I have other systems but I can’t see my Switch going anywhere anytime soon for one I don’t get a lot of time so have tons to finish and secondly my daughter is just getting into games and loves Mario Kart this system will be around a while
Never liked handheld gaming so for me Nintendo is 3D Mario and Zelda the hardware sucks it is poorly made the joy-cons are a joke lasted 3 months before they needed to be fixed. The games are great but this is the end of the road for Nintendo and me me. They would have to make some insane new games or I am going PC!
Nintendo has the worst habit of waiting to long with consoles in order to get every last dime they can. If the switch was stronger, had DLSS or something to help I'd say they were "fine" for now but it isn't. The switch had old tech that was also further under clocked at launch, now it's showing it's age big time.
I worry that Nintendo is of the mindset that an upgrade isn’t needed until the graphics and gameplay of new games will be a huge generational leap. While the fidelity of games such at Hogwarts Legacy aren’t equal to the other console and certainly to PC, the games is still played the same. My fear is that they won’t release a console if they don’t feel it’s necessary for new game mechanics. Only time will tell but that’s a very Nintendo thing to do.
Anyone who thought the Wii U would be the downfall of Nintendo does not understand how resilient Nintendo is.
The N64 and the GameCube sold poorly as well and Nintendo was able to move on from those systems underselling with the Wii. Nintendo did the same thing after the Wii U undersold with the powerhouse that the Switch has been.
Dumb logic. Sales are plummeting because the Switch is ancient and the market is saturated. There aren't any "new" customers finally getting around to purchasing the system after 7 years who would be upset that a new system is announced in January. Anyone buying a Switch this Holiday season is getting a 2nd or 3rd and probably a variant because they like the style.
What is the difference to those supposed people between January and March anyhow? So this is broken logic. Announcing a new console in January is very unlikely. That said, they could announce it as a tease in January and then a full reveal in March with a late Summer release.
I will still be playing my Switch for a while longer, but I agree that for their company, it is time for an upgrade. Like you said, basically everyone who wanted a Switch has one at this point and any company that deals with technology needs to make sure they are keeping up with the times.
I want the next console to be exactly like the switch but with more power. I am scared because Nintendo always has to be innovative and change things that are working. Sometimes it works well for them and sometimes it doesn't. But, the switch is so successful I just can't believe they would change the gimmick to something else.
Going by the NPD report it seems like we're finally hitting a post-COVID crash. Its not just north America either. Japan has also seen a big hardware drop across the board (not just with Switch) in recent weeks according to Famitsu
Funny thing is, even tho I probably play my PS5 more, a lot of the games I'm looking forward to next year or got this year are on Switch. I only got it this year, don't much care if it's near the end of it's life cos there's plenty I want to play on it, both now & the first 1/4 of 2024 🙂
You wish idiot, you never report how switch still selli g 3x times what ps5 in japan, or that xbox only sold 5k copies more than switxh in november in usa. Switxh is not done and youll see.
I still use my Switch all of the time and have enough to play for years. However, I don't like missing out on the newer stuff and would like an update.
Already moved on iv been lost the past 12-18months. Already spent big bucks elsewhere with portable handhelds even a xbox, infinitely better but hey we're talking a 10+ yr chip nintendo we're already 5yrs l8 using.
Im saying good bye when we have another console in hand. Why do everyone want to write the switch off. Arlo said goodbye to the switch like 2 years ago.
Just sold my switch OLED on Facebook. When I say I got dozens of replies & someone bought it the next day kinda shocked me… it definitely still has a market (for like kids or novice gamers) but it is underpowered & outdated. No avid gamer will be completely satisfied with just a switch going into 2024.
IMO a long life is necessary for systems like the Wii and Switch. With niche features (for their time) they will only feel like a gimmick if they are underutilized. A long life means more games and exclusives that utilize the features to make the features feel more streamlined rather than gimmicky, making the consumer even more confident in their purchase, and future purchases. I also have to give Nintendo props for making a system that lasts so long with no ring of death or other hardware failures.
Don't be sad it's over, be happy that it happened.
I have other systems but I can’t see my Switch going anywhere anytime soon for one I don’t get a lot of time so have tons to finish and secondly my daughter is just getting into games and loves Mario Kart this system will be around a while
Never liked handheld gaming so for me Nintendo is 3D Mario and Zelda the hardware sucks it is poorly made the joy-cons are a joke lasted 3 months before they needed to be fixed. The games are great but this is the end of the road for Nintendo and me me. They would have to make some insane new games or I am going PC!
You sir are a Nintendo YouTuber 😊
My backlog says my Switch still has plenty of gaming time. I really gotta stop buying games.
Nintendo has the worst habit of waiting to long with consoles in order to get every last dime they can.
If the switch was stronger, had DLSS or something to help I'd say they were "fine" for now but it isn't.
The switch had old tech that was also further under clocked at launch, now it's showing it's age big time.
I worry that Nintendo is of the mindset that an upgrade isn’t needed until the graphics and gameplay of new games will be a huge generational leap. While the fidelity of games such at Hogwarts Legacy aren’t equal to the other console and certainly to PC, the games is still played the same. My fear is that they won’t release a console if they don’t feel it’s necessary for new game mechanics. Only time will tell but that’s a very Nintendo thing to do.
loll i used to be subbed when the switch came out, its been so long..
Anyone who thought the Wii U would be the downfall of Nintendo does not understand how resilient Nintendo is.
The N64 and the GameCube sold poorly as well and Nintendo was able to move on from those systems underselling with the Wii. Nintendo did the same thing after the Wii U undersold with the powerhouse that the Switch has been.
I am old and I got the Wilson Phillips reference. Carry on.
I doubt it. Even with the switch 2 eventually coming out. Nintendo will beat the original switch like a dead horse for at least another year
Dumb logic. Sales are plummeting because the Switch is ancient and the market is saturated. There aren't any "new" customers finally getting around to purchasing the system after 7 years who would be upset that a new system is announced in January. Anyone buying a Switch this Holiday season is getting a 2nd or 3rd and probably a variant because they like the style.
What is the difference to those supposed people between January and March anyhow? So this is broken logic. Announcing a new console in January is very unlikely. That said, they could announce it as a tease in January and then a full reveal in March with a late Summer release.
I love the concept of the switch. I hope we get a switch 2 with better hardware instead of a new system entirely.
I will still be playing my Switch for a while longer, but I agree that for their company, it is time for an upgrade. Like you said, basically everyone who wanted a Switch has one at this point and any company that deals with technology needs to make sure they are keeping up with the times.
I want the next console to be exactly like the switch but with more power. I am scared because Nintendo always has to be innovative and change things that are working. Sometimes it works well for them and sometimes it doesn't. But, the switch is so successful I just can't believe they would change the gimmick to something else.
Sometime somebody’s gonna come around and say goodbye!!
Going by the NPD report it seems like we're finally hitting a post-COVID crash. Its not just north America either. Japan has also seen a big hardware drop across the board (not just with Switch) in recent weeks according to Famitsu
Funny thing is, even tho I probably play my PS5 more, a lot of the games I'm looking forward to next year or got this year are on Switch. I only got it this year, don't much care if it's near the end of it's life cos there's plenty I want to play on it, both now & the first 1/4 of 2024 🙂
You wish idiot, you never report how switch still selli g 3x times what ps5 in japan, or that xbox only sold 5k copies more than switxh in november in usa. Switxh is not done and youll see.
Switch is going anywhere, it's going to beat Sony and Microsoft again this Christmas.
I still use my Switch all of the time and have enough to play for years. However, I don't like missing out on the newer stuff and would like an update.
Its crazy to think, still no price drop?
Nintendo, just let it go, its time for a price drop this holiday season. A bit late now but you gotta do it.
game pass is why the xbox series is selling well. best deal in gaming.
it's time for YOU to say goodbye to the switch
the rest of still plenty of games left to play for it yet
I got that Wilson Phillips reference my mom used to listen to that crap all the time!! 🤣🤣
As long as Nintendo's next console is backwards compatible.
But it is very obvious the Switch is showing its age. Hopefully their next console will be backwards compatible.
I would love to see TOTK running 60FPS at 4k
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As a 42 year old Dad gamer, I got the Wilson Phillips reference😂
Already moved on iv been lost the past 12-18months. Already spent big bucks elsewhere with portable handhelds even a xbox, infinitely better but hey we're talking a 10+ yr chip nintendo we're already 5yrs l8 using.
I get the Wilson Phillips reference. 😊
I don’t wanna say goodbye 2 my switch. I play certain games on it in handheld mode. Ps5 for all the other stuff like Call of Duty
Im saying good bye when we have another console in hand. Why do everyone want to write the switch off. Arlo said goodbye to the switch like 2 years ago.
Next switch or whatever else device should be a handheld with great graphics but when docked to the TV, it’ll be super high graphics like Xbox and ps.
Just sold my switch OLED on Facebook. When I say I got dozens of replies & someone bought it the next day kinda shocked me… it definitely still has a market (for like kids or novice gamers) but it is underpowered & outdated. No avid gamer will be completely satisfied with just a switch going into 2024.
As you pointed out NPD sales are only physical sales, not digital. Most people don't buy physical games anymore.
The only thing that I hope is that the next console is backwards compatible with all my switch games
IMO a long life is necessary for systems like the Wii and Switch. With niche features (for their time) they will only feel like a gimmick if they are underutilized. A long life means more games and exclusives that utilize the features to make the features feel more streamlined rather than gimmicky, making the consumer even more confident in their purchase, and future purchases. I also have to give Nintendo props for making a system that lasts so long with no ring of death or other hardware failures.
Came to briefly check the ratio of BS in this RGT clickbait video.
Yes, say goodbye! I'll keep all my copies of everything and sell them to you for a ridiculous amount when you miss it al!!
I'd be happy if switch was around for another 3 years, i said the same about PS4, even though I went out and bought a ps5 😂