firebush03 on 31 December 2025
| Louie_86 said: No, because there was no need. Its not a "one or the other" dichotomy. They couldve done both. |
Had Nintendo stuck with chasing the highest graphics, there would’ve been no $250USD Wii, there would have been no $125USD DS Lite, and chances are there would’ve never been a Nintendo Switch as they would’ve been outcompeted in the hardware industry— just recall how hard they struggled to maintain a steady release of titles during the early years of HD (2011-2013). They would’ve stood no chance during the XB360/PS3 generations.
The “Blue Ocean Strategy” of Yokoi/Iwata was (and still is) a major component in Nintendo’s success. This isn’t a false dichotomy IMO but an appropriate attribution of cause to effect.
Last edited by firebush03 - on 31 December 2025
