Ka-pi96 said:
Soundwave said:
Ka-pi96 said:
Yeah, a new brand entirely probably would make the most sense. Especially considering how difficult it would be to think of a name that shows a succesor to the Xbox One or Wii U 
My main criticism of your plan though is how Nintendo centric it is, what is the point of the partnership if Microsoft don't have about an equal influence especially in the west as I said.
It sure would be an interesting console if it did come to fruition, would sell plenty regardless of what Sony did 
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It has to be Nintendo centric just because Nintendo is a very lets say ... fidgety company.
To sell a deal like this to their Japanese board they would need assurances that they have a good amount of control, in Japanese culture you want to save face.
For MS ... what do they care really, their shareholders would react overwhelmingly positively to such a move IMO, it would be a huge win for MS in the (real) war versus iOS/Android to get exclusive OS/Cloud services to Nintendo handhelds for one.
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But I don't think that would be so succesful. Microsoft know how to get the western audience, the COD and GTA audience, Nintendo don't. Nintendo know how to get the Japanese audience, and those that like platformers. They should play to their strengths. Maybe even a Nintendo is in full control of marketing in Japan while Microsoft is in full control of marketing in the US could work then?
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The whole point is they bring together different audiences. That's a bonus, not a minus, why would you want to join with a company that just does well in the same areas you already provide well in?
That's why the Disney deal for Marvel + Star Wars works well ... the average Marvel fan may not give two sh*ts about Mickey Mouse or Wall-E or Princess Aurora, but they bring Disney a ton of money that they wouldn't be getting otherwise.
