LordOfChaos
Member
The new 3DS costs the same as the old 3DS, which included one. And sure, it has some updated internals, but I can't possibly imagine the modest updates are in excess of what the dwindling component costs have saved them by now.
Nintendo statement on lack of adaptor in NA.
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The new 3DS costs the same as the old 3DS, which included one. And sure, it has some updated internals, but I can't possibly imagine the modest updates are in excess of what the dwindling component costs have saved them by now.
EatinOlives
Member
If they truly cared they would've made the thing charge through microUSB and let people use the 1000 sub cables they already have.
Instead we get this BS move and equally BS response. There's no way they're passing any savings onto the consumers on this, none. Nintendo's just cheap as fuck and know that they won't lose a single sale by leaving it out.
You're not saving money, Nintendo's saving money. Chargers aren't costing Nintendo more than $3 to make. You really think the New 3DS would've cost $203 MSRP had they not done this? Of course not, they would've eaten the cost and charged $200 still because no manufacturing company is that stupid to include necessary cables as part of their pricing (cables and chargers cost pennies to make at this day and age).
If you honestly believe that they're passing on the amazing $3 savings to you then I have a bridge to sell you.
Instead we get this BS move and equally BS response. There's no way they're passing any savings onto the consumers on this, none. Nintendo's just cheap as fuck and know that they won't lose a single sale by leaving it out.
You're not saving money, Nintendo's saving money. Chargers aren't costing Nintendo more than $3 to make. You really think the New 3DS would've cost $203 MSRP had they not done this? Of course not, they would've eaten the cost and charged $200 still because no manufacturing company is that stupid to include necessary cables as part of their pricing (cables and chargers cost pennies to make at this day and age).
If you honestly believe that they're passing on the amazing $3 savings to you then I have a bridge to sell you.
TheSlySoul
Member
Exactly. Nintendo says they do not care about you as a consumer.
Even if you think so, they do not. Nintendo is the same as Microsoft.
PhoenixFyre
Member
Gonna call a hefty bullshit on that and speculate it's to limit the number of returns of old units. Can't return it without the charger, or at the very least you get less money. My guess is they're hoping most people don't bother trading in the old ones to limit the number of used units and maximize the number of people who have to buy new while simultaneously collecting extra sales on new chargers.
I get that this has been the norm in other areas but that doesn't mean its something we should just accept.
I get that this has been the norm in other areas but that doesn't mean its something we should just accept.
family_guy
Member
In other words, "Thank you for your business. As a repeat customer, you get even less."
It's all conjecture.
MikeE21286
Member
Luckily I already have two. Pretty shitty though.
Ahaha, seriously.
metalslimer
Member
Or the microSD card since everyone already has one anyway right? That probably cost more to get than the charger.
TheSlySoul
Member
Actually now that I think about it, to trade the new 3DS, you are required to have a charging cable. So the cable in the end will net you -$15 dollars if you buy retail. You get no extra trade money for having it.
How is this saving me money, Nintendo?
How is this saving me money, Nintendo?
My Lumia phone came with a charge cable, so you are right!Looks like Microsoft aren't the bad guys anymore.
Actually that one wouldn't work, since the OG 3DS uses SD.
The N3DS uses MicroSD, so old owners would not have a MicroSD and would be unable to use the unit's memory.
So analogy is poor.
CosmicQueso
Member
shinra-bansho
Member
Because the original intended price point was $216. You're better off, see.
Hell yeah. I bought the cheapass Lumia Go Phone for 49 bucks and it even has a charger.
That new little nub isn't cheap. And those screens imported from the year 2006 aren't getting any cheaper to make.
CaptainFalafel
Banned
How I translate their statement:
"Rather than reducing the profit margin of the New Nintendo 3DS XL by including the necessary charger, we are removing the charger and selling it for an additional profit."
"Rather than reducing the profit margin of the New Nintendo 3DS XL by including the necessary charger, we are removing the charger and selling it for an additional profit."
Gonzo The Great
Banned
The irony is that GameStop requires you to trade the charger in because the package isn't complete without it. You aren't able to play the system until it's fully charged. Meanwhile at Nintendo...
Hamster Plugin
Member
What phone did you buy that didn't have a charger with it? Nintendo is alone with their "no charger included" policy.
EatinOlives
Member
Which is why Nintendo is happy to say this. They know nobody can prove they're lying, so they lie.
TheSlySoul
Member
The Gamestick I bought was 17 dollars, came with charger and another charger with a USB attachment.
Gamestick > new 3DS XL.
New Nintendo console only includes console. You have to buy the controller, AC adapter, and HDMI cable seperately. We are saving you money!
Schreckstoff
Banned
I guess one should be able to file a complaint at the European Commission since you're buying a product that's dysfunctional w/o further investment.
It's like buying a car where you had to buy a fuel door extra.
Hey, prove it. I'm not saying you're wrong, but conjecture isn't convincing.
CosmicQueso
Member
Seem to be the only people buying dedicated handheld gaming devices, that's for sure. Heck, this move basically proves that they know the market for them is contracting.
Gucci Messiah
Banned
People saying 'it's been like this in other territories, I don't see the problem' need to stop with that crappy excuse. That doesn't make the decision any less dumb, the charger should always be included in the box.
Even better, they have such angry fans that someone will surely jump to their defense on how this is a great and revolutionary cost cutting measure.
The charger is too wide to fit in the box anyway. Maybe they got a great deal on cardboard boxes of a specific size and had to drop either the charger or the console itself.
That aside, I wonder if there is some sort of legislation about including a charging cable but not a transformer with a product. Hence why a ($1?) USB charging cable was not included in the box.
That aside, I wonder if there is some sort of legislation about including a charging cable but not a transformer with a product. Hence why a ($1?) USB charging cable was not included in the box.
K
kittens
Unconfirmed Member
Bullshit. If you can't ship a complete product at a reasonable price point then eat the cost.
TheSlySoul
Member
Thats what it seems like. Interesting. Seems to me we could be seeing the end of the 3DS next year.
Corronchilejano
Member
$210.
I don't know why it's so hard to just buy a charger once you're in the store for $10. It's 5% over the price of the damn thing.
metalslimer
Member
It's kind of amazing. Can you imagine the shitshow if any major electronic company tried doing this? Especially for a product where kids are a large market.
This kind of anti consumer defense of Nintendo in this situation is kind of disgusting.
CosmicQueso
Member
Don't forget that it saves the environment too.
Blood Diamonds
Banned
Can't wait till' they unbundle the AC Adapter too and sell it separately
Nintendo looking out for me :") Thank you Lord Iwata.
shinobi602
Member
Soo...if they included the adapter they'd charge, what, $210 instead of $200? Why is the old 3DS the same price as the new 3DS then?
Bullshit.
Bullshit.