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Speaking in an interview with news service Nikkei Business’ Tech On! Spin-off, Iwata said that “Nintendo is not working on a next-generation console.” Noting that “‘Next-generation’ implies that the console is an extension of previous instalments. We believe that extending our current line will not lead to larger markets, and could possibly even lead to smaller markets.“
Iwata also discussed how the success of the Nintendo DS, with its controversial dual screen design and touch control, lead the platform holder to go with the Wii remote.
“When Nintendo opted for the dual screens for the DS, more people were shaking their heads,” said Iwata. “Yet the market turned out favourable to the DS. … I feel that this had led to more people looking upon our new [Wii] controller favourably.” The controller wasn’t a sure thing though, with some staff unhappy with the design. However, according to Iwata, “after some hands-on time with the prototypes, we knew we had a working formula.“
Still on the subject of the Wii controller, and specifically the speaker found inside the device, Iwata said: “We introduced it fairly recently,” in a move to gain greater mass appeal for the system.
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