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Will The Nintendo Switch 2 Be A Success.
- Thread starter Mozza
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GigaBowser
The bear of bad news
50 more millions vews on nintendo jarpan and us twitter sales explosion
LastBattle
Member
Really hard to tell. The Switch struck gold by presenting a compelling unique selling point while also having a very distinct brand. The device itself is also easily recognisable and distinct from all similar devices.
This time around the Switch 2 is barely distinguishable from the Switch and if the games look largely the same to your average Joe, they have quite the hill to climb. Also depends on what percentage of the market are normies and parents buying for their kids, who will see little reason to upgrade.
But hey, I’m usually wrong about these things. I thought the Series consoles would be a huge success.
This time around the Switch 2 is barely distinguishable from the Switch and if the games look largely the same to your average Joe, they have quite the hill to climb. Also depends on what percentage of the market are normies and parents buying for their kids, who will see little reason to upgrade.
But hey, I’m usually wrong about these things. I thought the Series consoles would be a huge success.
LavitzSlambert
Member
It will be successful. Maybe not as much as Switch, but it will do very well.
Mozza
Member
It's not what people wanted though, in reality they wanted a Vita 2 that could play original software and also be a remote PS5. Also the portal does not have an OLED screen. Funny how some suggest Nintendo are wrong for not going with OLED for the Switch 2, but seem to give Sony and the portal a pass on this one.That's bullshit. Sony clearly calls it a "remote player for PS5". If folks somehow mistakenly buy the thing because they somehow think it is a "self contained handheld" then they can just return it.
Now.....explain the "scam".
PlayStation Portal™ Remote Player | PS5 games in the palm of your hand
PlayStation Portal™ Remote Player gives you access to the games on your PS5 over your home Wi-Fi, letting you jump right into gaming without needing to play on a TV.www.playstation.com
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CuteFaceJay
Member
It's going to print money.
Topher
Identifies as young
Eh....that doesn't make PlayStation Portal a "scam". And I don't know how you can say people didn't want this when it has sold extremely well. It was the best selling peripheral in the US in 2024.
Also the portal does not have an OLED screen. Funny how some suggest Nintendo are wrong for not going with OLED for the Switch 2, but seem to give Sony and the portal a pass on this one.
And? I didn't say anything about OLED in either case. I was explaining why it was absurd to call PS Portal a "scam".
Mozza
Member
I never stated the portal was a scam, just that it was not what people wanted. And I never stated you did say anything about the OLED screens, just added it to my post.
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Topher
Identifies as young
"People" wanted it and bought it.
Since neither Portal or Switch 2 have OLED then it is a moot point.
Deerock71
Member
This is a specious argument. That was the literal stupidest thing Nintendo could've done. I kind of think Reggie even provided a little pushback before going forward with it. But Nintendo.
I'd like to have the energy to search for the PSP vs DS threads, but you know, most people here probably were not even alive then.
Sooner
Gold Member
Most the people here are in their 30s and 40s.
While the DS was massive, the PSP was pretty big too with over 80 million consoles sold.
Robb
Gold Member
Depends on what’s being argued. I think WiiU was a pretty unique peek into how far the hardcore Nintendo fanbase alone can carry them. Which isn’t very far, for better or worse.
Mozza
Member
It's still not what they really wanted, and whichever way you spin it, it's still very niche."People" wanted it and bought it.
Since neither Portal or Switch 2 have OLED then it is a moot point.
Topher
Identifies as young
I'm not the one pretending I speak for what others "wanted". That's you. Pointing out how well it sold is not spin. It is a fact.
Mozza
Member
It's still niche. Which is not really surprising as fans wanted a Vita 2.
Topher
Identifies as young
I don't recall any big push for a Vita 2 anywhere.
Mozza
Member
Well I suppose the Vita did do pretty low numbers. But there was speculation about the portal before it was revealed. AS many thought Sony were working on a new handheld device, not just a remote play device, which would always have a pretty limited appeal.
Although I suppose for an accessory it's done much better than one would expect.
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