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Would a GCN2 sell?

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snyps on 12 January 2013

If I understand correctly.

If Nintendo used the GameCube strategy of; being just like the competition in every way with the bonus of exclusive content. Then I believe.... NO!!


The best thing about Nintendo is they innovate. Sony can't, AT ALL, so they copy and tweak. It worked for Sony because they knew what's "Cool" and what's not. Nintendo would need to go full-out ULTRA 64 style for that strategy to work.

Besides, they would rather use their imagination than compete in the expensive graphics arena.



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Mensrea on 12 January 2013
snyps said:
If I understand correctly.

If Nintendo used the GameCube strategy of; being just like the competition in every way with the bonus of exclusive content. Then I believe.... NO!!


The best thing about Nintendo is they innovate. Sony can't, AT ALL, so they copy and tweak. It worked for Sony because they knew what's "Cool" and what's not. Nintendo would need to go full-out ULTRA 64 style for that strategy to work.

Besides, they would rather use their imagination than compete in the expensive graphics arena.


But the Gamecube produced some excellent games, much better games than it's "innovative" succesor. Gimmicks don't make excellent games. 

 




DieAppleDie on 12 January 2013
Mensrea said:
snyps said:
If I understand correctly.

If Nintendo used the GameCube strategy of; being just like the competition in every way with the bonus of exclusive content. Then I believe.... NO!!


The best thing about Nintendo is they innovate. Sony can't, AT ALL, so they copy and tweak. It worked for Sony because they knew what's "Cool" and what's not. Nintendo would need to go full-out ULTRA 64 style for that strategy to work.

Besides, they would rather use their imagination than compete in the expensive graphics arena.


But the Gamecube produced some excellent games, much better games than it's "innovative" succesor. Gimmicks don't make excellent games. 

 



i agree with both of you at the same time!!



Wander_ on 12 January 2013
osed125 said:

The Gamecube (as the original xbox) had the PS2 to compete with, but now that the PS brand is not as big as it was before a GC2 could do a lot better in terms of sales. Marketing was a problem during the GC era, and based on the Wii U it looks like that wasn't going to change. 

In terms of 3rd party support it would be hard to tell, the GC had decent 3rd party support (at least compare to the Wii), so I think a GC2 would have the same amount of 3rd party games. I think a modern GC would be a moderate success, obviously a lot of variables, but if I had to guess maybe a little lower to the current PS360 in terms of sales.


PS brand is not as big????? The only brand that can survive such a horrible launch is the ps brand that just showes you how big it is



Mensrea on 12 January 2013
Wander_ said:
osed125 said:

The Gamecube (as the original xbox) had the PS2 to compete with, but now that the PS brand is not as big as it was before a GC2 could do a lot better in terms of sales. Marketing was a problem during the GC era, and based on the Wii U it looks like that wasn't going to change. 

In terms of 3rd party support it would be hard to tell, the GC had decent 3rd party support (at least compare to the Wii), so I think a GC2 would have the same amount of 3rd party games. I think a modern GC would be a moderate success, obviously a lot of variables, but if I had to guess maybe a little lower to the current PS360 in terms of sales.


PS brand is not as big????? The only brand that can survive such a horrible launch is the ps brand that just showes you how big it is


But did the PS3 sell anywhere near the PS3? The PS brand is strong, but back in the PS2 days it was the most dominant a gaming brand has ever been. Nothing could really do well with it in the market, as evident by Gamecube and Xbox sales. 




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osed125 on 12 January 2013
Wander_ said:
osed125 said:

The Gamecube (as the original xbox) had the PS2 to compete with, but now that the PS brand is not as big as it was before a GC2 could do a lot better in terms of sales. Marketing was a problem during the GC era, and based on the Wii U it looks like that wasn't going to change. 

In terms of 3rd party support it would be hard to tell, the GC had decent 3rd party support (at least compare to the Wii), so I think a GC2 would have the same amount of 3rd party games. I think a modern GC would be a moderate success, obviously a lot of variables, but if I had to guess maybe a little lower to the current PS360 in terms of sales.


PS brand is not as big????? The only brand that can survive such a horrible launch is the ps brand that just showes you how big it is

Having a 150m userbase to a (max) of 90m is bad no matter how you look at it. Especially considering during that gen Sony had the exact same competition as this gen (Nintendo and MS), it wasn't like a "lone wolf" or anything.  



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Wander_ on 12 January 2013
Mensrea said:
Wander_ said:
osed125 said:

The Gamecube (as the original xbox) had the PS2 to compete with, but now that the PS brand is not as big as it was before a GC2 could do a lot better in terms of sales. Marketing was a problem during the GC era, and based on the Wii U it looks like that wasn't going to change. 

In terms of 3rd party support it would be hard to tell, the GC had decent 3rd party support (at least compare to the Wii), so I think a GC2 would have the same amount of 3rd party games. I think a modern GC would be a moderate success, obviously a lot of variables, but if I had to guess maybe a little lower to the current PS360 in terms of sales.


PS brand is not as big????? The only brand that can survive such a horrible launch is the ps brand that just showes you how big it is


But did the PS3 sell anywhere near the PS3? The PS brand is strong, but back in the PS2 days it was the most dominant a gaming brand has ever been. Nothing could really do well with it in the market, as evident by Gamecube and Xbox sales. 


Because of the ps3's damn $599 price, Just look at the Sega Saturn it died because of the price and many more console did ,The only console that survived a shitty launch is the PS3 the ps brand is Worldwide baby.



Jumpin on 12 January 2013
Veknoid_Outcast said:

Also, can we PLEASE stop saying Nintendo is for kids. 

Nintendo isn't, but Gamecube certainly was. The console was shaped like a Purple Lunchbox and had a Fisher Price controller. Plus the flagship games were a weekday afternoon cartoon version of Celda, and Mario with a squirt-gun.



I describe myself as a little dose of toxic masculinity.

Wander_ on 12 January 2013
osed125 said:
Wander_ said:
osed125 said:

The Gamecube (as the original xbox) had the PS2 to compete with, but now that the PS brand is not as big as it was before a GC2 could do a lot better in terms of sales. Marketing was a problem during the GC era, and based on the Wii U it looks like that wasn't going to change. 

In terms of 3rd party support it would be hard to tell, the GC had decent 3rd party support (at least compare to the Wii), so I think a GC2 would have the same amount of 3rd party games. I think a modern GC would be a moderate success, obviously a lot of variables, but if I had to guess maybe a little lower to the current PS360 in terms of sales.


PS brand is not as big????? The only brand that can survive such a horrible launch is the ps brand that just showes you how big it is

Having a 150m userbase to a (max) of 90m is bad no matter how you look at it. Especially considering during that gen Sony had the exact same competition as this gen (Nintendo and MS), it wasn't like a "lone wolf" or anything.  


If the PS2 launched with a $599 pricetag than you can say that.



S.T.A.G.E. on 12 January 2013
DieAppleDie said:
S.T.A.G.E. said:
DieAppleDie said:
No, the damage is done
The average 70 I.Q guy will keep skipping Nintendo forever


...and what of those with an IQ above 70?



...some will and some wont depending on their (good or bad) tastes...

What does IQ have to do with taste? Pardon me, but wouldn't people with higher IQ's be more attracted to more advanced, powerful and complex tech?