Nintendo/Microsoft What-If?

[Frogger]

This is going to be controversial, so be prepared for what I'm about to say: I think Nintendo should put Mario on Xbox AND playstation. I don't think that putting Mario on XBO (and PS4) would be as bad idea if done right. In fact, I actively think Nintendo should. How?

The Orange Box. It was a collection of Valve games ported to consoles and it was awesome and beneficial for Valve. In an environment where Mario is on smartphones to spread brand awareness, I think a "Nintendo Selects: Gold Collection" would be just as effective for consoles. Maybe even moreso.

Give the project to Tantalus. Take Super Mario Galaxy, Ocarina of Time 3D, Metroid Prime, and Super Smash Bros. 64. Remaster them to all run at 1080p 60fps. Redo textures. Make the appropriate tweaks to the gameplay to work on a traditional controller. No waggle or pointer for Galaxy, no second touch screen for OoT3D and add camera control, dual analog controls for Metroid Prime (and remove the stupid fetch quest). Add online to Super Smash Bros. 64. Make the collection fucking awesome.

Then just release that collection on XBO/PS4. All of these games are at least 10 years old and have been sold multiple times already, so it's not the same thing as "going third party" since it's only one off and it's not releasing something completely new (it obviously is technically before someone mentions it). A game like that would obviously sell insane numbers just because of the novelty, and those four games are perfect for showing the best of what Nintendo has to offer while leaving people wanting more.

Playing Galaxy makes you want more Mario. Playing OoT makes you want to play more Zelda. Playing Metroid Prime makes you want to play more Metroid. Playing Smash makes you want to play more Nintendo. The games are the the most cinematic, "classic" representations of their respective franchises aside from Smash. People who buy those consoles are looking for those kinds of experiences.

That's also why I didn't chose something like WWHD, even though I think it's a better game. OoT is the most "classic" 3D Zelda experience. It's also why I didn't include 2D titles like Super Metroid, even though I think those are better. Purely from a marketing POV, these four games would attract the most people.

Putting these four games on one disk for $60 would send shockwaves, and would be even bigger than The Orange Box. And it's an even bigger deal because the context of the package makes it clear that it's a special, one off thing. If you end up loving it and want more Mario, Zelda, Metorid, Smash, or Nintendo, you'll have to buy a Switch. It's the ultimate Nintendo demo disk.

Alright, I'm readying myself to get crucified now lol.