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Nintendo Gaming / Suggestions on what Nintendo should do to become #1 next generation
« on: May 17, 2003, 05:19:43 PM »
Give your suggestions/ideas on what you think Nintendo should do to become #1 with the next generation machine they'll release in 2005. Both Sony and Microsoft will also be releasing their "next gen" systems around this time also. What does Nintendo need to do to finally become number 1 again? (Not that they really need to as they're the most profitable video game company but Nintendo fans want to see them win the crown again, at least I do.)
First off-NO PURPLE COLORS OR FISHER PRICE COLORS FOR THE COLORING OF THE SYSTEM. I'm sorry but no matter what anyone will argue, purple as your primary video game console color is a very bad choice. It does not fit in with people's home theater coloring schemes(most of them silver or black). So I stongly suggest they choose platinum or jet black. Hell, I'd even go with a see-through case with flourescent lights(kinda like a pc case mod). Now wouldn't that be wicked and something different and sure to get people talking?(As long as it's done right).
A highly competitive price point. I say $149.95 at launch with one controller and a playable demo disk.
System ships with wireless controller and is wireless only. 4 people can play using different frequencies if necessary. The controls should have a rumble feature.
Backwards compatible with the Gamecube. THIS IS A MUST. Since Nintendo is releasing a system pretty quickly after the Gamecube, it's in their interests and the fan's interests to have a backwards compatible system.
DVD support. Nintendo should finally take a hint and support the DVD format. While they could still go with the smaller discs like they did with the cube, they should give the players a nice option to be able to play dvds in the system.
A "cool" name for the system. Gamecube was o.k. I guess but how about something with some bite or just cool? Nintendo Eclipse(cause it'll eclipse the competition hehe), Nintendo Nova etc.
Of course, killer system specs. It's gonna have to be powerful since they'll be first out of the gate apparently and it'll give time for Sony and Microsoft to up their specs. That said, Nintendo should make sure that the system could be easily "upgradable" for consumers in case Nintendo decides to add special features or increase system performance ala more memory etc..
MATURE GAMES. Nintendo MUST realize that the people who played the nes or now a bit older and expect more mature themed games. I'm not saying they need to make all mature games but they definately need to reach out to the 20 and up demographic. I'd even go as far as having an internal Nintendo division devoted exclusively to making "mature" games for the system.
BE AGGRESSIVE. Nintendo needs to come out swinging and show they mean business. How to do this? How about buy a company like Rockstar Games or secure the Grand Theft Auto series as exclusives to the system. I believe Rockstar's contract with Sony is over in 2004. Nintendo needs to break out the cash and get Rockstar to make Grand Theft Auto. Tell me the next Grand Theft Auto game exclusive to the Nintendo system being available with the system at launch wouldn't sell systems! Plus, it shows they're going after the "mature" market.
THIRD PARTY SUPPORT. Nintendo needs to get as many quality third parties as possible to develop for the system. This is a no-brainer.
ROLEPLAYING GAMES. Nintendo has been dropping the ball big time with rpgs. They need to get a Dragon Warrior or the proper Final Fantasy series on the system. Bringing back the "Mother" series to the console would help.
ALL FLAGSHIP CHARACTERS SHOULD HAVE GAMES AT LAUNCH. Mario, Zelda, Starfox, Pikman, Pokemon, Metroid,
Super Smash Brothers..etc. These games should be available AT LAUNCH. Why? Well it'll get the people who say "well, I'll wait until I see Super Smash Brothers until I buy a system".
A SOLID ON-LINE GAME NETWORK. Just think, downloadable new quests for the Zelda game or teaming up with your friends online to play Zelda online exploring dungeons together. Pokemon battles. Star Fox space battles, F-Zero races and downloadable new maps and cars, Mario Kart online and so much more. Grand Theft Auto online.....If Nintendo does it right and with the franchise characters they have, their online network would definately give Microsoft and Sony's a run for the money.
That's all of my suggestions or ideas. Post yours!
-Rob D.
First off-NO PURPLE COLORS OR FISHER PRICE COLORS FOR THE COLORING OF THE SYSTEM. I'm sorry but no matter what anyone will argue, purple as your primary video game console color is a very bad choice. It does not fit in with people's home theater coloring schemes(most of them silver or black). So I stongly suggest they choose platinum or jet black. Hell, I'd even go with a see-through case with flourescent lights(kinda like a pc case mod). Now wouldn't that be wicked and something different and sure to get people talking?(As long as it's done right).
A highly competitive price point. I say $149.95 at launch with one controller and a playable demo disk.
System ships with wireless controller and is wireless only. 4 people can play using different frequencies if necessary. The controls should have a rumble feature.
Backwards compatible with the Gamecube. THIS IS A MUST. Since Nintendo is releasing a system pretty quickly after the Gamecube, it's in their interests and the fan's interests to have a backwards compatible system.
DVD support. Nintendo should finally take a hint and support the DVD format. While they could still go with the smaller discs like they did with the cube, they should give the players a nice option to be able to play dvds in the system.
A "cool" name for the system. Gamecube was o.k. I guess but how about something with some bite or just cool? Nintendo Eclipse(cause it'll eclipse the competition hehe), Nintendo Nova etc.
Of course, killer system specs. It's gonna have to be powerful since they'll be first out of the gate apparently and it'll give time for Sony and Microsoft to up their specs. That said, Nintendo should make sure that the system could be easily "upgradable" for consumers in case Nintendo decides to add special features or increase system performance ala more memory etc..
MATURE GAMES. Nintendo MUST realize that the people who played the nes or now a bit older and expect more mature themed games. I'm not saying they need to make all mature games but they definately need to reach out to the 20 and up demographic. I'd even go as far as having an internal Nintendo division devoted exclusively to making "mature" games for the system.
BE AGGRESSIVE. Nintendo needs to come out swinging and show they mean business. How to do this? How about buy a company like Rockstar Games or secure the Grand Theft Auto series as exclusives to the system. I believe Rockstar's contract with Sony is over in 2004. Nintendo needs to break out the cash and get Rockstar to make Grand Theft Auto. Tell me the next Grand Theft Auto game exclusive to the Nintendo system being available with the system at launch wouldn't sell systems! Plus, it shows they're going after the "mature" market.
THIRD PARTY SUPPORT. Nintendo needs to get as many quality third parties as possible to develop for the system. This is a no-brainer.
ROLEPLAYING GAMES. Nintendo has been dropping the ball big time with rpgs. They need to get a Dragon Warrior or the proper Final Fantasy series on the system. Bringing back the "Mother" series to the console would help.
ALL FLAGSHIP CHARACTERS SHOULD HAVE GAMES AT LAUNCH. Mario, Zelda, Starfox, Pikman, Pokemon, Metroid,
Super Smash Brothers..etc. These games should be available AT LAUNCH. Why? Well it'll get the people who say "well, I'll wait until I see Super Smash Brothers until I buy a system".
A SOLID ON-LINE GAME NETWORK. Just think, downloadable new quests for the Zelda game or teaming up with your friends online to play Zelda online exploring dungeons together. Pokemon battles. Star Fox space battles, F-Zero races and downloadable new maps and cars, Mario Kart online and so much more. Grand Theft Auto online.....If Nintendo does it right and with the franchise characters they have, their online network would definately give Microsoft and Sony's a run for the money.
That's all of my suggestions or ideas. Post yours!
-Rob D.
