7.8. They've burned up 3 billion already.
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Nintendo wants to expand into health, learning, and other quality of life products
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7.8. They've burned up 3 billion already.
StreetsAhead
Member
Dunno if they're actually moving those franchises over or just using their experience in developing them to create the new platform.
I think whether it is a successful venture or not will depend on the price, innovation and marketing because I would think that there is always going to be a market for fitness and health related things as long as it done properly.
Relaxed Muscle
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CoffeeJanitor
Member
This could be good for them.
I hope this isn't an out for them/something that keeps them from competing with Sony/MS in the gaming space.
Hopefully we see a hiring spree or this will affect their gaming products.
I hope this isn't an out for them/something that keeps them from competing with Sony/MS in the gaming space.
Hopefully we see a hiring spree or this will affect their gaming products.
Uncle Rupee
Banned
And yet there seems to be something of a blowback against Google Glass already, and it isn't even the masses' hands yet.
And_Gignac
Member
Down to 7,8b. 10 years before bankruptcy.
cubicle47b
Member
I'm interested in what they come up with over the next few years. There's a lot going on with biometric analysis and big data.
I'm curious as well. What I know from my personal experience, is, that I know quite a few people who are definitely interested in Wii Fit, fitness dancing, Yoga and whatnot, but are not too keen on buying the main hub - the Wii U - for all of this, since they are just not interested in traditional games.
Maybe the new device will be a standalone version of the balance board with the Wii U gamepad and basic processing power in it (maybe even a Wii/balance-board hybrid). They could sell that for less and maybe get the blue ocean crowd back, who knows?
6,8b after buying back shares.
Dr. Feel Good
Banned
Is this over? Is there a summary?
Interceptor
Banned
Called it a couple of hours ago. Nintendo will rather expand into new territories like education and health than going 3rd party.
Glass Rebel
Member
And I bet they will get none of these right.
kidtamagotchi
Member
For the nonwearable device, I'm imagining a device you can hook up to your TV or a stand alone device that can scan your body and give you your vital statistics (also using the Wii Balance Board to give your weight, total body fat, height, fluctuations, etc.). It would be like the Kinect. You could also use it to play educational or 'brain games' and play videos that show how to live a healthy lifestyle.
Because they got it totally wrong the first time with Wii Sports and Wii Fit, right?
Out of Working Order
Member
My guess is that 'non-wearable device' is just a service that you can access from various devices (PC, tablet, mobile) that tallies the software you are using/activities you are partaking in to perhaps suggest other products or software to help further improve your 'quality of life'. Perhaps they can organise discounts for gym memberships through the service and suchlike, to entice people to use the service. And of course, their software and hardware will tie in to it.
Intriguing news, anyway.
Intriguing news, anyway.
Interceptor
Banned
If you watch Nintendo closely and follow their development over the last 50 years you could see this coming. Short term demands like going mobile, make games for my playstation, etc etc is not what Nintendo is about. Its just begging. Nintendo was heavily investing in education over the past 6 years. If you want to blame someone direct it at Miyamoto, its his new pet peeve.
Of course they won´t abandon games, they are just trying to expand their portfolio of products. One thing will remain the same: If you want to play their games - buy their hardware.
AlphaTwo00
Member
You know what's funny, these reactions mirror closely to when Nintendo showed off the Wii controller for the first time.
BurnOutBrighter
Banned
I had no idea Geocities was still a thing.
And that diagram is hilarious. It's literally
1. Branch out into healthcare and education
2. Leapfrog mobiles and wearables
3. ????
4. Profit
And that diagram is hilarious. It's literally
1. Branch out into healthcare and education
2. Leapfrog mobiles and wearables
3. ????
4. Profit
Warm Machine
Member
Im imagining the surgical bay in Prometheus.
Lots of potential for Nintendo here if its done right. It also makes a lot of sense given their experience in gaming, hardware and research into the biometrics,etc. Its basically an indirect market that they have some success in where they can leverage their current assets and strengths.
Also the fact that the health market (fitbit,jawbone,nike, etc) is still young but gaining in popularity they have an opportunity to jump in with something new and fresh. All the current players are offer standard wearable.
If Nintendo has something new and fresh they will cut right into the current market and shake shit up.Hopefully making current offerings look primitive in contrast. Nintendo has a shot at kicking all the current players in the ass simply due to their experience in gaming.
Also the fact that the health market (fitbit,jawbone,nike, etc) is still young but gaining in popularity they have an opportunity to jump in with something new and fresh. All the current players are offer standard wearable.
If Nintendo has something new and fresh they will cut right into the current market and shake shit up.Hopefully making current offerings look primitive in contrast. Nintendo has a shot at kicking all the current players in the ass simply due to their experience in gaming.
kubricks
Member
I think Nintendo started off as a flower arrangement company or something?
It makes sense on a business point of view to diverse your products when market changes, but is this even gaming related? Or is this just a DS strategy (brain training series) in different clothing? Do they still have plans for dedicated gaming device in the future?
It makes sense on a business point of view to diverse your products when market changes, but is this even gaming related? Or is this just a DS strategy (brain training series) in different clothing? Do they still have plans for dedicated gaming device in the future?
Stumpokapow
listen to the mad man
Wouldn't you agree that all those product leverage working with smartphones, tablets, rich web services, open data APIs, third party software, etc?
As a result, wouldn't you agree that competing products that were proprietary would have to either build up a surrounding ecosystem or would be at a competitive disadvantage?
Interceptor
Banned
Playing cards. They always described themself as a Entertainment company. They are not tied to videogames though - it was just what made them the most money since the 80s.
Gym/Fitness program suscrbitions?
Glass Rebel
Member
I remember people saying the same thing about the Wii U.
BurnOutBrighter
Banned
Because the Vitality Sensor was such a smashing success.
Actually, it's not that surprising. They had Pokemon Mini and than Pokewalker, Wii Fit series and medical projects. Looking back, it was always kinda there.
foxuzamaki
Doesn't read OPs, especially not his own
This is a good idea, allows them to make money in other areas which allows them to take more risks in game development.
Yes im thinking they develop a entire eco system that you sign into. Its virtual and will monitor your cellphone, gaming devices, have some kind of augmented reality going on as well. So the platform is one base device that you can access through anything and can contact you.
Part Dennou coil part big brother.
Part Dennou coil part big brother.
Well, it must be, they are publishing their 3DS game in the west. They are pretty close, like Bowser in Wreck it Ralph and stuff.