Why are some Nintendo fans so opposed to going third party?

[DanneSandin]

Purple said:

curl-6 said:

They may not have hardware input, but they still fit their games to the hardware wonderfully.

Then they'd have no problem doing this on any piece of hardware. From what we've heard Sony engages third party devs extensively throughout the console's design.

Well, that's ONLY true for the PS4. That never happened with PS1, 2 or 3, so the trend speaks against your point. And remember that PS3 was very hard to develop for. Do you honestly think Nintendo would have made as great games on the PS3 as they did on GC, Wii or Wii U? No, they probably wouldn't. And seriously, take a look at PS1, 2, 3 and 4. How much have changed? Really, how much have changed between each instalment? Not much. Now, look at N64, GC, Wii and Wii U. Talk about change! Say what you will, but Nintendo drives innovation in a way few other companies does. THAT'S what would be lost if they went 3rd party.