So lets say the Wii U is a big flop....

and Nintendo cannot turn around the system like the they did with the 3DS.

We all know Nintendo isn't just going to bend over and give up, but what do you think will be their next action?

Is it possible that this time they will actually spend some of that tremedous amounts of revenue they have and come out with a Juggernaunt system in the next few years? 

Or do you think Ninty will just contunie to ride the WiiU for the next 4-5 years or cancel all support for thier system like they did the Wii?

just wait till wonderful 101 releases, it's the wii u's killer ap

just wait till wonderful 101 releases, it's the wii u's killer ap

Sweenix

Once smash bros hits the Wii U will take off. Nintendo's just off to a slow start. The console will be far from a flop. 

The Wii U passed big flop about 4 months ago.

meh...theyll just ride it out...and live off of the 3ds.

Wii U will be fine. Nuff said

Once smash bros hits the Wii U will take off. Nintendo's just off to a slow start. The console will be far from a flop. 

Jonwh18

Make a damn console that uses a controller that doesn't scare away developers and instead put that money into the hardware.

Mario Kart U, SSB U, Zelda U & A PROPER 3D Mario will turn the Wii U around.

I have a hard time believing that Nintendo would release 3D Super Mario World as their "new" Mario game for the system. It looks absolutely average. I am very disappointed.

I wanted a PROPER 3D Mario... akin to Mario 64, only bigger with more content... oh well.

RIP Wiiu 2012-2012

Mario Kart U, SSB U, Zelda U & A PROPER 3D Mario will turn the Wii U around.

I have a hard time believing that Nintendo would release 3D Super Mario World as their "new" Mario game for the system. It looks absolutely average. I am very disappointed.

I wanted a PROPER 3D Mario... akin to Mario 64, only bigger with more content... oh well.

moistsandwich

Focus on the ds/3ds, the only good things about Nintendo!

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just wait till wonderful 101 releases, it's the wii u's killer ap

YoshiYogurt

Focus on the ds/3ds, the only good things about Nintendo!

ramonnl

They'll probably just continue with the Wii-U. I don't think Nintendo can afford to abandon the system. Even the Gamecube lasted 5 years into its cycle before ending with the release of the Wii. But you could tell the poor sales caused them to play it safe release a a cheap, marketable, gimmicky console like the Wii.

Even though the Wii-U has been floptacular since launch, I think they'll inevitably bounce back. I remember when people were preparing the 3DS's grave before Nintendo released new Mario titles. People said, "No one wants Mario anymore!" *8 million copies and 30 million 3DS sales later* "Huh. Okay, I guess they do." (love or hate Mario, he stills sells like crack)

But for the benefit of a doubt, if Wii-U flops this Christmas then I'll admit Nintendo is in trouble.

Zelda on PS4/Xbox One/PCHadOne2Many

They don't seem to care anymore with the laughable wii U.  I think they'll pull out.  They won't go out of business because they have like a billion dollars, but they'll pull out.

Nintendo will do just what they always do. The N64 and GameCube sold 32 million and 22 million respectively, that didn't stop Nintendo. The Wii WAS a fad, and Nintendo should have recognized this. They did not, now the Wii U will probably sell in between the N64 and GameCube (my original prediction was 40 million, now I am thinking around 28 million).

The problem is the Wii U just doesn't have much to offer. Mario Kart 8 and Super Mario 3D World will not sell the system. They need killer apps. The top 2 consoles of all time, the PS2 and Wii, had major killer apps. THe PS2 had MGS2, Final Fantasy X, GTAIII, Gran Turismo 3, and Jak and Daxter. The Wii had Wii Sports, Wii Play, Wii Fit, Super Mario Galaxy, and Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

Zelda on PS4/Xbox One/PCHadOne2Many

Despite what I just wrote in my post, Legend of Zelda taking full advantage of next-generation systems...

Even if the Wii U flops, Nintendo has $10 billion bankrolled - they're not going to disappear.  I imagine they'll either have to double-down on the console space and compete directly with MS & Sony (which I think is a bad idea for them) or gamble on design features to set themselves apart (ala Wiimote & Wiipad).

I truly think the most dynamic course of action for them would be to provide a PC-based client for their titles and put out all their titles on multiple platforms or partner up with Apple.

They should do with a price drop when either Smash 4 or MK8 comes out. That'd bring the WiiU back on track.

and Nintendo cannot turn around the system like the they did with the 3DS.

We all know Nintendo isn't just going to bend over and give up, but what do you think will be their next action?

Is it possible that this time they will actually spend some of that tremedous amounts of revenue they have and come out with a Juggernaunt system in the next few years? 

Or do you think Ninty will just contunie to ride the WiiU for the next 4-5 years or cancel all support for thier system like they did the Wii?

 

Lambent7

You make it seem like they dumped the Wii and had nothing.  They went to the Wii U.  

They had a juggernaut system with the N64, the just blew it in other areas (mainly trying to go 1st party only).  Which they are kind of repeating the same mistakes again.

price drop + games= boost in sales

It'll be fine. It just needs those killer titles.

Once smash bros hits the Wii U will take off. Nintendo's just off to a slow start. The console will be far from a flop. 

Jonwh18

Release games based on cherished franchise characters on Apple's iOS.

Shareholders were calling for this years (yes, years) ago. *Naruto Quote*musicalmac

]Too bad that ends up killing whatever value Nintendo IP's have and asking for even more trouble than they realize.

nintendoboy16

I think they'll just ride it out for the next 4-5 years, they may have already assumed that the system would be a disappointment and are willing to ride it out. They'll be able to atleast work out better online strategy, and learn from the pros and cons of Microsoft and Sony's machines.

They don't seem to care anymore with the laughable wii U.  I think they'll pull out.  They won't go out of business because they have like a billion dollars, but they'll pull out.

GOGOGOGURT

They don't seem to care? *looks at fall line up* They wouldn't be releasing 5 big first party games in 5 months if they didn't care

Check out the Vita to really see what it looks like for a company to abandon their own system.

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]Too bad that ends up killing whatever value Nintendo IP's have and asking for even more trouble than they realize.

musicalmac

FFS Gamecube had Mario, Zelda etc and that flopped. The only reason the Wii sold well was because of the controller, the casual market hasn't embraced the tablet so it's never going to be as successful as the Wii. It also fails to appeal to the core gamer with its weak hardware and lack of third party titles so it won't sell as much as PS4.

Unfortunately it will probably end up selling less than the X1.BigBoss255

I have no clue what will happen in the future, but I expect the WiiU to sell anywere from 10million-40million more than the gamecube.

I think the wiiu will do ok once the games and price drops come, certainly not wii numbers but better then 64/gc.

It'll be interesting to see what their course of action for next gen is. 

Wait til next year, all the killer apps will be out, the console will pick up eventually.rjdofu

All this "wait...wait and see", we heard it before and in the end Nintendo only get like 5 really good games each gen.

[QUOTE="BigBoss255"]FFS Gamecube had Mario, Zelda etc and that flopped. The only reason the Wii sold well was because of the controller, the casual market hasn't embraced the tablet so it's never going to be as successful as the Wii. It also fails to appeal to the core gamer with its weak hardware and lack of third party titles so it won't sell as much as PS4.

Unfortunately it will probably end up selling less than the X1.nintendoboy16

Yes, but I don't think they have the power they once had (speaking of Zelda, Mario, SSB). Not saying they are irrelevant, but NSMB has practically done nothing for the Wii U, and 3D World looks meh. Skyward Sword just kind of came and went... Nintendo needs to do more than what they are doing. I just don't see the Wii getting passed even N64 sales.

I think if the Wii-U were to become a flop like the Saturn was, I think they would cancel it and release an ultra powerful system. It's not like it was with the Wii where it was selling great; the Wii-U is struggling.

But I think the Wii-U will be fine.

They'll probably just continue with the Wii-U. I don't think Nintendo can afford to abandon the system. Even the Gamecube lasted 5 years into its cycle before ending with the release of the Wii. But you could tell the poor sales caused them to play it safe release a a cheap, marketable, gimmicky console like the Wii.

Even though the Wii-U has been floptacular since launch, I think they'll inevitably bounce back. I remember when people were preparing the 3DS's grave before Nintendo released new Mario titles. People said, "No one wants Mario anymore!" *8 million copies and 30 million 3DS sales later* "Huh. Okay, I guess they do." (love or hate Mario, he stills sells like crack)

But for the benefit of a doubt, if Wii-U flops this Christmas then I'll admit Nintendo is in trouble.

DrRockso87

Flop in terms of sales, hardware, graphics, online, lack of games, multiplatform, worse version etc. Yeah.
The dedicated fans are still there however but the best of gaming will be elsewhere.

Better off with a better GPU for those mighty steam sales or for PS4/Xbox One.

[QUOTE="HadOne2Many"]Zelda on PS4/Xbox One/PCnintendoboy16

You know you want to see Link with a crew cut and tribal tattoos.

Hypothetically speaking........ Lets say that the Wii U did fail. Wait.............da fuq? That already failed and the fact that they blew off E3 should be proof of this. Even Nintendo doesn't want anything to do with Nintendo. FoxbatAlpha

The Wii-U definitely has not failed yet. It hasn't been out for even a year and it's biggest titles have yet to be released.

They'll play it safe but they seriously need games like Pokemon and Zelda on the Wii U or more new IPs. The new IPs now look interesting.