Iwata: “Wii U Is Not Over Yet”

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binary solo said:

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Of course it's not, it only turned 2 a few months ago.

Even modern Nintendo isn't stupid enough to alienate what fans they have left by doing a Saturn and pulling the plug too soon. Plus, they still need to recoup the system's R&D costs and first year losses.

A replacement in November 2017 would be ideal, giving it a normal Nintendo console lifespan so buyers don't feel shortchanged. 

But 4 years (Nov 2012-Nov 2016), is also a reasonable generation time. Launching in Nov 2016 does not make Wii U's lifespan outrageously short. And if Wii U tanks this year hitting the next gen in 2016 is a chance for a complete refresh, including ditching the childish Wii name.

Like I said above, I think a Nov 2016 replacement would only fly if 2016 had a Wii U lineup on par with 2013 or 2014.

If 2015 is it's last year of proper support, and it's 2016 is like Wii's 2012 or Gamecube's 2006, they're in trouble.