Obliterator
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Thought some people might find some of this info a bit interesting. Eric Bright the director of merchandising at GameStop did an interview about the Switch and the retailers perspective on it, and I thought there was a couple interesting tid bits of info. Keep in mind of course a retailer isn't going to bad mouth a console manufacturers new product, but still they seem enthusiastic about the launch
Firstly it seems they like the Q1 launch over the Q4 launch
Secondly, and this is the really cool piece of info, despite the relatively slim amount of offerings at launch for the Switch, it appears it actually has a better software attatch rate at launch than the Wii U did. Bodes pretty well for Zelda / the other launch games
more at the link
http://www.alistdaily.com/strategy/gamestop-nintendo-switch-pre-orders-attach-rate-higher-wii-u/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=alistdaily&utm_content=GameStop:%20Nintendo%20Switch%20Pre-Orders%27%20Attach%20Rate%20Higher%20Than%20Wii%20U
Firstly it seems they like the Q1 launch over the Q4 launch
”The Q1 launch is one of the smartest moves Nintendo could have done," Bright said. ”Instead of pushing units out during the heaviest time of the year (in Q4), this allows them to build a base. So by holiday, we can focus on games. There will be millions of people who will be hungry for content, creating a richer development cycle for game publishers who will have an install base to support titles. This also will take some of the brunt off of Christmas and enable Switch to be better stocked at stores."
Secondly, and this is the really cool piece of info, despite the relatively slim amount of offerings at launch for the Switch, it appears it actually has a better software attatch rate at launch than the Wii U did. Bodes pretty well for Zelda / the other launch games
"From our sales perspective, we're seeing incredible demand. We're pleased with the Switch attach rate. People are not just buying one game. They're buying multiple games." Bright added that Switch is enjoying a higher attach rate than Wii U, which included a pack-in game, although he wouldn't specify numbers.
more at the link
http://www.alistdaily.com/strategy/gamestop-nintendo-switch-pre-orders-attach-rate-higher-wii-u/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=alistdaily&utm_content=GameStop:%20Nintendo%20Switch%20Pre-Orders%27%20Attach%20Rate%20Higher%20Than%20Wii%20U