[chaostheory]

They are really late to the game. Apple, Google, and Amazon are still on a trajectory to eating Nintendo's lunch completely.

Until Nintendo announces specifics for developers as well as the percentage take they'll get, it's hard to get excited. I'd be really surprised if they even allow indy devs in like the App Stores, and also if they don't charge 4-10k per dev kit.

[talmand]

I think I'll reserve judgement until it becomes available. There were similar comments when the Wii was announced and look what happened there.

[Raphael]

Sony, Microsoft, and Valve have gaming networks. Apple has a new one. Google and Amazon don't really have one yet, but they do sell games.

[peterb]

Nintendo already support Indy games in WiiWare. My boys 7 & 10 love their 3DSs & Wii and rarely use the the iPod touch or XBox. Nintendo is after a younger market. There is lots of room for them. They have been pronounced "nearly dead" many times.

[chaostheory]

I don't feel that they'll ever die either. It'll just be another Gamecube period that they're entering.

Their indy catalog pales in comparison to their competitor's catalogs. Not to mention the pricing sucks in general

[ConstantineXVI]

More accurate would be comparing to the N64. The [N64|3DS] came out using overpriced, relatively low storage cartridges when [Sony/Sega|Apple/Amazon] moved to [CD-ROM|cloud!] which is cheaper, more powerful, and allowed for easier distribution; as well as their competitors being easier to write for.

[peterb]

In Nintendo's market cartridges are an advantage. Grandma, Grandpa, Aunt & Uncle want to give a tangible present, not a gift card or "points". It is not about the technology, it is about the experience. I'm a dad, Nintendo has nailed it.

[peterb]

How many indy games target 4-10 year olds? Pricing doesn't matter as long as it is an affordable birthday present for grandma, grandpa, aunts, etc.

[chaostheory]

Actually a lot. Currently there are hundreds of titles on Apple's store. I wouldn't doubt if Google had a similar number. Have you seen the library for iPad and iPhone?

[zinkem]

Nintendo doesn't need developers, they own the most beloved franchises in gaming.