Why March 2017 isn't the best time to launch NX

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zorg1000 said:

Farsala said:
I actually like the March launch as long as they save some big guns for the holidays. Launch windows will always be bare, so it hardly matters that they are launching alongside big games. Otherwise a holiday launch would be the worst idea, and clearly it is preferred. If NX can hype people up for the holidays then they should be fine.

Basic plan in my mind:
March: NX launch with Zelda
Summer/ September: Decently big game
Holidays: Big 3D Mario game to show off the systems potential

If releasing in March means there won't be a post-launch drought than I'm all for it.

If rumors are anything to go by, NX will have 4 Wii U remasters in its first year which are theorized to be Zelda (confirmed), Smash Bros, Splatoon & Mario Maker.

Miyamoto also said Pikmin 4 was close to completion a few months back so a 2017 release is likely.

Retro Studios has been working on their new game since late 2013 so a 2017 release is very likely and rumored to be a new IP.

EAD Tokyo released 3D World in late 2013 followed by Captain Toad in late 2014 so a new 3D Mario in 2017 is possible.

So a 2017 lineup for 1st party NX games could look something like

March-The Legend of Zelda NX+casual title (think Wii Sports/Nintendo Land)

May-Splatoon NX

June-Pikmin 4

August-Retro Studio's Project

September-Super Mario Maker NX

November-Super Smash Bros. NX

December-3D Mario

 

Hopefully the sacrifice of the Wii U will make the NX one hell of a system to have!