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Netflix, Skype and Nintendo TV apps all point to offering more variety in entertainment without having to change devices.
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Sony previously yanked its backwards compatibility feature in PlayStation 3 (a feature that, like Nintendo, Sony used as a hyping point to promote the system).
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Nintendo used backwards compatibility as a hyping point for the Wii.
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Nintendo TVii is scheduled for arrival on North American Wii U consoles at some point today, but it's lacking a few key features Nintendo promised when the service was first revealed back in September.
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And whether Apple or Nintendo runs focus groups is really beside the point.
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Amazon's figures also point to a happy holiday season for Nintendo, Apple and global positioning system (GPS) specialist Garmin.
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He said the price may be slightly more than many had predicted but that the free inclusion of Nintendo TVii, which he called a key selling point, offsets that.
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Amazon's figures also point to a happy holiday season for Nintendo, Apple (nasdaq: AAPL - news - people ) and global positioning system (GPS) specialist Garmin (nasdaq: GRMN - news - people ).
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Many are quick to point out that the Gamecube underperformed as well, as Nintendo survived that.
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While sales were decent for the device, the price point, hardcore focus and lack of killer app games have failed to replicate the mainstream success of Nintendo DSi.
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