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by hectdev 45 days ago
If it is a matter of cost of manufacturing and shipping going up, doesn't that make sense? Can't speak to the digital services going up, however.
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Historically last generation hardware is sold at steep discounts compared to original MSRP. The insanity is we live in a world where manufacturing 9 year old hardware has increasing manufacturing and shipping cost, where this was not the case. Another layer of insanity is that Nintendo did the analysis and decided it's going to make sales at this increased price.
Profits must be maintained at all costs
it’s a business, not a charity
I think it's commentary on capitalism, not on a company acting out of the ordinary.
You're probably right