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N-Gage - Success Claimed, Unofficial Price Drop

Posted by simoniker on from the marvellous-soap-opera dept.

Mirkon writes "After non-specific claims of high sales, Nokia's Ilkka Raiskinen has now stated that the Nokia N-Gage's first two weeks have seen massive success, with sales of over 400,000 units worldwide. Analysts are skeptical, firstly because 400,000 is not an exceptionally great amount, and secondly because the number 'refers to models Nokia has sold to shops and other retail outlets', not the amount sold to consumers." Also, drewqmn writes "I noticed on the GameStop website that they are already selling the N-Gage at $199.99 [GamerFeed has a story on this currently unofficial, store-specific price cut, though there are rumors it may be official soon.] Has any console/platform dropped in price so fast?"

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  1. I would buy one for $50, with $10 games by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    I expect to own one in the next three months.

  2. Wow. by jermyjerm · · Score: 3, Funny

    At this rate, they'll all be in a landfill in New Mexico within a month.

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    1. Re:Wow. by brkello · · Score: 4, Funny

      Hey, I live in New Mexico....don't bring that crap down here. Radioactive waste, fine...but I have to draw the line when it comes to the N-Gage.

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    2. Re:Wow. by GrumpyDog · · Score: 4, Funny

      I hope the batteries will still be charged so all those ETs can try to figure out how to phone home with them!

  3. Re:Why? by Smidge204 · · Score: 2, Funny

    It all depends on how they define success.

    "I really don't expect ANYONE to buy these things..."

    (a few months later)

    "Holy shit, someone actually bought one! Break out the Champagn!"

    ... See?
    =Smidge=

  4. Re:Why? by Guppy06 · · Score: 2, Funny

    "Why do corporations insist on these kinds of PR lies when the majority of their target audience can see right through them?"

    Because you're misjudging who their target audience is. This is straight out of the P. T. Barnum School of Investment Capital (fool, money, etc.)

  5. In other news... by hiroshi912681 · · Score: 3, Funny

    there are 5,500 people out there enjoying their taco phone

  6. I would buy one for $40, with $10 games by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    I'll just buy mine a week after you.

  7. Re:The infidel game systems all tremble with fear! by Beeswarm · · Score: 2, Funny
    You mean "Baghdad Bob?" Nokia hired him last month.

    Did you see Nokia's latest press release? "Nintendo and Sony will commit suicide at the gates of Nokia's Factory."