We have to face reality: Nintendo has completely ceded the 3rd party "hardcore" business/fans. Whatever 3rd party support they get, is supplementary to Ninty's exclusives.
Nintendo was in great position...Brand power at an all time high, & had a 1 yr head start, to be the sole next gen system (in terms of power/performance)... but instead, opted for PS360 "optimized" performance + gamepad. Nintendo EASILY could have made the gamepad as a Wii balance board type, 1st party peripheral sold separately, (eventually making its way into future skus) used as a way to make money on their losses (Sony & MS have subscription services). Imagine $350 NSMBU deluxe, but maximized specs...power would be near XB1, and would have stolen some PS360 fans who were eager for next gen consoles.
As far as PS4/XB1 audience, Ninty will still try to be different, so the best we can hope for is a "3rd pillar" being introduced, ie. a mobile/dock solution, as early as 2015. Something like "N7" (nintendo's 7th console, & 7inch 1080p screen gametab) .
