| Soundwave said:
I don't think the issue is so much about resources as it is one of focus. What happens if mobile becomes 40% of Nintendo's revenue? 50%? 60%? It's quite possible NX may continue the decline on Nintendo hardware, dedicated handhelds are declining and Nintendo's show they can't sell consoles for sh*t unless they have a gimmick sales craze to tack onto it and who knows if they'll ever come up with that again. And when mobile becomes a bigger and bigger part of their business, it will have to command more resources and focus on Nintendo's part. That's more of where I kind of worry. I can easily see this happening too. Nintendo IP could very easily take off like wildfire on mobile, whereas the dedicated platforms could continue to be a sluggish go. |
Nintendo is almost "using" the mobile space now to gain more visibility, esp. from the kids audience. I think you can begin to worry, if the success of this venture doesn't lead to motiving those consumers toward seeking out & buying other Ninty product (HW).
IMO the simpler, mobile gaming experience is replacing the old formula (HH), while the NX will be the graduation product. NX will be the new NES or rebirth of their core focus.
