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The Switch actually came out as an advanced handheld. The appeal was that it was a handheld advanced enough to play on a TV. It's just that (especially handhe
by htag 3y ago
The Switch actually came out as an advanced handheld. The appeal was that it was a handheld advanced enough to play on a TV. It's just that (especially handheld) technology have advanced in the last 8 years. On the Switch, Nintendo is simply extending it's console's life.
I think a Switch 2 is likely from Nintendo, but they are also likely to release some other idea. Nintendo console releases are highly variable. They have had a lot of major hits. They've had some flops. They are just making hay while the sun shines, and delaying a console release that might change the weather. I do wonder how many bad console releases Nintendo can get away with. I also am beginning to worry they don't have a great console concept prepared for the next generation.
- turbo_fart 3y agoWe just need a much more powerful switch that is 100% backwards compatible
- yamtaddle 3y agoThis'd be a day-one purchase for us. Emphasis on the backwards compatibility. I'll wait 2-3 years if that's not there.
- jstarfish 3y agoI'm expecting Virtual Boy 2. Nintendo is not willing to lead the charge this time around (leave that to fools like Zuck) so they'll just wait to see which parts work and expand that.
- etempleton 3y agoThe next console will be a follow up to the Switch. It probably has some kind of added gimmick, but I think the form factor will largely stay the same. When Nintendo has a hit console they try to extend and expand on the idea for their next console and even the naming is typically very similar: NES -> SNES GB -> GBC DS -> 3DS Wii -> WiiU When they have a flop they usually pivot hard, which is how we got the Wii. Hopefully they can avoid the terrible naming of the WiiU. I remember at the time a lot of confusion regarding if it was just an a tablet accessory for the Wii.