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[Durandle]

And hey my speculation about it having a mouse mode is looking possibly accurate with how they showed the cons wizzing around like nice.

 

[Moonjt9]

Backwards compatibility is a BIG win for me. My physical collection is over 150 games for switch. Looks like my sons get a hand-me-down switch for Children’s day this year!

 

[Thief1987]

Be Nintendo
See fans are ravenous for Switch 2
Drops random trailer with no hype
“Please wait months for actual information.”

nintenda always treated their fanbase like dirt, so nothing new

 

[Moses85]

This was as expected.

 

[Davevil]

No they can't. It functions the same as the original. Docked is like 3TF, handheld is like 1TF. it switches to a different processing mode when docked/undocked.

That would also break backwards compatibility.

 

[GoldenEye98]

Cool but the video is so basic that it almost seems like a rushed reaction to the leaks.

So is it releasing April 2 or is that when a Nintendo direct for it is?...

 

[ManaByte]

Maybe there are games that require accessories or something that aren't compatible with the Switch 2?

Specifically referring to those like Labo. The Switch 2 won't fit into that because the console is larger.

 

[ShaiKhulud1989]

Cool but the video is so basic that it almost seems like a rushed reaction to the leaks.

Because it clearly is

 

[sofakng]

Nobody hates their fans more than Nintendo...

 

[MiguelItUp]

Cool but the video is so basic that it almost seems like a rushed reaction to the leaks.

So is it releasing April 2 or is that when a Nintendo direct for it is?...

It's a direct. Some are suspecting a May/June release. But it could very well be later.

 

[MMaRsu]

Because it clearly is

Why would they care about leaks if the design of the system is almost 1:1????

Make it make sense

 

[HerjansEagleFeeder]

less of one meter

 

[Johnny Concrete]

When those joycons were skirting on the surface (the ); were they showing off the mouse pointer ability of them? Why would they be sliding like that otherwise?

 

[ManaByte]

Ok so you're trolling. Good to know.

 

[lestar]

 

[Spukc]

looks fake.

I'm with team fake.
Mario kart (9) looks graphically the same as 8 the fuck is this shit.

 

[ShaiKhulud1989]

Why would they care about leaks if the design of the system is almost 1:1????

Make it make sense

To shut some people up and work in peace. A sound PR strategy, really, despite being annoying.

 

[BlackTron]

What kind of screen...

OLED but part of a staggered launch.

NS2 9/25/2025

NS2 OLED 11/9/2028

 

[GoldenEye98]

It's a direct. Some are suspecting a May/June release. But it could very well be later.

Watch it end up being like "Holiday 2025" or something lol

 

[Hudo]

So much for the March release date, lmao.

 

[MMaRsu]

To shut some people up and work in peace. A sound PR strategy, really, despite being annoying.

Work in peace? Nintendo already works in peace.

To shut who up? Twitter users?

Lmao

 

[SaturnSaturn]

Most meh reveal ever, cant belive they showed a Switch transforming into a Switch 2, it just screams incremental upgrades, you would never see sony announce the ps5 as a ps4 transforming into a ps5.

Also why the hell is the direct several months away, would laugh if this came out during the holidays instead.

Would be interesting to see how the non tech savy consumers view this reveal?

 

[Davevil]

Ok so you're trolling. Good to know.

what trolling? it's a new system...
they could have added new features
get the nintendo's cock out of your mouth

 

[Esppiral]

Released over 12 years ago. Switch is now one of the best selling consoles of all time, this just looks like a variant of the same thing. People will eat this up, and have been anticipating it for a long time.

This is exactly the same situation the Wii-WiiU was....

 

[Fake]

Looks good on my book.

Can't wait for the software as well.

 

[Orbital2060]

It is practically the same system. Hopefully it doesn't happen like Wii-U.

Id say the avoided that now by just making a sequel with no confusion. No what does that U mean, just the Switch 2.

 

[coachmcguirk91]

I wouldn't have expected anything more here. I'd be surprised if they get games at the fidelity level of a PS4 Pro.

It just means there is probably going to be a 2-3 year cross gen period for all Nintendo games. Probably smart from a financial point of view. But I was really hoping to see what Nintendo would do with the new tech. My excitement levels have dramatically dropped, at least in the near future

 

[jufonuk]

WE ALL PEED OUT OF OUR BUTTS!

I made white wee wee in my pants.

 

[U n i o n 0015]

Well this confirms why Nintendo went after Yuzu and Ryujinx...

 

[Efren is G.O.A.T.]

Watch it end up being like "Holiday 2025" or something lol

which is okay

 

[MayauMiao]

it's a new system
they could implement the functionality

That wouldn't work. If I were to place the Switch in dock mode, next to the TV, why would I want to use the extra screen when I sit far away from the TV?

 

[Sephimoth]

So it's not gonna be out till probably fall
They made sure to get in the back compat note so people don't stop buying Switch games in the meantime

 

[Banjo64]

Cool. It’s the same as the renders.

Fair play to Nate the Hate, I’ll listen to what he has to say from now on.

Mario Kart 9 - the most obvious play ever.

To be honest I just want to see what third parties are cooking for launch window.

 

[Proteus Maximus]

Looks like an LCD screen to me. I'll wait for the OLED version.

 

[Topher]

Did we just get a reveal that pretty much just confirmed the leaks and not much else?

 

[MiguelItUp]

Watch it end up being like "Holiday 2025" or something lol

Definitely could happen, lmao. I think it's important to just limit expectations these days and just take it one day at a time. At least until we get concrete information and details.

Did we just get a reveal that pretty much just confirmed the leaks and not much else?

Yes, lmao. All that was really received from this was Mario Kart running on it, and the April 4th direct about it.

 

[LordCBH]

I’m guessing every game that doesn’t have some special interactions with the original switch joycons will be backwards compatible. Sorry Labo and Ring Fit Stan’s, but we have a console for you: it’s called the Switch 1.

 

[delishcaek]

Biggest takeaway here is that they don't guarantee full BC (same as with PS5).

The upcoming 2 and a half months are going to be insufferable, especially if they don't throw us some additional bones here and there.

 

[Saber]

As I said in the MK thread I'm guessing this one to focus more on the 3rd party titles experience.

 

[Hudo]

It is practically the same system. Hopefully it doesn't happen like Wii-U.

I think this is why they're calling it "Switch 2". Isn't this the first time that Nintendo have explicitly used "2" for hardware?

 

[ReyBrujo]

This to me looks like mostly legal safeguard "in case of", than a real problem.

There are a few games that used the infrared sensor which Switch 2 might not fully have (or because it's in a different place it might make it incompatible).

 

[Davevil]

That wouldn't work. If I were to place the Switch in dock mode, next to the TV, why would I want to use the extra screen when I sit far away from the TV?

 

[GoldenEye98]

which is okay

It's going be closer to 2 generations behind than 1.5 at that point...

 

[Spukc]

Well this confirms why Nintendo went after Yuzu and Ryujinx...

if it played them better yeah otherwise lol

 

[vaibhavpisal]

I think that AI made video with Smellovision features was more impressive than what Nintendo put out.

 

[MayauMiao]

And hey my speculation about it having a mouse mode is looking possibly accurate with how they showed the cons wizzing around like nice.

Great for RTS and Path of Exile like game on the Switch.

 

[near]

This is exactly the same situation the Wii-WiiU was....

The market is in a completely different place now than it was then, and the Switch caters to a wider market because it is portable. Not really a fair comparison.

 

[Certinty]

Nah, no way Mario Kart 9 looks like a PS3 game visually.

Fuck fuck fuck fuck.

 

[Putonahappyface]

If that Nintendo direct is April, we are a long ass way off from release.

Christmas launch here we come.

 

[Rawbutt Jellybean]

Damn, was hoping for an April release. MK9 as a launch title will be huge though.