Next-Gen: Nintendo Not #1

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guiduc said:

GhaudePhaede010 said:

I think the problem here is people not opening their minds enough. What if Nintendo comes up with something drastically different like they did with Wii. I have been saying for years now, since Wii's release really, that Nintendo has set up their next console nicely through this controller. And if they do what I think they are going to do, then this whole topic, will be ripped apart. The problem with thee original post is that it does not take creativity into account. It is like the creator believe Nintendo will make a console that is just like the current one, but updated. What if Nintendo takes things in a different direction entirely?

pretty much this. Creativity plays a big role on the market. What if people become bored by just upgraded consoles? What if they were seeking for real innovation, like Wii did with motion controls or 3DS with glasses free 3D effect?

They don't seem to be getting bored with updated games. Do you know what happens to most innovations? They go on those stupid TV shows with 5 easy payments and then get thrown in the closet never to be used again 2 weeks after the last payment. Most people just want to play games. Do you want to know the important innovations in TV over the last 50 years?

1. IR remote control adoption

2. VCR

3. Cable / pay TV 

Now you can argue about innovation but if say Microsoft or Sony brings out an itterative product and beats them then all you'll hear about is how Nintendo innovated themselves to death. They will be held up as an important lesson about over innovating.