| Viper1 said: GBA had a short life because the DS ended up overtaking it as the portable device of choice almost right away. I think Nintendo knows now they can't support 2 portables simultaneously. The market just doesn't work that way. Other than the GBA, they've all lasted a good many number of years. I just don't think it will be needed that soon. Besides, I have a feeling their next home and portable consoles will have a much more linked together concept that they'll be launched nearly simultaneaously or may even be the same device. Don't forget they have a new combined R&D facility under construction that won't be ready for full use until the end of this year. They'll likely need more time to get any kind of combined product to market than just a few months to a year. |
It all depends on what Nintendo has planned for the coming years.
Still, Nintendo lost some of their mindshare to mobile gaming. And with mobile devices offering better tech and better games with time, it`s only natural for Nintendo to try and become a viable alternative to those devices - even mimicking them.
Iwata already said they don`t want for them to work as one.
Now, i don`t know if he`s talking something that can link to the TV or for them to work together (handheld as controller). I support the working together option.
Are you speaking about the building? It`s already done.
Truth is, with this news, something is cooking and will come in about 2 years.
Given the timeline, it`s got to be a Handheld.
