Gotta take things slowly.It does honestly sound like Nintendo doesn't get how big they are. Why take so long to open a store in goddamn Tokyo in the first place? It's so weird.
Nintendo playing that 130 year long game.
Indianapolis, because then it would be close to me. Chicago is acceptable too.Alright real talk for all you marketing/logistic nerds.
If Nintendo was to open another store (in the US) what city should it be in?
For me the TX Triangle (the route between DFW-->San Antonio--->Houston--->DFW area would make sense but I know other cities probably would work better.
Alright real talk for all you marketing/logistic nerds.
If Nintendo was to open another store (in the US) what city should it be in?
For me the TX Triangle (the route between DFW-->San Antonio--->Houston--->DFW area would make sense but I know other cities probably would work better.
Probably Santa Monica :PAlright real talk for all you marketing/logistic nerds.
If Nintendo was to open another store (in the US) what city should it be in?
For me the TX Triangle (the route between DFW-->San Antonio--->Houston--->DFW area would make sense but I know other cities probably would work better.
Not a logistics nerd, but if they have one on in New York, wouldn't it make some sense to have one somewhere in California so people on the western half of the country can go to the store without having to fly cross country to do it??
Somewhere in CA definitely makes sense. Then that leaves just the middle of the country stuck. So yeah TX Triangle or maybe Chicago.
I expect a retail presence with Super Nintendo World at Universal Hollywood and Orlando.
Was at FanExpo, they had setup a part of the plane but if i remember correctly it was just a large cardboard thing.That's cool to hear that it was common! If you don't mind me asking, what convention did you attend where it was done at?
Alright real talk for all you marketing/logistic nerds.
If Nintendo was to open another store (in the US) what city should it be in?
For me the TX Triangle (the route between DFW-->San Antonio--->Houston--->DFW area would make sense but I know other cities probably would work better.
Uhhhh i was there at the end of 2016, and it had plenty of PS stuff and PSVR demos and the like. Cant say about right now but i bet for next year and the PS5 theyll center it around that.This reminds me that Sony used to have a flagship store in New York City at 550 Madison Ave. My favorite part was the massive PlayStation Lounge situated underground. It felt very much like the Sony equivalent to the Nintendo NY Store. There was a plentiful stock of PS3 and Vita games, a display showcasing every generation of PlayStation with their respective redesigns, and even a section in the back dedicated to a specific game. On one of my excursions into the city, it was modeled after Uncharted 3, decked out with crates as the seats in front of each television. I was back there again a few days after the Vita launched. There were kiosks propped up with the system and Sony MDR-XB500 headphones. The brief experience I had playing wipEout 2048 sold me on the game and pair of the headphones. The bass-heavy soundtrack was translated by an affordable set of headphones ($50!) so well that it created a new level of immersion I had been lacking with my brand new Vita. The last time I was able to shop around at the old location was in the later summer months of 2013. On the multiple televisions displayed behind the checkout counter, there was a continuous loop of Sony's E3 conference playing! The infamous "Used Games" slide was recognizable from any angle.
To my dismay, Sony sold the building during its restructuring earlier in the decade and moved to Sony Square NYC on 25 Madison Ave. I have not been to it, yet, but it does not seem to include PlayStation as significantly based on the photos.
It would seem that Boomberg is sold into the idea that visual fidelity and the spec race is the only thing that matters in the console space.
True but there is a balancing act that is being preformed here. While you are right, the opposite extreme is not what any retail business wants, this is bad depending on how long is persists... If it is no longer than a few days, then fine. Anything that is longer than a week would likely make Nintendo sweat a bit, since an overcrowded retail space is never a good experience for the consumer.There are a lot of things I don't get about Nintendo, but this one kind of makes sense to me. It feels like a strategy that prioritizes avoiding the possibility of overextending the company at all costs, and is probably part of the reason they've been able to weather some bad business/product decisions pretty well. Plus it's not like having huge lines out the door is a bad thing for Nintendo, exactly. Sure, they could be selling more merch, but it'll probably be a hotter attraction in return because of all the crowds. Better that than a cavernous half-empty store.
The funny thing is they are just gonna repeat it until it eventually becomes true so they then can claim to be the gospelI mean the store just launched and it was Holiday season....lets see how busy thing are a couple months from now.
The size of the space isnt only based on the initial Holiday traffic.
Expect more of that in the upcoming months...people love to ignore data and facts when it comes to Nintendo.
Hell many people made a career out of it and continue to push proven false agendas.
I, sort of, don't want them to. Living in Scarborough myself, Nintendo having a retail presence in the middle of downtown (or hell, Yorkdale Mall, or Sherway Gardens) would likely make Nintendo fan's in the city go crazy. And that is the thing, their are a TON of Nintendo fans in Toronto.
Koopa Troopa was/is always my main character I use for Mario Kart from the very beginning so I was always partial to him lol But his design is just perfect though, I can't explain it either lol
It does honestly sound like Nintendo doesn't get how big they are. Why take so long to open a store in goddamn Tokyo in the first place? It's so weird.
I kind of agree.I was there yesterday, those things are still on display. The gulf war gameboy still works, too. Currently they have some E3 2018 props on display as well.
But it seems to me that there's less exclusive merch now than there was, say, two years ago. Less things like socks and clothing, especially for Zelda. They used to have a large array of amiibos to buy but even that section has been retooled to almost nothing.
They've expanded their demo kiosk area and rearranged the current-retail areas so you can get any games, joycons, etc. easily, but you can get a similar experience from local retail stores. When there isn't a special event going on, much of the space is occupied by shoppers and tourists giving their feet a rest for a few minutes. The few photo-op areas are still special though. But more of this, as it currently is, may not be the best thing.
They seem to always underestimate the size of their fanbase. Seen it for years.
I expect a retail presence with Super Nintendo World at Universal Hollywood and Orlando.
Seattle would be a no-brainer, since their US operations are based in that area anyway. LA or Chicago would also be good.Alright real talk for all you marketing/logistic nerds.
If Nintendo was to open another store (in the US) what city should it be in?
For me the TX Triangle (the route between DFW-->San Antonio--->Houston--->DFW area would make sense but I know other cities probably would work better.
In general, Nintendo tends to be a rather conservitive company. They are not known to "staff up" hard, and tend to err on the side of the low end of things than the high end of it when it comes to estimates. While they do take risks, it tends to be measured if only because they like keeping the lights on (despite being well beyond that).This. Too many times, Nintendo miscalculates the appeal of their products, which leads to overstock or understocking depending on the game. You'd think they'd learn by now that they're consumer base is much larger than they believe.
That is a problem because none of those options are a quick fix or cheap. I am not sure how rent is tabulated in Japan for a business but in a high volume city like Tokyo, I can't image it would be less that $4000 USD a month. That is a lot of money to part with any way that you cut it.
In general, Nintendo tends to be a rather conservitive company. They are not known to "staff up" hard, and tend to err on the side of the low end of things than the high end of it when it comes to estimates. While they do take risks, it tends to be measured if only because they like keeping the lights on (despite being well beyond that).
Still, expect small steps than a huge leap, it's how the company has rolled for years. And while, yes it's not exactly the greatest nor do they tend to have a huge presence... It does keep them in business, and it's not all times when business is booming.And that's a double edged sword IMO. It's good that Nintendo doesn't want to be an all-consuming, monopolistic empire like Disney. But on the other hand, it'd be nice if they did embrace their size and power a bit more often. They're showing that they're willing to do so to an extent with Super Nintendo World and the Nintendo TOKYO store.
For the people talking about lacking Retail presence, isnt the Tokyo store the one literally across from the Pokemon Center ?
Bloomberg in particular is very guilty of this. Whatever negative spin they can give a story, they'll do it whenever it comes to Nintendo. Been doing it since the Wii days and not enough people have called them out on it.Expect more of that in the upcoming months...people love to ignore data and facts when it comes to Nintendo.
Hell many people made a career out of it and continue to push proven false agendas.
I would be shocked if there was. Series has been dead for over a decade and there's not going to be another one.There is also NO Earthbound merch. A real embarrassing oversight.
My guess the next stores that will open up will be in Osaka LA and OrlandoAlright real talk for all you marketing/logistic nerds.
If Nintendo was to open another store (in the US) what city should it be in?
For me the TX Triangle (the route between DFW-->San Antonio--->Houston--->DFW area would make sense but I know other cities probably would work better.
I swear I remember there being plans for several more stores, including locations, years ago.It's actually surprising that Nintendo has so little retail presence.
They should open up more stores in high traffic cities, like for example in Las.Vegas
That's a very fair point.Nintendo is the company that went from the SNES and Wii to the N64 and Wii U respectively. They probably know better then anyone that yesterday success is not guaranteed into tomorrow.
I'm planning to go there this summer! Hope it's calmed down a bit by then.
For me its the Shy guy (and Waluigi) plush. I would also love a rob plushy as he was my main in DS.
Going in June, so a month before the Olympics.You are planning on going there during the Summer? You know the Olympics are being held in Japan right? The store will probably be busier.
Was at FanExpo, they had setup a part of the plane but if i remember correctly it was just a large cardboard thing.
Uhhhh i was there at the end of 2016, and it had plenty of PS stuff and PSVR demos and the like. Cant say about right now but i bet for next year and the PS5 theyll center it around that.