Nintendo's install base shrunk from 250 million in Gen 7 to ~80 million in Gen 8

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Pavolink said:

ZhugeEX said:

So no one is going to mention that Nintendo's IP is now no longer tied to its own platforms?

Just look how much profit Nintendo had from Pokemon Go or the growth of its smart device segment with the release of Fire Emblem Heroes.

I'd argue that Nintendo's IP is reaching more than ever before.

In general I see more players experiencing Nintendo's IP, higher margins and higher profits than the Wii U/3DS gen. 

So, are the billions of smartphones now part of the userbase?

 

Are they part of a Nintendo owned userbase? Nope. (Although if they sign up for a Nintendo account when they download the game then I would say they are)

Are they part of a userbase that contributes to Nintendo's brand awareness, drives synergy with its traditional business and postiviely impacts the bottom line? Absolutely.