Analyst Michael Pachter: 3DS price too low
Will cause shortages, apparently
Having already declared that the 3DS would beat the PSP2 in the upcoming handheld war, analyst Michael Pachter has offered his latest words of wisdom, declaring that the price of the 3DS is too low.
Pachter believes that the US price of $249.99 will result in shortages, as the handheld would seem like a bargain to customers given the capabilities of the new handheld. He told Industry Gamer that consumers would just "scoop them all up", and that a $300 price would make more sense to them. Stores in the UK seem to be more willing to heed the advice of Pachter and prevent the shortages he has forewarned. Retailers are currently marking up the price of the 3DS to about £230 - a considerable increase from the trade price that Nintendo has set, which has been revealed to be £173. So there you have it: we in the UK will be paying the 'proper' price for the 3DS. Doesn't that make you feel better? SlashGear
