PS4's total software sales surpass those of Wii U

[QuintonMcLeod]

Ka-pi96 said:

QuintonMcLeod said:

Ka-pi96 said:

QuintonMcLeod said:

But these are multiplats. Having the most multiplats sold over another console that is not getting multiplats is a very warped way to view this. How about we compare total exclusive software sold? I mean, wouldn't that make more sense?

It is fair. If Nintendo wanted more software sales they would make sure multiplat games actually release on their console. They choose to compete without them, and this is the result... they lose.

And how do you propose Nintendo do that? Nintendo isn't going to pay for these multiplats to exist on their system like Sony and Microsoft have been. I mean... They are a business, are they not?

So, what should Nintendo do?

Microsoft and Sony don't need to pay for them because their consoles can actually handle them. Maybe if Nintendo made a console that was powerful enough and easy to code for then they would get more multiplats.

Failing that they should pay for them, or at least offer them incentives like advertising with other Nintendo stuff or reduced platform royalties. Yeah Nintendo are a business, but businesses need to spend money to make money. If they don't put the investment in, either with a good console or other incentives to get multiplats, then their consoles won't sell anywhere near as well as they could.

Microsoft and Sony are paying 3rd parties. They've admitted this themselves.

Also, Nintendo does help advertise 3rd party software

Lastly, Nintendo is not a conglomerate like Sony and Microsoft are. I don't think they can afford to pay off 3rd parties just to have market share. 

Do you have any serious solutions that doesn't involve Nintendo paying somebody off? If you were someone to help Nintendo, how would you help them gain 3rd party support and put money in their pockets?