The FTC’s battle against Microsoft continues in court, and brings with it new bits of information from inside the industry. Despite the main conflicting platform holders being Sony and Microsoft, there was also a mention of Nintendo in today’s proceedings, where Activision’s CEO Bobby Kotick spoke a little about the specifics of Nintendo’s next platform, and exactly how powerful we can expect it to be.
As part of their efforts to ease concerns about exclusivity, Microsoft had previously signed a deal with Nintendo stating that future Call of Duty releases would have a Nintendo release, should their acquisition be successful. Kotick spoke in court today about Call of Duty‘s Nintendo releases, stating:
“Given closer alignment of Gen 8 platforms and our previous offerings on PS4 and Xbox One, it’s reasonable to assume we can make something compelling for NG [next-generation] Switch as well.” – Bobby Kotick, Activision Blizzard CEO.
Not only does Kotick’s quote potentially suggest that Nintendo’s next-generation hardware will keep the Switch design, it also gives us an idea of how it could perform. Saying it will have a “closer alignment” to Generation 8 consoles means that Nintendo’s next system will, assumedly, have a level of technical power somewhat comparable to a PlayStation 4 or an Xbox One. This would fit with Nintendo’s hardware trend in recent times, with their consoles often being weaker and cheaper, and greater emphasis put on exclusive games and franchises.
What do you want to see from a next-generation Switch? Would you be happy with a Nintendo console that has technology comparable to a PS4? Let us know in the comments below, and keep your eyes on GameLuster for more of our unfolding coverage on the Microsoft-Activision Blizzard acquisition.
