Posted January 24 Oh nice! So this is taking the place of the Nintendo Live Tokyo event that was cancelled then. Will look forward to it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 29 I was looking for something to watch whilst grinding gold on Smash Bros and so sat and watched a few of the old Feb Directs (skipped the Animal Crossing one). Man, a lot of these were really strong showings. It makes me wonder just what will be shown if they do indeed drop a Feb Direct this year. I also sat and watched the Switch reveal conference. It was so well done and they perfectly explained the concept and how it worked, which was a huge departure from the confusing mess that was the Wii U reveal. I watched each of these events with EZA commentary. It's crazy looking back at how young they all look but then the Switch reveal was 7 years ago now. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 29 2 hours ago, Hero-of-Time said: I was looking for something to watch whilst grinding gold on Smash Bros and so sat and watched a few of the old Feb Directs (skipped the Animal Crossing one). Man, a lot of these were really strong showings. It makes me wonder just what will be shown if they do indeed drop a Feb Direct this year. I also sat and watched the Switch reveal conference. It was so well done and they perfectly explained the concept and how it worked, which was a huge departure from the confusing mess that was the Wii U reveal. I watched each of these events with EZA commentary. It's crazy looking back at how young they all look but then the Switch reveal was 7 years ago now. It really is remarkable just how much Nintendo turned around their communication when Switch took over from Wii U. Like, it's a complete 180; almost as if it came from an entierly different company. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 29 1 minute ago, Dcubed said: It really is remarkable just how much Nintendo turned around their communication when Switch took over from Wii U. Like, it's a complete 180; almost as if it came from an entierly different company. Crazy, ain't it? Cracking console reveal and some amazing game trailer as well. Seeing the Mario trailer again makes you appreciate just how clever they were with what they showed whilst still hiding the main gimmick of the game. Watching the reveal again, I do wonder what features will make it into the next console. Do you think things like HD Rumble and amiibo scanning will still be a thing? The HD Rumble isn't used much at all and amiibo releases are now very few and far between. Even less now that the Smash line is nearly over. On the flip side, if the Switch successor is backwards compatible then I imagine they will want to keep these features in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 29 Nintendo have filed some trademarks this past week in the UK relating to the GameCube controller: Per Time Extension: Quote Nintendo has just filed three trademarks relating to its GameCube controller in the United Kingdom, sparking (admittedly optimistic) speculation that it might be bringing the console's games to Nintendo Switch Online. The three trademarks were filed on the 23rd and 25th of this month and were spotted by @Jo_Reggelt on Twitter (we still refuse to call it X – sorry, Elon). Each trademark is concerned with a different design element of the iconic pad, which remains the weapon of choice for many Super Smash Bros. players, even today. Could be for a future re-released of the controller with NSO plans as we've seen for other consoles on the platform, could be for implementation in the host of GameCube remasters we've seen on the Switch...could be nothing. 4 hours ago, Hero-of-Time said: I was looking for something to watch whilst grinding gold on Smash Bros and so sat and watched a few of the old Feb Directs (skipped the Animal Crossing one). Man, a lot of these were really strong showings. It makes me wonder just what will be shown if they do indeed drop a Feb Direct this year. Yeah, there have been some excellent Feb Directs in the past – honestly, besides Directs focused on showcasing third-party partnerships or for particular games, I can't think of a single Direct which hasn't had at least one nice surprise since the launch of the Switch. We've had years of PlayStation, Xbox, and others trying to ape the Nintendo Direct...and I don't think any of them has come close overall. Heck, I can't think of any two consecutive showings by anyone else in the industry as strong as any two consecutive unfocused, general Nintendo Directs. Some showings stronger than others, sure, but I never felt I was potentially wasting my time by tuning in, unlike with a good number of Playstation State of Plays. They've been best in the biz with their showings with the Switch, and I really hope we see that form continue with the Switch 2. 4 hours ago, Hero-of-Time said: I also sat and watched the Switch reveal conference. It was so well done and they perfectly explained the concept and how it worked, which was a huge departure from the confusing mess that was the Wii U reveal. Kimishima trolling everyone with the "yeah, shut up guys, we'll get to Breath of the Wild in a sec, let me give a brief recap" before dropping one of the best single trailers in games of the last decade always make me laugh Can't speak to the Wii U showings in anything but retrospect (though it's not hard to imagine the response as someone who has watched them since), but very simple things like ice cubes in the Joy-Cons to get across the idea of HD Rumble was pretty genius. 4 hours ago, Hero-of-Time said: I watched each of these events with EZA commentary. It's crazy looking back at how young they all look but then the Switch reveal was 7 years ago now. The best of times I regularly go back to their reactions of events between events, and many, it's crazy how the time has flown. And also just kind of bums me out with how everything has played out Also, say what you will about Damiani, I will always respect just how quickly he picked up on that Link's Awakening reveal in that Feb Direct from a few waves and a bit of a storm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 29 1 hour ago, Hero-of-Time said: Crazy, ain't it? Cracking console reveal and some amazing game trailer as well. Seeing the Mario trailer again makes you appreciate just how clever they were with what they showed whilst still hiding the main gimmick of the game. Watching the reveal again, I do wonder what features will make it into the next console. Do you think things like HD Rumble and amiibo scanning will still be a thing? The HD Rumble isn't used much at all and amiibo releases are now very few and far between. Even less now that the Smash line is nearly over. On the flip side, if the Switch successor is backwards compatible then I imagine they will want to keep these features in. HD Rumble is standard across the industry now (Xbox notwithstanding), so that's not going anywhere. Likewise, no reason to remove the NFC functionality either. Amiibos are still being made, and NFC also has other potential applications not yet explored (such as contactless cards and the Super Nintendo World Power Bands); it's also dirt cheap to implement and doesn't impact on aesthetics or other functionality. It's really tough to see where they go with Switch 2. I can't see them changing the concept of the system when the hybrid form factor has been such a massive success (and is still yet to be copied by Microsoft or Sony; though you're now seeing the likes of Valve encroaching on their territory with the Steam Deck), but Miyamoto has previously mentioned wanting to do something radically different with the controls for Switch 2; and I can't imagine Nintendo's designers being satisfied with just making such a boring and safe more-of-the-same successor. And neither can I. Switch is the most boring and safe console Nintendo has made since the Gamecube, and I'm desperate for something truly new and exciting at this point. I'm not really sure what form it'll take exactly, but I've previously spoken about how I think that going with a foldable display would be a great idea and a brilliant way of bringing back the dual screens concept (and even introducing front/back screens as a new gameplay possibility in the process). I'd also be very happy to see past hardware features make a return, such as the IR Pointer/Sensor Bar, Stereoscopic 3D, front/rear cameras, microphones and the Stylus; all features that are sorely missed and would allow for both returning game concepts from the DS/3DS/Wii/Wii U that can't currently be replicated, as well as new types of games that have yet to be made with those existing technologies (certainly there's still loads of untapped potential that was never realised with those previous consoles). At the very least, I just really want to see something fresh. It would be utterly soul crushing if Switch 2 just ends up being a more powerful Switch; especially seeing as hardware/control input/display tech innovation within this industry has basically ground to a halt outside of Nintendo. I'm fucking starving for something really fresh and new; I'm uttery sick of the status quo and I want crazy Nintendo back! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 29 23 minutes ago, Julius said: Kimishima trolling everyone with the "yeah, shut up guys, we'll get to Breath of the Wild in a sec, let me give a brief recap" before dropping one of the best single trailers in games of the last decade always make me laugh Still one of the most deceiving trailers I have ever seen from a game. I was expecting an epic narrative and what I got was....well...yeah. 14 minutes ago, Dcubed said: At the very least, I just really want to see something fresh. It would be utterly soul crushing if Switch 2 just ends up being a more powerful Switch; especially seeing as hardware/control input/display tech innovation within this industry has basically ground to a halt outside of Nintendo. I'm fucking starving for something really fresh and new; I'm uttery sick of the status quo and I want crazy Nintendo back! Problem is the cost of things now is so out of whack that if you do try to experiment and thigs go wrong it becomes a VERY costly affair. It's why most in the industry play it safe now, for better or worse. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 29 3 minutes ago, Hero-of-Time said: Still one of the most deceiving trailers I have ever seen from a game. I was expecting an epic narrative and what I got was....well...yeah. The trailer was literally better than the game itself 3 minutes ago, Hero-of-Time said: Problem is the cost of things now is so out of whack that if you do try to experiment and thigs go wrong it becomes a VERY costly affair. It's why most in the industry play it safe now, for better or worse. Yeah, I agree. Which is why I'm worried that we're going to end up getting something utterly safe and boring. Nintendo just don't seem inclined to take the kinds of risks they used to anymore... I hope I end up being wrong though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 29 13 minutes ago, Hero-of-Time said: Still one of the most deceiving trailers I have ever seen from a game. I was expecting an epic narrative and what I got was....well...yeah. What do you mean? Breath of the Wild has an epic narrative! Set 100 years in the past and only visible in cutscenes, but still! 7 minutes ago, Dcubed said: The trailer was literally better than the game itself (to be fair, I mean, it is an 11/10 trailer) 8 minutes ago, Dcubed said: Nintendo just don't seem inclined to take the kinds of risks they used to anymore... I mean, they risked house fires and getting found out for daylight robbery by selling egregiously priced cardboard origami sets you could use to strap your multiple hundred £ console to your face with this thing: So, are we thinking paper airplanes next gen or..? 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 29 I'm sat watching the Switch E3 2019 Direct and a Silksong trailer pops up with Coming Soon attached to it. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 29 (edited) 50 minutes ago, Hero-of-Time said: I'm sat watching the Switch E3 2019 Direct and a Silksong trailer pops up with Coming Soon attached to it. Would make for a great Switch 2 launch day exclusive… just saying Edited January 29 by Dcubed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 29 5 minutes ago, Dcubed said: Would make for a great Switch 2 launch day exclusive… just saying I think that's what most people are expecting at this point. They can keep it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 30 22 hours ago, Dcubed said: Which is why I'm worried that we're going to end up getting something utterly safe and boring. Nintendo just don't seem inclined to take the kinds of risks they used to anymore... I hope I end up being wrong though! I take it you'd still buy it though if it was just an upgraded Switch? What are people's thoughts about the Switch 2 possibly using LCD over OLED. Doesn't bother me as I never upgraded to OLED but it may be a step backwards for those who did. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 30 (edited) 17 minutes ago, Hero-of-Time said: I take it you'd still buy it though if it was just an upgraded Switch? What are people's thoughts about the Switch 2 possibly using LCD over OLED. Doesn't bother me as I never upgraded to OLED but it may be a step backwards for those who did. Well, if things keep going as they are and nothing really new or exciting comes along? I may just end up dropping out of playing modern games altogether and just go full retro from here on out if they can’t bring out something fresh & interesting, and keep disappointing me… Zelda? Pokemon? 3D Mario? All of their new releases on Switch have left me tremendously disappointed. Luigi’s Mansion 3 and Metroid Dread are the big two first party single player games on the console that I unequivably loved; both of those games utterly blew me away and both offered meaty, hand-crafted experiences with expert level design and bold new gameplay ideas and concepts that they nailed perfectly. (Note that I haven’t played Pikmin 4 or Bayonetta 3 yet because I’m holding out for a likely performance boost on the next console at this point; we’re close enough now that I might as well just wait it out). Kirby & the Forgotten Land was also great as well. These kinds of experiences are becoming ever increasingly rare however; especially as Nintendo seem to be falling more and more in-line with wider industry trends and open world game design (which I can’t stand). If this continues? I may end up just giving up on playing new modern games altogether. As for the whole thing about OLED vs LCD? It would be disappointing if they moved back to LCD for me, but not a deal breaker. Given the choice? I’d rather the hardware budget go into the CPU/GPU guts and the specialist inputs/display features than OLED niceties that could be added later on with a revised model. Hell, I’d much rather see them go with an autostereoscopic 3D LCD display again than go for 1080p handheld or 4k on the telly. I have the Spatiallabs View autosteroscopic 3D display for my PC and it is, by far, the most next-gen and exciting display related thing I’ve experienced since the 3DS came out. If you ever see something like Octopath Traveller or HiFi Rush running on this thing? You wouldn’t give two shits about anything OLED ever again, it is a true revelation that I would kill to see Nintendo adopt with their next console! Edited January 30 by Dcubed 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 30 10 minutes ago, Hero-of-Time said: What are people's thoughts about the Switch 2 possibly using LCD over OLED. Doesn't bother me as I never upgraded to OLED but it may be a step backwards for those who did. Personally, it doesn't bother me, as my Switch is used docked 99% of the time anyways and the other 1% might be a game of Tetris here or there, or out of curiosity checking to see how a game looks in handheld mode before returning it to its rightful spot in the dock. The OLED is undeniably prettier to look at (be it for the Switch or the Steam Deck compared with their original releases) and so I'd be gutted to step down from a Switch OLED to a Switch 2 LCD if I used it in handheld more than a third of the time, though, as I imagine quite a few people do. But that's such a small % of their install base with the Switch, I imagine; I say this without checking the numbers, which I guess I could do, but it was released really late in the Switch's life, and so has only realistically really been an option for people picking up a Switch this late on in the gen and doing their homework to compare the two (I don't see why you wouldn't get the OLED for just a little bit more when compared with the original LCD which still hasn't received a permanent price drop) or because they use it in handheld enough and have the disposable income to upgrade from the LCD to the OLED. I agree with @Dcubed about that budget (both in power draw and construction cost) probably being better off used elsewhere in the console, especially if it's going to set the baseline for the entire generation like the Switch did, including a potential Switch 2 OLED in the future. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 30 6 minutes ago, Dcubed said: Hell, I’d much rather see them go with an autostereoscopic 3D LCD display again than go for 1080p handheld or 4k on the telly. I have the Spatiallabs View autosteroscopic 3D display for my PC and it is, by far, the most next-gen and exciting display related thing I’ve experienced since the 3DS came out. If you ever see something like Octopath Traveller or HiFi Rush running on this thing? You wouldn’t give two shits about anything OLED ever again, it is a true revelation that I would kill to see Nintendo adopt with their next console! I was never bothered about the 3D effect on the 3DS and so that display would do nothing for me. 7 minutes ago, Dcubed said: (Note that I haven’t played Pikmin 4 or Bayonetta 3 yet because I’m holding out for a likely performance boost on the next console at this point; we’re close enough now that I might as well just wait it out). Kirby & the Forgotten Land was also great as well. I played through it (100%) last year and I was honestly disappointed by it. A lot of the stages just seem to be big for the sake of being big. The more open areas weren't half as fun as the finely crafted ones seen in Pikmin 3. It had a lot of content but a lot of it felt repetitive and unnecessary. Par the course for a lot of games in the industry these days. 9 minutes ago, Dcubed said: Luigi’s Mansion 3 and Metroid Dread are the big two first party single player games on the console that I unequivably loved. For me, this is still one of the best Switch games that has been released. Gorgeous visuals and amazing level design made for a fantastic experience. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 30 14 minutes ago, Hero-of-Time said: I was never bothered about the 3D effect on the 3DS and so that display would do nothing for me. I think I used to have it on when I launched a game for the first time, checked to see how it looked then nearly always turned it off for the rest of my playthrough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 30 4 hours ago, Hero-of-Time said: What are people's thoughts about the Switch 2 possibly using LCD over OLED. Doesn't bother me as I never upgraded to OLED but it may be a step backwards for those who did. GameCube controller trademarks... LCD screens... Switch 2 will be half a Wii with a screen slapped on. Tbh, specs in general don't excite me like they would have generations ago. They'll put together something cost-effective that they can keep making sparkly first-party games for. That's the long and short of it. Only thing I will specifically want to seek out info on is joy-con drift because that's been unacceptable. Drift spoiled some really good games for me before I found out it's a widespread problem and got extra controllers. To your question, LCD or OLED is neither here nor there for me because pretty much the only time my Switch isn't gathering dust in the dock is when I pick it up to change the cart. (Would be nice if they make it so the cart goes in facing away from the screen again.) I may've got an OLED if it actually added something like the DSi did, but since it's just a screen I don't use there's been no need to give it any consideration. If they bring back glassesless 3D then I'll be a hybrid convert. 3 hours ago, Hero-of-Time said: I played through it (100%) last year and I was honestly disappointed by it. A lot of the stages just seem to be big for the sake of being big. The more open areas weren't half as fun as the finely crafted ones seen in Pikmin 3. It had a lot of content but a lot of it felt repetitive and unnecessary. Par the course for a lot of games in the industry these days. Wasn't aware of this. Almost bought Pikmin 4 the other week but will factor this into my thinking. 3 hours ago, Happenstance said: I think I used to have it on when I launched a game for the first time, checked to see how it looked then nearly always turned it off for the rest of my playthrough. Come on, man. Keep it cranked! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 30 On 1/29/2024 at 1:59 PM, Dcubed said: Which is why I'm worried that we're going to end up getting something utterly safe and boring. Nintendo just don't seem inclined to take the kinds of risks they used to anymore... I hope I end up being wrong though! Now isn't the time for unnecessary expensive gimmicks that push the console price up and reduce the graphical power (see Wii U). The Switch has brought them back to the DS and early years of the Wii in terms of profitability and relevance in the gaming world. Play it safe, build the Switch brand. Do a Sony. PS1 to PS2. Keep it simple. Stick with the Switch branding and simple gimmick for the next console and then freshen things up next time with a fancy gimmick if need be. I don't think Nintendo have been in a stronger position than they are now before a new console release. The sales potential of their franchises now is frightening. 5 of them over 25 million in sales with none of them being Pokemon is ridiculous. Then add in the potential for more 3rd parties to jump on the bandwagon with the rumoured specs of the console being very 3rd party friendly. 8 hours ago, Hero-of-Time said: I take it you'd still buy it though if it was just an upgraded Switch? What are people's thoughts about the Switch 2 possibly using LCD over OLED. Doesn't bother me as I never upgraded to OLED but it may be a step backwards for those who did. My Switch is 99% of the time docked so LCD doesn't bother me if it keeps the price down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 31 (edited) 6 hours ago, lostmario said: Now isn't the time for unnecessary expensive gimmicks that push the console price up and reduce the graphical power (see Wii U). The Switch has brought them back to the DS and early years of the Wii in terms of profitability and relevance in the gaming world. Play it safe, build the Switch brand. Do a Sony. PS1 to PS2. Keep it simple. Stick with the Switch branding and simple gimmick for the next console and then freshen things up next time with a fancy gimmick if need be. I don't think Nintendo have been in a stronger position than they are now before a new console release. The sales potential of their franchises now is frightening. 5 of them over 25 million in sales with none of them being Pokemon is ridiculous. Then add in the potential for more 3rd parties to jump on the bandwagon with the rumoured specs of the console being very 3rd party friendly. You say that, but the hybrid form-factor isn't going to be much of a distinct USP over the next generation as the likes of Valve continue to encroach on their space with the Steam Deck... The portable PC space is only going to get more and more crowded as time goes on; and with even Microsoft now reportedly moving away from x86 and onto ARM with the next generation? A standard "Switch 2" isn't going to stand out very much in the market as time goes on. Complacency is very tempting, but also usually what happens before a fall. The Third Console Curse is a thing for a very good reason, and it's usually because the market leader gets over-confident, arrogant and complacent. Nintendo also need to consider the creative needs of their developers, who are no doubt begging for fresh new hardware that allows for fresh new experiences (Don't forget that Miyamoto himself has already been expressing a desire for new control schemes and new forms of play as far back as 2019). The last thing Nintendo needs is to lose their creative staff as they grow unsatisfied with chasing the status quo (especially as Chinese companies continue to poach Japanese developers en-masse). Edited January 31 by Dcubed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 31 10 hours ago, lostmario said: My Switch is 99% of the time docked so LCD doesn't bother me if it keeps the price down. Given that you got a Switch pretty late on, is there any scenario where you can see yourself buy a Switch 2 on day 1? 3 hours ago, Dcubed said: The portable PC space is only going to get more and more crowded as time goes on; and with even Microsoft now reportedly moving away from x86 and onto ARM with the next generation? A standard "Switch 2" isn't going to stand out very much in the market as time goes on. Do you not think that the strength of Nintendo's own IP is enough to pull in the punters? A lot of these IP have shown great growth during this generation and people will only be able to play these games and sequels on Nintendo's own hardware. I know you could look back at history and say the likes of the Wii U or Gamcube had such Is but weren't successful but the games were tie to undesirable hardware. Lostmario does have a point though, the majority of gamers are usually happy with more of the same and Nintendo finally have a winning bit of hardware with the Switch. If they were to simply bump up the specs and call it a day I think most would be happy enough, especially if it led to a lot more 3rd party games or games running much better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 31 (edited) 5 hours ago, Hero-of-Time said: Given that you got a Switch pretty late on, is there any scenario where you can see yourself buy a Switch 2 on day 1? Do you not think that the strength of Nintendo's own IP is enough to pull in the punters? A lot of these IP have shown great growth during this generation and people will only be able to play these games and sequels on Nintendo's own hardware. I know you could look back at history and say the likes of the Wii U or Gamcube had such Is but weren't successful but the games were tie to undesirable hardware. Lostmario does have a point though, the majority of gamers are usually happy with more of the same and Nintendo finally have a winning bit of hardware with the Switch. If they were to simply bump up the specs and call it a day I think most would be happy enough, especially if it led to a lot more 3rd party games or games running much better. History has already shown that Nintendo can't win a head-on battle against Sony. They will always lose if attempting to compete on even footing in that red ocean, as 3rd parties will always politically favour Sony and they will never be able to outspend their competition. Nintendo's own IP isn't strong enough to overcome the tide (especially now that Sony's own first party output is pretty comparable from a commercial standpoint). Nintendo have to operate by offering something different. It's the fundamental, core part of their DNA that has kept them going. The gameplay evolution of their IPs also depends on them developing new hardware that allows for new types of gameplay mechanics to be made that couldn't be done before. Gameplay stagnation will eventually kill them. Edited January 31 by Dcubed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 31 9 minutes ago, Dcubed said: History has already shown that Nintendo can't win a head-on battle against Sony. They will always lose if attempting to compete on even footing in that red ocean, as 3rd parties will always politically favour Sony and they will never be able to outspend their competition. Nintendo's own IP isn't strong enough to overcome the tide (especially now that Sony's own first party output is pretty comparable from a commercial standpoint). Nintendo have to operate by offering something different. It's the fundamental, core part of their DNA that has kept them going. The gameplay evolution of their IPs also depends on them developing new hardware that allows for new types of gameplay mechanics to be made that couldn't be done before. Gameplay stagnation will eventually kill them. Yeah, but Sony doesn't have a hybrid product, not to mention Nintendo now pretty much rule Japan thanks to their focus on the handheld market over there. The hybrid console is what is making them different from their competitors at the moment. Will this change in years to come? Maybe but as it stands neither Sony or Microsoft have anything (I ain't counting the PS Portal as thing thing needs to be tethered) that compares to what the Switch is offering. 3rd party support has only been growing during the Switch generation and will no doubt continue if Nintendo continue to the path that the current Switch set. I mean, you look at people who were typically Nintendo only gamers and they have been spoilt for choice and have been getting 3rd party games that they thought they would never get to experience. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 31 13 hours ago, Dcubed said: You say that, but the hybrid form-factor isn't going to be much of a distinct USP over the next generation as the likes of Valve continue to encroach on their space with the Steam Deck... The portable PC space is only going to get more and more crowded as time goes on; and with even Microsoft now reportedly moving away from x86 and onto ARM with the next generation? A standard "Switch 2" isn't going to stand out very much in the market as time goes on. Complacency is very tempting, but also usually what happens before a fall. The Third Console Curse is a thing for a very good reason, and it's usually because the market leader gets over-confident, arrogant and complacent. Nintendo also need to consider the creative needs of their developers, who are no doubt begging for fresh new hardware that allows for fresh new experiences (Don't forget that Miyamoto himself has already been expressing a desire for new control schemes and new forms of play as far back as 2019). The last thing Nintendo needs is to lose their creative staff as they grow unsatisfied with chasing the status quo (especially as Chinese companies continue to poach Japanese developers en-masse). Gamers have shown with their wallets that the hybrid console is what they want from Nintendo. Best of both worlds, portable and home console. It works, why reinvent the wheel just for sake of it. If not the hybrid form-factor, then what? Nintendo won't go back to developing for two separate platforms now and I doubt Nintendo are worried about the portable PC space. I'm not sure what gimmick they could add to the current switch model that would add to the gaming experience. What if their developers just want more powerful hardware to showcase their vision better without the hassle of adding unnecessary gimmicks to it. 9 hours ago, Hero-of-Time said: Given that you got a Switch pretty late on, is there any scenario where you can see yourself buy a Switch 2 on day 1? If the launch window is solid, I'll be there day 1. I kinda regret holding off as long as I did but I was burnt by the Wii U and pushed into the loving arms of the PS4. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 31 3 minutes ago, lostmario said: If the launch window is solid, I'll be there day 1. I kinda regret holding off as long as I did but I was burnt by the Wii U and pushed into the loving arms of the PS4. Gotta imagine a 3D Mario and hopefully a new Mario Kart will be in that window. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
