$$$ 3DS $$$

I really can't believe that Nintendo's new handheld is actually going to jump up in price so much! $300 REALLY...Nintendo has never, in my opinion, thought of itself as one of those elitist companies, pricing their products in the luxury electronics category, so why did they start now?

That being said, I do believe that they have always set the bar for handheld gaming. I've had a nintendo in my backpack ever since grade school, and have loved every minute of gaming on-the-go! But I just can't help but think that I've been blindsided by their asking price. Honestly, I thought the entry level iPod Touch 4th generation was expensive, but it's cheaper now...and it's much more than a gaming machine. I don't know what they were thinking, but letting themselves be undercut by their (arguably) biggest new competitor doesn't make good business sense to me. In my opinion, regrettably, Nintendo has just positioned themselves out of that 'King of the Hill' position in handheld gaming. Ask yourself this, if you had $300 which handheld would you buy?


-- Posted From My iRod

Product Compatibility

I really don't understand what happens from one iteration of a product to the next that would cause it not to be compatible with it's accessories. My wife and I went out and bought a mini stereo with iPod dock only to find out that it's not compatible with any of our 'i-ware'. After a more thorough check I found that (along with a few of the nano devices) it is only compatible with the 1st and 2nd gen iPod Touch. What is it that makes these devices incompatible? The physical characteristics of these devices have hardly changed at all...is it something in the software? I don't know and can't really find a definitive answer, but one thing is clear, when you're deciding whether or not to upgrade your devices, be sure to factor in the cost of all new accessories as well!

Wait a minute...I think I just answered my own question!!!

$$$ MONEY $$$

Of course, duh, why would a company make an accessory to be compatible across the board...they're looking for repeat customers. It wouldn't be in their best interest to make a product that, say with a software update, would work with all iPods with a 30-pin dock! It would be great...just not very profitable.

Oh well, as it stands, I'm now in the market for a gently used iPod Touch 2nd Gen. Anybody looking to sell theirs?


-- Posted From My iRod