As I packed up my Wii U to sell off (because I don't play it and could use the money for other stuff), I lament that we will never get a traditional Nintendo console again. Which I think people would honestly actually go for. It wouldn't need to compete power wise, but just be something capable in the console space.
- Decent Power
- A good sized HDD
- Good Online
- Focus on Traditional Nintendo games both at Retail and Online VC (with crossbuy)
- Good Price
I think something like that would honestly surprise more people than otherwise with modern Nintendo. Now, when you say "Nintendo" people tend to think "What's the gimmick?" How about the gimmick being a good, family friendly/oriented console? Not a day goes by where I don't get parents in my store asking about family friendly, co-op titles and where they went.
Eh, I'm rambling here. I think there is a place for Nintendo there. A big place. With a console with the right price and right games, they could dominate. But they see otherwise so...ah well. Maybe NX will surprise and end up filling that spot. I just think people are tired of Nintendo's gimmick shit. Pokemon remains popular because it's a solid, fun turn based RPG with fun characters to collect, min/max and share with friends. At this point, Pokemon has outgrown Nintendo.