Nintendo seen reluctant on radical shift as Wii U worries deepen


NEW STRATEGY NEEDED: Nintendo Co Ltd will likely be reluctant to make radical changes such as allowing its games to be played on rivals' devices as it grapples with poor sales of its flagship Wii U game console, which forced it to slash its outlook and sent its shares tumbling. — Reuters

TOKYO: Nintendo Co Ltd will likely be reluctant to make radical changes such as allowing its games to be played on rivals' devices as it grapples with poor sales of its flagship Wii U game console, which forced it to slash its outlook and sent its shares tumbling. 

Unlike rivals Microsoft Corp and Sony Corp, whose recently released XBox One and PlayStation 4 have seen strong sales, the creator of Super Mario has resisted pressure to open up game development to other firms. 

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