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1) Console/handheld hybrid.
2) Launch 2017; at least 2 years ahead of the competition
3) Needs to be strong enough power wise to compete, 100% needs to be able to receive ports from other gen 9 consoles
4) More autonomy in NOA and NOE in terms of marketing, but also creative control over games
5a) Support Wii U through to 2018/19, keep the family on the U until the next gen launches and the 2 year old Fusion can take a price cut to draw in the family crowd. In the meantime ensure that the niche and blockbuster games are well represented.
5b) Example big game timetable:
Launch: Zelda and Metroid
Xmas 1: 3D Mario and Smash Brothers
Xmas 2 (following PS5 launch and hefty price drop): Mario Kart and 2D Mario
6) Buy up good quality devs to ensure that, if 3rd parties flee again, Nintendo has the ability to maintain a solid release schedule.