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Five Forces Analysis of the Computer Games Industry(NINTENDO)

As explained by porter the five forces framework helps to identify the sources of competition in an industry/sector –(the competitive environment)

Customers

Since console manufacturers suggest retail prices over entire countries or regions, individual customers have no bargaining power. Software purchased for one console cannot be played on other consoles so switching costs are high; if an individual wants to play a particular game, he or she is usually locked into the console that plays it. Relatively few games were produced for the larger demographic of "casual gamers".

Suppliers

Suppliers are companies which make hardware and games for the consoles. Nintendo and Sega designs some of the hardware components for its consoles, but manufacturing and assembly are often outsourced, and many components are purchased "off the shelf" from large companies. This keeps costs higher than competitors like Sony and...

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Title: Sega &Amp; Nintendo 5 Forces
Approximate word count: 481
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   Sega &Amp; Nintendo 5 Forces. Five Forces Analysis of the Computer Games
   Industry(NINTENDO) As explained by porter the five forces ...