If the NX doesn't come out in 2016, where will the "Nintendo-like" profits come from?

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traveler72 said:

Miyamotoo said:

theARTIST0017 said:

Miyamotoo said:

I think that it's a hybrid device of handheld and home console.

exactly you think it is. But imo next year for a release is too early, especially since we all know Zelda is still releasing on Wii U. Zelda will need some time to push sales especially for holiday season. 2017 is more practical and is the earliest it'll release. Now 2016 seems like a good time to reveal the system okay yes that makes more sense. But fpr release, nu uh nope.

I dont think 2016. is too early, Zelda U port would be very good launch title for NX, similar like TP for Wii. 2017. is latest when they need to launch new hardware not earliest, hardware sales are dropping fast for them.

Hardware sales aren't dropping.

Um......yes they are

3DS+Wii U shipments FY March 2013-17.40 million

3DS+Wii U shipments FY March 2014-14.96 million

3DS+Wii U shipments FY March 2015-12.11 million

3DS+Wii U shipments FY March 2016-11.00 million (Nintendo projections but they have been wrong in the previous 3+ years so likely between 10-11 million)

3DS+Wii U shipments FY March 2017-8.00 million (my prediction based on previous years)

Nintendo is certainly in no position to wait until Holiday 2017 or later to release new hardware.