Would it be better for Nintendo to go 3rd party?

Yes, it's this thread again and it has my Seal Of Approval(tm)... :P

But on a serious note - do you think it would be better for Nintendo to go 3rd party?

I want to read some reasonable (I know, reason in SW, lol) arguments why you think so or why you don't think so.

Remember I'm not asking if it would be better for *you* but if it would be better for THEM.

Discuss.

Never gonna happen. At most they'll just go handheld only

It's hard to say. I mean they made a ton of money off their consoles last gen (the wii and ds). They are struggling this gen in the home console side, but i would say going 3rd party now would be jumping the gun a bit. I think if the console after the wii u flops as well (assuming they don't turn the wii u around), then i would definitely believe that its in their best interests to go 3rd party (except on handhelds until that market disappears). 

It'll be interesting what they do though.

I'd love to play their games on my PC.

Mario is the only thing selling Nintendos gimmicks.

*plays broken record* No, if it didn't help SEGA and Atari, it won't help Nintendo. Better to have them leave gaming, we don't need history repeated.

Never gonna happen. At most they'll just go handheld only

Shinobishyguy

Unless they start making games for people older than 5 then I wouldn't care.720OwnsPS4

never really understood this logic from people. Fact is the games are fun, and i don't know anyone who hasn't played wii sports. Who cares if it doesn't have mature themes, and some of their games do have more mature concepts in them. I like that nintendo has kept the style of their games at their roots, while still providing fun experiences. 

Yes they don't make good consoles any more, should go 3rd party, and spend more money on making games for pc and next gen conssoles.

Yes they don't make good consoles any more, should go 3rd party, and spend more money on making games for pc and next gen conssoles.

ultimate-k

I feel like some of the people on here have the worst businessmen ever.

Go 3rd party when the company makes more than any other company in the industry?

You're stupid.

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Yes they don't make good consoles any more, should go 3rd party, and spend more money on making games for pc and next gen conssoles.

PCgameruk

I feel like some of the people on here have the worst businessmen ever.

Go 3rd party when the company makes more than any other company in the industry?

You're stupid.

MakeMeaSammitch

They do?

Sure, Wii and DS were a success, but I think WiiU and 3DS won't repeat that success.

And as it stands now, the U is stuggling in sales-terms. (or so everyone is saying)

Not really. Nintendo games have something special that you don't find anywhere else. If they went multi platform some of that magic would be lost. The Wii U will be profitable for Nintendo in the long run anyway even if it only sells in Gamecube numbers. It's almost a guarantee that some of this new gens best games will be on Wii U.

[QUOTE="MakeMeaSammitch"]

I feel like some of the people on here have the worst businessmen ever.

Go 3rd party when the company makes more than any other company in the industry?

You're stupid.

nameless12345

They do?

Sure, Wii and DS were a success, but I think WiiU and 3DS won't repeat that success.

And as it stands now, the U is stuggling in sales-terms. (or so everyone is saying)

WiiU will be fine with a price cut.

Either way nintendo has always made a profit.

It makes more sense for Sony to do that instead of Nintendo.

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[QUOTE="MakeMeaSammitch"]

I feel like some of the people on here have the worst businessmen ever.

Go 3rd party when the company makes more than any other company in the industry?

You're stupid.

MakeMeaSammitch

They do?

Sure, Wii and DS were a success, but I think WiiU and 3DS won't repeat that success.

And as it stands now, the U is stuggling in sales-terms. (or so everyone is saying)

WiiU will be fine with a price cut.

Either way nintendo has always made a profit.

Wii U is already selling for a loss, a price cut isnt happening, they may as well get as much money as they can from the few people that are actually interested.

No, it would be better if Nintendo went all out with a real console besides relying on gimmicks and their franchises to save them.

No, whatever keeps Nintendo healthy is a good thing, whether that means producing hardware or not.  While I do wish I didn't have to buy their consoles to play their software, I'm not a big enough fan anyway to come back for serving after serving of Zelda, Metroid, & Mario.  Either way, it doesn't affect me, plus they are a great gateway company for a lot of young gamers out there.

The answer is clearly "no". Look at what happened to SEGA.

Sh*t, what a creative thread.

Why do you continue to fap relentlessly to this impossible dream?

Imagine a console market that only contained Microsoft and Sony, only with lower standards, since there would be less competition, and less companies to steal innovative ideas from.

Yeah, no, that sounds godawful. The loss of any major player is a massive loss for the industry, and the loss of one who constantly produces some of the most polished and highest rated exclusives would be even worse. And no, they're not going to go multiplat without a major quality hit, so **** that idea.

Sounds like a terrible plan all-round.

I can't answer that!

I'll not get the WiiU and i would love to play Nintendo games on my Xbox 3 or PS4. On the other hand, i don't want Nintendo to fail. Hmmm...

[QUOTE="720OwnsPS4"]Unless they start making games for people older than 5 then I wouldn't care.deomag4

never really understood this logic from people. Fact is the games are fun, and i don't know anyone who hasn't played wii sports. Who cares if it doesn't have mature themes, and some of their games do have more mature concepts in them. I like that nintendo has kept the style of their games at their roots, while still providing fun experiences. 

Those gamers who want Nintendo to go 3rd Party won't buy their games anyway.

Plus, Nothing would really change except now you would be playing Zelda with a Dualshock or an Xbox controller, or a controller Nintendo provides for the game.

Other than that, what you see now is pretty much what you would see on another console.

Unless they start making games for people older than 5 then I wouldn't care.720OwnsPS4

i dont know any 5 year olds that can play mario galaxy.

[QUOTE="720OwnsPS4"]Unless they start making games for people older than 5 then I wouldn't care.helwa1988

i dont know any 5 year olds that can play mario galaxy.

Those gamers who want Nintendo to go 3rd Party won't buy their games anyway.

Plus, Nothing would really change except now you would be playing Zelda with a Dualshock or an Xbox controller, or a controller Nintendo provides for the game.

Other than that, what you see now is pretty much what you would see on another console.

LegatoSkyheart

[QUOTE="LegatoSkyheart"]

Those gamers who want Nintendo to go 3rd Party won't buy their games anyway.

Plus, Nothing would really change except now you would be playing Zelda with a Dualshock or an Xbox controller, or a controller Nintendo provides for the game.

Other than that, what you see now is pretty much what you would see on another console.

fernandmondego_

Sure, A Ton of Casuals would jump on the Downloads for sure, since a lot of them don't seem to know about Exclusives.

Some think you can get Uncharted, God of War or Little Big Planet on the 360 only to find out it's only on the PS3.

Remember someone wishing there were some N64 games on the Xbox Marketplace (not talking about Banjo or Perfect Dark, they probably wanted Mario 64 which is on the Wiishop, but who wants that? No Achievements or HD graphics no buy.)

But if you think the Quality of Nintendo's Games would just suddenly sky rocket because it's on a Sony system or Microsoft System is ludicrous.

If Donkey Kong Country Returns released on a PS3 or 360 it wouldn't be any better than what it is on the Wii, except it'll be in HD.

[QUOTE="LegatoSkyheart"]

Those gamers who want Nintendo to go 3rd Party won't buy their games anyway.

Plus, Nothing would really change except now you would be playing Zelda with a Dualshock or an Xbox controller, or a controller Nintendo provides for the game.

Other than that, what you see now is pretty much what you would see on another console.

fernandmondego_

[QUOTE="fernandmondego_"][QUOTE="LegatoSkyheart"]

Those gamers who want Nintendo to go 3rd Party won't buy their games anyway.

Plus, Nothing would really change except now you would be playing Zelda with a Dualshock or an Xbox controller, or a controller Nintendo provides for the game.

Other than that, what you see now is pretty much what you would see on another console.

LegatoSkyheart

Sure, A Ton of Casuals would jump on the Downloads for sure, since a lot of them don't seem to know about Exclusives.

Some think you can get Uncharted, God of War or Little Big Planet on the 360 only to find out it's only on the PS3.

Remember someone wishing there were some N64 games on the Xbox Marketplace (not talking about Banjo or Perfect Dark, they probably wanted Mario 64 which is on the Wiishop, but who wants that? No Achievements or HD graphics no buy.)

But if you think the Quality of Nintendo's Games would just suddenly sky rocket because it's on a Sony system or Microsoft System is ludicrous.

If Donkey Kong Country Returns released on a PS3 or 360 it wouldn't be any better than what it is on the Wii, except it'll be in HD.

[QUOTE="fernandmondego_"][QUOTE="LegatoSkyheart"]

Those gamers who want Nintendo to go 3rd Party won't buy their games anyway.

Plus, Nothing would really change except now you would be playing Zelda with a Dualshock or an Xbox controller, or a controller Nintendo provides for the game.

Other than that, what you see now is pretty much what you would see on another console.

KungfuKitten

I disagree, there are tons of people that would buy their games that wouldn't buy their consoles for whatever reason.KungfuKitten

Any Developer would benifit going third Party, but then what would sell a system? That's what 1st party is all about.

I'm not saying they would be better, I'm saying if Galaxy 3 was to release on the 360 or PS3 there are 360/PS3 owners that would gladly buy it that are not willing to buy a WiiU for it.fernandmondego_

and of course the Common Crowd would, I'm talking about those who frequent it about it. They talk a big game about how they would gobble up the next Metroid or Zelda if it was on another Console, but in reality they wouldn't go for it.

[QUOTE="KungfuKitten"] I don't believe that one bit. Even in such a case it would be just as advisable for microsoft and sony to go third party.LegatoSkyheart

Any Developer would benifit going third Party, but then what would sell a system? That's what 1st party is all about.

I'm not saying they would be better, I'm saying if Galaxy 3 was to release on the 360 or PS3 there are 360/PS3 owners that would gladly buy it that are not willing to buy a WiiU for it.fernandmondego_

and of course the Common Crowd would, I'm talking about those who frequent it about it. They talk a big game about how they would gobble up the next Metroid or Zelda if it was on another Console, but in reality they wouldn't go for it.

I don't see why they wouldn't pick up the games either. Right now their options are to buy another console for those games, if N' goes 3rd party they would just have to buy the game for a system they already have.fernandmondego_

So you're saying it would benifit other console users if Nintendo would go thrid party?

Well duh, of course, Santa Monica and Naughty Dog would greatly benifit if God of War or The Last of Us was on the 360 or WiiU too you know.

That's the case of 1st party. In order to play 1st party you need to get the console it's on. That's what Exclusives do, sell a system.

[QUOTE="fernandmondego_"]I don't see why they wouldn't pick up the games either. Right now their options are to buy another console for those games, if N' goes 3rd party they would just have to buy the game for a system they already have.LegatoSkyheart

So you're saying it would benifit other console users if Nintendo would go thrid party?

Well duh, of course, Santa Monica and Naughty Dog would greatly benifit if God of War or The Last of Us was on the 360 or WiiU too you know.

That's the case of 1st party. In order to play 1st party you need to get the console it's on. That's what Exclusives do, sell a system.

[QUOTE="KungfuKitten"][QUOTE="fernandmondego_"]I disagree, there are tons of people that would buy their games that wouldn't buy their consoles for whatever reason.fernandmondego_

[QUOTE="LegatoSkyheart"]

[QUOTE="fernandmondego_"]I don't see why they wouldn't pick up the games either. Right now their options are to buy another console for those games, if N' goes 3rd party they would just have to buy the game for a system they already have.fernandmondego_

So you're saying it would benifit other console users if Nintendo would go thrid party?

Well duh, of course, Santa Monica and Naughty Dog would greatly benifit if God of War or The Last of Us was on the 360 or WiiU too you know.

That's the case of 1st party. In order to play 1st party you need to get the console it's on. That's what Exclusives do, sell a system.

I agree with you, but don't expect much.

With the way N is going after the casual, yes it would definitely be better for all of us. Not sure if it benefits N though.

[QUOTE="fernandmondego_"][QUOTE="KungfuKitten"] I don't believe that one bit. Even in such a case it would be just as advisable for microsoft and sony to go third party.KungfuKitten

[QUOTE="fernandmondego_"][QUOTE="LegatoSkyheart"]

So you're saying it would benifit other console users if Nintendo would go thrid party?

Well duh, of course, Santa Monica and Naughty Dog would greatly benifit if God of War or The Last of Us was on the 360 or WiiU too you know.

That's the case of 1st party. In order to play 1st party you need to get the console it's on. That's what Exclusives do, sell a system.

LegatoSkyheart

I agree with you, but don't expect much.

Of course, cause you had no point.fernandmondego_

whoohoo you "win" an internet arguement, you want a cookie?

[QUOTE="fernandmondego_"] Of course, cause you had no point.LegatoSkyheart

whoohoo you "win" an internet arguement, you want a cookie?