Toadthemushroom
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That doesn't change the fact outside of Yo-Kai Watch and Monster Hunter (which wouldn't sell well on it), every major dedicated third party gaming IP is (or will shortly be) on the platform. Metal Gear Solid? Yes. Minecraft? Yes. Resident Evil? Yes. Tales? Yes. Final Fantasy? Yes. Dragon Quest? Yes. Grand Theft Auto? Yes. Overwatch? Yes. Yakuza? Yes. Call of Duty? Yes. Phantasy Star? Yes. God Eater? Yes. Toukiden? Yes. PES? Yes. Kingdom Hearts? Yes. Warriors? Yes. Gundam? Yes. Dragon Ball? Yes. One Piece? Yes. Sword Art Online? Yes.
Having every major IP on a format doesn't count for much when those IP aren't *exclusive* to it and the market doesn't revolve around that format. 3DS cannibalised Wii U sales because Nintendo had a habit of putting two similar (to the average consumer) games on both 3DS and Wii U with no easy way to communicate the differences. Why buy a Wii U when the same brand names are on the 3DS? That's why Splatoon was such a system seller - it defined the Wii U for many people.
3DS had every major IP lined up for it but it didn't guarantee a success in some regions, instead the hardware failed to meet Nintendo's own expectations for hardware sales year after year.