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How the Nintendo Switch 2 makes Xbox look even better

The Nintendo Switch 2 reveal reminded me how much I take my Xbox for granted.

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The Xbox Series X|S and features like Xbox Play Anywhere, Xbox Game Pass, cloud gaming, and beyond, make me glad I'm not into Nintendo nostalgia.

Out of an abundance of morbid curiosity, I found myself watching the Nintendo Switch 2 live stream yesterday, despite being a somewhat lapsed Nintendo fan.

My backlog on Xbox and Steam is vast enough that I'll never be short of things to play — but I was curious how Nintendo might push innovation in the handheld form factor, particularly given how Microsoft is exploring its own Xbox handheld both internally, and with a partner via Project Kennan.

Jez jumping in on this bringing the heat. Lol.

 

[nowhat]

This goes beyond Stockholm syndrome. The guy has issues.

 

[Killjoy-NL]

Yeah, no.

 

[graywolf323]

 

[Gaiff]

South of Midnight with a mid reception reminds me why Xbox is dead last.

 

[damidu]

 

[XXL]

I knew this take was coming.

 

[Blitzkrieg!]

Dear diary

 

[HerjansEagleFeeder]

When paid mouthpieces start namedropping Steam you know it's absolutely coming.

 

[Carmen Winstead]

Bro is naming every feature of Xbox but the most important one, the (good) games, is missing.

 

[MrJangles]

The xbox platform in 2025 about as much credibility (and life in it) as Atari hardware.

 

[Banjo64]

‘not in to Nintendo nostalgia’

Yeah that’s it, it’s not just that they make good games and Xbox make bad ones. 160m people living on nostalgia vs the 20m Xchad Series S giga dicks.

 

[tr1p1ex]

lol MSFT can afford to lose billions subsidizing videogames.

 

[XXL]

Jez.....

 

[GHG]

Seriously, between this and the weird threads (and mini-meltdowns) we've seen on this forum over the last 24 hours...

What is wrong with these people?

 

[vaibhavpisal]

People saying xbox has no good games are out of touch.

 

[Fbh]

Seriously, between this and the weird threads (and mini-meltdowns) we've seen on this forum over the last 24 hours...

What is wrong with these people?

Meltdowns post console announcements and/or big news are the best
Keep them coming!

 

[Sanepar]

Bro is naming every feature of Xbox but the most important one, the (good) games, is missing.

I would not say good games, but games mainstream consumers want to play. Xbox fanboys can't understand that.

 

[Carmen Winstead]

People saying xbox has no good games are out of touch.

They definitely have some good multiplatform games, no one is denying that.

 

[Horseganador]

 

[nowhat]

People saying xbox has no good games are out of touch.

So is Jez. Or should I say, Jizz Condom.

 

[mayham2199]

People saying xbox has no good games are out of touch.

I do think there are good games there it's just to me out of all the competition it's at the bottom.

 

[GHG]

Meltdowns post console announcements and/or big news are the best
Keep them coming!

But here's what I don't understand - why are they having these strange meltdowns over other companies that are not their preferred platform announcing/releasing new hardware?

 

[SHAKEZ]

Xbox is dead my guy...

 

[GHG]

People saying xbox has no good games are out of touch.

People don't rush out to buy new hardware to play South of Midnight and Avowed but they do to play the games that are synonymous with Nintendo and Sony's platforms.

 

[Certinty]

As a owner of the Steam Deck, Switch, PS5 Pro and Series, the whole Switch 2 reveal made me realise I took the Steam Deck for granted, that’s for sure.

 

[Sooner]

Taking for granted means assuming something will definitely continue to be there.

Ain't no one still taking Xbox "for granted". Not even Microsoft.

 

[vaibhavpisal]

People don't rush out to buy new hardware to play South of Midnight and Avowed but they do to play the games that are synonymous with Nintendo and Sony's platforms.

I didn’t say they do.

There is a steady stream of good titles instead of system sellers. System sellers may be good games or bad, nothing is guaranteed.

 

[Baemono]

I didn’t say they do.

There is a steady stream of good titles instead of system sellers. System sellers may be good games or bad, nothing is guaranteed.

To be fair, they're mostly "oh I'd play them with a good discount" types of games most of the time, but not really you would've want to play full price for them cause they're good time-fillers.

Which is good to have when you already have console-defining games that are the talks for GOTY and they fill the gaps.

 

[vaibhavpisal]

To be fair, they're mostly "oh I'd play them with a good discount" types of games most of the time, but not really you would've want to play full price for them cause they're good time-fillers.

Which is good to have when you already have console-defining games that are the talks for GOTY and they fill the gaps.

Console defining games for PS5?

God of War or Astro bot?

Nah am good.

Will get to them when I can.

Would rather play Atomfall, then Commandos after that.

 

[lachesis]

I'm actually on the line of how I take Steam granted and benefited. Hope Valve and Gabe will stay course for long long time.

 

[TintoConCasera]

People saying xbox has no good games are out of touch.

A few examples would really help your argument.

 

[DanielG165]

Smart delivery is the biggest counter to Nintendo here specifically for me. Rather than charging $10 for a next gen upgrade, or something like resolution and frame rate boost, your Xbox will just… Do it for you automatically lol.

 

[Fbh]

But here's what I don't understand - why are they having these strange meltdowns over other companies that are not their preferred platform announcing/releasing new hardware?

I mean it's fanboying/shilling 101.

If your preferred console/company announces something: Act as if it's the greatest thing ever and fervently defend it from any online criticism.
If another console/company announces something: Downplay it, criticize it, make hyperbolic doom and gloom statements about it and be sure to remind everyone about all the good things your preferred console does better

 

[bender]

 

[Tiago Rodrigues]

Not Jez using Switch 2 to promote Xbox lmao

Out of an abundance of morbid curiosity, I found myself watching the Nintendo Switch 2 live stream yesterday

Even the way he words this is weird as hell. Like watching a Nintendo stream is a crime for him or smth

 

[vaibhavpisal]

A few examples would really help your argument.

Bruh, my console is ready.

Maybe sometime else. Its a tough argument to win anyways.

 

[f~N_CH_1:3:3:3_SushiBoat]

As a owner of the Steam Deck, Switch, PS5 Pro and Series, the whole Switch 2 reveal made me realise I took the Steam Deck for granted, that’s for sure.

Truth.

 

[jm89]

Like a cockroach, jez always find a way.

 

[m14]

People saying xbox has no good games are out of touch.

Worse than that, they seem oblivious about how the American tariffs will make PS5 hardware an even worse value proposition.

 

[Mr Moose]

Worse than that, they seem oblivious about how the American tariffs will make PS5 hardware an even worse value proposition.

Huh?

 

[GHG]

Worse than that, they seem oblivious about how the American tariffs will make PS5 hardware an even worse value proposition.

Humour me, which hardware do you think will be exempt from tarrifs?

 

[Fess]

But here's what I don't understand - why are they having these strange meltdowns over other companies that are not their preferred platform announcing/releasing new hardware?

Scared of hype perhaps? I’ve seen more PS fans, Xbox fans, Steam Deck fans talk about Nintendo and Switch 2 these days than ever before, starting threads, posting on social, always seemingly vacuuming the internet for negative takes.

Waste of energy imo. Entusiasts should know they’ll buy the system anyway. Nintendo ain’t doing any ports. And can’t bank on emulation anytime soon.

I’ll be there day 1, assuming the scalpers allow me, and no $90 game or Switch 1 cartridge with a Switch 2 code or paywall for C-button is going to stop me. Excited for dual mouse controls, analog stick movement + mouse aiming, and obviously Mario Kart and another Metroid, will probably double dip on Elden Ring too for bedtime gaming if gsync and dlss bring in some improvements over Steam Deck.

 

[Mr Moose]

Humour me, which hardware do you think will be exempt from tarrifs?

Dude thinks Xbox is made in the US.
In a thread about Switch 2 and Xbox, mentions PS5 (and the US, where Jizz isn't from).

 

[GoldenEye98]

Depends on whether you are measuring consumer value or fandom. In the gaming community it's seems to be inversely correlated.

 

[Celine]

Looks how 'glad' he is.

 

[ripjoel]

beta cuck mindset

 

[Mr Moose]

Looks how 'glad' he is.

 

[GHG]

Dude thinks Xbox is made in the US.
In a thread about Switch 2 and Xbox, mentions PS5 (and the US, where Jizz isn't from).

What are you talking about? Xbox consoles are made with the blood sweat and tears of the hardworking men in the factories of Michigan.

 

[Pedro Motta]

This goes beyond Stockholm syndrome. The guy has issues.

He's getting paid to say this.