$400 PS4 'puts no pressure on Wii U at all', says Nintendo exec
The PS4 is expected to pose a particular threat to Wii U with its $400/£349 price point - just $50/£50 more than the 'Deluxe/Premium' version of Nintendo's significantly lower-spec machine. But Fils-Aime brushes off the challenge.
"It puts no pressure on us at all," Fils-Aime insisted during a chat with Kotaku. "Sony and Microsoft are going to do what they're going to do. My bet is that there are going to be more announcements the closer we get to whatever their launch date is."
He went on, "From my perspective, I can't focus on that. I have to focus on: How do we satisfy the needs of all of the consumers out there with Nintendo products? How do we make sure they understand our proposition? How do we make sure they're excited about the software that we offer? And from that standpoint we're going to let our competition do what they're going to do."
Wii U has struggled at retail in its early life largely due to a lack of compelling software releases, which is something Nintendo aims to rectify in the run up to Christmas.
"You know, I think by the end of this holiday, after we've launched Wind Waker, after we've launched Donkey Kong Country, after we've launched Mario 3D World, I think we're going to be in a very good position," said Fils-Aime.
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TaigaAisakaPosted:
BDBShadowBoltDashiePane I've Never Tried The Wii U, But Never really Liked The First Wii. That's Mainly Why I Did Not Buy The Wii U.
I had the Wii but got bored with it so that's why I didn't get the Wii U.
Same here! I had the Wii but never got the Wii U!
The Wii U doesn't have the best reviews but I honestly don't care, I want to play them games xD
MentalistPosted:
ShadowBoltDashiePane I've Never Tried The Wii U, But Never really Liked The First Wii. That's Mainly Why I Did Not Buy The Wii U.
I had the Wii but got bored with it so that's why I didn't get the Wii U.
Same here! I had the Wii but never got the Wii U!
TaigaAisakaPosted:
TTG_Semper-Fi Anyone who buys a Wii U definitely Needs a doctor...
Guess I need a doctor now seeing as I'm getting the Wii U once SSB is out .-.
TaigaAisakaPosted:
Pane I've Never Tried The Wii U, But Never really Liked The First Wii. That's Mainly Why I Did Not Buy The Wii U.
I had the Wii but got bored with it so that's why I didn't get the Wii U.
EvoVIIIPosted:
I've Never Tried The Wii U, But Never really Liked The First Wii. That's Mainly Why I Did Not Buy The Wii U.
TaigaAisakaPosted:
-Live The WiiU is crap to me just for the fact that Nintendo is so closed off. It's like they don't even try for 3rd party support and just stick to there 1st party exclusives making the cosnole sell. That shows me that Nintendo won't be showing anything new or unique on this console games wise. The Wii U will still sell but that 3rd party support they barely have irks me to no end.
I don't think Nintendo ever used 3rd party support, so maybe they want to try and keep their pride and stay with that. Even if it hurts their sales.
-LivePosted:
The WiiU is crap to me just for the fact that Nintendo is so closed off. It's like they don't even try for 3rd party support and just stick to there 1st party exclusives making the cosnole sell. That shows me that Nintendo won't be showing anything new or unique on this console games wise. The Wii U will still sell but that 3rd party support they barely have irks me to no end.
TaigaAisakaPosted:
slapshot101 The Wii U is still cheaper then the other next gen consoles, so they have a chance for the thrift seekers.
Plus the games that they have coming out will get some people to buy the console, I would be one of those people.
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