$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:
ResoluteKatsumi 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.
That's the only reason why some people buy consoles lol.
Only reason I'm buying the Wii U ;D
LeapPosted:
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 haha :)
slapshot101Posted:
The Wii U is still cheaper then the other next gen consoles, so they have a chance for the thrift seekers.
ResolutePosted:
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.
That's the only reason why some people buy consoles lol.
TaigaAisakaPosted:
Sorcery Of course it won't pose a threat, they're designed for completely different types of games, Nintendo consoles can be in no way compared to mainstream consoles.
The sad thing is people still try and compare them. Nintendo is Nintendo and Sony and Microsoft are Sony and Microsoft and they should be left at that.
SorceryPosted:
Of course it won't pose a threat, they're designed for completely different types of games, Nintendo consoles can be in no way compared to mainstream consoles.
TaigaAisakaPosted:
TendShadowBoltDashiesplot9 If I wanted to play Wind Waker, Donkey Kong Country, Smash Bros, warioware, Mario Kart and a 3D Mario game then I'll play my Wii with Gamecube compatibility.
You won't have the new Super Smash Bros though.
He went there. Hahahaa
:3 The new Super Smash Bros is the main reason I'm getting the Wii U so I had to throw that in there xD
TendPosted:
ShadowBoltDashiesplot9 If I wanted to play Wind Waker, Donkey Kong Country, Smash Bros, warioware, Mario Kart and a 3D Mario game then I'll play my Wii with Gamecube compatibility.
You won't have the new Super Smash Bros though.
He went there. Hahahaa
TaigaAisakaPosted:
splot9 If I wanted to play Wind Waker, Donkey Kong Country, Smash Bros, warioware, Mario Kart and a 3D Mario game then I'll play my Wii with Gamecube compatibility.
You won't have the new Super Smash Bros though.
splot9Posted:
If I wanted to play Wind Waker, Donkey Kong Country, Smash Bros, warioware, Mario Kart and a 3D Mario game then I'll play my Wii with Gamecube compatibility.
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