Former Nintendo exec confirms NES and SNES Classics were made to sustain the company’s business during Wii U’s dark days
Former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime revealed that the NES and SNES Classic Editions were launched in successive years to sustain the company's business during the Wii U's decline. These popular micro consoles provided much-needed sales volume during holiday seasons when the Wii U was on life support.
- Entities
- Game: SNES Classic Edition
- Topic: Business Strategy
- Topic: Retro Gaming
- Game: Nintendo Wii U
- Person: Reggie Fils-Aimé
- Company: Nintendo
- Game: NES Classic Edition
- Game: Nintendo Switch
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