Should NINTENDO wave the white flag to SONY/MICROSOFT??

[Broddie]

I don't even know why they still make hardware.DS sells great, but that is only because of Pokemon.

Yet over 25 of the Nintendo 3DS million sellers aren't related to Pokemon in anyway. Great logic there. 3DS sells great because it has software that actually appeals to gamers.

 

[northside7]

Nah but other than handhelds, Nintendo is getting beat and will continue to get beat. Putting out trash consoles since N64.

 

[LUClEN]

Not before they make an M rated mario game

 

[Recaptimus_Prime360]

Im on the fence about it. Ive read though that Nintendo could keep going at this rate of losses for a couple decades because they got so much money.

I like nintendo games, but ive never been a fan of handheld gaming like the DS. Shits dumb to me for some reason. Havent played a Handheld game since pokemon yellow version.

I just wish they would step their game up in technology. Give us a zelda with xbone/ps4 graphics. A mario Kart at that quality would be amazing. They're still releasing games that dont have voices. i hate reading games now lol.

C/s the bolded.

That has been my biggest gripe about Nintendo. That and lack of 3rd party support.

 

[Karl.]

Im on the fence about it. Ive read though that Nintendo could keep going at this rate of losses for a couple decades because they got so much money.

I like nintendo games, but ive never been a fan of handheld gaming like the DS. Shits dumb to me for some reason. Havent played a Handheld game since pokemon yellow version.

I just wish they would step their game up in technology. Give us a zelda with xbone/ps4 graphics. A mario Kart at that quality would be amazing. They're still releasing games that dont have voices. i hate reading games now lol.

C/s the bolded.

That has been my biggest gripe about Nintendo. That and lack of 3rd party support.

The bolded isn't about third-party support though.

 

[CeLLaR-DooR]

About the readin' thing, it's way too late to give some of these niggas voices.

 

[LUClEN]

About the readin' thing, it's way too late to give some of these niggas voices.

Nah

They have voices in Mario kart and super smash

Just not in the story modes

 

[Lustchyld]

Nintendo is defeating itself with their terrible business decisions relating to their consoles. Nintendo was the best system and company ever and now they are a shell of themselves. They need a new leader who likes competition.....Nintendo almost had a monopoly and let it faulter

 

[The Lonious Monk]

I'm still hoping they do. Just so I can get Zelda and Smash Bros on a PS system.

 

[[Trillmatic]]

Let Nintendo cook. On the other hand, get Xbox all the way the fuck outta here. Lol

 

[MasterJayN100]

Nintendo is a Kids platform so really i dont think so.even though i said yes.

 

[focus]

Microsoft and Nintendo posted profits this past quarter. Sony posted more losses.

 

[Cutler 26 INT's LOL!]

Nintendo bringing some heat this year. Mario Kart, Smash, Bayonetta...

Im enjoying they shit this year.

 

[The Lonious Monk]

Microsoft and Nintendo posted profits this past quarter. Sony posted more losses.

The Playstation division is literally saving the company. That's all anyone here cares about.

 

[earth two superman]

Microsoft and Nintendo posted profits this past quarter. Sony posted more losses.

If anyone knows about posting and losses it's you.

 

[focus]

Microsoft and Nintendo posted profits this past quarter. Sony posted more losses.

The Playstation division is literally saving the company. That's all anyone here cares about.

It's "literally" not...at all.

 

[LEMZIMUS_RAMSEY]

they need to focus on finding new ways of playing cause the PS4 and the XBOX1 are not making a great leap into that department ... for now

imo

 

[The Lonious Monk]

Microsoft and Nintendo posted profits this past quarter. Sony posted more losses.

The Playstation division is literally saving the company. That's all anyone here cares about.

It's "literally" not...at all.

Consolidated Results for the First Quarter Ended June 30, 2014

Sales were 1,809.9 billion yen (17,920 million U.S. dollars), an increase of 5.8% compared to the same quarter of the previous fiscal year (“year-on-year”). This increase was primarily due to a significant increase in G&NS segment sales, reflecting the contribution of the PlayStation 4 (“PS4”) which was launched in November 2013, a significant increase in Pictures segment sales primarily due to higher theatrical revenues in Motion Pictures, as well as the favorable impact of foreign exchange rates. This increase was partially offset by a significant decrease in sales in All Other, primarily related to Sony’s exit from the PC business. On a constant currency basis, sales increased 3% year-on-year. For further details about sales on a constant currency basis, see Note on page 9.

Operating income increased 34.3 billion yen year-on-year to 69.8 billion yen (691 million U.S. dollars). This increase was primarily due to a significant improvement in the operating results of the G&NS segment partially offset by a significant deterioration in the operating results of the MC segment.

Yeah, the PS4 and their successful movies are the only thing keeping Sony afloat, so yes it is literally saving the company right now.

Will that continue and will it be enough to ultimately keep the company afloat? Probably not. That said, bringing Sony's financial woes in a discussion about the PS4 when the PS4 is essentially the one aspect of their business that is inarguably successful and will likely survive even if the rest of the company fold is like most of the stuff you post...stupid.

 

[Splackavelli]

.....and what become a third party software company and just produce games for other console like sega did? i don't know i can't picture playing a mario game on a ps4 although metroid prime would fit in. nintendo is an old company its been around for more than 100 years in japan meaning they have long money. i think they now what they are doing keeping their niche as a family oriented gaming company.

 

[The Lonious Monk]

.....and what become a third party software company and just produce games for other console like sega did? i don't know i can't picture playing a mario game on a ps4 although metroid prime would fit in. nintendo is an old company its been around for more than 100 years in japan meaning they have long money. i think they now what they are doing keeping their niche as a family oriented gaming company.

They wouldn't have to change the games they make. In fact, they have a good chance of being successful if they became a third party company because they wouldn't have much competition on the family friendly games on the other systems and they'd open themselves up to a larger population of potential customers. Not only that, but they wouldn't have to worry about the losses that always come with selling consoles.