Analyst Mat Piscatella believes that Nintendo has a different approach in the console war landscape compared to PlayStation and Xbox, but not as distinct as the company might think. According to GamesRadar+, Piscatella agrees that Nintendo operates its own unique path in the industry.
Piscatella notes that Nintendo’s primary goal is always to sell Nintendo software on its hardware. However, with the rise of popular games like Fortnite, which are available on multiple platforms, including Nintendo Switch, Nintendo has had to adapt to this changing landscape.
The analyst argues that while Nintendo is still a distinct entity in the market, its sales patterns differ from those of other manufacturers. Consumers often buy Nintendo devices alongside PlayStation or Xbox consoles, rather than replacing them. This unique dynamic plays heavily into Nintendo’s hands, allowing the company to operate as it does.
Piscatella emphasizes that these devices supplement a player’s gaming life and are not secondary or subservient options. Instead, they offer variety and cater to different types of gamers. The analyst believes that factors affecting PlayStation and Xbox sales might not have the same impact on Nintendo, resulting in distinct sales curves.
Source: https://www.gamesradar.com/platforms/nintendo/as-the-switch-2-approaches-analyst-agrees-nintendo-plays-a-different-game-than-playstation-and-xbox-but-maybe-not-as-much-as-nintendo-themselves-might-believe