Why would devs back another underpowered Nintendo console?

[fleischr]

JRPGfan said:

fleischr said:
The only logical explanations are:
1. Switch is probably more powerful than currently believed
2. All 3rd parties are in on some ruse to build up hype for the Switch only to disappoint us more than we ever were with the WiiU

1) nintendo went around with bags of money, and baskets full of cookies.

2) the reason they didnt like the Wii U, was the concept (split gameing, between 2 screens ect), and they like this concept better.

3) maybe they think this has a chance of actually selling well (unlike the Wii U).

1. I don't think that's their style. Everyone knows that Nintendo consoles always live and die based on the success of 1st party.

2. Execution matters more than concept. No matter how interesting the concept is - if their products can't run on the Switch or if it's more trouble than its worth, they won't go for it.

3. Maybe true, but likely irrelevant actually. Even great-selling Nintendo platforms like Wii, DS, and 3DS have kind of left 3rd parties in the dust in terms of sales performance. Sports games, CoD, Assassins Creed and others underperfomed on the Nintendo platform despit being big hits on PS3/360.