Reggie Fils-Aime explains Nintendo's no-discount philosophy for feature-complete games
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Updated · thephrasemaker.com · May 2
Reggie Fils-Aime explains Nintendo's no-discount philosophy for feature-complete games
9 articles · Updated · thephrasemaker.com · May 2
Speaking at the NYU Game Center, the former Nintendo of America president said Nintendo aims to ship games complete at launch and cited The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
He said that approach sets Nintendo apart from PlayStation, Xbox and other publishers, which often cut prices within months or a year of release.
Fils-Aime acknowledged consumers may resist the policy and said today's market still requires discussion of fair pricing and value amid tougher economic conditions.
As economic pressures mount, will Nintendo's refusal to discount first-party games risk losing ground to more flexible competitors?
Could Nintendo's new digital-physical price split backfire, driving fans away or making physical games true luxury items?