Nokia concedes N-Gage problems

So, Nokia is saying that the N-Gage isn't selling as well as they'd hoped. But given that they are also saying (according to the article) that sales are at about 25% of what they had expecting, it's far better than I'm sure most people would have expected given how poorly isn't being reviewed.

Personally, I just think they have their target wrong. At the price it is, it certainly can't target the Gameboy market. Instead, it has to target the 20-30something gamer with money. Problem is, this market probably already has a new cell phone they like. So they get a Tapwave as a gaming device to be different (because they pre-ordered the SP and it's old). So where does that leave the N-Gage?

Good question... which is why I think 25% sales are impressive! ;)

Posted by Shane on February 23, 2004 10:21 PM | Permalink