A 90 day pause on the tariffs seems like it puts Nintendo in a rough spot. Things can still go either way after 90 days but Nintendo needs to figure out the price real soon since they are sticking to the June 5th launch. They should probably keep the initial price the same and hope for the best.
Just read an article in which was claimed that should apple bring production of the iPhone to the US the price would rise by 300%.
Trump doesn't have the patience to see this through. It'd take years for companies to bring production to the US. I'm sure every big company is thinking the same. I'm sticking with my assumption that this is just a move to get the higher ground in negotiations, but if other countries show patience and resolve, this could backfire big time.
A 90 day pause on the tariffs seems like it puts Nintendo in a rough spot. Things can still go either way after 90 days but Nintendo needs to figure out the price real soon since they are sticking to the June 5th launch. They should probably keep the initial price the same and hope for the best.
Of course Nintendo always sells at a profit. I feel like they will adjust the price with the assumption that the tariffs be in effect and leave nothing to chance.
Just read an article in which was claimed that should apple bring production of the iPhone to the US the price would rise by 300%.
Trump doesn't have the patience to see this through. It'd take years for companies to bring production to the US. I'm sure every big company is thinking the same. I'm sticking with my assumption that this is just a move to get the higher ground in negotiations, but if other countries show patience and resolve, this could backfire big time.
I saw a NBC news video specifically about Switch 2. The analyst said it would cost billions and take 5 years for Nintendo to begin producing consoles in American.
And that still wouldn't work as most parts are manufactured in Asia and would have to be imported anyway.
I don't think America has the right skills and resources to develop advanced microchips like Tawain and Korea can.
I'm not sure if any of you guys are aware of the adult Happy Meals that McDonald's is doing for the Minecraft Movie, but whoever put the plan into motion should probably get their quarterly bonus. I've had to pop into McDonald's twice over the past couple days, and it's been insane seeing how many people are picking these things up.
Granted, the location I visited was directly across the street from a major university, so you couldn't do better than that place in hitting the target market - AKA young adults who grew up playing Minecraft as kids. But both times I've dropped in they were packed and people were leaving with one or two of these Happy meals.
And they're actually kind of expensive. My son got one and it was $16 for one with a large drink and large fries. From what I can tell, that's a $5 surcharge for getting the box and toy. Anyway, good on them. Even in these turbulent times, McDonald's is apparently still a safe investment.
Nintendo Switch "Pro" - a literal Switch console with an improved processor and more memory, was used for testing Game Chat.
I was astonished to discover that Tokunaga-san’s team had already been conducting similar research. (Laughs) So we decided to make a prototype, but at the time, Switch 2 hadn't even taken shape yet, so the research was done on a Switch console with increased memory and an improved CPU. Because both teams had done so much research in advance, the prototype was completed in only six months, give or take.
They made the Switch Pro for employee use only. I can't. It was real the whole time.
(From Ask The Developer 17: Game Chat, Part 1. Hopefully not geoblocked.)
I'm not sure if any of you guys are aware of the adult Happy Meals that McDonald's is doing for the Minecraft Movie, but whoever put the plan into motion should probably get their quarterly bonus. I've had to pop into McDonald's twice over the past couple days, and it's been insane seeing how many people are picking these things up.
Granted, the location I visited was directly across the street from a major university, so you couldn't do better than that place in hitting the target market - AKA young adults who grew up playing Minecraft as kids. But both times I've dropped in they were packed and people were leaving with one or two of these Happy meals.
And they're actually kind of expensive. My son got one and it was $16 for one with a large drink and large fries. From what I can tell, that's a $5 surcharge for getting the box and toy. Anyway, good on them. Even in these turbulent times, McDonald's is apparently still a safe investment.
A 90 day pause on the tariffs seems like it puts Nintendo in a rough spot. Things can still go either way after 90 days but Nintendo needs to figure out the price real soon since they are sticking to the June 5th launch. They should probably keep the initial price the same and hope for the best.
Agreed
Agreed. They are in a tough spot. I am optimistic that in the end the US will get to import cars into Japan and the tarrifs with JP will go away. Just like with Australia, if they start to buy US beef and pork theor tarrifs will go away also.
What I don't get is how relatively cheap the Switch 2 is in Australia ($430 USD) it gives credence to the analysis that the thing costs Nintendo $400 to make.
So are videogame tarriffs on pause for ninety days. Quick, let me preorder!
Was wondering if you guys have tried Ai the Somnium files series?
They announced the 3rd game at the Switch 1 direct. It's PC and Nintendo only.
The older games I believe are on PS and Xbox too.
I bought the first on sale and loved it. It's a fully voice acted Phoenix Wright style game without the trials and often hilarious.
It deals with dark themes but then adds the ludicrous. I bought the sequel the Nirvana Initiative but haven't started it yet.
Anyone tempted to jump in? I think the first game is like $5 recently.
The Switch version is quite jaggy though, so other versions might be better. I'm using Mclassic on it, it helps but it's not a cure all.
A 90 day pause on the tariffs seems like it puts Nintendo in a rough spot. Things can still go either way after 90 days but Nintendo needs to figure out the price real soon since they are sticking to the June 5th launch. They should probably keep the initial price the same and hope for the best.
Just read an article in which was claimed that should apple bring production of the iPhone to the US the price would rise by 300%.
Trump doesn't have the patience to see this through. It'd take years for companies to bring production to the US. I'm sure every big company is thinking the same. I'm sticking with my assumption that this is just a move to get the higher ground in negotiations, but if other countries show patience and resolve, this could backfire big time.
Agreed
Of course Nintendo always sells at a profit. I feel like they will adjust the price with the assumption that the tariffs be in effect and leave nothing to chance.
And that still wouldn't work as most parts are manufactured in Asia and would have to be imported anyway.
I don't think America has the right skills and resources to develop advanced microchips like Tawain and Korea can.
Granted, the location I visited was directly across the street from a major university, so you couldn't do better than that place in hitting the target market - AKA young adults who grew up playing Minecraft as kids. But both times I've dropped in they were packed and people were leaving with one or two of these Happy meals.
And they're actually kind of expensive. My son got one and it was $16 for one with a large drink and large fries. From what I can tell, that's a $5 surcharge for getting the box and toy. Anyway, good on them. Even in these turbulent times, McDonald's is apparently still a safe investment.
I was astonished to discover that Tokunaga-san’s team had already been conducting similar research. (Laughs) So we decided to make a prototype, but at the time, Switch 2 hadn't even taken shape yet, so the research was done on a Switch console with increased memory and an improved CPU. Because both teams had done so much research in advance, the prototype was completed in only six months, give or take.
They made the Switch Pro for employee use only. I can't. It was real the whole time.
(From Ask The Developer 17: Game Chat, Part 1. Hopefully not geoblocked.)
So why didn't they bother releasing a Switch Pro?
Is there a beer option?
Only with the Royale with Cheese Happy Meal in Paris.
I had no desire to visit a McDonald's in Paris though they seemed to be everywhere.
Agreed. They are in a tough spot. I am optimistic that in the end the US will get to import cars into Japan and the tarrifs with JP will go away. Just like with Australia, if they start to buy US beef and pork theor tarrifs will go away also.
What I don't get is how relatively cheap the Switch 2 is in Australia ($430 USD) it gives credence to the analysis that the thing costs Nintendo $400 to make.