Nintendo Exec Says Great Ideas More Important For Gaming Than Big Budgets

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  • Nintendo states that generating new ideas is the company’s biggest focus.
  • This focus extends to both game and console hardware development.
  • The gaming giant is currently working on the Nintendo Switch 2 with the same mindset.

Nintendo has developed a reputation for being the most innovative of the three console giants. Where PlayStation and Xbox continue to chase more expensive hardware and AAA productions, Nintendo has settled into a space where it can focus on innovation.

This philosophy has been reiterated by an executive in a recent report. According to Ko Shiota, generating new ideas is the most important thing for the company.

Why it matters: The gaming industry has become accustomed to relying on safe trends and past successes.

Nintendo Thinks Great Ideas Important Than Game Budgets
For Nintendo, generating compelling ideas is far more important than setting game budgets.

Ko Shiota, head of Nintendo’s hardware department, recently discussed investing in next-generation technology during an investor Q&A. He said that spending more on R&D does not necessarily guarantee huge success.

…the most important thing for Nintendo is how to generate new ideas.

-Ko Shiota

He explained that these ideas can’t be generated from spending money on production, highlighting a need to focus on both elements.

As per Ko Shiota, both software and hardware teams must work together to produce innovative ideas and move the industry forward. This approach helped the gaming giant revolutionize handheld gaming with the Nintendo Switch.

It’s important to note that the gaming giant approaches software development with the same mindset. This is precisely why games like Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom were so well-received.

Mechanics like Ultrahand were also considered revolutionary despite the game being limited to outdated hardware.

The Legend Of Zelda Tears Of The Kingdom
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Was Praised For Its Innovations

Ko Shiota’s statement suggests that the hardware department will target similar innovations for its next console. While the Nintendo Switch 2 is expected to follow in its predecessor’s footsteps next year, it may have a few handy tricks up its sleeves in typical Nintendo fashion.

On the subject of the new console, president Shuntaro Furukawa recently confirmed backward compatibility for the hardware. More details are also expected in the months to follow.

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