Chapter 289: Pricing of PS consoles

Since being promoted to the president of Cloud Arts, Iijima Sanchi's work can be described as very busy.

The work of more than a dozen groups of artists under the firm needs to be worried, and the docking with related parties needs to be handled.

In addition, the first season of "Boys Over Flowers", which has been filmed, will be broadcast next month.

F4 and Yuki Saito have debuted five artists one after another.

After becoming a manager, it seems that he is not as busy as he used to be a broker.

But the pressure on my body and the intensity of my work have become stronger.

Of course, ordinary people may find it hard.

But for a careeraholic who sees Asako Hirohashi as a target, he may also enjoy it.

This morning, she was discussing with her subordinates the publicity work of "Boys Over Flowers".

In this regard, we need to cooperate with the film and Fujidai.

Originally, everything went well.

But who asked Hideki Hanyu to set up a satellite TV on the cloud, which attracted Koichi Hong Kong to "take the initiative" to defect.

It's just that Koichi Hong Kong is the person in charge of Fuji TV's docking with "Boys Over Flowers".

Now that there is a new person in charge temporarily, without the tacit understanding of Hong Kong Haoyi's cooperation, many things have become a little stumbling.

Iijima Sanchi is already thinking about sending a letter of inquiry to Fujitai, whether it can be replaced by a more capable person in charge.

This year, there are several key projects in the entire cloud entertainment, and "Boys Over Flowers" is one of them.

Iijima didn't want to risk making a mistake and help Fujidai develop new talents.

And at this busy time, she received a notice from her subordinates.

"President Hanyu is here, let me invite President Iijima over once."

"Hanyu-sensei is here? When did it come? "Iijima Sanchi had no idea that Hideki Hanyu was coming.

"Not long after I came, I came for the casting of 'Fallen Bunny'." The subordinate replied.

"Alright, I'll go."

Iijima Sanchi felt that there must be something important when Hideki Hanyu suddenly called her over.

So she could only ask the subordinates who worked with her to wait, and she went to meet Hanyu Hideki alone.

All the way to the office where Hideki Hanyu was.

After Iijima Sanchi entered the door, he saw Hanyu Hideki holding a stack of documents with a thoughtful expression.

Seeing her come in, Hideki Hanyu didn't say a word, took out one of the materials and handed it to Iijima Sanchi.

"Look at this kid's profile."

Iijima Sanchi took the information and looked at it with some curiosity.

It's a little girl's profile.

The girl's name is Ayumi Hamasaki, a native of Fukuoka, and she is seven years old.

I just started the industry at the beginning of the year, and I only have two work experiences as a child model.

Judging from the photos, the girl has a pair of big eyes, delicate and cute facial features, and a very good foundation.

However, at this age, it is not uncommon for children to look like this.

And it looks good now, but it doesn't mean that there is potential in the future.

After all, child stars are the most difficult to judge.

Because there are so many changes that growth can bring.

"Hanyu-sensei, is there anything wrong with her?" Iijima Sanchi asked a little strangely.

She looked up and down several times, but didn't find anything special.

"I just think this kid has a lot of potential." Hideki Hanyu said.

Then he saw Iijima Sanchi with a helpless expression.

"Hanyu-sensei, if you think she's suitable to play 'Falling Rabbit', just settle it directly, and if you think she has the potential to sign it, you can also tell Matsui-san, I've been really busy lately."

Although Iijima Sanchi did not explain.

But the meaning in the words is still obvious.

That's the boss, you called me over for this little thing?

Hearing this, Hideki Hanyu reached out and took the information from Iijima Sanchi, thinking that since Sakipo was met by him, there was no reason to give up.

Staying on the cloud can be used as the successor of Akina Nakamori.

After all, it's the leader of the three major singers of Heisei, so you must book it first.

Iijima Sanchi didn't know about Ayumi Hamasaki's future development, so it was not surprising that he had this reaction.

He couldn't explain it, he could only say, "I just think this kid is very talented." ”

After speaking, he handed the information in his hand to the employee on the side.

"Arrange for this girl to audition, and if it's all right, it's her."

"Yes, President Hanyu." The subordinate replied.

"Also, inform Minister Matsui and ask him to find a way to sign this girl." Hanyu Hideki commanded again.

The subordinate glanced at the information, which showed that the little girl had signed a modeling agency.

Then he cautiously said, "She already has an office." ”

"Do you still need me to teach this kind of thing? I went to talk about emigration, and if I didn't agree, I bought this office. ”

"Yes, President Hanyu." The subordinate replied with some trepidation.

Iijima Sanzhi next to him smiled bitterly when he heard this, but he felt that her boss was losing his temper.

I didn't associate these words with Ayumi Hamasaki on the data.

But after saying that, she didn't leave, but asked Hideki Hanyu.

"When is Hanyu-sensei going to America."

"Tomorrow." Hideki Hanyu replied.

"Then I won't be able to attend Uemura-san's wedding."

What Iijima Sanchi said was naturally the wedding of Reiko Uemura.

The two of them had been friends since they didn't know Hideki Hanyu.

"Of course you have to participate, the plane in the afternoon, it's just right to go after the wedding."

Hideki Hanyu replied.

In fact, with his identity, he really participated in the wedding, that is, to say a few words of blessing at the ceremony.

It is impossible to really accompany the whole wedding process like relatives and friends.

"I see, then I'll see you tomorrow, Hanyu-sensei, I'll go get busy first."

Michi Iijima says goodbye to Hideki Hanyu, she really has a bunch of work to deal with.

"See you tomorrow."

Hideki Hanyu said goodbye.

And after Iijima Sanchi left, Hanyu Hideki didn't stay long, and went to the top floor to meet with Asako Hirohashi.

We talked to each other about some work matters.

The two didn't talk for a long time, but the work they talked about was very important.

It is all related to the future development of cloud entertainment.

And after that, there is nothing for Neon to worry about in his work, and Hideki Hanyu can also go to America with confidence.

The next day, Hideki Hanyu attended Reiko Uemura's wedding banquet alone and gave his assistant a generous gift money.

Reiko Uemura got married, and the characters with heads and faces in the entire cloud department basically sent congratulatory gifts.

Hideki Hanyu even saw the congratulations of many related parties and politicians.

It's not hard to guess that these are all for him.

After all, Reiko Uemura has announced that she will not return to the family after getting married.

Although it is somewhat contrary to tradition, it is not unusual in today's society and culture where neon women's rights are increasingly high.

Knowing that she will continue to work by Hideki Hanyu's side, everyone will naturally pay more attention to her.

Of course, the arrival of Hideki Hanyu and the speech at the wedding were the climax of the whole wedding.

Originally, Reiko Uemura's husband's family still had a lot of complaints about Reiko Uemura's continued work after getting married.

It can be seen that Hideki Hanyu, a national-level celebrity, was personally present to congratulate them, helping them earn enough face among their relatives and friends, and the dissatisfaction in their hearts has somewhat dissipated.

After all, the opportunity to work next to a big man like Hideki Hanyu is not easy to get.

If it weren't for the relationship between Reiko Uemura, today's wedding would be based on their small business, how could so many celebrities in the political and business circles congratulate them.

Just over the halfway point of the feast, Hideki Hanyu looked at the time and quietly said goodbye and left.

Returning home and packing his things, he set off for the airport.

Get ready to travel to America again.

However, this time, in addition to the bodyguards, only Ishizuka Yoshiyuki and Shiina Nobuya were the only ones who accompanied him.

The new assistant Tomoe Ishihara was left in Tokyo by him.

Although Reiko Uemura will continue to work after getting married, as a boss, he always has to give his subordinates a little marriage benefits.

Like a long honeymoon vacation.

So he could only let Ishihara Tomoe be his liaison in Tokyo.

However, there is no assistant to follow, and I am somewhat unaccustomed to work and life.

Fortunately, he is not the kind of person who can't take care of himself without the care of others.

Arrive at the airport and meet Yoshiyuki Ishizuka and Shiina Shinsada, who have already arrived.

It's nothing for Ishizuka Yoshiko.

But looking at Shiina Shinta, he didn't have his little niece with him.

Hanyu Hideki asked curiously, "What about Shiina-san's niece?" ”

"For the time being, please take care of my brother in Urawa City, Saitama Prefecture." Shiina Shinpei replied.

"Then why didn't you consider letting your brother take care of your niece?" Hideki Hanyu asked a little strangely.

"At that time, the clan brother had just gotten married, and his wife was also pregnant, and after all, he was just a clan brother."

After Shiina Shinsada explained, he did not forget to emphasize, "This time it is only for temporary care." ”

"Okay, but if this trip is successful, and Shiina-san still wants to take care of his niece himself, he must be prepared to take his niece to America to settle down for a short time."

Shiina Nobutasa just asked, "What does President Hanyu want us to do when he goes to America this time?" ”

When Yoshiyuki Ishizuka on the side heard this question, he also turned his head and listened carefully.

After all, it's about the purpose of their trip.

Seeing that there is still some distance before boarding, Hideki Hanyu does not plan to sell Guanzi again.

He asked Shiina Shintoshi, "Did Shiina-san know anything about street culture when he was working at Americana?" ”

"I have understood that it is a niche culture, but it has also attracted mainstream attention over the years, and even some brands have been trying to absorb street pop elements into their designs."

"I am very optimistic about the development of this street culture, and this time I will take the two of you to America to let you have an in-depth understanding of this culture, and I think that based on this culture, you can develop an independent clothing brand."

"Is there a brand like Vans?" Shiina Shincho asked.

"No, I want it to be deeper, more trendy, cooler." Hideki Hanyu replied.

His words made Ishizuka Yoshiyuki somewhat dazed, but it made Shiina Nobuta fall into thought.

Hanyu Hideki didn't care about this, and he didn't bother.

Although Yoshiyuki Ishizuka is flexible and talented in operation, he does not know how to design.

And because of what happened before, I definitely can't stay at Uniqlo.

And Shiina Nobuta's design style of pursuing independent personality is incompatible with UNIQLO.

So when he was back in Neon before, he was thinking about how to arrange these two people.

Considering the rise of street culture in the future, the trendy brands will become popular.

He thought about simply letting these two people try to develop in this direction, saving a waste of talent.

In his opinion, Shiina Shintai is talented and has a personality, and he is mainly responsible for design work.

Although Yoshiyuki Ishizuka does not understand street culture, he is flexible and can accurately grasp the psychology of consumers.

With the two complementing each other, maybe they can really make something.

Besides, just throw in some spare money, and it doesn't matter if you fail.

When he said about the two of them, it happened that the time for the level had also arrived.

Boarding, more than ten hours of flight not to mention for the time being.

After getting off the plane, Hideki Hanyu said goodbye to Yoshiyuki Ishizuka and Nobuyoshi Shiina, allowing the two to learn about the street culture of America firsthand.

Yoshiyuki Ishizuka has never been to America.

But Shiina Shinsada studied and worked here.

Therefore, Hideki Hanyu is not worried about the life of the two in Amerika.

……

When Hideki Hanyu arrived in America, it was already March 29th, and it was about to enter April.

After a short break in San Jose, Hideki Hanyu began working in Silicon Valley.

The PS console is getting closer and closer, and everyone's work is getting busier and busier.

Hanyu doesn't actually need to do any specific work, but he has to rely on his vision to help everyone fill in the gaps.

For example, the retail price of the PS console in America.

This is the most debated point when negotiating with the seller.

Referring to the previous console price in the America market, the sales department decided to set the retail price at between $200 and $250.

Retailers disagree, hoping that the PS console will retail for more than $250 for their profit margins.

The two parties have argued over this price and have not yet had a result.

Now that Hideki Hanyu is here, Michael Katz naturally hopes he can come up with an idea.

After all, the E3 show is about to start, and the price must be announced to everyone.

And after this question was sent to Hideki Hanyu, Hideki Hanyu understood that pricing must not only consider itself.

Both Nintendo and Sega's consoles will be participating in the E3 show.

The Sega 1000 is not known to be effective after the facelift.

But Hideki Hanyu didn't think it was too much to worry about.

Although the performance of that console is better than Nintendo's, it is still far from being compared to the PS console.

On top of that, Sega lacks third-party support, and the few games that do not have appeal in America.

The only thing he fears is the Nintendo America Custom Edition NES console.

Although according to the current information, Nintendo has not yet heard any news of sales except for announcing that it will participate in the E3 exhibition.

But in memory, NES hosting was priced at $199 at America.

Compared to the previous Atari hosts, which often exceeded two hundred dollars, this price is undoubtedly very favorable.

It is also the most affordable host in the same class in another time and space.

The low price, coupled with the performance above the level line, is also an important condition for the success of the NES console in the previous life.

Hideki Hanyu felt that even if he changed history, the price estimate of the NES console would not change.

The PS console is excellent, and it is a sixteen-bit console with far better performance than the Nintendo NES.

has the bonus of a number of excellent games, and occupies this reputation and first-mover advantage.

But you must not make the price too high for more than $250, as retailers say.

After all, Sega's later successful sixteen-bit MD console was only priced at $190.

Of course, this is Sega's deliberate lowering of the price in order to open up the American market, and the Sega MD console is priced at a whopping 21,000 yen in Neon, which is much higher than the FC console.

The two later fought a price war, and even pulled the price of the host to around $100 at one point.

Sega was even more frenzied and sold the MD console for $99.

So for Genie Entertainment.

If the price of the host is only a little higher, consumers may still be willing to pay, but if it is too high, everyone will vote with their wallets.

After all, a fake business war, of course, is commercial espionage, full of tricks.

But the most useful thing in a real business war is to fight a price war.

Well......

Of course, if the president of Nintendo is willing, Hideki Hanyu doesn't mind learning from the two richest men in later generations.

Enter the octagon cage for about a real PK.

Lately, he's been doing a lot of strength training.

Thinking about it, the price that Hanyu Hideki finally gave was on top of the Pokeball 2 handheld, plus another hundred dollars.

$229.

That's the official pricing for the PS console.

Of course, after going through various promotions, this price will definitely be cheaper.

Thank you for the tip

I'm really uncomfortable today, that's all I have to say, I'll find an opportunity to make it up to you later, I'm sorry.

(End of chapter)