Gimmicks
Nintendo is known for innovating the gaming industry with new gimmicks and hardware. Sometimes things work for the best, and others not so much. But, you really can’t knock Nintendo for trying to deliver new, exciting experiences. With the Wii U it was the whole making your television a 3DS thing. It worked surprisingly well, but it also sometimes got in the way. Not everyone wanted to lift their Wii U Gamepad to interact with their gaming worlds.
Recently, many have been questioning Nintendo’s motives with the NX and virtual reality. With every major platform exploring this new avenue in gaming, the fact that Nintendo has been seemingly adamant against it is a good move. Nintendo may be risky but they seem to recognize the shortcomings of this budding technology. If they can keep their focus with the NX, sort of like they did with the Wii U they may already be in a very good place.
Gimmicks aren’t necessarily a bad thing, although certain black holes in the internet will have you believe so. They can set a console apart from the crowd making them much more appealing. But, unnecessary, not fully fleshed-out gimmicks can only bring a machine down.
