"We do not think that the combination of a game system and dedicated software will last forever," he states in a Q&A session with analysts. "However, we do not believe that hardware dedicated to gaming shall (become obsolete and) perish in a few years. I personally think that kind of scenario is unthinkable."
"The reason why we have been making systems dedicated to games is because creating engaging experiences that can not be available on other devices is the lifeline for the company," he adds.
Nintendo: Cloud computing unlikely to replace consoles any time soon
Posted on Monday, May 17 2010 @ 8:17 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck