Cream147 on 29 May 2015
Nintendo's next console I think will need to cut as many costs as possible if it is to succeed - however, I'm not sure the time is right for a top-loader. Lots and lots of people like to stack their stuff, and obviously this doesn't work with a top-loader. Also I think they are just slightly tacky compared to a slot - the Wii and Wii U were very sleek in appearance partially due to the slot.
The problem will be gone by the gen after, when physical media will be no more. However, the most important gen for Nintendo is the next one, and so these are the decisions they have to get right. We'll see.
