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Top Nintendo Executives Respond To Sony PS4 Specifications
After several months of rumors and speculation Sony has announced the PS4, and Nintendo will finally have a direct rival in the next generation battlefield. With the Wii U still struggling to find its place in the world of gaming, the PS4 certainly presents a challenge. Nintendo has usually been very reluctant to talk about tech specs, but after doing some uhhhhh… things… (I’ll never be able to look at myself in the mirror again), I was able to obtain a round table interview with Nintendo President Satoru Iwata, legendary game designer Shigeru Miyamoto, Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime, and Scott Moffitt, vice president of sales and marketing . What did they have to say about the Wii U present, future, and Sony’s incoming console? Find out by reading my exclusive interview!
Justin: So I would like to thank all of you gentleman for taking time out of your busy schedule. I know you guys are really busy promoting the Wii U right now…
Scott Moffitt: We’re busy doing what now?
Reggie Fils Aime: Shoot! I knew there was something we forgot.
Shigeru Miyamoto: * Playing with a mini rock garden.* Hmmmmm…
Satoru Iwata: Don’t worry guys. We’ve got plenty of Luigi games on the way.
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Justin: Right… How would you guys describe the current sales of the Wii U?
Saturo Iwata: Currently the Wii U is performing slightly below our expectations.
Reggie Fils Aime: Very slightly below our expectations.
Scott Moffitt: Very very slightly below our expectations.
Shigeru Miyamoto: * Closely studying a paddle ball. * Hmmmmm…
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Justin: Software support has been slow for the Wii U thus far, and gamers are eagerly awaiting news on new games. Can you guys give me any updates on upcoming software for the Wii U?
Saturo Iwata: We are very very sorry for the long wait. We ask you to please be patient and we will have news on games soon.
Scott Moffitt: Very soon.
Reggie Fils Aime: Nintendo is dedicated to bringing gamers the most compelling and original content available on any platform.
Shigeru Miyamoto: * Repeatedly folds and unfolds his folding chair. * Hmmm… I think I have a new game idea.
Justin: Well a lot of the launch window games have been pushed back. I was really looking forward to Pikmin 3. Mr. Miyamoto, is there any chance we’ll be able to play that in the near future?
Shigeru Miyamoto: *Is swinging a wooden sword around.*
Justin: Uhhhh… Mr. Moffitt is there any chance we’ll be playing Pikmin 3 in the near future?
Scott Moffitt: Hey, anything could happen, you know?
Justin: *sigh * Alright. Some people have been concerned that the Wii U is not as powerful as even the X-Box 360 and PS3. Reggie, do you have any comments regarding this?
Reggie: Nintendo is dedicated to providing hardcore games the best console experience for hit blockbuster game. If you look at multiplatform versions of hit games like Call of Duty: Black Ops II you’ll see that the Wii U offers a superior experience to our rivals.
Justin: Actually Digital Foundry did a comparison of the different versions of the game and…
Reggie:
Justin: * Gulp * I mean… uhhhhh… yes sir! Call of Duty Black Ops II runs better on the Wii U than the 360 and PS3.
Reggie:
And..?
Justin: Eep! And I ummmm… Refuse to play Assassin’s Creed with anything but the Wii U Game Pad!!!
Reggie:
AND?!
Justin: And… uhhh… Mass Effect 3: Special Edition is the definitive Mass Effect experience >_<.
Reggie:
Good boy…
Justin: * Whew * Okay. Sony announced the PS4 recently, and many people are impressed by its specifications. The PS4 has many impressive qualities, including 8 GB of GDDR5 RAM. The Wii U only has 2 GB of DDR3 RAM. Do you think this will pose a problem to developers?
Reggie Fils-Aime: Oh yeah. More powerful hardware. That’s worked out real great for them in the past. I have a riddle for you. Whats big and red and comes around once a year?
Scott Moffitt: Santa?
Reggie Fils-Aime: No, Sony’s financial reports
*Scott and Reggie high five. *
Saturo Iwata: 8 GB of RAM? That’s nice. How many Marios can it display? (laughs)
Shigeru Miyamoto: * Plays with Rubik’s cube and mumbles something about Zelda. *
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Justin: All I’m saying is that the PS4 looks to be technically superior to the Wii U. Do you see this problem when trying to attract third party support?
Scott Moffitt: Third…
Reggie Fils-Aime: Party…
Saturo Iwata: Support..?
*The three shrug in unison as Miyamoto hovers slightly above the table suspended by balloons.*
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Justin: Ugh. Well, what are your thoughts on the design of the Dual Shock 4 which sports a touch pad on the controller?
Saturo Iwata: A two inch touch pad on the controller? I can only imagine the new possibilities in gameplay such a device will open up. (laughs)
Reggie Fils-Aime: This is undoubtedly the most innovative new idea in game controllers since the Six Axis controller.
Scott Moffitt: Who needs an actual screen with all of that pesky second image and utility?
Shigeru Miyamoto: * Is playing with a train set on the table making choo-choo sounds. *
Justin: Well speaking of the second screen experience, Sony has shown how the Vita can be used to do some similar things to the Wii U such as remote play. Are you afraid that the Vita will be able to steal some of the Wii U’s thunder?
Saturo Iwata: We think Sony has created a very attractive second screen solution… for people looking for a sub-par experience that have $250 burning a whole through their pocket. (laughs)
Reggie Fils-Aime: We are very concerned that Sony will be able to cut into Nintendo’s market. Just like they did with the Move. *smirks *
Scott Moffitt: What’s a Move?
Reggie Fils-Aime: What’s a Vita?
*Reggie and Scott laugh and high five. Meanwhile, Miyamoto is sitting cross legged on the floor in a Mario hat, surrounded by koala bears. *
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Justin: Do you guys have any concerns about the more powerful Playstation 4 arriving as the Wii U is struggling to gain traction?
Reggie Fils Aime: Heh… nope… of course not. * Eyes dart around nervously. *
Scott Moffitt: The Wii U is only selling slightly below expectations so we’re not concerned… only slightly below expectations… only slightly below expectations…
Saturo Iwata: We think that the Wii U will be able to build momentum once it has major software released. That software is coming soon. We promise.
Shigeru Miyamoto: * Is standing on top of his chair on one foot, and is balancing an open umbrella on his nose. *
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Justin: I wanted to focus on the Wii U, but for my last question, I’d like to discuss the 3DS for a moment. While the 3DS has been doing very well in Japan, it has not been performing as strongly in the Western market. How do you plan on gaining a stronger market presence in the US?
Reggie Fils-Aime: Mario Golf?
Scott Moffitt: Mario and Luigi?
Saturo Iwata: Your fat little American children love Mario right?
Shigeru Miyamoto: * Is singing David Bowie’s “Star Man” into a hair brush. *
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Justin: Well I uhhh. Thank you for your uhhhhhh… valuable insight. I uhhhhh… * sigh * This has been… Uhhhhh… really… informative… and interesting… thanks for your time.
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