Nintendo exploring using same platform for handheld/console in future
02-10-14 | 07:55 PM
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Re: Nintendo exploring using same platform for handheld/console in future
Konami would be a good choice since they'd support both the gaming and health / quality of life pillars, but I don't know if Konami would actually be interested.
02-11-14 | 03:02 AM
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Re: Nintendo exploring using same platform for handheld/console in future
They certainly are in a pickle regarding the Wii U. Personally I think they might be better off riding it's life out at this point. The first Wii hit mainstream custormers, many of which let the thing sit unused, and therefore will not buy the Wii U. Leftover Nintendo faithful bought the Wii U, and I don't believe killing it asap is going to get most of these people to turn around and buy another system so soon.
All signs seem to indicate to me that Nintendo is looking forward to a merger of some sort. Only question is with who.
All signs seem to indicate to me that Nintendo is looking forward to a merger of some sort. Only question is with who.
Unless Nintendo is willing to take a hit on another hardware price drop this holiday season ($199?) or start taking a hit on dropping software prices (bring MSRP to AAA titles to $49) or, I don't know, release a killer app that would get people to buy the console, they're fucked. They've already lost the war this generation.
They either need to shape up or ship out.
Nintendo might need Konami, but Konami doesn't need Nintendo. They're primarily a software company, but they have other businesses (e.g. slot machines) that also bring in another source of revenue.
