What would happen if the world Mario with Sergeant Join hands?What would Bowser look like as a guest role Killer instinct? Can you imagine a Forza Horizon with Mario Kart cross?How about seeing one Suppress Agent at Smash?
In another timeline, all these things happened. Because more than 20 years ago, when Microsoft was preparing to launch the original Xbox game console, several executives of the company worried that there would not be enough games for the hardware at the time of release. solution? Buy Nintendo!
However, Nintendo “dismissed it with a smile” on this proposal. Now—perhaps as the embarrassment fades away more than 20 years later—Microsoft has released a letter sent between the two companies at the time, giving us a deeper understanding of the thinking behind the deal.
This letter has been shared as part of the new browser-based Xbox 20th Anniversary Interactive Museum. Although many documents are obscured (shh), there is still a lot to learn from what is visible.
“Dear Jacqualee, thank you for taking the time to try to meet with Mr. Takeda and Mr. Yamauchi to discuss the possible strategic partnership between Nintendo and Microsoft on the future video game platform,” the letter read. “I understand Mr. Takeda’s concerns about possible partnerships and will work hard [blocked out] The guidelines he requested. “
If you want to know some game history for yourself, it’s worth checking out the link above. While you are there, you can also view your Xbox history and learn more about the company’s past. This is a very cool exhibition and a great way to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Xbox.
