Normchacho said:
No, it's needs to have a draw. A draw and a gimmick aren't the same thing. Motion controls, that's a gimmick. A PS4 that plays Nintendo games, that's a draw. A console that has a large, diverse library of games for both kids and their parents, that's a draw. A Nintendo console that isn't hindered by weak hardware and a dearth of thrid party content makes a very good case for itself. |
Gimmick and draw mean the same thing. But, I get what you mean, and I still completely disagree.
Take a look at the Gamecube. More powerful than the PS2, Nintendo games, and fairly decent third party support. Bombed.
Even IF we assume that the NX gets every third party game day one from launch (which is absolutely unrealistic), then the NX will STILL be 3 years behind in its library. So, in 2017 what is the draw for the NX exactly? A few Nintendo exclusives vs 3 years of titles? The console won't have a library as large and diverse as their rivals for at least two years, and by that time we'll be looking at the PS5.
And how is Nintendo going to draw hype for this thing? In one booth, Sony has a VR helmet, Microsoft has hololens. Nintendo has the same thing their competitors made in 2013, but in 2016. You think that's going to draw headlines? You think anyone besides the biggest Nintendo, who will buy the thing no matter what, will care? If you're launching 3 years after a competitor you damn sure better have something to make your product standout, and Nintendo's software is not enough. If Nintendo's games were THAT big of a draw, the Wii U would not be tanking as badly as it is.. If Nintendo launches without a gimmick, they're essentially begging for Sony's table scraps.
