It seems some analysts are suggesting it would be a bad move to have the Nintendo NX launch in 2016.
While details on Nintendo's next console remain shrouded in mystery - although we have had some tantalising clues - that hasn't stopped industry analysts delivering unsolicited launch advice to the Japanese games giant.
Analyst DFC predicts that putting the NX out during the same year as the new VR headsets launch would be commercial suicide.
"DFC believes that Nintendo launching a new system in 2016 would be a mistake and under any scenario the Nintendo NX will not have an impact on the market until late 2017," said a representative of the firm.
"Of course, our perception is likely to evolve as more details around price points and launch dates become available, but 2016 is looking to be a record year for the game industry. In reviewing 2015 the PlayStation 4 met our expectations while the Xbox One and Wii U slightly underperformed.
"Going forward DFC believes that the potential launch of a new Nintendo system as well as new VR devices, especially the PlayStation VR will have a negative impact on the Xbox One and Wii U. Accordingly the market is open for the PlayStation 4 to have stronger sales and forecasts have been raised accordingly."
Thanks, MCV.
