Lawlight said:
Nintendo handhelds too. Why do you think they had to combine their handheld with their console? Or release 6 revisions of the 3DS to boost sales? |
3DS has still sold a respectable number, it will end up selling more than the NES, SNES, and many other "successful" platforms, while being a budget/kids portable mainly and that sector has been hit very hard by mobile, so that shows Nintendo can still survive even in very harsh conditions. Switch wisely is a more premium product so it has more cover from the smartphone storm.
Think of it like an evolution where an animal is suddenly thrust into harsh (lets say) winter conditions. Well the Vita just died straight up, 3DS suffered and had some painful experiences, but it's alive and doing alright. The offspring (Switch) has evolved to have greater protection against this new harsh environment.
