WTF? They had plenty of time since they're not releasing a lot of games recently XD.

Well worst case would be to repeat Wii U mistakes, so it seems they preparing strong launch lineup for NX.

Super Mario 128 wasn't ready yet... I'll keep on dreaming.

Now, they will also have to divide attention with the PS4K.

I did not say that 3rd parties was an excuse.  I said it made things APPEAR worse.  Sony's output early on wasn't at all impressive.  Neither was Microsoft's.   The Wii U has in terms of substantial retail releases Nintendo Land, ZombiU, New Super Mario Bros U, The Wonderful 101, Super Mario 3D World, New Super Luigi U, Pikmin 3, Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze, Mario Kart 8, Hyrule Warriors, Bayonetta 2,  Smash Bros, Captain Toad Treasure Tracker, Wind Waker HD, Twilight Princess HD, Kirby and the Rainbow Curse, Mario Party 10, Splatoon, Yoshi's Wooly World, Mario Maker, Xenoblade Chronicles X, Pokken Tournament, Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE, Star Fox Zero, and then Zelda.  That's not counting really small digital entries or those that were received in a particularly negative light.  Also doesn't include games exclusive with no ties to Nintendo, indie or otherwise.  Also not counting Color Splash since that game makes everyone's blood boil.  That's all in 4 full calendar years + the launch.  If the Wii U had third party support, they would be just as well off as Sony or MS and there would be FAR less complaining.  The fact they don't means that the gaps between those are all completely empty.  Hence droughts.  Hence constant complaining.

So, they had HD problems with Wii U and now again with NX, 4 years later.
What a great reassuring way to start your next cycle.

4, no, 5 years ago everyone believes the Wii droughts were due to the focus on the successor. You know how that ended.

The reality is that Nintendo can't compete in the current market. At least not with their old ways.

Does it really matter? I mean, when is the last time Nintendo had enough consoles at launch? If the NX comes out over the holidays, it's really only going to benefit scalpers on eBay. Sure, they lose holiday software sales, but they also avoid fighting with EA, Activision, Sony, and Microsoft for prime advertising spots.

3DS and Wii U?

Skipping the holidays is like playing Mario Kart and skipping a free giant booster.

i want though something more import what exactly comes after the launch you could have a big launch line up but have jack shit for months.

This is good news, it seems they aren't rushing it but want to give it a proper launch. The issue with the Wii U wasn't it launch, it was the months that followed it. They had no games during the first spring which caused a massive drop in sales.By delaying for a couple of months this may be prevented. Of course it will probably affect launch sales a bit, but on the other hand it won't take as long before the next big boost in sales during the holiday season. Wii U had lost all momentum between launch and the following holiday season.

I can see NX launch with both Zelda and a new 3D Mario game. That ought to be get a substansive amount of (Nintendo) 'core' gamers on board.