Bloomberg: Nintendo Traders Signal Switch Could Be Bigger Hit Than the Wii

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curl-6 said:

Miyamotoo said:

I wouldn't expect any major 1st party game from 3DS any more, expect maybe Pokemon that in that case will be cross platform game (but that matter is not only on Nintendo but buy Pokemon Company also), they are aware that Pokemon would again sale at least around 10m on 3DS in any case, we already saw few times Nintendo launching Pokemon on system that is basically at end of lifea and when new one is around corner.

Like I wrote, "in any case it more important that Switch has more stronger 1st year, beacuse 1st year will deacaide is Switch will be succes, fact that Wii U received strong games like MK8 and Smash Bros 4 in its second year didn't change anything because Wii U already was considered like huge failure after 1st year, word of mouth is also very important for console succes. Games like Zelda BotW, MK8D, Splatoon 2 and Mario Odyssey will also sell Switch in following years also, they are all  strong system sellers games".

So after Wii U its crucual that Switch has strong 1st year linuep and become very deassireble and visible console in its 1st year. Agree, in order to conitinue all this momentum, they need strong E3, and if we know that lotsa of their teams did not announced or launch any game for few years now, they can announce couple strong games at this years E3, they definitely didn't showed everything they had at Switch presentation (that's why announcement in terms of games was little underwhelming), they saved some announcements for E3.

They really needed a strong first year for Switch after Wii U's incredibly weak one, and it looks like they have accomplished that.

To sustain momentum through 2018 though, they're going to need at least 6 major titles for the year, one every two months or so. Not saying they can't deliver that, but that's a lot to ask of any first party developer. If I were Nintendo, I'd be doing some moneyhatting right now to secure some third party exclusives and/or outsourced entries of in-house properties.

Wii U's first year was absolutely excellent. The problem is, it was equally excellent for Microsoft and Sony. Wii U had 2 Assassin's Creed and CoD titles along with other major multiplatform titles that people SWEAR Nintendo needs if they want to stay relevant. However, the console failed miserably. The first year of Wii U was a clear example that people do not understand what Nintendo needs to do in order to maintain relevance in this industry. They need to separate themselves from their competition as much as possible (through exclusive games and different philosophical practices).

This console, much like Wii and DS and even Game Boy, is about as different and distinct as Nintendo can get right now and if they follow through with great yet exclusive content, people will be pursuaded to get the console because the games are quality and can only be played in one place. This console is the direct opposite of Wii U in just about every single way. It did not launch with a lot of titles or multiplatform titles like Wii U did. It is actually very similar to 3DS and its launch with the exception of Zelda (which was not found at Wii U launch either). This console has obviously sold on three main things, killer content, a bright future, and its simplicity (much like Wii, DS, and 3DS and absolutely nothing like Wii U).

As for the rest of your post, I do believe Nintendo can put out a good chain of titles. I also agree that they should moneyhat as much as possible. Making sure Monster Hunter is exclusive should be their top priority. To have the first mainline HD monster hunter exclusive to Switch (not a remake) would probably secure Nintendo as the company to beat going forward.