Not exactly. Nintendo's rivalry with major competitor Sega was a part of why the company became such a heavyweight. Of course said rivalry also contributed to the end of Sega systems. To each their own. The current big three cater to different gamer factions, and their products dominate various industries. It doesn't really matter who makes the first "next-gen" system. What matters is who makes the first <span style="text-decoration:underline">successful</span> next-gen. The Wii U thus far has sold poorly, and based on public sentiment, it appears the PS4 is set to outdo the maligned XBox One. Microsoft knows they rushed their hand a bit and made irreparable mistakes; their next step is to learn from them.
Not exactly. Nintendo's rivalry with major competitor Sega was a part of why the company became such a heavyweight. Of course said rivalry also contributed to the end of Sega systems. To each their own. The current big three cater to different gamer factions, and their products dominate various industries. It doesn't really matter who makes the first "next-gen" system. What matters is who makes the first next-gen. The Wii U thus far has sold poorly, and based on public sentiment, it appears the PS4 is set to outdo the maligned XBox One. Microsoft knows they rushed their hand a bit and made irreparable mistakes; their next step is to learn from them.