Nintendo's install base shrunk from 250 million in Gen 7 to ~80 million in Gen 8

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ZhugeEX said:

Pavolink said:

So, are the billions of smartphones now part of the userbase?

 

Are they part of a Nintendo owned userbase? Nope. (Although if they sign up for a Nintendo account when they download the game then I would say they are)

Are they part of a userbase that contributes to Nintendo's brand awareness, drives synergy with its traditional business and postiviely impacts the bottom line? Absolutely. 

Good. It was a nice move from their part.