Microsoft and Nintendo are a good match, and they're much closer to my tastes in games than Sony, yet their relationship is way overblown in the OP.
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Nintendo and Microsoft's relationship is strong, how far do you think it could go?
- Thread starter Meelow
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Some of it is rooted in the fact Microsoft allowed Rare to release 9 games on Nintendo handheld platforms. Microsoft also allowed Donkey Kong 64 on N64 VC.
I think Nintendo tolerates Microsoft. I don't think there will be some big announcement between the too, but Nintendo doesn't seem to be bothered by their presence.
Relationship is strong or Nintendo using MS to get more ppl on their new online service?
Also I want a pic of Reggie and Phil hugging and kissing each other.
Also I want a pic of Reggie and Phil hugging and kissing each other.
"But Spencer-senpai, I dont know what to do in situations like this" Nintendo-tan peeped.
"Just... Jump In."
Post E3 I'm more sure than ever...
MS is gettin laid tonight! Whoo boy!
Phil said he went to lunch with Nintendo execs at E3 in the interview with Jeff. They are definitely getting serious.
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You clearly don't know the full story then. Sony put in the contract that they will have full rights to Nintendo ip's and Nintendo didn't want that.
Nintendo broke off the partnership in a unprofessional way but Sony is no angel in this story.
Also....
SNES (well Super Famicom) CD-ROM expansion agreement between Nintendo and Sony in 1988 (SFC/SNES design was almost finished). The CD expansion later became known as the "Play Station" and announced in very early 1990. Both an add-on for the SFC/ SNES and a combined SNES CD-ROM system (which was unearthed by a collector 3 or 4 years ago!).
Nintendo & Philips (Sony's rival) announce CD-ROM partnership at Summer CES 1991 in Chicago. Nintendo put a knife in Sony's back.
Nintendo / Philips and Sony then all agree to work together on a 32-bit CD-ROM upgrade for SNES called the Nintendo Disc.
Nintendo cancels all versions of the CD-ROM for SNES around mid 1993, and soon announces partnership with Silicon Graphics for 64-bit "Project Reality" console.
Sony announces the PlayStation-X (PS-X) near the end of 1993. PlayStation as we knew it was being born.
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That's the first I've heard of that. I heard they wanted to use Nintendo's IP's but not own them. And didn't Phillips get the exact same thing anyway, being allowed to use Zelda?
Exactly this. People are making something out of nothing.
I dont remember that detail in the story. I could have sworn it was because sony demanded royalties on every disc printed like a console maker, including nintendo games. Which is crazy.
No, listening to Phil talk about them, their is obviously a relationship there. Hell Microsoft was invited and attended Nintendo's third party retreat.
Nintendo of America and Microsoft are right across the street from each other. NOA and Microsoft have had a cozy relationship for years. But Japan makes the decisions.
I bet after cuddling up they start plotting and scheming together about next gen.
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