Should Nintendo leave the console business?

To put all focus and manpower just in the handheld market? It's pretty evident that the Wii is at the end of it's life cycle, with only a handful of games announced for the platform this year and Nintendo's main focus is of course the 3DS. With greater competition than Nintendo has ever faced in the handheld market and rising costs in the console market should Nintendo focus soley on handhelds?

Why? The Wii is still the top selling console and brings them pure profit. It would be pretty stupid if they decided to go handheld only.

No... Thye still make great consoles and great handhelds. I would rather have both than only one.

Why? The Wii is still the top selling console and brings them pure profit. It would be pretty stupid if they decided to go handheld only.

nameless12345

No, considering most Nintendo first-party console games are great.

Over 80 million consoles sold this generation says no. Heck, the Wii sold almost as much as the 360 AND the PS3 COMBINED, why would they leave the console market after this behemoth of a success?

And make less money? that would be silly

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Why? The Wii is still the top selling console and brings them pure profit. It would be pretty stupid if they decided to go handheld only.

Zero5000X

So because they are slowing down a bit they should give up on consoles? Wii is slowing down because it has almost 90 million units sold .

I hope not...

No they should make a proper console with standard control and motion gimmicks.Robbazking

I'm sure the Super Wii will be a resounding success and make Nintendo boat-loads of gold, so no.

They make the best games on consoles. Why should they leave?

No

So make lots of money on Wii = leave console business?:?

To put all focus and manpower just in the handheld market? It's pretty evident that the Wii is at the end of it's life cycle, with only a handful of games announced for the platform this year and Nintendo's main focus is of course the 3DS. With greater competition than Nintendo has ever faced in the handheld market and rising costs in the console market should Nintendo focus soley on handhelds?

i3DS

Why, because they are winning ?

Actually leaving while on top is not a bad idea.

lol.

System wars cred >>> Sales and money.

No, I have a great deal of respect for Nintendo, They are pretty much the ONLY player in the console market I wouldnt have go away, If either MS or Sony went away it would not be the biggest hit, since they target the same demographics, Nintendo is completely Unique.

I quite enjoy the Nintendo brand of consoles and handhelds, and I enjoy the things they try and do.

Imagine only being able to chose a Wii or PC.Banjo_Kongfooie

Ah a perfect world

A console that is actually a console and PC being able to perform at its limits.

[QUOTE="Banjo_Kongfooie"] Imagine only being able to chose a Wii or PC.NanoMan88

Ah a perfect world

A console that is actually a console and PC being able to perform at its limits.

Well it would be a Microsoft console so it would be more like 360 and PC but Nintendo and Sony would be third parties and they would be at a handheld war.

I am actually thinking that more challengers would come to the console market like Apple or google maybe when Nintendo and Sony leave.

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Imagine only being able to chose a Wii or PC.Banjo_Kongfooie

Ah a perfect world

A console that is actually a console and PC being able to perform at its limits.

Well it would be a Microsoft console so it would be more like 360 and PC but Nintendo and Sony would be third parties and they would be at a handheld war.

I am actually thinking that more challengers would come to the console market like Apple or google maybe when Nintendo and Sony leave.

Also when Nintendo leaves almost every new Mario game will decline in quality like Sonic did... and when Nintendo leaves Sony leaves.Banjo_Kongfooie

[QUOTE="Banjo_Kongfooie"] Imagine only being able to chose a Wii or PC.NanoMan88

Ah a perfect world

A console that is actually a console and PC being able to perform at its limits.

They have the #1 console in sales, so I'm not sure why slowing down a little would be an automatic quit. Sounds like loser talk to me. And given so many people have bought one, it stands to reason sales would slow down eventually; after all, most everyone who wants one probably already has one.

i agree. i dont have a wii and will never will this gen. they should just join sony and make games using sonys power to make their nintendo games really get attention. i have no desire in any nintendo products this gen

i agree. i dont have a wii and will never will this gen. they should just join sony and make games using sonys power to make their nintendo games really get attention. i have no desire in any nintendo products this gen

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i agree. i dont have a wii and will never will this gen. they should just join sony and make games using sonys power to make their nintendo games really get attention. i have no desire in any nintendo products this gen

nintendoboy16

No, why in the world would they want to do that?

That does not make even one iota of business sense.

considering the wii succses , it will be so stubid to do so

Lolwtf am I reading.

Why would Nintendo leave the console business now right after the Wii was an extremely successful system that raked them in mountains of cash?

i agree. i dont have a wii and will never will this gen. they should just join sony and make games using sonys power to make their nintendo games really get attention. i have no desire in any nintendo products this gen

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[QUOTE="Banjo_Kongfooie"]Also when Nintendo leaves almost every new Mario game will decline in quality like Sonic did... and when Nintendo leaves Sony leaves.nintendoboy16

Yes and some would just stop being made... I really hope all three companies do not pull a Sega. I doubt they will though as they all seem to be competant towards their consumers. As bad as the Ps3 600-500$ launch was it had the excuse of blueray I guess.

Nintendo's last three consoles have all been crummy compared to the competition so yes, they should keep as much self-respect as they can and declare they're focusing on handhelds only...

Would be the smart thing to do...lbjkurono23

Why would they do that, because they're bi-winning?