It's worth noting that, much like games consoles, Blu-Ray players incorporate proprietary DRM so are not completely free from the potential future problem of finding something that can still play them when they become obsolete as a format. That's in contrast to CDs, which are unprotected.
So far as getting movies on physical media goes though, it's Hobson's Choice right now; and yes, I'll get the keepers that way, even if I watch most things first time on a streaming service.
@FishyS That's what I mean. If the people who were always going to buy one all have one, then maybe they're not convincing people. There's so much bad press and bad prices.
It does feel like this generation isn't going to be as magical in any way. If they aren't selling out, it might be that vibe.
@Misima I'm wondering this as well because at least here in Norway, secondhand marketplaces are flush with Switch 2's. The prices are pushed down below half of what a new one costs. I put mine up for sale but would end up losing so much compared to what it cost me, I decided to just keep it. The idea was to wait for a "OLED" refresh, but that will likely cost even more, so might was well just keep it around.
I didn't see this with Switch 1 over here. I can't speak for other regions, but at least in Norway, I'm observing heavy resale, no stock shortage anywhere, and anecdotally, I'm one of only two people in my extended friend circles as well as family that even has one. That might just be completely random, but it's at the very least in stark contrast to Switch 1.
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Yeah, BluRays have DRM and technically so do DVDs. But the first thing I do when I get a BluRay is rip it as is and put the copy on my NAS. Technically breaking the licence agreement and technically bypassing the DRM. But also there has never really been a way to purchase DRM free movies so that's as close as we can get
@Misima
I would argue you are twisting the definition of successful launch if a console being available means it's a failure. It's still selling comfortably more than any other current platform and it had the best launch of any console ever. Switch at the end of 2017 had sold around 15million. Half of that was in the holiday quarter. Switch 2 is on track to do the same, comfortably, despite launching much later in the year
Honestly, I understand why this thread exists. I get it. But people should separate their personal concerns and gripes from the facts. Switch 2 isn't struggling. Nintendo aren't the only ones charging a lot. Notably for the context of this thread, Microsoft is raising the price of the XBox Series in the US again
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Life tip: it’s only as “magical” as you make it. And if you’re talking about a hobby like this, then you’re entirely in control of that feeling.
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@BonzoBanana Wait til Gabe dies. He already laid the groundwork to screw over everyone. Whomever inherits Steam will probably go ultra greedcore.
I can't deny the possibility but it would destroy steam if it just causes a huge percentage of customers to stop using it and buying their PC titles elsewhere. There is extreme competition in the PC space. We can already see Nintendo acting this way but for the moment Steam are very fair in my opinion.
I have a second bank account just for hobbies, into which I pay 200€ every month.
The account now has over 3,000€, which I use to buy consoles, video games, Amiibos & other figures, books, films, etc.
I don't really care about the prices, of course 60€ instead of 80€ would be better, but it is what it is. For third-party games, there are often enough sales to get them cheaper.
Just two days ago, I bought four games in the eShop for a total of 70€ instead of 185€.
However, I know that others don't have the financial resources and have to watch every penny, and for them I would like to see sales for Nintendo titles that are actually sales and not just 10€ cheaper or so.
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@OmnitronVariant Thank you for reading what I wrote and comprehending it. I can't believe how many people don't understand what I was saying but you got it.
I am not arguing that Nintendo is doomed or whatever. I am presenting the fact that a lot of stock a couple of months after launch MIGHT be a bad sign. You win the extremely rare internet person award of basic reading and logic skills.
1 million internet points and thank you for making me feel better. After about 10 comments that boil down to " I don't understand what you're saying but feel comfortable telling you you're wrong,". I needed a human to give a decent interaction.
I've definitely been purchasing less games than before... but that's more due to different life circumstances than the pricing.
Back in 2017 when the Switch launched I was a single guy with tons of free time so I was able to purchase lots of games and have time for it. Now though, in 2025? I have a full time job (with a 1 hour commute each way), a long term SO, and a 6 month old daughter. The time I get for gaming is very limited and inconsistent, so games take a LOT longer for me to complete. Still working on Bananza! I have become the "filthy casual" Wouldn't have it any other way though!
Not really. I only bought like 1 or 2 major titles a year back on the Switch 1, filling in gaps with smaller or more budget friendly titles. So I do the same now.
@Misima I'm glad to hear that, and I can relate. I feel like the moment one veers into even slightly negative territory people just assume the worst and that we're just here because some influencer sent us or something. It's kind of bizarre. The internet is a very different place these days.
I can't believe how many people don't understand what I was saying but you got it. I am not arguing that Nintendo is doomed or whatever. I am presenting the fact that a lot of stock a couple of months after launch MIGHT be a bad sign. You win the extremely rare internet person award of basic reading and logic skills.
Oh, I think everyone understood what you were saying. We, or at least I, just thought it was a bit dramatic to say that a console not being sold out everywhere over three months after launch was "shocking" and "a sign that Nintendo really screwed up". It was the fastest console launch of all time, it's still selling double what its nearest competitor is week on week, it's on track to outsell Wii U's lifetime sales probably in the next month. I don't think there's any sign that the Switch 2 is doing poorly in a commercial sense
As I said, I get why this thread exists, I kinda get why people like @OmnitronVariant are getting all worked up about stuff. Even if I don't really agree and think they'd be better served enjoying life rather than complaining about things that they can just ignore. But no matter what your feelings the numbers speak
It's like when I really disliked the state in which Pokemon Scarlet/Violet launched and refused to buy it on principle. I even went on here saying that I thought possibly they'll get push back from the community in general and that, IMO, they would deserve it. And I personally really wanted to see the sales for it be relatively poor so they'd get a message. But then the numbers started to roll in and.... it clearly sold well. They're literally the best selling Pokemon games since Red/Blue. My feelings and beliefs on what it should've sold does not change that
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