Nintendo: “one of our tasks is ensuring the transition to future generations of hardware is as smooth as possible”
During the Q&A portion of its latest financial briefing, Nintendo was asked about how it plans to maneuver to the next generation of hardware.
President Shuntaro Furukawa addressed the topic, and stressed the importance of Nintendo Accounts. With these accounts, Nintendo is “focusing on building long-term relationships with our consumers” The company will also release more games for Switch in the immediate future, and fans will be able to “experience our IP through other non-gaming channels.” The answer also mentioned: “one of our tasks is ensuring the transition to future generations of hardware is as smooth as possible.”
Furukawa’s full comments can be found below.
“We have already announced some software titles that will be released through next spring. Unlike in the past, even though Nintendo Switch has gone through five years since its launch, there is still a rich lineup of new titles to be released. The biggest reason for this is that, thanks to the smooth launch of Nintendo Switch itself, we have been able to concentrate our development resources on one platform. On the other hand, looking back on past experiences of generational change such as the change from the Wii and Nintendo DS eras, we recognize that one of our tasks is ensuring the transition to future generations of hardware is as smooth as possible. To that end, we are focusing on building long-term relationships with our consumers (through Nintendo Accounts). While continuing to release new Nintendo Switch software for consumers to enjoy, we aim to maintain relationships across hardware generations through services that utilize Nintendo Accounts and by providing opportunities for them to experience our IP through other non-gaming channels.”
