Why? It means we are free to pirate their games FOREVER.

/s

Patience

I said in the OP old games don't devalue their modern hardware. No one is gonna skip a new Nintendo handheld with the latest Mario because a 20 year old version is on iOS.

They already said they won't do that. They want to make games tailor made to mobile.

PS Now is available on Samsung Smart TV's it wouldn't surprise me at all for it to continue to launch on other non-playstation and even non-sony devices.

The only reason to keep software exclusive to a platform and incentivise the purchase of hardware is to make profits through third party software and subscription services. As PSNOW offers both Third Party software and a subscription service in itself it's not really an issue in this regard. It's another closed sony platform, just one that is available on multiple devices, thus it differs to if they were just releasing their games on steam for example. Hardware doesn't make money.

As for Nintendo, without the 3ds it'd be a no brainer for Nintendo to release their games on non-nintendo systems, as the WiiU has neither third party nor a subscription service to warrant limiting the profits of nintendo software just to draw people to their platform. 3ds does get some decent third party support from publishers such as square enix and capcom so that is an incentive to keep franchises exclusive to Nintendo Platforms.

Nintendo's not going to do this. They're not going to let the success of Pokemon Go, Go to their heads. Iwata was very clear on how Nintendo would pursue the mobile market. Putting their older titles on iOS and Android with some updated visuals might do well for some time but how long before people start pirating APKS, etc. As if they're not using emulators as it is. Nintendo has to make a mobile structure where it's hard to pirate and enjoy a game which means microstransactions which Pokemon Go is currently making a killing off of. If Nintendo is to succeed in the mobile market, simply slapping their best classics on a device will do little in the long run.

You never hear success stories from games like Secret of Mana, or the Dragon Quest games being released on Android or IOS because they're just games you can get anywhere else. They have to focus on bringing new and engaging content that is sure to bring in money and Pokemon Go is an amazing example. I mean, just imagine when Gen 2 gets into the mix, it's gonna be crazy.

What a stupid idea. Nintendo should release all their games on Android.

I don't get the sarcastic responses. Virtual console is not a meaningful selling point on Nintendo's home consoles, its simply a software revenue stream for Nintendo. I'd limit mobile support to NES/SNES/GB/GBA because of control limits but the revenue they would make from it would seriously benefit the NX and all of Nintendo's other endevours

Yes they should create their own android store!

I heard piracy is like 98% on Android which is why not many games come out on it.