lifespan nearing the end but its not over yet.

upcoming: XC 3D, Devil Surivivor 2 Record Breaker, Hatsune Miku, Lord of Magna...

coming to west: FF Explorers and Youkai Watch (i think it could be popular like Pokemon)

AAA in development: new Ace Attorney, new Professor Layton, Bravely Second, Fire Emblem,...

and dont forget Pokemon

That is only one big name exclusive and for some people Xenoblade is not as big of a name as it once was. Xenosaga back on the PS2 was a much larger franchise. I actually wouldn't mind seeing a return to that part of the franchise. KOS-MOS and TALOS were epic, though I've heard rumors that we may be getting something new regarding those characters for the Wii U. The key word is RUMOR.

Anyways that is one new game, I am not to worried as the 3DS is likely coming to an end of its life cycle. We will see soon in the future! :P I mean you could always get the Wii version or something. This really isn't the end of the world. I did read what you said, but I do feel that there are a few exceptions. The only thing I am trying to figure out is where the extra power is utilized? It doesn't look as good as many 3DS games.... Though I suppose this is all a matter of opinion.

it needs to have a bigger instal base for other devs to support it I mean Nintendo can only do so much

One word... iPhone.

Hope the NX is going to be Nintendo Steam for Phones

Western sales aren't great hence the poor support. But still it warrants something tbf

That may be true for western developers.... but it´s a different story in Japan.

i dont care about western devs. i am missing all the jrpgs etc 

where is my DQ game? etc

On the Vita: http://www.polygon.com/2015/4/1/8328689/dragon-quest-heroes-2-coming-to-ps3-ps4-playstation-vita

Is Ace Attorney really "AAA" considering it's a visual novel that doesn't even get a physical release in the west any more?

Seems like the new Layton game is iOS/Android only, too.