my problem with nintendo

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Euphoria14 said:

Trunkin said:
Frankly, I think Nintendo should "Go mobile." Not by releasing their games for Android and iOS, but by releasing their own iOS or Android. They're one of the few companies I can think of that could pull this off, and create a more reliable mobile store for selling paid videogames for more than $5. Who wouldn't buy a 5-10 inch tablet that plays all your favorite Nintendo games and has a tightly controlled, but high quality open marketplace? Presuming that they could get all the basic necessary apps(Email, internet browser, decent music/video player, etc.) I'd make the switch in a heartbeat.

They could even create a "Nintendo TV" to replace their (by then) dead console business.

I think you overestimate the amount of people who would buy their child a Nintendo tablet over an iPad.

Their marketplace would just never be able to compete, especially if they continue the same issues where 3rd parties don't even give them the time of day. They would be better off just making their games iOS exclusive since the device is already built for games and the hardware is custom tailored to work perfectly with their fine tuned software, just like how Nintendo fans like to say Nintendo does.

I firmly believe that if Nintendo tries to enter the tablet market they would flop big time.

I find it weird how so many people think companies/devices have to compete, of course they all do to an extent but that doesn't mean they need to try to beat the competition, Nintendo just needs to find a way to co-exist with them. Take Amiibo for example, many people feel that Nintendo is trying to compete with and beat things like Skylanders/Disney Infinity when in fact Nintendo likely doesn't care if Amiibo sells more than these products, they just want them to sell enough so that they bring in strong profits.

So no, Nintendo shouldn't release a tablet with the intent to defeat the iPad, if they were to release one the goal would likely be to sell enough to bring in strong profits. I'll go over a few things I think Nintendo should do in order to remain relevant as a hardware maker.

1. Unify the handheld & console divisions. Release two separate devices that share the same architecture/operating system/online infrastructure with very similar specs, that way all games will be playable on either device. Nintendo has a hard time supporting 2 separate platforms at one time, especially now that dev time/costs are significantly higher than previous Nintendo devices. iOS/Android has taken away alot of the audience Nintendo had last gen and Wii U is priced too high for a device without strong 3rd party support and lesser specs/features than PS/XB. By combining both sides Nintendo can give much better software support, along with all the Japanese hardcore/western child friendly software that their handhelds are known for. Price each of these devices, let's call them Nintendo Fusion Portable & Nintendo Fusion Home, at $199.99. The handheld variant will be somewhere right between Vita & Wii U in terms of power and will display games at 720p/30fps while the console variant will be slightly more powerful than Wii U and will display games at 1080p/60fps. Since these devices are essentially Nintendo's next handheld plus a home version of it, Nintendo should keep the $29.99-$39.99 price on software and completely do away with $50-60 pricing.

2. Continue to build relations with indies and try growing the eShop into an App Store/Google Play style marketplace.

3. Try building the Virtual Console into a big deal again by releasing an optional subscription service. Something like $50/year gets u unlimited access to the VC. This is great for consumers because it offers 100's of games at a low yearly fee, it's also a great opportunity for Nintendo since the majority of 3DS/Wii U owners likely don't spend $50/year on virtual console titles.

2/3. Release a $99.99 Nintablet that is eShop/Virtual Console exclusive.

4. Release an educational children's tablet along the lines of what LeapPad/Vtech have. Go to any major retailer like Walmart/Target/Toys R Us and u will see a couple isles dedicated to these devices. Nintendo should release one with educational software based around Nintendo ip for the 3-7 year old demographic, in theory if this device is popular then these children may move on to Nintendo Fusion or Nintablet later down the road.

5. Continue to build up Amiibo and have it compatible with all the previously mentioned Nintendo devices.

6. Here's an idea for Quality of Life. Release a rebranded, more advanced standalone version of Wii Fit. Many people would say that Wii Fit is dead and sales of Wii Fit U would be proof of this, but I think this type of device could still be successful as long as it doesn't require a $300 game console. A standalone $99 Nintendo Fit device that offers fun ways of working out and diet tips could be successful.