"(...)but with regard to the launch of Nintendo 3DS and Wii U not necessarily having progressed well and not acquiring sufficient support from software publishers, we intend to offer NX through a Nintendo-like solution. Thank you for understanding that we are making various considerations and preparations in order to avoid what happened with the previous generations"
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...Um. What?
What is that supposed to mean? They intend to gain 3rd party support as well as having a good launch line up "through a Nintendo-like solution?" What is that supposed to mean?
I'll use any excuse possible to push the "unified platform" idea, but that doesn't sound like what this is. Nintendo has never done a unified platform before, so that isn't "Nintendo-like." Unless he's referring to the novelty of a unified platform as a "Nintendo-like" solution? Whenever Iwata says "Nintendo-like," it always means "Wii/DS-era." "Nintendo-like," to me, means unique, unconventional, disruptive. Dual screens. Motion control.
But what does that mean when referring to software droughts and third party support? A Wii/DS-era opproach to third party support? Being so massively successful that people have to make something for your system just based off of selling potential alone? Or a unique system that will entice third parties to support the NX. I really don't know.
They either have a fucking brilliant idea, or a fucking stupid one. I guess a unified platform can be seen as a "Nintendo-like" solution, as it allows for a unique solution to gaining large installed base in an extremely short amount of time, even if it's only moderately successful. That, along with powerful hardware, could be enough to entice 3rd parties. And backwards compatability at launch with all Wii U and 3DS virtual console and eshop games would definitely solve the issue of having a weak start.
But is that "Nintendo-like?" I dunno. Truly. Sounds like it could be disasterous otherwise.
