megaman79 said:
sperrico87 said:
Animal Crossing's explosion in sales should be enough to alleviate people's concerns that Nintendo's business model can still succeed in today's market. The game is selling at a 60% rate to women, many of whom already own smartphones. Great point.
Looking to the future, Nintendo's only real concerns are broadening the market of the 3DS in US/Europe where it is soft, and making sure they keep Wii U sales at a sustainable level where there isn't need for a markdown. The answer to both of these concerns is make a mobile phone, and pay for third party support NOW, and before the other companies release their new consoles.
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A Nintendo Phone is a great idea. Provides: Phone, Gaming, Social Networking, Internet Browsing, Mapping. An ultimate gamers phone.
It wouldn't take market share significantly from Apple or Samsung or Nokia, but it would be the biggest Nintendo Handheld ever if it came with a good phone plan and was subsidized.
Years down the line I can see this as a likelihood. More likely than Nintendo selling Mario Apps for your iPhone.
