[REVIEW] Did Nintendo Purposely Limit Mini NES Classic Console Stocks To Create Fuss?

By Jayde Winston - 03 Dec '16 09:21AM

From the past weeks, Nintendo Mini NES Classic Consoles created such a huge buzz in the gaming industry. Fans are lining up 8 hours a day just to get their hands on the retrospective console. But, the questions is why Nintendo limits its stocks considering the popularity of the product? Is it purposely set to create a huge fuss in order to add on its marketability? Let's go ahead and break down all clues from the past headlines about Nintendo Mini NES Classic Console.

Recently, News Every Day reported about the restock release date of Nintendo Mini NES Classic Console. According to the report, restocks will be available by December 4 in different retailers such as Walmart, Gamespot, Jet, and more. Another news about Mini NES Classic Console stocks is Toys R Us confirming limited inventory and is set to be available on Sunday.

But, the bigger picture is still not answered. Why Nintendo releases such limited stock? To recall, there are predictions about Nintendo Mini NES Classic Console failing even before Black Friday. Did the prediction cause Nintendo to limit stocks and not to gamble? According to the report by Dailydot, Nintendo is purposely limiting the stocks before scaling up their delivery. Yet, Nintendo reassured its consumers that stocks will pile up right before the holidays. Is it safe to say that Nintendo failed to predict Mini NES Classic Popularity?

Some speculation as well concerning about Nintendo failing the demands in the market is mismanagement. According to Polygon, there is two main reason why Mini NES Classic Console facing the shortage. It could be Nintendo is either incompetent or underhanded. To recall, the same issue happened as well when Nintendo failed to fulfill Nintendo Wii products.

Furthermore, Forbes discussed that Nintendo misjudges case and underestimating the demand. The expectation towards the release is pretty low the reason Nintendo sells a fraction of the Mini NES Classic Console stocks. The controversy is the result of poor marketing strategy. Check out other Nintendo news HERE.