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[Kadin]

I guess this was to be expected but I was kinda surprised to see that the role of the Switch doesn't, in their mind, replace the future of the 3DS since it will be portable as well. Time will tell but I'm glad that for now, there's no plans to see it go away. Obviously that product line is a huge revenue stream for them.

Do you guys see it playing out like he thinks it will?

What does the launch of Switch mean for 3DS?

Fils-Aime: 3DS has a long life in front of it. We’ve already announced games that will be launching in the first couple quarters of this year. There are a number of big games coming. And in our view, the Nintendo 3DS and the Nintendo Switch are going to live side-by-side. You’re going to be meeting different price points, you’re going to be meeting different types of consumers, you’re going to have the newest, freshest content available on Nintendo Switch, you’ve got a thousand-game library available on Nintendo 3DS, plus some key new ones coming. They’re going to coexist just fine. We’ve done this before, managing two different systems.

I think there’s a sense that Nintendo Switch is a portable device. It is portable. But at its heart, it’s a home console that you can take with you on the go.

Source: Wired

 

[bobbychalkers]

*3DS will be dropped hard the minute Switch pulls ahead of it. Nintendo is horrible about supporting 2 different generations of systems.

*see Gamecube, Wii, Wii U, DS, GBA

 

[Data West]

They say this every time. They said this about the GBA and the DS.

 

[bachikarn]

"DS is a third pillar"

 

[family_guy]

So the idea that Nintendo won't have to split its resources between handheld and console is dead.

 

[Broken Joystick]

Like a...third pillar?

 

[OrbitalBeard]

3DS probably has a year left. By the end of 2018, you'll start seeing a lot more "bite-sized" titles from Nintendo on Switch, alongside console-style games.

 

[TheChewyWaffles]

"Please don't stop buying the 3DS"

 

[LordKano]

3DS will be dropped hard the minute Switch pulls ahead of it.

Exactly.
It was obvious the moment we knew about Pokémon Stars.

 

[Kurdel]

2 weeks before they shut down 3DS production

 

[CronoShot]

Will get Pokemon Sun 2 and Pokemon Moon 2, exclusively for 3DS.

 

[IAmAnAgnostic]

I believe you.

Spoiler

You know exactly what is under here, I don't.

 

[cubicle47b]

Look at the 2017 3DS release schedule, then read Reggie's quote again.

 

[Pyrokai]

2 weeks before they shut down 3DS production

2 weeks is a long time!

 

[Eumi]

Can people stop saying the Switch is a portable first now?

Also I hope this means that we'll get a 3ds replacement too. But I suppose that'll depend on how the Switch does.

 

[sir_bumble_bee]

So the idea that Nintendo won't have to split its resources between handheld and console is dead.

Doubt it, what's 2017 looking like for 1st party games?

 

[Rats Off To Ya]

Bullshitter-in-Chief at it again.

 

[jond76]

I don't believe anything that guy says.

 

[Hero_of_the_Day]

I hope that's not true. If the next main monster hunter comes to 3ds and not switch, I'm gonna be pissed.

 

[786110]

Third Pillar strategy redux

 

[fluffydelusions]

"Please don't stop buying the 3DS"

Well tbh you can't really find it in stores anyway.

 

[Jon Carter]

The DS took off with the same strategy, but what if the Switch doesn't? They can't whip up a 3DS successor in a year and a half.

 

[Kingpin Rogers]

So the idea that Nintendo won't have to split its resources between handheld and console is dead.

:/ the main reason I was excited for Switch. Really hope reggie is just bullshitting here and devs have mostly moved over to switch.

 

[Opa-Pa]

A year and a half at best is a long life? Sure thing, Reggie, I'm sure they'll coexist for a long while, just like the GBA and the DS.

Can people stop saying the Switch is a portable first now?

Also I hope this means that we'll get a 3ds replacement too. But I suppose that'll depend on how the Switch does.

NoA will only say what the market wants to hear lol. Call me when Nintendo's PR in Japan says it's home console first too, then I'll believe it.

 

[VDenter]

Remember when Nintendo said the Switch wont replace the WII U?

 

[Devilgunman]

Like he would say "screw that outdated shit, buy the Switch right now!"

 

[maverick40]

Odd why not put 100% of your studios on switch! Get the next Pokemon game out on it

 

[nampad]

Reggie is the most trustworthy person in the industry

Spoiler

NOT

.

 

[Cow Goes Moo]

just smt for me
so like a couple of months lol

 

[JetSetRadio]

Switch line-up indeed confirmed this. Or maybe they'll drop a third pillar!

 

[18-Volt]

This means we're getting DQMJ3 and Great Ace Attorney 2 in west, I hope.

"Please don't stop buying the 3DS"

How could people do that? There is not a single 3DS left on shelves and Nintendo don't seem to be bothered with replenishing the stock.

 

[The Stig]

I don't believe anything that guy says.

exactly.

 

[fade_]

Where will games like Professor Layton and Phoenix Wright go. Will they even survive?

 

[cw_sasuke]

*3DS will be dropped hard the minute Switch pulls ahead of it. Nintendo is horrible about supporting 2 different generations of systems.

*see Gamecube, Wii, Wii U, DS, GBA

I dont think thats true - 3DS will be their entry level device for a while. Also there is no 3DS BC - they arent dropping that market anytime soon.

3DS 70-200usd depending on the device. It will be a while until Switch is anywhere close to that price point. Honestly i wouldnt be suprised if we see one last 3DS Revision this year.

 

[Data West]

Like he would say "screw that outdated shit, buy the Switch right now!"

EA Sports does it

 

[13ruce]

Ofcourse why would he say the switch brand will replace it when pokemon came out a few months ago.

Plus they still have quite a few games and indie games coming up.

When Pokemon Stars launches 3DS is fully dead.

 

[Rozart]

Whatever you say, Reggie.

If it's true that they're not consolidating their console + handheld software then what chance does the Switch have.

 

[Mariolee]

Dead by 2018.

 

[AfterTheFall]

Hmmm, key news one coming. I'm not sure how 'key' these will be. The big Nintendo titles going forward will be on the Switch unless they co-develop two versions which I doubt very much.

 

[Ushojax]

This is what they always say. Microsoft and Sony said the same thing about the 360 and PS3, Nintendo said the same thing about the GBA.

Internally they have completely moved on from the 3DS, all that's left is that outsourced Pikmin spinoff and DQVIII. They will keep towing the company line until they have sold through the stock that's sitting in warehouses.

 

[TheChewyWaffles]

This means we're getting DQMJ3 and Great Ace Attorney 2 in west, I hope.



How could people do that? There is not a single 3DS left on shelves and Nintendo don't seem to be bothered with replenishing the stock.

It's just post-Christmas inventory depletion.

 

[dracula_x]

"3DS has a long life in front of it. They’re going to coexist just fine." - Reggie

translation: they're not sure if Switch will succeed, so 3DS is fallback for now.

 

[blu]

Reggie is right - I'm buying another 3ds on monday. I'm not getting a switch until holidays'17, and maybe even later.

 

[Deleted member 231381]

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Keeping the 3DS and Switch going simultaneously defeats the entire point of the Switch because you still have two development lines and the Switch's ability to function as a handheld has done nothing but compromise its ability to work as a console with no gains elsewhere. If the Switch takes off, the 3DS will go the way of the dodo. The only way the 3DS lives is if the Switch absolutely tanks.

Hmm.

Maybe it does have a long life ahead of it?

 

[Kneefoil]

I do think it's time to move on from the 3DS, but I would like the successor to be something that fits in my pocket, unlike the Switch. Might be pointless to have two portable systems, though, even if one of them is mainly a home console.

 

[Hermii]

Reggie statements shouldn't be taken as evidence for anything. It's nothing but bs pr speak.

 

[cubicle47b]

I don't see anything of note on the release schedule after February 3rd except maybe Mario Sports Superstars by Camelot (9 whole games past the 3rd are 2017 or TBD).

 

[Thoraxes]

Well, I still have at least two more games to buy for it.

Maybe three if Atlus ever gets around to annoucing Etrian Odyssey V after they get Persona 5 out the door. Also whatever that SMT game ends up being from the website mentioning a 3DS game.

 

[Dee Dah Dave]

Until E3 2018 when they announce the Switch Lite!

 

[NSESN]

If the switch fails they need something to rely on so they can't kill 3DS yet. If Switch sells well at launch i wouldn't be surprised they quickly kill the 3DS.
I also wouldn't be surprised if Pokemon Stars becomes multi if Switch fails.

I dont think thats true - 3DS will be their entry level device for a while. Also there is no 3DS BC - they arent dropping that market anytime soon.

3DS 70-200usd depending on the device. It will be a while until Switch is anywhere close to that price point. Honestly i wouldnt be suprised if we see one last 3DS Revision this year.

Why waste time with a 3DS revision that wouldn't sell very well instead of making a portable only Switch? If they need more 3DS sales they can just drop its price.