- The 3DS is nearing the end of its lifespan. This seems like a way to test the waters. Nintendo's a traditional Japanese company so slow and steady is the name of the game. There's really no financial reason to beef up the 3DS' security as they just had what is, to my knowledge, its last major launch (Pokémon S&M).
- They're providing an incentive for modders to report their exploits instead of sharing them with the wider community. If they keep their promise, it could really cut back on homebrew and piracy. AFAIK this is unprecedented in gaming. Would definitely help with Nintendo consoles' rampant exploits.
- Nintendo's software is terrible. Case in point: their web browsers use crappy old versions of WebKit, and when they inevitably get exploited, they patch that particular exploit out and leave the rest of that Swiss cheese open for grabs. I don't think they really have a concept of security. Could it mean a sea change is coming in Switch?
It would be nice if they partnered with a web browser developer (Google or Mozilla) to handle this part and ensure they provide an up-to-date engine on their next consoles.
- The 3DS is nearing the end of its lifespan. This seems like a way to test the waters. Nintendo's a traditional Japanese company so slow and steady is the name of the game. There's really no financial reason to beef up the 3DS' security as they just had what is, to my knowledge, its last major launch (Pokémon S&M).
- They're providing an incentive for modders to report their exploits instead of sharing them with the wider community. If they keep their promise, it could really cut back on homebrew and piracy. AFAIK this is unprecedented in gaming. Would definitely help with Nintendo consoles' rampant exploits.
- Nintendo's software is terrible. Case in point: their web browsers use crappy old versions of WebKit, and when they inevitably get exploited, they patch that particular exploit out and leave the rest of that Swiss cheese open for grabs. I don't think they really have a concept of security. Could it mean a sea change is coming in Switch?