Global Hardware 8 December 2018 (Smash Week)

[drinkandswim]

zorg1000 said:

drinkandswim said:

Nintendo doesn't have a choice. Its either that or release a Home Console and just allow the Switch to be their handheld. Unless they are going to give up on the idea of being a valid Hybrid. More than likely I think Nintendo is looking at ways to make a Pro Version affordable so that almost everyone will upgrade. Whether that means an SCD or Cloud Gaming, or just a tablet replacement sold separate without Controllers and a Dock. I don't know what they are going to do, but your view is that they will forego that and just basically become a relatively powerful Handheld. If they do that they will fail.

Nintendo consoles do not sell because of AAA 3rd party games, name me one Nintendo system where they made a difference. They are a nice bonus but nothing more.

Well that is the thing you are expecting that Nintendo is doing the same as the past. They have already shown interest in having more Third Party support for the Switch. Because everyone knows your game library is what drives system sales, and system sales drives game library. You are also assuming that Microsoft wont have a Handheld with Cloud Gaming as one of the (4) New Systems they are working on. Maybe you are right we will see within the next few years. I do think Nintendo sees value in Third Party support. I do expect they will have a system that is handheld only for Indies and people who are only interested in Switch as a handheld. I also expect a more powerful device. I do think they are also looking at what will split the install base the least, but still keep them competitive.