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Kennel83 on 16 February 2016
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wombat123 said:
Kennel83 said:

I think you might be right, that´s something really clever, but would people upgrade every three years? That´s the real question here. I know I would if the hardware was always cheap, like the wii was, but if it was 350€ like the wii u every three years then don´t count me in.

Anyway, there is some risk when you release your platform mid-cycle, but I´m sure they are aware of it or they will fail again, harder this time.

They must be onto something really unique if they are so confident with the NX platform.

No.  I assume most people in this scenario I came up with would upgrade every six or so years.  Like, if the NX came out this year, I wouldn't expect most of those that purchased it to buy another NX until 2022 or so when compatibility for the 1st version of the NX with new games would no longer be mandatory.  Essentially, I just think this scenario would eliminate hardware generations and allow Nintendo to just focus on games.

I don´t know if I´m understanding you then.

So why would it be a good idea if they release a new console every three years if people wouldn´t buy them at that pace? Would it be sustainable? I mean, what if 10 million NX are sold from the first year but when the "second" NX is released only 5 million buy it... I don´t know, I guess the main issue here is the price, if it´s cheap and it´s a big upgrade I think most people would buy it. 

Also, what do you think, if they upgrade the console (and handheld as well?) every three years, would they have a re-design every single time? or would it be the same console and handheld but with better specs? I find it very interesting, because on the one hand, it would be nice to have a redesign every three years, but on the other hand I bet they are trying to unify Nintendo as a brand, and they might be looking to have a design that is easily recognizable as a Nintendo product.

What I´m certain about is what you mention about Nintendo focusing on games. If they can release their hardware easy and fast, they could focus on games and that would be great for gamers.