2012 will see the launch of a new gaming console in Nintendo’s Wii U. Â The company still hasn’t divulged the specifics behind the new hardware, but recent rumors suggest that Nintendo will once again be doing things there way with the Wii U. Â The console will feature a tablet-like device, and is rumored to have functionalities that stretch far beyond controlling video games. Â These rumors have had gaming fans salivating at the potential uses both in and out of games, but one analyst remains skeptical of Nitnendo’s plans for the hardware.
Wedbush Securities’ Â Michael Pachter believes that “Nintendo has to simply stop living in the past,”the analyst told Industry Gamers. Â “By trying to be different with the tablet controller, they have complicated game design for developers, who can’t figure out if the Wii U will ultimately support only one or multiple controllers. Â Nintendo made the device sufficiently different that they are all but assured of limited third party launch support, which ultimately will lead to modest hardware sales. ”
The analyst goes on to say that Nintendo should look outside for leadership and focus on digital downloads, online interface, and multiplayer gaming. Â Or in better words, act just like competition.
