No was it good?

I would consider the Gamecube one of Nintendo's best systems of all time. arguably by far the best controller they've created (one of the best of any console ever, so good that its still being copied by third parties and being released in variants by Nintendo for Smash play on the Wii U), and an insanely high quality library with great graphics for its time (Wind Waker, Metroid Prime, F Zero GX, Animal Crossing, Pokemon XD, Resident Evil 4, Mario Sunshine, Rogue Squadron II, etc.)

Also the GBA and DS were amazing handhelds with huge libraries of games. 

I would argue that the Wii was a mistep in a way but for whatever reasons the consumers loved it so I don't think you can use that as a 'negative' generation for NIntendo when they made money hand over foot. even I have to admit (despite disliking it) that the Wii Sports and motion controls were fun for a LITTLE bit

the Wii U would be their biggest misstep but its less about the software and more about the hardware. Graphics are too weak for this gen and the controller not only is sort of awkward (a tablet to game with? and oversized?) but it also made the price point a bit too high imo. great software though, maybe not as good as other gens by NIntendo but still solid

I have personally been enjoying my 3DS despite not having a large library, although I primarly only bought it to play certain party games with another family member from afar (Smash, Mario Kart, etc.)

I do feel as if the OP seems to not delve into Nintendo's handhelds much in recent years, and I think its easily said that the Nintendo handhelds of late have been of a higher quality than the home consoles. generally bigger game libraries and a bit more accessible 

the real key with Nintendo is I feel like there software is practically as good as ever. that's the biggest issue a big game company can have which can cause their fall. Look at Sega- they struggle to internally produce quality titles with their IP outside of studios they've acquired 

Nintendo is still making great games they just need to make a logical decision on their next system. Either A) or B), the system is extremely competitive graphically with the competition OR the system has some sort of home console / handheld compatibility which equates to a unified game library and more options for potential for gamers

currently gamers had the choice between getting more powerful systems with regular controllers (Playstation, Xbox) or going for Nintendo with an awkward tablet controller and weaker graphics

even die hard Nintendo fans might have been slightlyyy torn due to that. All Nintendo needs to do is keep pumping out good software (maybe higher more employees as lately they've been a bit slow in that regard), and make a decent power system with a great controller. they'll pull back a ton of fans with that

Arsenal was never that good imo.

I'm with you, they've seen their best days. The guys who pioneered in the 80's and early/mid 90's are all old men now though and sadly, way over the hill. Miyamoto is an icon and a creative mind for sure. But everyone gets old and the board of Nintendo has aged badly. They seek out gimmicks to power their progress as opposed to modernizing and competing, and they are terrible at both.

I don't hope for homogeneity with Nintendo, to just "be like everyone else", but the gimmick machines aren't going to cut it these days, I personally have been pretty burned with the Wii U but I knew what I was getting into with the "Smash/Splatoon box". As an aging Nintendo fan that's currently drooling over all that the PS4 has to offer already, NX needs to be pretty solid. Nintendo needs a 180, fast.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Invincibles_(football)

Hey, at least they aren't Forest, trying to live up to 2 successful seasons 35 years ago.

That's a pretty accurate analogy

Hopefully Kimishima pushes for that greatness again because the decline has been notorious this gen.

The Wii did amazing though

Not sure what you mean that they are like arsenal though.. :/

What's Arsenal?? Only joking. I am from the UK and unfortunately, they are my team.

Nope, Nintendo are not like Arsenal.

Arsenal makes money even when they fail.

Arsenal are NEVER last and irrelevant. They are ALWAYS top 4.

Arsenal are at some point, always in the running, in with a chance. The Wii U was never, ever in the race.

Arsenal get third-party support. They are ALWAYS in the Champions League.

Arsenal don't finish with less than half the points of the winners, like Wii U sales.

Arsenal has a SLIM chance of winning three trophies this year... yeah, I know. I do mean very slim.
The Wii U isn't going to win a damn thing and the handheld market is like a lower league..who cares.

No, Nintendo are nothing like Arsenal. Leave my losers alone. Go pick on some other team.

"What was Nintendo thinking sending Zelda on that early?

The thing with the Wii U is, they always try to walk it in!"