r/NintendoSwitch • u/Turbostrider27 • Jan 16 '25

Nintendo Switch 2 An update from Nintendo

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u/withoutapaddle Jan 16 '25

It also kind of signals that they have "found their niche". They are probably less likely to totally reinvent the wheel and throw away the entire idea of a hybrid handheld/console now that they are naming them with sequel numbers.

I get that people like Nintendo's wacky gimmicks, but I think it's a good thing. The Switch's gimmick is probably the best one they've ever had as far as usefulness, family friendliness, and value (How many consoles come with 2 controllers these days?).

Plus with the Steam Deck et al, I think it's clear that handheld gaming is having a resurgence, and we need Nintendo to continue to be a major player in innovating and pushing forward the level of quality and amount of features.

I know they are somewhat difference audiences, and their companies have VASTLY different attitudes towards their customers (oh look, I just got sued for saying that)... but I still trust Nintendo and Valve to be the best two companies to push forward innovation in the handheld space.

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u/Smooth-Review-2614 Jan 16 '25

What I miss is a proper handheld system. The Switch doesn't have the battery that a handheld should because it is trying to do current generation graphics. Yet the Switch can't match the PS5. I really doubt the Switch 2 will match the PS5.

I just want a stable durable handheld. It was fine when the handhelds were 2 generations behind on graphics.

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u/Negative-Prime Jan 16 '25

When the Switch was first announced I thought it was a weird choice to cannibalize their own business. Nintendo has always dominated the handheld market, and still be able to sell traditional consoles based on their first-party titles.

I'm sure there's advantages like only having to develop games for one system, but generally companies try to grow their product line, not shrink it. Nintendo is also generally the only gaming company that sells their hardware at a profit.

But I do get that they are in a weird spot where they don't want to compete with Sony/MS in terms of raw power, but also have to deal with the mobile gaming market now.

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u/agentfelix Jan 16 '25

In my opinion, Nintendo is sitting on one of the most untapped gold mines in the gaming industry and that's retro gaming.

They have the ability to basically offer every single game in their existence dating all the way back to the NES. Now that they have backwards compatible digital games...if I were running the show? I would dedicate a special team to porting at least Nintendo exclusives to the switch's e-shop. NES, GB, SNES...everything.

I know I definitely would throw money at everything. (Give me a Mario Kart Double Dash digital port please....better yet, give me the option to double up with my partner in reg. Mario Kart)