Does It Really Matter How Much Switch Sells?

[ps4tw]

potato_hamster said:

ps4tw said:

While this is sensible and would hold true in most companies, the issue is that Nintendo is still very "Japanese" in its business strategy i.e. scared of change. Even though for a long time it's been apparent that Western-style gaming is popular, Nintendo has refused to make any Western-orientated IP, and out of reluctance to change, they may not choose the most profitable avenue. 

This is totally valid, but the reality is that they are changing. They have been diverifying their investments a lot in the past few years. I think the writing has been on the wall for a long time, and the success of the Wii and DS might have stayed a change that has been brewing for quite some time now.

True, the Wii was definitely a sign of change, however I think a major sticking point is that they refuse to change their IPs and focus on a more mature audience. As gaming is clearly moving this way, Nintendo needs to break away from its obsession with old Nintendo mascots and start finding a happy middle-ground between Japan and Western audiences e.g. Dark Souls. 

Personally though, I think Nintendo won't bother as they don't have the leadership needed for such a change in strategy.