Nintendo so far has been the only console maker this generation never to cut its system price to boost sales and has remained firm at $250 since launching in 2006.

Other countries have offset increases by launching food-for-work schemes or handing out vouchers for water and other services to boost the amount of money consumers can spend on food.

NWS Sports and Recreation Committee, which was set up in 2005 to boost work-life balance among staff, has been launching a wide variety of activities such as soccer competition and Yoga Class.