Nintendo is d00med, OH NOEZ

Solid Snake · 02-24-2005, 12:40 PM

I am a loyal fan to Nintendo, but I also own all three consoles and am currently playing games for PS2 and XBox. If game is a good game then I will buy it regardless if it is Nintendo or not. Nintendo doesn't have the INABILITY to just think inside their own little world, what makes them great is that they are the only company that thinks outside the box.

You can't honestly tell me if Nintendo had been bought out by Microsoft 5 years ago that there would be talk about a new console going to revolutionize gaming. The reason why I am against a merger is because of the direction Nintendo likes to take the gamer. They like to come up with new and original ideas and Sony and Microsoft just like to improve on whats already existing.

Im not saying that if there was a merger I would no longer support Nintendo, it would just be a very dissapointing and sad day for the video game industry.

MuGen · 02-24-2005, 12:43 PM

well....... i'm not saying no one would be disappointed... but I can't see Nintendo's fans giving up gaming because of a merger.

I think any real person would be sad if their company got bought out.... but in the longrun their company is still with them in their hearts ( lol )

Crash · 02-24-2005, 02:01 PM

hmm... take a look at this:

http://www.p-nintendo.com/news/N-1064063123.html

and everyone knows that xbox sells like 400 units a week in japan compared to gamecube 25000

xbox leads gc in n. america and that's it, but they are definately in second place worldwide, plus nintendo is actually making money by selling more software, and not at a loss... if anyone quits, it'll be microsoft.. they'll probably not last another losing generation.

The Duggler · 02-24-2005, 03:48 PM

Ah Crash...Thank you for that wonderful post

MuGen · 02-24-2005, 03:58 PM

Microsoft has enough money but money can't buy everything

They can put all their money into the console market and still wouldn't be able to beat Sony. Because they are meant to be a software company...hence Microsoft[ware]

Yes... that is a fanboy comment.....

Vampyr · 02-24-2005, 06:55 PM

I've been hoping for a long time that Nintendo would go third party. The only reason I buy a Nintendo system is so I can play the classic Nintendo games, and if I want to be able to play anything else, I have to go buy ANOTHER system.

I think it would be excellent if I could buy Microsoft's next gen system, and be able to play all the great games along with Nintendo's games.

If I do buy a system next generation, I was already leaning towards Microsoft's system. If they are as efficient as they were this generation, than their next system will be the best as well. Xbox may not be selling the best, and may not be the most popular in households, but it is a far superior system. It has a huge hard drive, great online support, and no one can argue that the graphics are the best out there.

In my opinion, Microsoft buying Nintendo would be one of the best things to happen in gaming in a long time.

DarrenMcLeod · 02-24-2005, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vampyr

I've been hoping for a long time that Nintendo would go third party. The only reason I buy a Nintendo system is so I can play the classic Nintendo games, and if I want to be able to play anything else, I have to go buy ANOTHER system.

I think it would be excellent if I could buy Microsoft's next gen system, and be able to play all the great games along with Nintendo's games.

There's a problem with your theory. Nintendo going third party (ala sega) would mean that they'd put games on both M$ and Sony's systems. That'd be even worse, because now you have to buy two systems in order to play different Nintendo franchises in case they make some console exclusive!

Now, I don't know about you, but the amount of gaming I get out of the GameCube, even if I want games on other systems, is quite sufficient. I have a large library of Cube games, haven't had a chance to finish lots, and there are still more Cube games that I'd love to own. Nintendo's system is all I need.

And Null, call it blind loyalty or whatever you want, but I probably won't buy a system other than by the big N. I don't want to play Zelda with an Xbox controller. I don't want games pumped out for money rather than enjoyment. I don't want Sony's anti-multiplayer policy (2 controller ports, GREAT plan). Nintendo innovates while others copy... without Nintendo I fear there will be no innovation anymore.

Crash said it best... Nintendo for life.

dropCGCF · 02-24-2005, 09:59 PM

I don't see this happening, competition makes the industry stronger.

Jason1 · 02-24-2005, 11:01 PM

"Asked what he thought about Nintendo's future, Hawkins replied: "My magic eight ball says they will be acquired by Microsoft within five years."

My magic 8 ball says you can suck it.

Null · 02-24-2005, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason1

"Asked what he thought about Nintendo's future, Hawkins replied: "My magic eight ball says they will be acquired by Microsoft within five years."

My magic 8 ball says you can suck it.

mine always says ask again later.

KillerGremlin · 02-24-2005, 11:12 PM

Yup.....I'm going to back Null up on this topic. The amount of fanboyism on this forum is sickening. You people would rather pledge your soul to Nintendo then move on. Some people are just afraid of change I guess....