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[Draugoth]

“There were a lot of ideas for the name, and we really struggled to find the right one. We even considered ideas like “Super Nintendo Switch.” However, Super NES, which came out after the NES, couldn’t play NES games. Since Switch 2 can play Switch games, it didn’t feel right to use the same naming convention as Super NES. Switch 2 is a new system with improved performance, but we’d like players who get their hands on it not to focus on the specs, but rather to think of it as the latest system developed by Nintendo.” So, in the hope that it becomes the new standard for Nintendo Switch, we named it Nintendo Switch 2,” said Kawamoto.”

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[Guardian Monkey]

well they fucked that upp

 

[James Sawyer Ford]

Would have been better imo

 

[nial]

Always thought it was dumb when people came up with 'Super Nintendo Switch'. Kinda scary that Nintendo considered it at some point.
Honestly? After the Direct and additional info, I'd kinda say that the console name was the only thing they got totally right, lol.

 

[Gamer79]

stupid name

 

[mansoor1980]

SNES
SNS

 

[kevboard]

given how absolutely fucking stupid the average consumer is, it was the right call to make the name as simple and easy to understand as possible

 

[FrankWza]

Nevermind

 

[Mr Hyde]

Surprised they didn't call it "Super fuck you 2"

 

[lestar]

that would has been another Wiiu situation

 

[jshackles]

While I'd love the hit of nostalgia, calling it Switch 2 was 100% the right call

 

[bender]

Would have been better imo

I agree with... James Sawyer Ford !?!?!?

 

[Codes 208]

While I'd love the hit of nostalgia, calling it Switch 2 was 100% the right call

The better call for sure.

Granted, either name is still better than slapping a U, or going from 360 to one

 

[Kataploom]

It's ok, I don't have any problem with the name but man... That fugly logo and animation is just... I can't stand them...

 

[Sooner]

Sure that would be fine, but then the Switch 64 next gen would sound dumb.

 

[near]

Super Nintendo Switch would've be so cool. Then at some point release a limited edition model themed SNES. But let's be honest, nothing super about the Switch 2 at all.

 

[64gigabyteram]

Super Nintendo Switch was the best choice and it was stupid they downgraded.

It's about as simple as it gets. Nintendo Switch, but Super. 0 market confusion

 

[Dacvak]

I’m more of a fan of Switch 2, but Super Switch would have still been good.

 

[Magic Carpet]

Someone here on Gaf said it should be named The Switcheroo.

 

[bender]

Super Nintendo Switch was the best choice and it was stupid they downgraded.

It's about as simple as it gets. Nintendo Switch, but Super. 0 market confusion

The legacy of the terrible Wii U name and wanting to leave no margin for error.

 

[Blitzkrieg!]

Yeah that would have been cool. People would have called it “Super Switch”, or SS for short. Maybe even stylized it using lighting bolts.

 

[64gigabyteram]

The legacy of the terrible Wii U name and wanting to leave no margin for error.

Wii U was a confusing and hard to understand name with bad branding compounding the error

Super Nintendo is literally one of the best names for a console. Simple, with pizzazz.

 

[delirium trigger]

That would have been amazing.

 

[Shaki12345]

People saying it's amazing have no idea about marketing. What about the sequel to the Super Switch? More Super Switch?

Ridiculous.

 

[Soodanim]

If they named is Super Switch I guarantee half of GAF would have been shouting "It's not worthy of the Super title!" at the top of their lungs.

Beyond the initial novelty it would only serve to cause confusion. It's not very creative, but there isn't a person out there that is confused by the PlayStation numbering. You know what probably still even trips GAF members up on occasion? Xbox's naming.

When they were naming it, they only had to go one back from the current product on the market to remember how much of a risk it is.

An iterative name for an iterative console.

People saying it's amazing have no idea about marketing. What about the sequel to the Super Switch? More Super Switch?

Ridiculous.

Switch 64. duh

 

[delirium trigger]

People saying it's amazing have no idea about marketing. What about the sequel to the Super Switch? More Super Switch?

Ridiculous.

The problem with experts in marketing is that they all show a general lack of creativity. Idk, perhaps a... new name for the successor. Surely someone could dream that up.

I've got an idea. How about a Super Maio Land reboot and it's a big open land game.

 

[Shaki12345]

The problem with experts in marketing is that they all show a general lack of creativity. Idk, perhaps a... new name for the successor. Surely someone could dream that up.

I've got an idea. How about a Super Maio Land reboot and it's a big open land game.

Who is Maio?

 

[EN250]

Retarded, good thing they made it clear with just a number, works the best most of the time

 

[cireza]

That screenshot in OP has some of the dumbest ergonomics I have ever seen lol.

 

[ZehDon]

After the Wii U basically sunk an entire console generation, I think Nintendo learned their lesson well here.

 

[tkscz]

While I'd love the hit of nostalgia, calling it Switch 2 was 100% the right call

Pretty much this. I was on board with Super Nintendo Switch since the Switch Pro days but thinking about the average person, Switch 2 would cause a lot less confusion. Hell, Super Nintendo Entertainment System actually caused confusion among parents back in the day.

 

[tr1p1ex]

I don't know. I feel like 90% of the SWitch users weren't around for the SNES. And those who were don't associate it with "can't play NES games."

I think they probably might think it's a Switch Pro though and not a Switch 2? And you'd have to explain to everyone it's a sequel not a rerelease in 4k.

 

[Badlucktroll]

Why don’t they just call these damn things “the nintendo” not all these silly names

 

[delirium trigger]

Nintendo Super Switch would have worked fine.

 

[blacktout]

I get why they ultimately decided not to, but as a nostalgic old man, I wish they had.

I also wish they had gone with the SNES color scheme, if only for the buttons. I don't buy special editions, so I'm mildly sad that I will be stuck with the boring black default design for the next eight years.

 

[Tams]

Yeah that would have been cool. People would have called it “Super Switch”, or SS for short. Maybe even stylized it using lighting bolts.

With a vapour chamber using Zyklon B.

 

[Rentahamster]

Super Nintendo Switch is mostly for people old enough to have nostalgia feels for the Super Nintendo. Switch 2 has broader appeal.

 

[rm082e]

The problem is people would just call it the Super Switch. Then it would be abbreviated as SS, and then they would invite a bunch of Nazi memes with Mario dressed up as an SS officer and Kirby in a gas chamber. That shit would be hilarious to watch, but a disaster for their brand

I'm not buying one and I would love it if they could lean into the SNES heritage. But they just can't get away with it.

 

[Rat Rage]

They missed a great opportunity to call it Super Expensive Switch.

 

[Tams]

They missed a great opportunity to call it Super Expensive Switch.

Look, they should have just called it the 'Nintendo Switch EXperience' and be done with it.

 

[FinalBossWithTheMostPower]

I'll never call it Switch 2.

It's still Super Nintendo Switch.

 

[Tiago Rodrigues]

Super Nintendo Switch would be dumb as fuck come on.

Kids wouldn't get the NES >> SNES reference...and not even their parents.

It would turn into a Wii > Wii U kind of situation.

Just keep it simple...just add the next numbers and you're set.

 

[FinalBossWithTheMostPower]

Super Nintendo Switch would be dumb as fuck come on.

Kids wouldn't get the NES >> SNES reference...and not even their parents.

It would turn into a Wii > Wii U kind of situation.

Just keep it simple...just add the next numbers and you're set.

Hard disagree.

You don’t need a history lesson on NES-to-SNES to understand what “Super” implies. It’s kind of the most straightforward power-up prefix in pop culture.

Saiyan to Super Saiyan...
Man is less than Superman...
There's Head then there's Super Head...

“Super” = upgrade. Not exactly deep lore shit.

As for the Wii U...its whole problem was that people didn’t understand it. The name and branding left a lot of folks confused about whether it was a new console or just an add-on for the Wii. So yeah, clarity in naming really does matter...

 

[Xaeroxcore666]

Would have been better imo

Cant believe i agree!

 

[Liopleurodon]

Switch 2 is good.

Although, most people will still just call it Switch.

 

[Loomy]

Switch-U

 

[stickkidsam]

These turd burglars have the balls to charge money for a tech demo but not for some style?

 

[LavitzSlambert]

The reasoning Kawamoto gave is ridiculous. Backwards compatibility wasn't a thing until well after the SNES, technology was moving too quickly and the industry had not matured. Super is a simple modifier that people can easily understand. You literally have an entire industry with dumbass names like "Xbox 360", or whatever bullshit scheme they are using for GPUs and CPUs, even Apple products have shit naming schemes that people somehow understand.

But no, "Super" would break everyone's smooth brains.

 

[Robb]

While I’ve gotten used to ‘2’ by now, I still much prefer ‘Super’. Would’ve been a great callback to their legacy as well.

 

[Barakov]

Personally I'd prefer Super Nintendo Switch I see why they went with Switch 2. They probably wanted to avoid a Wii U situation and calling Switch 2 easily solves that problem.