Could Nintendo merge the Wii U and 3DS?

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Would it be possible for Nintendo to merge the two systems? Instead of using the game pad, just have a 3DS or similar as a controller. Games (or at least portions) could be continued on the 3DS when traveling or to not tie up the TV.

To some degree they have already done this with the game pad, but there is still a great market for the pocket sized 3DS. It seems like it would be a great opportunity to put everything together in one package that could possibly save their dying hold on consoles.

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For the Wii U and 3DS? No. Never, just not enough time left in the generation for that. Merging eShop...maybe.

But...

Rumor only, but the next console is nicknamed Fusion, I think that's at least been confirmed tentatively. There are registered patents that revolve around a portable device that can attach to a home device, per Nintendo.

So the big idea is that yes, the next console would quite possibly be both a Mobile and home system "fused."

I would also buy that it means the ecosystem is finally fused, that would be nice too. Subscription Nintendo games like a music service... take my money now.