padib said:
DélioPT said:
I don`t think that`s Nintendo`s plan.
They do intend to have a streamline production of SW and i think they will, while having a portable device and a home console (they confirmed that both are being "made" already), Nintendo will make them work together.
My guess is that by sharing the same architecture (which might save them money on R&D and actual product manufacturing) and not a massive difference in power, they can easily make one game that works on both HWs.
The recent confirmation of an account system would allow this.
Not only would this allow them to save money and keep prices cheap (assuming that sharing the same architecture would allow that, of course), it would give them enough room to not overexpose their franchises (instead of 2 marios for handhelds and 2 for home consoles, one at launch and another 2 years later, for example), it would allow for creating/reviving franchises and be more creative.
Honestly, to me that`s what Nintendo is planning.
Because, just sharing the same game between platforms would mean that those who buy 2 Nintendo platforms to get different Marios, Zeldas, etc., would only buy one, thus, losing money.
having them work alone and as one is the incentive that people need to buy both consoles.
Imagine a SKU for 400$ where you get a handheld and a Home Console. |
Okay, with that in mind what do you think about the Light/Dark branding idea? That's what this thread is mostly about. I'm interested in what you think.
Shadow, I will answer you soon.
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I don`t think Nintendo fans would appreciate being offered two consoles to get the majority - if not all - Nintendo franchises.
Even if that happened it would mean that the Nintendo fanbase would be split in numbers. That would be a bad motivator not only to third parties, who would see less of a userbase per platform, thus less profits per title, as Nintendo itself would get less profits per title as the userbase would be divided.
That`s why having two consoles work as one and being able to share the same games, would be the best motivator for 3rd parties.
As of now both Nintendo consoles have their userbase split. If that "fusion" happens, there`s a high chance that same gap will decrease (specially at low HW prices).
That being, every developer has a bigger potential userbase because since they make one game that can work in 2 platforms. Also it manages to decrease risks and increase potential profit margin per title. Same goes for Nintendo, of course.
