Nintendo Discontinues The NES Classic Edition

[zygote]

S.T.A.G.E. said:

zygote said:

^This.  Now that they are assured that the Switch is a success and they can get the funds they need from it, the added pump in PR from the NES Classic is no longer needed.  They can now buckle down on making sure the Switch is a sound device, limit piracy, and look to the future.  After they explore more with the Switch, we may see another return of the NES Classic in some form, maybe.

I doubt that had a big impact. I think it was because the Wii U wasnt meeting quarterly requirements and they needed a quick fix to make their quarterly earnings.

Oh I agree meeting profit expectations were a part of it, but getting Nintendo's name in the spotlight in some way, reminding consumers of the brand during the Holiday going into the Switch launch after lackluster Wii U adoption was an important step as well.  There are many reasons companies make decisions and wether this particular one was discussed in a board room or not, it suredly is recognized now.  The points for ending it's production is probably just as varied.  In short, these decisions just made sense.