Of course, there are quite a few things standing in the way of that.

Firstly, there needs to be a reason for current Wii owners to buy the Wii U. All right, I know there are new features, games, and such, but is that sufficient reason for your everyday consumer? To them, it probably just looks like an upgraded Wii with an iPad for a controller.

This also includes everyone who bought the Wii, but eventually set it aside to gather dust. There are thousands of customers that eventually tired of all the Wii’s problems (including me). If Nintendo can convince previous owners that they won’t get burned this time, Nintendo will be well on their way to success.

Next, they need to do what they should have done years ago; accommodate the hardcore. They’ve been left in the rain for far too long. It’s about time that both the game series of our childhood and the third-party series of this generation join forces on one console.

Lastly, there needs to be a return to quality, the Nintendo Seal of Quality that is. Now before I hear, “but it’s just a stupid little emblem”, let me just say that the Nintendo Seal could mean something again. Back in the day, that seal meant that Nintendo wasn’t going to allow the market to become over-saturated again. Why not revamp it and only display the seal on games that Nintendo Power reviews positively?

Nintendo still has a chance to stay on top, but their strategy needs to change drastically. Are they willing to change for the better, instead of only doing what they want?

What do you think? Share your opinion in the comments below!