29th January 2014, 5:55 PM
I don't see why people think "put your games on the iPad" is a solution. Their portable system isn't the one that's failing. Wouldn't "put your games on the PC" make at least a little more sense?
Really though, when I think about it, should the day come when Nintendo's portable console absolutely flops and they are forced to make a choice, frankly I don't think going to portable devices like smart phones would be the worst idea, BUT, and this is critical, the button issue would need to be addressed.
Either Nintendo would need to sign a deal with Apple so that Apple produced a Nintendo designed iPhone with buttons worked in, or Nintendo themselves would need to sell their own controller addon. A good one, one that they advertise constantly along with the games, and one that becomes the de facto standard on Apple devices. Do this, and Nintendo's games could work on the iPhone. Otherwise, good luck playing Mario with a touch screen.
But yes, doomed.
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Really though, when I think about it, should the day come when Nintendo's portable console absolutely flops and they are forced to make a choice, frankly I don't think going to portable devices like smart phones would be the worst idea, BUT, and this is critical, the button issue would need to be addressed.
Either Nintendo would need to sign a deal with Apple so that Apple produced a Nintendo designed iPhone with buttons worked in, or Nintendo themselves would need to sell their own controller addon. A good one, one that they advertise constantly along with the games, and one that becomes the de facto standard on Apple devices. Do this, and Nintendo's games could work on the iPhone. Otherwise, good luck playing Mario with a touch screen.
But yes, doomed.
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