$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:
Katsumi People will still buy the WiiU to play the exclusives such as Legend of Zelda and Super Smash Bros, it has always been this way.
Exactly the reason I'm buying a Wii U.
KatsumiPosted:
People will still buy the WiiU to play the exclusives such as Legend of Zelda and Super Smash Bros, it has always been this way.
TaigaAisakaPosted:
slapshot101Pear No wonder. Nintendo is most successful gaming company in the world.
They were the first to bring us movement in video games with the Wii and made Sony and Microsoft follow suit with the Kinect and the PS Move. They have come out with some of the most loved games ever.
And they still get shunned :/ Kinda a shame if you ask me. I moved away from the Wii because I got bored of it but I will be returning to the Wii U for their games.
PlusnetPosted:
ShadowBoltDashieNinjaWizardShadowBoltDashieslapshot101NinjaWizardExoticWolfs Now Nintendo is stepping up in the game. :D Nothing can stop them... lol.
I hope they end up being on top again.
With what they told us today and changed their policy, they are sure to be on top again.
No doubt, Super Smash Bros is going be such a hit. Now if they make the Starfox 64 remake that people have been asking for, they will be on top in no time.
SSB is amazing. I wouldn't mind playing it again.
That's truly the only reason I will buy a Wii U. Plus for some other games but SSB is what sealed the deal for me.
Yeah, same with me. I've seen some of the games and they don't look interested. Maybe Zombie U, that looked pretty cool.
slapshot101Posted:
Pear No wonder. Nintendo is most successful gaming company in the world.
They were the first to bring us movement in video games with the Wii and made Sony and Microsoft follow suit with the Kinect and the PS Move. They have come out with some of the most loved games ever.
TaigaAisakaPosted:
Kal_Elaimiami12 I think people who get a wii U arent even in the same market as ps4 and xbox users to be honest. I used to have a wii and after a few months I had to get something else. I would like a wii or wii u but I would need something else besides those.
I agree, the Wii is mainly for short term play you can't really play it seriously
It's not really for competitive play unless you count Mario Kart and Mario Party competitive .-. It's more for just playing and relaxing.
Michelangelo-Posted:
aimiami12 I think people who get a wii U arent even in the same market as ps4 and xbox users to be honest. I used to have a wii and after a few months I had to get something else. I would like a wii or wii u but I would need something else besides those.
I agree, the Wii is mainly for short term play you can't really play it seriously
TaigaAisakaPosted:
NinjaWizardShadowBoltDashieslapshot101NinjaWizardExoticWolfs Now Nintendo is stepping up in the game. :D Nothing can stop them... lol.
I hope they end up being on top again.
With what they told us today and changed their policy, they are sure to be on top again.
No doubt, Super Smash Bros is going be such a hit. Now if they make the Starfox 64 remake that people have been asking for, they will be on top in no time.
SSB is amazing. I wouldn't mind playing it again.
That's truly the only reason I will buy a Wii U. Plus for some other games but SSB is what sealed the deal for me.
PlusnetPosted:
ShadowBoltDashieslapshot101NinjaWizardExoticWolfs Now Nintendo is stepping up in the game. :D Nothing can stop them... lol.
I hope they end up being on top again.
With what they told us today and changed their policy, they are sure to be on top again.
No doubt, Super Smash Bros is going be such a hit. Now if they make the Starfox 64 remake that people have been asking for, they will be on top in no time.
SSB is amazing. I wouldn't mind playing it again.
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