EA on NX support: "If it makes sense for us - we'll be there"

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Darwinianevolution said:

JRPGfan said:

Thats just it.... why is it like this?

With sony, 3rd party dont go "we ll wait and see how things turn out".

They support the system from the start (which in turn helps the system sell).

3rd party dont treat nintendo the same way.

The problem with lack of support at release is a self fulfilling prophecy. People see there are no games, so interest for the device diminish. With less interest for the hardware, less interest for 3rd parties to bring their games to the console. And it becomes a cycle. This doesn't mean a strong support from the beginning can save a system, but it's annoying to see this kind of trend being ignored, specially by companies. Bring your games to test the waters or don't support at all, but don't say "we're waiting to see how the console performs".

Here's the simpliest solution that would make gamers and the game publishers/devs happy.

Nintendo could just pay for the ports of popular 3rd party games or games that might fit their platform until it's user base gets big enough or until 3rd party devs are comfortable with porting games on their own to NX.  It would show to everyone that Nintendo is willing to seriously invest in it's own hardware.

i can understand 3rd party devs and publishers reluctance with the NX. it's not a safe bet or investment. Nintendo home consoles are known for not selling that well.