8bit-Man

It’s good that that they don’t include it by default. People who only play in dock mode would be paying significantly more for a feature they won’t use.

This isn't necessarily good news. An affordable machine sounds appealing, but it's definitely coming at the cost of what's underneath the hood.

When they had the VC model, people complained that they rather have a subscription service.

Now that they offer a subscription service, people complain that they rather have a VC model.

A brand new one please!

Getting pretty tired of seeing nothing but ports these days.

The Western one is the clear winner for the box.

The Japanese design would have been fun for the manual.

I have to say they handle the mobile strategy very well so far. They’ve put some of their big IPs on their in a suitable way. Fun apps, that are by no means “the real deal”, but do a good job in getting the brand known.

I feel the new hardware does little on its own to warrant a purchase this time around. There’s no novelty aspect and the technical upgrades appear to be minor. So they need wonderful, exclusive games to do the talking.

This will be a tricky thing to balance out. Looking forward to seeing how it unfolds!

What a strange, narrow-minded comment coming from a developer. Why not just let people enjoy the game, regardless which system they prefer?

“ There was a time when Nintendo platforms were really geared at younger audiences”

Strange statement. Their target audience has been the same since the Wii.

And before the Wii, their systems were more aimed at hardcore players, not kids.

I just can’t picture using this on the couch in front of a TV. Even less so on the go.

But I’d love to be proven wrong when they pull the curtain on it.

Of course they won’t drop the price for the original Switch anytime soon, and perhaps never.

A large proportion of their user base consists of casual families. If they make the price gap too big, those users would be perfectly fine sticking to the original model.

I think he’s right. There just aren’t a lot of people left who are interested and don’t have a Switch yet.

The only target audience I can imagine actively holding off a purchase right now, are those with a broken device.

Completely agree with the interview. The lack of surprises was very disappointing, and Switch 2 feels like a more straightforward upgrade than ever.

Hopefully they’re saving all the fireworks for the Direct!

The first footage of the new machine and Mario Kart has me worried too much to be hyped. It feels like this console will be the most modest upgrade ever.

Hopefully it’s all tactics and the Direct will be full of amazing surprises.

Star Fox Zero was amazing. I liked it even more because of the original control scheme.

I'm very glad I had the chance to enjoy a game which broke the conventions like that. It will probably not happen anytime soon again.

@SoIDecidedTo Same here!

Hearing names like the “Super” Nintendo, or the GameBoy “Advance” had so much wow-effect! It just instantly generated excitement, right?

It’s funny how much a good name can do for the hype factor.

@BTB20 I completely agree with you. I'm not arguing against the fact that the Wii U failed, and that the confusing name had a part in that.

But looking at Nintendo's history, they've also had great success with follow-up consoles that didn’t rely on numbers for their names. People seem to forget that.

@Simone93 Just because the Wii U name was a bad choice, does not mean only a number is a valid naming convention.

They’ve proven this multiple times in the past. Super Nintendo, GameBoy Advance and 3DS were all great names for iterative systems. They didn’t confuse anyone, yet still managed to refer to the original branding and convey the message that they are the next big thing.

Easiest choice ever for these polls.

The Wii U argument makes zero sense.

Super Nintendo, GameBoy Advance, 3DS… All great successor names that caused no confusion at all with the consumers.

I truly miss their playful and innovative attitude. Sticking a “2” behind it feels really dull.

@silberbauer15 Very interesting thought! I hadn’t considered that topic myself yet. Purple or green would indeed be amazing!

Unfortunately I fear we’re getting a plain color this time though… They seem to be straying further from the playful side of things and trying to look more slick and modern…

@Eel Thanks for sharing that point of view. I’m aware there is a nuance at play.

All in all, this seems like it isn’t a true black or white case. Both parties have valid arguments.

As always everyone is inclined to root for the underdog, but to be honest, I can understand where they’re coming from. The term “Super Mario” has become such a household term, everyone automatically associates it with the character.

I’m not saying they are always in the right, but it does make perfect sense that they try to defend their IP.

@Pat_trick and others,

Can we please refrain from discussing politics on an entertainment website? This entire comment section has derailed. This is not the type of conversation people are here for.

The more the merrier, yes, but hopefully this won’t impact the quality of the game. Making titles multiplatform takes a lot of time and resources these days.

@Zenibeans I feel you. I totally get the sentiment. It also broke my gamer heart when SEGA fell apart and started publishing their iconic titles on every device they could. This XBox situation is giving me the same feeling. It’s a bit sad, even desperate. I hope they can bounce back.

I agree that the Switch 2 feels a bit lackluster, and is lacking the typical Nintendo charm and innovation.

Bug we didn’t see any games yet, so let’s hope they’re going to make up for it at the next Direct with some amazing content!

Both are gorgeous! I love that hand drawn style, it has so much charm and personality.

It’s an absolutely fantastic game. But I have to agree with his own statement, at a certain point a game can have “too much” content. But it’s his baby, and he can do whatever he wants.

I grew up playing NES games as a kid.

Most of them were brutally hard, but that didn’t make me enjoy them any less.

Well, DragonAge was horrible. I can’t believe they butchered a high profile IP like that.

FIFA / FC might still suffer from the name change.

Hopefully this urges them to do better going forward.

I absolutely love Banjo-Kazooie, but the magic is gone, and recapturing it won’t work. Nuts and Bolts was already prove of that.

@Jhena Wow, is that true? I didn’t realize they censored all of that. That sounds awful, seems like they removed all the sharp edges from dialogue just to avoid someone feeling offended?

So it’s one step forward, two steps back…

Vivian is a great character, happy to see the censorship removed!

@Smithicus
Yes, I agree, most people seem to be against it. And I don't think it's because they are actually opposed to inclusion, but due to the ways how corporations are mishandling it and trying to force it down everyone's throat in unnatural ways. (DragonAge, anyone?)
Things like that only trigger anti-responses.

Nintendo does it at their own way. They've always been inclusive. I don't feel there's any hidden agenda there. Just look at Birdo, that character has been around since decades.

AstroBot was a lot of fun!

I did feel that it lacked that little something extra to put it in the top league alongside the likes of Mario. But who knows what the next installment might bring!

@-wc- I can totally relate to your frustration. Though I personally feel like this issue has been present for a longer time. The Wii (U) components for example, weren't exactly high quality either.

I also solely play the Switch docked. The tradeoffs for having the hybrid features aren't worth it for me at all. But that's just the way it is, unfortunately.

@-wc- As Nintendo fans, these kind of concessions we (sadly) have to accept in order to enjoy their games.

You're asking for controls for serious people, but that's the issue right there, Nintendo doesn't focus purely on "serious" people anymore. Their device is designed to cater to a group as broad as possible - families, kids, casual players, handheld players and hardcore gamers. As a result, it's a console of compromises.

The previous ones were enjoyable, but I wonder if they can keep milking this much longer without things getting stale.

I do have some concerns about the durability of this idea. Magnets tend to lose some power over time and grow weaker.

I hope this was tested extensively…

When you start asking people money, you have to make sure what you’re doing is legal. This clearly isn’t.

A bit late to the party, but nice for everyone who's interested.

I do hope developers also have some unique things in store for Switch 2, and aren't just going to flood the system with ports and remakes...

They're probably right. I always got the latest Nintendo console on release date. The price has never been a deciding factor for me.

Switch 2 might change that though, as I'm not feeling the usual excitement with this one just yet.

I agree with @sleepinglion, the trailer was underwhelming. I hope the Direct is going to make up for it with some amazing games.

@IOI Why aren’t we allowed to feel underwhelmed by the hardware reveal? The new console is looking more conservative than many hoped for, so it’s a natural feeling to be a bit disappointed, especially without seeing proper games.

When the Direct has aired and we’ve seen what it can actually do, perhaps there will be more excitement. That doesn’t mean we can’t have opinions about the current state of things.

Bigger isn’t always better.

But it’s too early to tell whether or not it will be an improvement or not. I certainly have some reservations though, as it sounds like chaos will dominate over skill even more.

The European version actually differs a bit from the NA version. The EU doesn’t have a banner running across the art on the right side of the box, and it has a black frame around the image.

The difference is minimal, but still it would have been nice to see all the options.

@Banjo- Nice analysis. Yes, I think that’s spot on actually.

Why do you think they’re going in this direction to becoming more and more corporate? Just a sign of the times?

At the very least, they could've given the system a more appealing name than just smacking a "2" behind it. The argument of avoiding confusion like the Wii U doesn't hold much water.

The "Super Nintendo" and "Game Boy Advance", for example, did a great job telling people it's the next big thing without creating any confusion whatsoever.

Honestly, it would be ludicrous if the system called “Switch 2” wouldn’t be able to run Switch games.

The real question is if there will be a much needed performance boost for older games.

They gave credits. It was just not up to the standards of the people on the internet.