Bitpunch writes: "We see it happening already, it was only a matter of time. The latest NPD numbers have shown the last three months the Wii having it’s comfortable spot of number one or two being taken by Microsoft. This might have to do with everyone owning one already but if Nintendo wants to continue to see sales, they should help kick off the next console generation by at least catching up with what will be on the market this holiday season."
Hanzala from eXputer: "The cruel hammer of Nintendo has fallen. Farewell, 3DS and Wii U, you surely brightened my life and many others; you won't be forgotten."
Hanzla from eXputer inquires: "If Xbox can care about preserving its games and legacy, what exactly is wrong with Nintendo, trying to kill game preservation single-handedly?"
Ahh yes the good old game preservation of saving all your games to a removable hhd on the Xbox 360, taking it round your mates house, setting up multiple tvs to
Be met with “save data corrupted, please re download”
Or how about removing 360 games
From the store
, download them now or else, and, better hope to god that save data doesn’t corrupt, or it’s lost for ever
Nice one ☝️
This is just a scammy PR move to distract from the fact they are going digital only and trying to push streaming and subscriptions only.
No gaming company has pushed harder to remove ownership than Microsoft.
Without discs there is no preservation, preservation can't be done by the rights holders it can only be done by the consumers, anything else is a lie.
Nobody wants this. Sales or the lack of it in the case of XBOX is very telling. I wonder how the adorably all digital series X will fare. Adorably dismal perhaps?
Only time will tell, but for from someone like me suspecting that Xbox is trying to gracefully exit the console market, that "forward compatibility" team is trying to get Xbox games playing on Windows PCs. I mean, it's nice that they're not planning on exiting with a "enjoy your games while the hardware still works" message, so that's nice. They still have a brand to protect via Microsoft so probably feel obligated to have a better exit strategy.
Danish from eXputer: "Nintendo has historically gone against player-made content and emulation of its games. This has done much to harm the company's image."
They need to stop announcing these mods and fan remakes until they're finished. Finish it, upload it, and then if Nintendo dmca's it tough shit. Once it's online, people can share it around, even if the original download gets taken down.
This is all coming from the mouth of short-sighted fandom and grifting madness.
No.... it wont. There is a clear defined reason why they don't. This is nothing new. Make your own shi7 from your own original ideas especially if you are trying to capitalize of it it. Duh.
Yeah, hire people that have zero respect or understanding for an established process. Wow. Yep. Totally makes sense.
Yes they do! Nintendo Forever!
Their current console is, from a hardware standpoint, the most technically inferior of the bunch. Which means they'll need to upgrade to a stronger system with higher capabilities first.
Also, the Wii's two strongest points were it's lower price tag and unique control scheme. Both those points are becoming less and less relevant as Microsoft/Sony drop prices and introduce new controllers.
If you don't have unique features, and have weaker hardware, you get trouble. Gotta introduce something new to compete.
Also... the mass market loves Nintendo more than ever, so they would totally eat up a Wii2. $$$, Nintendo.
Actually, from a purely financial perspective, Sony needs to be the first to market next gen. And I'll bet money they are the first to release a new console, despite their "10 year lifespan claims." I think people misunderstand that idea. They do sell their consoles for 10 years. PS1 and PS2 stayed on the market for that long, but that didn't stop them from releasing a new console ever 5 years like every other company.
I think this gen is going to run long, maybe 6 or 7 years tops. Just until we get past the financial troubles around the world.
I'm interested as to what a Wii 2 could be, but I'm sure it would be great like when they announced the Wii and I'm sure SnM will probably try to copy their idea as well.
i don't know i think we got another 2-3 maybe years,but be sure next gen where going to see a lot more multiplat games on there next system,I'm so curious on what the graphics will be like on the next Nintendo system,but i do think Nintendo will be the cheapest on the market again which makes me believe that the next wii(2) or what ever the name may be might look as good or just a bit better then what the ps3 and xbox360 look right now which is fine with me but i know 2 things that will probably be facts.
#1 HD
#2 3D