Nintendo President Satoru Iwatu believes that the launch of Sony and Microsoft's next gen consoles later this month will be good for Nintendo as they will “energize the video game industry as a whole”.
Speaking at the Japanese manufacturer's Q2 financial briefing, Iwata said he believed that the new consoles could aid sales of Nintendo's ailing Wii U console...
Last week, we reported that in the UK the Wii U had not been included in published sales figures for game units sold since figures were too low. However, Iwata argued that – although other consoles were launching in time for Christmas - "they focus on targeting highly skilled users” whereas the main titles released on Wii U in time for the holiday season would be more family orientated.
"Thus, in the sense that we attract consumers interested in this category of video games, I think the launch of other video game systems is also good for us because they energize the video game industry as a whole."
He went on to say that – whilst currently the Wii U is targeting a different demographic to the PS4 and Xbox One – Nintendo's upcoming offerings would appeal more to this core “highly skilled gamer”.
It seems more likely that, if anything can solve the Wii U's woes, it will be this. The console alreasdy has several major first party games confirmed to arrive in 2014. So far,Mario Kart 8, Super Smash Bros, Bayonetta 2 and Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze have already been revealed for next year. Zelda Boss Eiji Aonuma has also revealed that 2014's E3 will bring more details about the new Legend of Zelda title, which could be another feather in the cap of Nintendo's Wii U console.
Since the HD remake of The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker managed to bump Wii U sales by almost 700% last month, perhaps these games will turn around Nintendo's fortunes.
How do you think Nintendo will fare once next-gen consoles launch? Will the return of classic titles like Super Smash Bros to the console persuade you to buy one, or is the Wii U a lost cause?
Let us know what you think in the comments.
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