Published , by Donovan Erskine
Published , by Donovan Erskine
With the wild and ongoing success of the Nintendo Switch, it’s weird to think that just over four years ago, Nintendo was in a bit of a rough spot. Coming off the disappointing results of the Wii U era, the Switch was a glimmering piece of hope for the future of Nintendo consoles. Interestingly enough, former President of Nintendo America Fils-Aimé says in a new interview that his decision to retire was made “easy” by the success of the Switch.
Reggie Fils-Aimé was featured in a special episode of Gamertag Radio where he spoke with host Danny Peña about a range of topics. During the discussion, the two talk about Reggie’s time at Nintendo, and his decision to retire.
“But no, it’s not a surprise, and candidly, knowing that it was going to be successful is what helped make my retirement decision easy because I knew the company was going to be in great shape for at least a few years.”
Reggie’s prediction turned out to be correct, as Nintendo has seen tremendous success in the years following the Switch’s launch. With record-setting system sales, the hybrid console is still a hot commodity every Holiday season. The Switch is also home to some of the best-selling games in recent Nintendo history, such as Animal Crossing: New Horizons. During his interview with Gamertag Radio, Reggie says that he knew the Switch would be a hit because it solved one of consumers’ biggest complaints about its predecessor - the ability to play anywhere.
Reggie Fils-Aimé's full interview with Gamertag Radio can be found on Danny Peña’s YouTube channel. For more on Nintendo, such as the company’s upcoming Direct, stick with us on Shacknews.