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Top 5 Games that make Microsoft and Sony fans Wanting Nintendo to go Third-Party

It’s pretty clear at this point that a lot of Microsoft and Sony fans want Nintendo to go third-party. Even Jason Rubin, the former CEO of THQ said he wants Nintendo to go software only. I was going to write article why Nintendo won’t go third-party anytime soon, but that type of article has been beaten to death. So I figured I can write an article on the games that drive Microsoft and Sony fans to say Nintendo should go third-party. Here are the top five upcoming games I could think of.

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zeal0us4183d ago

Bayonetta 2 and X are the only two I wish would be release on a different console.

Playing Mario Kart, SSB and Zelda on a different console would seem weird imho.

jackanderson19854183d ago

bayonetta 2 and X aren't my kinda games so makes no difference for me... but yeah Mario Kart and Zelda on a non-nintendo console would definitely be too weird

pedrof934182d ago

For me is Pokemon and Zelda. That I wish more, apart from that there isn't anything in particular.

AliTheSnake14182d ago

None of these games interests me that much. Maybe Zelda, and Mario kart for Couch coop, smash brothers, it's fun but i don't like the characters, the last time most of them showed up in a game is a decade ago. They should make one with modern characters like PS all stars characters but Nintendo's style. Everything else is overrated.

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itBourne4182d ago

I really dont see any exlusives at this point for Nintendo. Zelda is behind the times in my opinion, but gets free passes because of the name. I still got Nintendo handhelds for Pokemon, but then I played Ni No Kuni and realized Pokemon should of been to that point and more 5 years ago. Smash Bros would be the only one, but through the years most my friends have moved, so not much point in my case for a coop couch game, unfortunately because I do miss those games/memories. So really Nintendo has faded for me. They really have not made a great new experience in the past decade.

abzdine4182d ago

i for sure dont want Big N to go multi.. look at SEGA and what their famous franchises became.
buying Nintendo hardware is the best thing to do.

andrewsqual4182d ago

Well Pokemon doesn't even work on Nintendo's own home consoles because, oh, THEY NEVER RELEASED THE MAIN SERIES ON ONE OF THEIR OWN HOME CONSOLES.
Thanks for Pokemon X and Y though which is essentially Pokemon for N64 over 15 years later.

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kayoss4182d ago

Zelda and Metroid are enough for me to dream about when Nintendo will go third party.

levian4182d ago

I've held onto my WiiU for X, Zelda, and Smash Bros alone. It's been sitting around unused for one full year, but it'll be worth it when those games come out.

KingDadXVI4182d ago

Yeah, mine has been collecting dust for about 10 months now. My kids and I basically played Lego City Undercover & Super Mario WiiU then went back to the 360 with some dabbling on the PS3. I will probably get the new Super Mario after Christmas and am looking forward to the new Zelda but for me Nintendo has fallen to third place with the Xbox being the preferred console and PS coming in second in my house.

Back-to-Back4182d ago

Bayonetta 2? lol didnt the 1st one flop anyways? The only interesting game on that list is X and we dont know really anything about it.

frostypants4182d ago (Edited 4182d ago )

Yeah, to paraphrase Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, my poop has more steam coming off of it than Bayonetta 2. It's just not that big of a franchise and the original was just a slightly-above-mediocre GoW knock-off.

Sevir4182d ago

If a flop is 2.5 million sold then plenty of games including the new Mario 3D Land is a Flop! SMH, if PS fans and MS Fans are asking for it obviously there is a demand. The franchise is big enough to warrant the outcry its getting. Sega and platinum confused a ton of people, since The game had a fan base and People enjoyed the game, to see it go from selling 1.3 and 1.2 million across 2 platforms to a console that isn't even performing well and be exclusive for that matter is just one of those WTF moments in the industry.

Still just like how PokeMon Y, made me shell out cash for 3Ds, This Bayo2 will make me shell out cash for A WiiU... And I'll enjoy the hell out of a Metroid game when it lands on the WiiU inevitably

Morpheuzpr4182d ago

Highly overrated imo (Bayonetta). Story was a$$, characters bad and gameplay was meh.

BullyMangler4182d ago

fLop? lol . what do sales have to do with gameplay . NEVER determine somethings worth according to its sales . justin bieber selling more than biggie and pac. knack selling more than mario world wiiU etc etc

ChickeyCantor4182d ago

" just a slightly-above-mediocre GoW knock-off."

Are you F'kn kidding me?

Seraphim4182d ago

I really enjoyed Bayonetta but it's sequel certainly isn't a game I'm drooling over.

I think Zelda is the only game on that list I'd be remotely interested in playing. I loved Twilight Princess on the Cube and Wind Waker was solid too. Oddly enough having been a kid when the original NES was released Zelda wasn't a game I ever really got into until Wind Waker.

In honesty I think this article is utter fail. Aside from personal preference and maybe finding 1 or 2 of those games remotely interesting I think most fans who don't have a Wii U don't really care either way about these games and would questionably even play them if they were on PS/XB....

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JimmyDM904182d ago

Nintendo needs to make a big budget 3d pokemon game for Wii U. It could be even better if it was an MMO RPG.

thehitman4182d ago

If they made a pokemon mmorpg I would be seriously tempted on a wii lol... I wish they would lose the pokemon license I think other companies would push Pokemon farther so much lost potential then just those handheld releases. Other than that only franchise in their library I would want to go third party is Super Smash Brothers nothing else is worth playing.

starfox0794182d ago

All 5 of these games will destroy Playstation and Microsoft's image for quality these 5 games will see more polish in graphics and especially gameplay then any ps4 or 1 game easy.......I also know that Nintendo will show projects at E3 that equal or surpass X in scope....I'm looking at Metroid and Zelda that Zelda has a 600 team they drafted in movie talent all sorts for this new Zelda.....

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bayonetta4182d ago

Bayonetta 2 is my main reason to buy Wii U but ofc i don't mind to try great games like X , Mario Kart , Super Smash Bros and im looking for the new Zelda game (not the KT one )

josephayal4182d ago

Platinum games studio is really awesome,i cant wait to play Bayonetta 2 on my PS3, who knows

2muchw1nn1ng4182d ago

I find it sad how people dislike your comment for wanting to play a game on another console.

starfox0794182d ago

Ps3 couldn't handle Bayonetta2 at sub HD ???

WiiU

1080p Native/60fps......wow on a game with more happening on screen then any other game ive seen....

DualWielding4182d ago

to be fair Bayonetta 2 and X would not exist if Nintendo was third party Nintendo is only publishing them (knowing they'll probably lose money) in order to help counteract the childsish image of the Wii U

Loadedklip4182d ago

Bayonetta ... yes
X ... no.

X is owned by Monolith ... Monolith is owned by ... take a guess ...

awesomeabe19984182d ago

Nintendo owns rights to publish Bayo 2. The only way it would leave Wii U is if Nintendo sells the publishing rights.

Deadpoolio4182d ago

Uh Nintendo published Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge also...Remind me how that worked out again. Oh yeah that's right it got ported everywhere, meaning Nintendo publishing something doesn't mean anything....Just like When Microsoft published Mass Effect, and Ninja Gaiden 2

Metallox4182d ago

@Deadpoolio You don't seem to understand how this business works.

starfox0794182d ago

X is something both Nintendo/Moonlith created not Moonlith on their own they explained this ages ago that X is as good as it is due to Nintendo's input in other words it's a collaboration.

Tito084180d ago

@Metallox- Actually Deadpoolio has a point, and that is not the first time that happened, remember Resident Evil 4 exclusivity for GC, and then ported to PS2? How about Resident Evil:Revelations and Castlevania 3DS ported to PS360? Actually it's you who doesn't seem to understand how business works, because nobody knows what's going on behind the doors, in the business world, especially in gaming, anything can happen. Did you thinking Nintendo snatching the rights for Monster Hunter because they're simply awesome? Nope, Nintendo did it because the series was a huge success on a Playstation machine, same applies to Resident Evil, the Xeno games, Fatal Frame, they let 3rd party games to be successful on other machines so.they could the out the check.

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DA_SHREDDER4182d ago

yes please nintendo, i had such high hopes for your online but you just dont get it,, please just bring your virtual console available for xbl and psn, it would be like taking market share by 50 percent automatically.

kayoss4182d ago

I feel that Nintendo can make a killing off of Mario, Zelda, and Metroid games alone if they were released multiplatform.

wonderfulmonkeyman4182d ago

No they wouldn't. Sony and micro Fanboys consistently bash those games fort being too kiddy and the same thing every time.
If they haven't changed their minds about them for the wii u, there's no way a mere change of system would alter that mindset.

Loadedklip4182d ago

Metroid would definitely be helped if sold to the Sony and Microsoft fanbases which are more into that style of game. Nintendo fans unfortunately don't support Metroid as much as it deserves. Don't you guys dare click disagree ... just look at Metroid's critical acclaim and iconic status ... then look at it's sales ... in general ... Nintendo fans do not support Metroid games as proven by history.

KonsoruMasuta4182d ago

Going 3rd party doesn't secure success.

Look at Sega and their multiple times in a financial crisis.

wonderfulmonkeyman4182d ago (Edited 4182d ago )

@ loaded
Count me out of that supposedly non supportive group.
I've owned every metroid so far, excluding return of Samus.
Also, i don't see sony or micro fans picking up the system and games, like nintendo fans picked up a second console and used it often during the wii generation when the wii didn't get third party games, so i sincerely doubt that they'd show better support for the series regardless of system.
If they really wanted the series so much that they would show better support, then they would save up money for the systems, since they are the cheapest on the market.

kayoss4182d ago

@wonderfulmonkeyman
What are you talking about? the Wii sold 80 million units. Dont tell me that these are all Nintendo fans that bought the wii system. I consider myself a Sony Fan, but i bought the Wii for the mario, zelda, and metroid series (yes i know im only one person). But every gamer been a Nintendo fan since the days of the original Nintendo.
I can gaurantee you that a lot of the xbox and playstation owns a Nintendo 3ds so that they can play Nintendo's first part games.

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christocolus4182d ago

Hmm.if Nintendo ever went multiplat i would definitly pick these up...Pikmin,smash bros,luigis mansion next gen and zelda

MsmackyM4182d ago

Or you could buy a WiiU. Nintendo is the only video game company in the business, Sony and Microsoft aren't they just happen to sell games as well. Once the Xbox division goes belly up and Sony's bad finances come back to haunt them, where will Nintendo gaming be? The idea of Nintendo going third party is ridiculous especially since Nintendo is the only company that can make a profit.

christocolus4182d ago

Dude its an article based on something that may probably even never happen and we are all allowed to post opinions.arent we?if ms or sony went "belly up" wouldnt you want some of their ips on your nintendo wiiu2?.

TheLastVoiceOFsanity4182d ago

@christocolus
not really. as a nintendo fan if the 2 companies went belly up it would bring stable 3rd party support for nintendo's home consoles, but beyond that sony& microsoft can keep there ip's, but i would wan't nintendo to raid microsoft for the rareware ip's.

2muchw1nn1ng4182d ago

Why buy a Wii U when it's almost guaranteed at this point to receive little support?

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Obscure_Observer18d ago

Not surprising at all.

I mean, they´ll be releasing a new console in a few weeks.

repsahj17d ago

I hope they show new Switch 2 exclusive games.

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Nintendo Predicts to Sell 15 Million Switch 2 by March 2026; Switch Has Sold 152.12 Million Units

Nintendo has announced its financial results for the full fiscal year, alongside an update to Nintendo Switch shipments and more data, including a prediction for Switch 2 hardware and software.

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gold_drake30d ago

well, the switch 2 has two holidays in the us, thanksgiving and Christmas.

so id say its fairly possible. the rest of the world will also grab them

Abriael30d ago

Yeah doesn't seem out of the realm of possibility as long as they have enough supply.

Si-Fly29d ago

Do people buy each other games consoles for Thanksgiving? I’m in Europe and always assumed it was just Christmas where gifts were exchanged.

Skate-AK29d ago

I don't think it's so much Thanksgiving, but that Black Friday is the day after.

darthv7229d ago (Edited 29d ago )

That time is often referred to as the start of the Xmas shopping season. For the last few years, retailers would do 'black Friday' deals at various times throughout the year. While many still prefer to start their shopping in the mid to late November, others will just buy when they feel the time (and prices) are right for them.

gold_drake28d ago

i guess its more black friday, should have been more clear ha

GotGame81828d ago (Edited 28d ago )

Thanksgiving kicks off the Christmas Holiday.

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Agent7529d ago

Switch and Switch are a different kettle of fish. A sell out at launch by the diehards, strong sales, then the non diehards will be put off by the £75 ($99) games, including the stupid download cards which are topping £65 ($85). Not rocket science to work out how the Switch 2 is going to pan out. The PS5 has sold well, but games at £70, sales have been low. As game sales drop, prices will rise. Sony could knock out all their games for £40 and still make a killing selling more games. There's no denying that a gaming crash is looming.

Rancegamerx29d ago

I agree, I don't see the Switch 2 selling anywhere near the numbers that these predictions suggest or what the general buzz is implying. While the initial sales will likely be strong, driven by diehard fans, I anticipate a gradual decline. It may not drop off immediately, but over time, sales will inevitably taper.

PRIMORDUS29d ago

Not paying for something that's not worth more than the price it was advertised, which is $449 - $499.

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Why Portability Still Matters for Nintendo Switch 2—and What We’re Hoping to See

Nintendo Switch 2 upgrades portability with a bigger screen, 1080p handheld play, and Wi-Fi 6. Here's why it still matters in 2025.

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Profchaos40d ago

As someone who travels for work I still care about portable systems.

I have found using remote play in a hotel room is an excellent experience in a major city as I've got my console hard wired to a gigabit connection at home however it's not perfect if power trips the console tends to go to the repair section and can't be booted remotely so it's a annoying call to family to power it on for me.

A hotel out of town or regionally though that can cause havok for remote play as I'm always on 5g using it hotel wifi is never good enough for a solid remote play session.

But leaving a stable location and getting onto a plane or train and there's little to no chance of a good experience with remote play thats where something like the switch 2 will really shine for me personally long haul flights are exhausting and one of my most hated things the switch has been invaluable for me and I'll absolutely be upgrading

Goodguy0139d ago

Nintendo has always done it the best, handheld is in their genes. I do wish their dock could be like an egpu though and it make it much more powerful, it's a bit harder for me to play portable now for some odd reason, love just sitting on the couch with a big screen and controller. And ofc always great to have the portable option and for me it's best for smaller games.

jznrpg39d ago

I was hoping for a little more than 540p upscaled

UltimateOwnage39d ago

IMO, 540P upscaled in portable mode to a 1080P screen using DLSS on the tensor cores will likely extend battery life using a lower TDP and provide much better anti-aliasing and similar clarity compared to native 1080P with med/low AA at a higher TDP. It’s just a better way to use a mobile chipset. That’s not a flaw or weakness, it’s a key benefit for the portable design of the platform.

repsahj39d ago

Lol, even the impressive upscaling feature of Switch 2 can now spin to a negative one.

jznrpg38d ago (Edited 38d ago )

Switch 1 was hitting 720p and above that with no upscale, so why can’t they have a higher res and upscale it more

repsahj38d ago

@jznrpg
Because of that even the current gen games will now run on switch 2 that looked as good and with decent framerate as the current gen consoles.

Do you watch Nintendo's hands on preview for switch 2? LOL.

badz14938d ago

because aside from Nintendo's own games which have their dedicated fanbase, portability is the only other thing it has going for it. Nintendo will be eliminated faster than xbox if they ever decide to do a dedicated home console again. going the hybrid way is the only way left for them and they are lucky they dominated the portable market all those years ago. imagine the power of the Switch 2 as a console this day and age with the same price as PS5. they will be the laughing stock of the market.