The news component is handy but I don’t understand the calendar function. I keep expecting a hyperlink to the content/webpage/youtube video but all it shows is a basic FYI that makes me go do the work to find the thing that inevitably, I don’t do unless it sounds really interesting.
However, has anyone in the comments actually identified, or researched into, the gross profit per copy of a new game title priced at $80?
Yes, you as the end user and consumer of a product in 2025 is feeling the pinch of inflation, recessions, tariffs etc. But there is also a lot of people and resources behind putting out a game ie software development, marketing, manufacturing, hosting, quality assurance, legal, etc.
Further compounding the monetary issue is the idea you have to buy everything all at once. You don’t. In fact, I’m betting most Switch 1 users have a large backlog of games to complete or revisit which delays the amount of time until you need to buy future games.
No one wants to pay more than they have to but please at least consider the bigger picture than just your own wallet.
@Giancarlothomaz While LCD has improved over the last seven years, so too has OLED.
Regardless of progress, LCD is physically unable to replicate the same contrast ratio to OLED. (For those unaware, OLED physically turns off diodes in order to replicate a pure black whereas LCD will always have a backlight. It’s this backlight that gives that grey glow during dark scenes)
The Sony Portal is a ‘complimentary system’, essentially a wireless display with a controller attached. While reviews of it have been favourable, including its LCD screen, it’s not their main system nor intended to be the main device for the Sony user.
The Switch is the primary device for many, and sometimes a secondary or more for those who have multiple in the household.
Hence, providing two options (one LCD and another OLED) helps to cater for more use cases.
For example : 1) single user using it in handheld mode - OLED 2) young family - starts out with OLED and then adds LCD/OLED versions over time to family (subject to disposable income) 3) docked only user - LCD model
For those saying Nintendo will launch an OLED S2 in a few years time like they did with the S1, why would that be the case? (Purely historical reasons?)
Why not provide a better SOC/more RAM, larger HDD, alternate screen size, audio/video output changes in line with industry changes etc etc.
Just because they did a screen upgrade with the S1 doesn’t mean they have to do it again with the S2.
And for those saying Nintendo wants more Switches in the household, ie buy one per person, what is stopping that person from buying a launch OLED S2 and then subsequent OLED S2s for family members?
Curious to know why anyone would ever want to step back in quality from an OLED to LCD?
Less contrast?
Less vibrancy?
Less battery efficiency?
Less colour reproduction?
Less refresh capability?
Less viewing angle?
More weight when holding a larger size S2 screen?
The Switch OLED proves people are willing to pay for a better technology so why not enable the customer to buy the better option upfront?
Unpopular opinion: Nintendo should provide two price points; a $699USD loss leader and a $399 base model with LCD.
The $699 version would be the ultimate Switch 2 with an OLED screen, upgraded RAM/SOC and HDD. It would cater to the die hard early adopters and provide a price anchor to sell the base model at a slightly inflated price than the S1.
However it is actually a long term strategy in play: to provide an easy and affordable price jump for the next generation Nintendo console that is more of an revolution of a product rather than the evolution from the S1 to the S2.
Would I like to pay less for more, obviously. But I feel a long term vision trumps the short term desire for cheaper prices. (And that’s without the consideration of major global changes in inflation, tariffs, political unrest and a pandemic over the last five years which should be red flags that historical prices may not be the same in the future)
Wish there was the base model with an LCD screen in order to keep the price down for the consumer/profits for Nintendo but that they offered an option to purchase an OLED S2 version at a higher cost. e.g. LCD $400 vs OLED $500.
High enough to satisfy initial profits for Nintendo/stakeholders and yet good enough to satisfy those who have accepted the S1 OLED as the visual standard for 2025 and beyond (in addition to those with OLED mobiles and TVs which have flooded the market over the past few years)
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Re: Poll: After One Month, How Often Are You Actually Using 'Nintendo Today'?
The news component is handy but I don’t understand the calendar function. I keep expecting a hyperlink to the content/webpage/youtube video but all it shows is a basic FYI that makes me go do the work to find the thing that inevitably, I don’t do unless it sounds really interesting.
Re: "Don't Let Nintendo Ruin The Entire Industry" - Is $80 For Mario Kart World A Bridge Too Far?
An $80 remaster is out right robbery.
However, has anyone in the comments actually identified, or researched into, the gross profit per copy of a new game title priced at $80?
Yes, you as the end user and consumer of a product in 2025 is feeling the pinch of inflation, recessions, tariffs etc. But there is also a lot of people and resources behind putting out a game ie software development, marketing, manufacturing, hosting, quality assurance, legal, etc.
Further compounding the monetary issue is the idea you have to buy everything all at once. You don’t. In fact, I’m betting most Switch 1 users have a large backlog of games to complete or revisit which delays the amount of time until you need to buy future games.
No one wants to pay more than they have to but please at least consider the bigger picture than just your own wallet.
Re: Nintendo Is Discontinuing Gold Points, One Of The Switch's Best Incentives
@liljmoore That is what I was coming on to say, that this is likely in anticipation of something new being launched with Switch 2.
Re: Talking Point: Why An LCD Screen Isn't The End Of The World For Switch 2
@Giancarlothomaz While LCD has improved over the last seven years, so too has OLED.
Regardless of progress, LCD is physically unable to replicate the same contrast ratio to OLED. (For those unaware, OLED physically turns off diodes in order to replicate a pure black whereas LCD will always have a backlight. It’s this backlight that gives that grey glow during dark scenes)
Re: Talking Point: Why An LCD Screen Isn't The End Of The World For Switch 2
The Sony Portal is a ‘complimentary system’, essentially a wireless display with a controller attached. While reviews of it have been favourable, including its LCD screen, it’s not their main system nor intended to be the main device for the Sony user.
The Switch is the primary device for many, and sometimes a secondary or more for those who have multiple in the household.
Hence, providing two options (one LCD and another OLED) helps to cater for more use cases.
For example :
1) single user using it in handheld mode - OLED
2) young family - starts out with OLED and then adds LCD/OLED versions over time to family (subject to disposable income)
3) docked only user - LCD model
Re: Talking Point: Why An LCD Screen Isn't The End Of The World For Switch 2
For those saying Nintendo will launch an OLED S2 in a few years time like they did with the S1, why would that be the case? (Purely historical reasons?)
Why not provide a better SOC/more RAM, larger HDD, alternate screen size, audio/video output changes in line with industry changes etc etc.
Just because they did a screen upgrade with the S1 doesn’t mean they have to do it again with the S2.
And for those saying Nintendo wants more Switches in the household, ie buy one per person, what is stopping that person from buying a launch OLED S2 and then subsequent OLED S2s for family members?
Re: Talking Point: Why An LCD Screen Isn't The End Of The World For Switch 2
Curious to know why anyone would ever want to step back in quality from an OLED to LCD?
Less contrast?
Less vibrancy?
Less battery efficiency?
Less colour reproduction?
Less refresh capability?
Less viewing angle?
More weight when holding a larger size S2 screen?
The Switch OLED proves people are willing to pay for a better technology so why not enable the customer to buy the better option upfront?
Re: "Massive" Mario Kart LEGO Set Rumour Surfaces Online
Makes sense from a merchandise perspective if Nintendo are indeed launching a new Mario to accompany the Switch 2.
Re: Talking Point: Would $499 Be Too Much For 'Switch 2'?
Unpopular opinion: Nintendo should provide two price points; a $699USD loss leader and a $399 base model with LCD.
The $699 version would be the ultimate Switch 2 with an OLED screen, upgraded RAM/SOC and HDD. It would cater to the die hard early adopters and provide a price anchor to sell the base model at a slightly inflated price than the S1.
However it is actually a long term strategy in play: to provide an easy and affordable price jump for the next generation Nintendo console that is more of an revolution of a product rather than the evolution from the S1 to the S2.
Would I like to pay less for more, obviously. But I feel a long term vision trumps the short term desire for cheaper prices. (And that’s without the consideration of major global changes in inflation, tariffs, political unrest and a pandemic over the last five years which should be red flags that historical prices may not be the same in the future)
Re: Nintendo Switch 2: Everything We Know About The New Console
Wish there was the base model with an LCD screen in order to keep the price down for the consumer/profits for Nintendo but that they offered an option to purchase an OLED S2 version at a higher cost. e.g. LCD $400 vs OLED $500.
High enough to satisfy initial profits for Nintendo/stakeholders and yet good enough to satisfy those who have accepted the S1 OLED as the visual standard for 2025 and beyond (in addition to those with OLED mobiles and TVs which have flooded the market over the past few years)