Report: 3DS components cost about $100
UBM TechInsights has done a teardown a the Nintendo 3DS 'n marks the total cost a the system's hardware at $101. that be $15 more than the DSi be reportedly made for, though the 3DS also includes a 3D screen 'n a gyroscope, along with other enhancements.
Retailers be selling the 3DS for $250, but that be not all markup -- there be marketing, research 'n other charges associated with a console release, 'n everyone in the supply chain has t' take their own cuts, a course. Still, Nintendo be likely making a profit on every unit sold, which be exactly as expected ('n what it did with the Wii). Even before ye start talking about games 'n licensing, Nintendo be making sure there's some money rolling back it be way from day one.
Retailers be selling the 3DS for $250, but that be not all markup -- there be marketing, research 'n other charges associated with a console release, 'n everyone in the supply chain has t' take their own cuts, a course. Still, Nintendo be likely making a profit on every unit sold, which be exactly as expected ('n what it did with the Wii). Even before ye start talking about games 'n licensing, Nintendo be making sure there's some money rolling back it be way from day one.
