Um, no. They said they aren't focusing on tech more than gameplay, which says nothing about just how powerful the tech in it will be, nor did the statement make anything to form a comparison to current technology. The implied idea is your opinion, nothing more. A fact on the matter, however, is that they have not made one console/handheld that wasn't better than the best of the prior generation. They have no reason to change that now.
they made it clear that the rumor was true. they didn't deny it at all. they made no attempt to stomp the rumor out. they just basically said "yeah we heard about that rumor. but hey, we're not about making the most powerful console! we're all about the same nintendo shit you've been having for 20 somewhat years."
it isn't exactly opinion, more like common sense.
and you see, they
do have reason to change that. they used to make the most powerful systems, then they just took a break and downgraded by a generation with the DS and wii. so in the future, just like they themselves said, they're not focusing on tech power. they apparently have no reason to make it powerful. why when they can make it shitty (in comparison to xbox3/ps4 specs) and still sell it to children all over the world?
and thanks Mantis41!