[Thanir]

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and again, who would be pissed off if Nintendo had released 100k gold wii+gold zelda+gold wiimote/nunchuk combos for $500-600 at launch?

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I think a lot of people if there wasn't regular units for them to buy instead...if this were the only thing available most people would scoff and laugh at it. Also these companies are having a hard enough time producing enough of their regular units...why would they try to produce a 'special' 3rd unit (since ps3 and 360 already have 2 skus). Produce more regular units so the ppl who want them can get them and I'll be happy.

The main goal of these companies is to get as many units into the homes as possible, so they can sell software and gain marketshare so when the system costs come down they can recoup some of their earlier losses (and yes I understand that nintendo doesnt work this way.) By alienating people (low launch numbers/high prices) you start to lose potential buyers who will now find another alternative. The general feel is the ps3 is going this way. How many of us who were really excited about the ps3 are now taking a 'wait and see' approach...I know my friends and I all are. In fact I will be buying a Wii before I buy a Ps3, and I am not a nintendo fan at all. A large part of it is the price point and the availability...not to mention it looks like fun.