[All Things 3DS] Nintendo posts first annual loss. But what does it mean to us consumers?

The new Triforce in an unnamed, unreleased Legend of Zelda. If that happens,  DO WANT.

Nintendo announced its first annual operating loss. So what's to blame? Well, supposedly because of the overhype of the 3DS during its initial launch. Not to mention that the Wii, which about six years old now (though its successor is scheduled to be released later this year).

The good news behind this? Well, price cuts during the months before March 2012. Good thing I bought mine around late January, for just around US$190.00. Hehehe. Well, not that much cut but if I was an early adopter, that would've been rad.

So what was to blame? Well, mobile gaming with phones is supposedly one of the culprits they're pointing out. There's this article the Apple's iDevices are to blame. Well, what can I say? Apple knows how to innovate and exploit areas, and casual gaming is one of their playgrounds now.

So what's in store for us 3DS owners for the rest of the year?  The system update they just released resolves the issue for game patches, and we can anticipate new games like Super Mario Bros 2, Animal Crossing, etc.

Do we have to fear of less games for the 3DS because Nintendo's future in handheld gaming looks bleak because of the trend of cellphone/tablet gaming? In my opinion, hopefully it doesn't come to that. The 3DS is a wonderful console that I've come to love.

But I do love price cuts.

sources: [TUAW]
             [Engadget]
             [Ars Technica]