| gb0923 said: It makes no sense to release a new handheld now. The 3DS has sold more than the PlayStation 4 and is the winner of this generations video game systems. I am not insulting Sony or Microsoft I respect them all. The 3DS might be no where near the PS4 or XBOX One in power and graphic capability, but it still is powerful enough to play Wii games with the new version. It doesn't need the power of the VITA for example as it has 3D, which is why it is so amazing. It's 3D capabilities make it so marketable. It has done so well that it doesn't need to be replaced for years to come. The DS line was around for at least 6 years right? So expect the 3DS to stay at least 2-3 more years. |
Both the WiiU and the 3DS are in a very delicated position. The 3DS is losing steam quickly, and the power problem can't be solved with just an updated re-release of the hardware. The 3D worked at first, but now it seems gimicky (specially when VR is becoming the new trend). I think it could do well for a couple of years too, but it would damage most of the 3rd party support, something Nintendo doesn't want to loose on their handhelds. Developers now seek more power and a friendlier architecture, and the 3DS stopped being so a couple years ago. And with all the mobile tech avalible now, a really powerful and cheap HH is possible.
