DélioPT said:
silicon said:
DélioPT said:
I kind of understand where some comments concerning Nintendo`s future, come from. Doesn`t mean that i agree, but it does raise some questions. |
Maybe because people are thinking of RIM and the fact the tech companies need to innovate to stay alive. (Note: not that Nintendo isn't or won't)
There are some parallels between RIM and Nintendo though. RIM has black berries and playbook, and Nintendo has Wii and 3DS. They're not like Microsoft or Sony who can just sell the console business off completely if things go sour.
Also there seems to be huge changes in store for the industry. Apple is an innovator and if they want a certain space they'll likely get it. Also, Netflix might start a game rental service and Wii U is reporter to have 8 gigs. This raises the question as to whether it won't be possible to download rentals.
Another item is apps stores. Smart phones and tablet PCs have them, why don't handheld consoles? It seems like they're moving in that direction, but it could be too slowly. Also, how do you compare apps with actual games? In a way cheap games devalue the price of games which hurts a business model that relies on games that range in price from $30-$60.
There's also the MMO space and Social Networking games. Which markets play these games?
Another aspect is motion gaming. Yes Kinect has controller less gaming, SONY has MOVE but the WiiU is keeping the same motion controller. It's definitely fine now. But in 5 years will it be enough? In 10 years?
There are a ton of reasons to worry about Nintendo's future. If I had more time I would try to research the topic more thouroughly. This is the kind of discussion that need rigorous analytical work on the differnet markets, market trends and growth potentials and all that Jazz.
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What`s RIM? I honestly don`t know! :D
"Also there seems to be huge changes in store for the industry"
That`s really true! That`s why can`t rely on something that isn`t new anymore. Actually i think that mixing normal controls with an Ipad kind-of-controller, was a smart move, very smart move actually. Just hope Nintendo knows how to capitalize on that.
I honestly don`t think Apple is eager to change it`s games business model. Thing is they get a ton of support, a ton of willing ready to support it, because it`s cheap on both ends. If they go Nintendo, Sony or MS' way , it won`t be cheap any longer.
About the apps, if Nintendo played it`s cards right, they could get part of that - they do have a touch screen! :) With a memory built in or sd-card, you could download some games or apps for your entertainment!
About the motion controls, i don`t think Sony or MS will risk leaving behind all those that bought Kinect and Move. Nintendo didn`t do that and it had a reason to do it. Why? Because it can make those 2 types of remotes interact or just play with them separetely! A wiser move as making it compatible with Wii games.
There are reasons to make us think if Nintendo is secure. But isn`t that normal? Everytime a new console is released, it has to face an evolving market.
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Oh, RIM makes BlackBerries. It's in the news a lot here in Canada cause they're Canadian.
Yeah Nintendo should get on the apps trian. PSVita seems like it's better suited since SONY released the Xperia Play. So they have some experience running both the Android and the PS OS on one device.
Yeah you're right. The market's always evolving. Tech companies need to be built the right way so they can adapt. The worst thing that can happen is pressure for Nintendo to continue to make consoles because of their history in a market where consoles aren't profitable.
The reason I replied to this thread was because of a talk I heard by Geoffrey Moore, author of Escape Velocity, who discusses tech companies and what they need to do in the future. A lot of tech companies are trapped by the successes of their past which leads to their downfall.
haha But I don't want to be so gloomy. Nintendo will be fine for the next 5 years due to it's first party and other blockbusters it has on its hardware anyway.
