^^I thought this hypothetical scenario was referring to the next generation. It would be impossible for Nintendo to monopolize the 7th generation. In which case, the console we're talking about would be HD; the people from Nintendo have stated so. As for the core gamer, I consider myself one and do not feel alienated. How can I? In little over three years they've pumped out a quality game from many of their main franchises.
I wholeheartedly disagree with your view that Nintendo holds back the industry. Nintendo has brought forth (and made standard) many advances to consoles including analog sticks, rumble, and now (hopefully) motion controls. The cartridge storage limitations was troublesome but I do miss the unnoticeable loading times. I look forward to the next medium that will reduce load times. The SD thing has been explained to death: most people in the world do NOT have HD televisions.
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