But somehow, Kotaku came out with a report that negated the statement from Nikkei. Nintendo responded to the discrepancy, saying:
Nikkei has a reputation for having reliable sources, so we’ll just have to see whether this was an information leak that Nintendo is covering up or just a case of poor reporting. Nintendo doesn’t usually respond to rumors – so either way they thought this was a subject worthy of comment. If we’re looking at another leak, just like the newest prototype of the next gen controller, all we can do is wait and see how things play out.
This is the same thing that happened to the Gamecube, the system people reach for to play Super Smash Bros Melee. But unlike the Wii U, the GameCube was popular in its heyday and is still used today. Who knows if that will be the case with the Wii U, if they are discontinuing it. Perhaps it will become a novelty item?
Regardless of the Wii U’s future, the NX is due for its unveiling pretty soon. Perhaps the success of that console and what it offers will determine the ultimate fate of Wii U. With Nintendo having the Miitomo app coming out on mobile as well, maybe discontinuing the Wii U wouldn’t be such a bad idea – it sounds like success is a castle away.
