| zorg1000 said:
Well Nintendo likely has no desire to get in a spec war with MS/Sony and the whole point of this is for Nintendo to become self reliant, increase software output and maximize software sales and increase profits. HDS-$199, between Vita & Wii U in terms of power, capable of running Wii U engines at a lower resolution. HDS TV-$199, slight upgrade over Wii U, similar to leap from GC to Wii, extra power is to allow games to play at 1080p resolution. Vita has been $199 since 2013 and I'm assuming sold at a profit. It's completely feasible to believe a moderately more powerful device can be sold at that price for a profit 3 years later. Wii U is $299, I believe at a profit now, next year will likely see a $50 price reduction and removing the Gamepad could easily take another $50 off the price. A slight power upgrade with no Gamepad could retail for $199 in 2016 at a profit. |
I don't think Nintendo remaining competitive is the same thing as getting into a spec war. They aren't making another underpowered system. Not for a third time. They'll lose the final amount of fans they have and never be competitive afterwards. The Wii was weak for a very calculated reason. The Wii U is weaker for a very specific reason, the gamepad. The next console can't do that again.
Fusion DS - $199. Decently more powerful than the Vita. Better resolution screens. Right circle pad instead of the N3DS nub.
Fusion Console - $299. Decently more powerful than the PS4. Vita sized Gamepad and refined Pro Controller Plus, both included. (Note - I think they should remove the gamepad, but I don't think they will) The new smaller gamepad would be shaped similar to the Vita when it's in its grip case, so more controller like, and the NFC sensor would be in the screen, just like on the N3DS.
Adding a second, standard controller not only shows support for hardcore gamers who simply want a standard controller instead of the gamepad, but it also shows support for families, as they have multiplayer options right out of the box. It's so stupid that they don't do this already, as Nintendo's brand is so closely tied to home co-op play, and it wouldn't be a useless extra controller to those who live alone.
