Miyamoto Doesn’t Want Nintendo Involved in “Console Wars” Fighting Over System Specs and Performance

Nintendo has been one of the biggest publishers in the gaming industry. Whether releasing games or launching consoles, the company has always stayed out of the “console wars” between competitors like Sony and Microsoft. Although the reason remained unclear, legendary game maker Shigeru Miyamoto, recently explained why the company chooses not to get involved in these battles.

In a recent interview with Famitsu, Nintendo Director Shigeru Miyamoto said (translated via DeepL):

I hope that they will understand this way and not involve Nintendo in the ‘console war’ that is said to be about high specs and how to improve the performance of game consoles (laughs).

Miyamoto highlighted that Nintendo prefers to follow its own unique path rather than engage in costly battles over system specifications.

Miyamoto also mentioned that the company recruits around 100-200 new devs each year, providing them with a three-hour discussion about “what is Nintendo.” This discussion is intended to align new devs with the company’s vision and reinforce its commitment to creativity and innovation over competing in hardware performance.

While companies like Sony and Microsoft are constantly competing to dominate the console wars, it is somewhat disappointing to see that Nintendo avoids this debate entirely.

Miyamoto also discussed the Nintendo Museum, which recently opened, aiming to showcase the company’s history and philosophy, not only to employees but to fans of all generations.

I made this because I thought it would be a good opportunity to let people understand that Nintendo will continue to create things that are unique to Nintendo using various technologies in the world today, and that we will continue to do not only games but also videos, and that we are a company that creates various entertainment content.

Nevertheless, it’s reassuring to see that Nintendo has always delivered for its fans. Even though the Switch is several years old, the company is already working on its successor. President Furukawa stated in May 2024 that an announcement regarding the successor to the Nintendo Switch will be made within this fiscal year.

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