I wasn't trying to totally down Nintendo. And I think you can say that I was a little harsh saying Nintendo hasn't taken any risks or any hasn't improved online gaming at all.
They have, and some of it is interesting and perfect Nintendo. Miiverse is a good example of Nintendo doing something pretty cool.
However, BnM is correct that Nintendo seems not to go for broke with their ideas. They are usually first to the table with that new idea, but sometimes, the technology isn't truly ready yet. Wii U, should have probably waited on more generation before being released. The technology just isn't there in both price, or power to be able to run 2-4 screens at the same time.
However, Nintendo could have revised the motion controls, with a new Wiimote, that could of had a better camera, and better sensor bar. Could have had better button placements, and they could have enhanced the Nunchuk to be fully functional with motion controls as well.
Plus Nintendo could have done all this and keep it functional with almost all accessories for the original Wii, and focused on bring a better motion control experience, with a complete online structure, a complete HD experience. Nintendo wouldn't have had to go as powerful as PS4 or Xbox One, but if they would have pushed for more powerful CPU, GPU, and RAM...it would have been a boon. Also Nintendo Land could have still been the packaged game pushing Nintendo's ONLINE presence with asymmetric game play instead of the Game Pad. That and online Wii Sports launching would have been a big hit.