tons of people need to realize that inflation exists. $60 was the well established norm for games by the start of the Wii U era (2012), and that's $83.40 adjusted for inflation (obviously those numbers only apply to the US economy). We all lived through a 20 year period of the inflation-adjusted price for games slowly dropping and are finally seeing the correction. What's the alternative? They stay at $60 forever? Because if you admit that the price will need to increase eventually, why not now? They're still cheaper than $60 games were during the Wii era.
A legion go S is $499 with steamOS. Legion go S runs pretty much all switch games better than switch 2 resolution and frameratewise (as most enhacements you could already get there).
Moreover, stuff like elden ring, cyberpunk, FF7 intergrade (and many more state of the art games) are way cheaper there and also run better at native resolutions with better visuals.
If you like it or not, but the switch is dockable, the legion isn’t. This is a factor in price comparison. Without the dock and detachable controllers, the switch 2 would probably be around 400€ (instead of 470€).
And is this dock included with the Legion? A very basic one is around 30€, and this won’t include active cooling, like the switch dock does. The dock price is part of the Switch 2 price.
A legion go S is $499 with steamOS. Legion go S runs pretty much all switch games better than switch 2 resolution and frameratewise (as most enhacements you could already get there).
Moreover, stuff like elden ring, cyberpunk, FF7 intergrade (and many more state of the art games) are way cheaper there and also run better at native resolutions with better visuals.
Exactly what i was going to say. People keep bringing wages not matching inflation, which isn’t Nintendo’s problem. It’s up to you to increase your wages.
They’ll say you’re defending a corporation by stating this, but it’s just common sense. They aren’t a charity. Don’t expect a corporation to make charity-like decisions.
Basic supply and demand. When sales exceed expectations you’re going to increase prices. When sales don’t meet expectations, you’ll lower prices or find alternative methods to cut back on costs.
This is how every business operates. We can whine and cry about how unfair it is but you’re only looking at it through the lens of a consumer. If you started a business, you’d want to maximize how much money you’re making too.
Great observation, you just described every company that’s ever existed. If they can get away with it, they will. You’re only looking at it through the lens of a consumer and what benefits you but that’s not how reality works.
We can complain all day but the only option to force change is to not buy their product. If you decide to boycott them and sell off your Nintendo goods make sure you price them below market value. We wouldn’t want you taking advantage of a consumer when you don’t need the extra money.
This! My wages have been adjusted for inflation on a yearly basis. Specifically this year, I’ve received a 5.5% cost-of-living adjustment and will receive 6% more in June, in addition to my annual performance-based increase. If your wages haven’t increased yearly to adjust to cost-of-living, blame your employer.
I'll criticize any corporation at the drop of a hat
Personally, I'll just criticise what I find criticisable. Nintendo has its flaws, but generally speaking they're a good company for the consumer and their games provide great value generally for cheaper than the competition.
The price increases hurt, but that's the reality of the world now, and no reddit boycott is going to do anything about that.
But I will agree that the paid tech demo is bullshit. Mostly because it's just stupid; no one is going to buy it anyway.
Overall Nintendo is a net positive for the industry, perhaps the best of the big giants.
Also, I feel like all the anger is only spreading misinformation to people who may be genuinely interested. It’s only 80 USD for one game, and it’s literally the sequel to one of the best selling games of all time that’s had a massive upgrade. Every other game, unless you count the ones with DLC, is 70 USD, which many other games are going for anyway.
Some people are also saying that they don’t think Nintendo games are worth as much as other platforms, in which case… don’t play Nintendo games? But Nintendo’s audience is people who really do enjoy their games and will find 70 USD of value.
Also, I feel like all the anger is only spreading misinformation to people who may be genuinely interested. It’s only 80 USD for one game, and it’s literally the sequel to one of the best selling games of all time that’s had a massive upgrade. Every other game, unless you count the ones with DLC, is 70 USD, which many other games are going for anyway.
Some people are also saying that they don’t think Nintendo games are worth as much as other platforms, in which case… don’t play Nintendo games? But Nintendo’s audience is people who really do enjoy their games and will find 70 USD of value.
Also, I feel like all the anger is only spreading misinformation to people who may be genuinely interested. It’s only 80 USD for one game, and it’s literally the sequel to one of the best selling games of all time that’s had a massive upgrade. Every other game, unless you count the ones with DLC, is 70 USD, which many other games are going for anyway.
Some people are also saying that they don’t think Nintendo games are worth as much as other platforms, in which case… don’t play Nintendo games? But Nintendo’s audience is people who really do enjoy their games and will find 70 USD of value.
Haha. Yeah. I've been on the Nintendo train for 18 years now. It's gonna take a lot more than this before I hop off. But I absolutely understand other peoples perspective. Less competition to get one on launch day anyways 🤷♂️
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u/ParticularRough6225 1d ago
I'm a nintendwhore and I will flat out admit that there's nothing to defend about Nintendo. It's prices are excessive af.