What are your thoughts or hopes for the Nintendo Switch 2?

[Melooon]

There's some discussion out there about the gimmick of the mouse (it seems like you might be able to use the joycons as mouses) - I presume that this would mean games could support multiple mouse inputs simultaneously, so, for example you could have a drawing game where everyone was drawing together.

I do think thats a fun idea; Ive seen experimental multi-mouse setups in the past and they are a lot of fun.. I don't think its worth buying a console for, but I do appreciate its existence if its true!

Im acutely less sure about my original belief this will sell well, I'm not so sure now... the market is so saturated and when I look at the design of the Switch 2, I just don't get an "I want" feeling.. I wonder how universal that is 

[Xanoverse]

Im acutely less sure about my original belief this will sell well, I'm not so sure now... the market is so saturated and when I look at the design of the Switch 2, I just don't get an "I want" feeling.. I wonder how universal that is 

Yeah.. I think I agree, I don't think people are looking for new consoles right now. I mean sure everyone complains about the Switch's poor performance,  but there are so many handhelds out there, and handheld lovers probably moved to Steam Deck anyways. The Switch was somewhat revolutionary and a new thing so it got popular, but yeah now I feel like only the most avid Nintendo fans will actually buy it. Guess we'll see, but I'd definitely love it if Nintendo is ultimately forced to provide better, higher quality games and products. They seem to do whatever they want as of now

[KibbehTheKib]

Also, the kickstand on the back that they show in the video looks much better and more stable than the one on the original Switch. I always felt that the original Switch's kickstand was flimsy and broke too easily. So glad to see that upgraded.

yes! this is one thing I'll be very happy about if I end up buying the switch 2. I love playing in handheld mode, but the flimsy kickstand and the charging port being on the bottom made it such a pain. super glad they're changing both of those!

Im acutely less sure about my original belief this will sell well, I'm not so sure now... the market is so saturated and when I look at the design of the Switch 2, I just don't get an "I want" feeling.. I wonder how universal that is 

you make a good point! one of the reasons the wii u flopped so hard was because it lacked its own identity, so everyone in the casual market just went "why buy this when my wii works just fine?" the wii and switch were both doing something unique that appealed to core and especially casual audiences, and I think the switch 2 lacks that sort of X factor. like, it's hard not to feel a bit lukewarm when the pitch is "thing you already own, but again!" is the average person gonna care that much about graphical upgrades or higher performance?

[Cobra!]

Honestly, I'm not too impressed by it. If they came up with something a bit more unique and original, I probably would be more into it. But to just make minimal design changes, hardware upgrades, controller changes, and have it be known as a "sequel" to an already pre-existing console has me not too excited about it.

one of the reasons the wii u flopped so hard was because it lacked its own identity, so everyone in the casual market just went "why buy this when my wii works just fine?" the wii and switch were both doing something unique that appealed to core and especially casual audiences, and I think the switch 2 lacks that sort of X factor. like, it's hard not to feel a bit lukewarm when the pitch is "thing you already own, but again!" is the average person gonna care that much about graphical upgrades or higher performance?

This is what gets me about this whole thing. Nintendo have always been about coming up with new ideas for each console, each generation being very different from the last.
Now they’re copying everyone else. Slap a 2 on it and call it a day. It just feels so lazy. If this is how much thought they’re putting into the name and design, then that doesn’t leave me with a lot of hope for the games.

This is the first console Nintendo has made without Satorou Iwata’s input, as he didn’t even get to see the Switch 1 get released. Say what you want about Iwata (and Yamauchi before him), but even when they reused some brands, they always put a new spin on it. It’s like that way of thinking died with them.

I think the problem with the Wii U wasn’t the similarity with the name, but just the poor marketing. The console itself was never shown in the reveal trailer, leading people to think it was just some accessory.
The console has purpose behind it, the “U” referring to you, the gamer. The Wii U was their attempt at winning back the hardcore audience, and while the console was more powerful than the Xbox 360 and PS3 combined, it couldn’t really compete with the PS4 and Xbone.
Whatever the case, I think the Wii U does have its own identity, or at least there was an attempt at one.

The Switch 2 looks like the result of focus testing with no artistic vision behind them.
Make it look like a grey tablet because that’s what the best selling portable devices are doing.
Make the thing bigger because people said the Switch was too small, nevermind the fact it sticks out of the dock going against the original design going flush with it.

I can’t believe a 40 second video has made me say all of that.

EDIT: I just came up with a far better name for the system!
“The Nintendo Click”
Referring to the sound the magnetic joycons would probably make when attached to the console, and the fact you click with a mouse!


I read this article about the new Mario Kart for the console, and I noticed that they seem to be focusing a lot more on nostalgia than previously. Like it’s the first thing they want us to pay attention to.

It reminds me of what Holywood and streaming services have been doing lately. Leaning on nostalgia points to get people interested, as if that alone is going to get butts in seats instead of doing anything new. Usually films and games that do this, from my experience anyway, aren’t very good once that novelty wears off.
I’m not say the new Mario Kart is going to be bad, I’m sure it’s going to be great, but the fact they’re leaning more than usual on throwbacks os a bit concerning.

I guess we’ll have to see how it all turns out. The thing was literally just revealed, and I’m sure there’s a lot we don’t know.
After all, even I have to admit there were some interesting stuff they did with the Switch, even if none of it interested me personally.

I’m probably not gonna buy it regardless, so maybe it doesn’t matter what I think.

[syrupnx]

looking at the design of it, and the fact it will support older Switch games, Switch 2 is more than likely just gonna be a hardware upgrade, maybe with one or two new features added to it (not sure about the mouse thing though).

Nintendo actually has a bit of history with upgrading their handhelds that i haven't seen brough t up yet
the Gameboy to Gameboy Color to Gameboy Advance, the DS to the DSi, and the 3DS to the New 3DS. it even has a similar naming convention to that of the Switch 2.

and while it is a bit of a disappointment right now, knowing that there will be games exclusive to the successor does make me wonder what other games, besides this new mario kart, they can make that justify a hardware upgrade. unless they can show off something that truly sets Switch 2 apart from the original Switch, i don't see much worth in upgrading. we'll just have to wait and see 

[candycanearter07]

As someone who has hardly touched my Switch, I probably won't upgrade, but I do really like the look of the new joycons and it having a kickstand is really nice. I hope the dock is backwards compatible, at least, but if it uses the same USB-C power/hdmi trick it should be.

[Melooon]

I'd like to revive this discussion now that we have a price and more details! Has anyones thoughts changed?

Firstly, YES it is a weird mouse thing that it does! Secondly, its VERY expensive at 470 euro with no game! Thirdly the game selection is very solid - but they all seem like games that would mainly appeal to people 25-35 e.g. remasters or successors to old and liked series.

I think the conclusion I'd make from all that is that Nintendo are not expecting many kids to buy this, its clearly intended for older people with disposable incomes to burn (you can always donate ur disposable income to meee instead  ) - it will prob stay this way until a Switch 2 Lite comes along in a few years? I would personaly wait for that one if I was gonna get Switching!

Also is this like a joke everyone has made before, but they should have called it the Swiitch (that would be so annoying  )

[foxmosis]

There are probably bigger things to be excited about but honestly the fact that I can charge the Switch from the top rather than the bottom is what has me the most giddy lol but yeah while the price for those games is pretty steep, it's not going to affect me personally.  I haven't paid for a Nintendo game in awhile because I usually just check them out from my local library because they tend to have most of the major Nintendo releases.  They also have some cool indie picks, I love my local library.


Honestly I'll probably get one eventually, I actually think that Donkey Kong game looks like a lot of fun and also Kirby Air Riders, but until either a new Animal Crossing or Super Smash Bros. (or even a new Etrian Odyssey... maybe?) is announced I don't see myself grabbing one for awhile.  Partially because I would prefer one with fun colors and I imagine eventually there will be JoyConV2s in more colors than black.

I might grab that Bluetooth Gamecube controller though.

[jensen]

Nintendo Switch 2... you will be MINE.

Me and my girlfriend are both signed up for a pre-order list. I was always intending to buy it on release but it took the latest direct to convince her. (I think she just really likes the look of Mario Kart World)

I think NSO + Expansion is finally at a point where I can justify getting it for myself. I remember laughing at the concept when they released it! "Pay us extra money to basically rent DLC you already own, and some small extra features." It still only has 3 DLC, which yeah, I already owned all 3 before each went onto NSO. I'm honestly very shocked by that, I mean one of the DLC is for Splatoon 2!

There was so many great reveals, I felt like a child circling what they wanted for Christmas in a catalogue. (People do this outside of the UK too, right?) I'm thinking of grabbing Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, Kirby Air Riders, Pokemon Z-A and Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild upgrade. Also, Tomodachi Collection 3 if that gets a NS2 version.


OP mentioned the name "Switch 2" sounding weird and fan made but I'd like to mention that "PlayStation 2" sounded just the same and now we are all extremely comfortable saying "PlayStation 5!"

[BlazingCobaltX]

You can find me earlier in this thread saying I see no reason to update... Unfortunately I have to backtrack that LOL.

The showcase got me unexpectedly excited. I was expecting some power upgrades, but it really feels like they took another look at the design and tweaked everything rather than just slapping a new processor on the old format. The new feature GameShare and the guarantee that most of the Switch library is playable have convinced me. Unlike many others, the price tag of the Switch 2 itself is not that intimidating to me. The game prices are abysmal but I was never intending to buy anything but discounted or second-hand games. For me, the upgrade would be just to have a more comfortable gaming experience and I think it will be worth the price (also considering I can catch at least €100 on selling my old Switch).

My intention is to get it at least one month after launch just in case there are major bugs only found shortly after release. I also have a surgery lined up for July so it seems like the ideal post-operative present I could get myself

[GlitchyZorua]

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This thread has been merged into an existing topic!

So I've been watching endless amount of parodies and people going on a tangent rant on the nintendo switch 2.

Clearly, not alot of people are not happy with the nintendo switch 2, and i can definitely see why. 80 dollar games for a $449.99 console, on top of that, the accessories are... expensive!

What are your thoughts on the nintendo switch 2, and are you getting the console?

[cynderthekitsune]

really it's not... a great purchase for me? lol

in my country the prices are even higher (and even higher than if you just convert USD to AUD) so the consoles are the same as PS5 and Xbox Series X prices (~$700 for the base and ~$770 for it and a game bundled in)
and the games are the same as the cheaper AAA games' on PS5 and Series X/S and even PC as well, it's ludicrous. like ~120 for a gorilla with a tie? whyyy?

lmao
though i think the only real reason for me to get it is to preorder it and NEVER update it, so hopefully i can homebrew it eventually? :3
edit: wait i already replied to this thread? tbf i was tired when i made this lmao.
only just saw that this and Zorua's thread were merged, and i already replied to the original thread. but i thought deleting the older post of mine and keeping this was better! :P

[BlackMageGaming]

What are your thoughts on the nintendo switch 2, and are you getting the console?

As much as I want one, I really don't have the money for it right now, nor do I think I will in the coming months.

I would say I'll get it later when it's cheaper, but the Nintendo Switch never went down in price in its primary lifespan. And with the increase in game prices, I'm not going to get any new games any time soon. Which is a real shame, but I've been shopping second hand ever since games became $70 

I think I'd rather spend my money on something like a Steam Deck at this point, or even just build my own machine.

Edit: Added quote because the thread was merged!