Analyst: 3DS to cost $250-$300

[MetalSymphony]

Jinn115.com

He doesn't exactly say how he came to this conclusion.
But the tech must not be cheap, and Nintendo might not want to sell the 3DS at a loss.....

He also peg's it for a Early Dec. release in Japan and a March 2011 release for North America.

 

[MrMonk]

We spoke to a few analysts here:

http://www.industrygamers.com/news/analysts-estimate-3ds-price-and-release-date/

Two said $250, one said $200.

And "before fiscal year 2011" doesn't give much leeway. It has to be before March 31, 2011.

 

[Keith Justice]

I'm gonna put my bet on 249 out of the gate.

 

[KouAidou]

It's Nintendo's policy not to sell at a loss, isn't it? At least not out of the gate.

 

[Demi-Fiend]

Well I guess I'll be hustling for this one.

 

[MrMonk]

It's Nintendo's policy not to sell at a loss, isn't it? At least not out of the gate.

I doubt Nintendo would be losing money on the system at $200.

 

[Skiks]

Yeah especially since they'll make it in bulk the cost will be much less. A unit by itself my cost 250-300 but 23123213 units at the same time may cost much less.

 

[KouAidou]

I doubt Nintendo would be losing money on the system at $200.

I should hope not. $200 sounds like a right price to me.

 

[Sage Shinigami]

Putting my money on $200-250. Has Nintendo mentioned whether it plays DS games?

 

[MetalSymphony]

Putting my money on $200-250. Has Nintendo mentioned whether it plays DS games?

Yes, it's backwards compatible with all DS and DSi games.