https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/9/93b2be6d.jpghttps://youtu.be/hw3CE04LGiA?si=Nq4Znwl5ku0eFcIU
I've said it in another topic when I posted the price comparisons but when you lay out the switch 2's 449.99 or 499.99 w/ mario kart world and 256 gigs of storage against the PS5 slim w/ disc drive's 449.99 astro bot bundle that comes with a 1 TB SSD storage and the relatively good specs that comes with playing on a PS5 for 3rd party games (the xbox also has cheaper series x or series s options for those that want to get on game pass) there is but so far just having portability and nintendo's IPs can probably take them.By this logic, the Xbox Series S should have good market share thanks to its same pricing as Switch 1 at $300, better performance, 16x as big SSD at 512gb vs 32gb, and huge library of 3rd party games + GamePass.
By this logic, the Xbox Series S should have good market share thanks to its same pricing as Switch 1 at $300, better performance, 16x as big SSD at 512gb vs 32gb, and huge library of 3rd party games + GamePass.The xbox in general while it shares a good amount of 3rd party games you could also get on the playstation and PC still misses out on those 1st/2nd party playstation exclusives that is popular among gaming culture as a whole. In my opinion the lack of these kind of 1st/2nd party games (these aren't as important as nintendo's IPs, but there really is people that buy playstations just to play the latest spider-man, god of war, horizon and whatever. Microsoft's fell off the face of the earth this entire generation) alongside the 3rd party game library is the main thing that held the xbox back.
It's weird that you're trying to cynically analyze this while you brush off all of the criticism and negative outlooks on PS5/PS5 Pro as being out of touch and dooming.The hell have I ever did that?
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/9/93b2be6d.jpglmao I remember that
and the "just more of the same" sentiments that have been rolling in.So let me get this straight:
So let me get this straight:
When Nintendo invents a new gimmick every gen, it's "nobody asked for this, they should just stick with what works."
Then when they stick with a winning formula one time, it's "ugh, more of the same?"
idk I just recall seeing you saying stuff like "and people kept dooming about them" in topics of their sales as if you're proud of them being proven wrong or something.Not my problem some people never grew out of the fanboy mentality and take me saying "see, people actually buy this thing to play these games" as being "proud" to prove them wrong.
I'm scrolling YT's front page and came across a video titled "Nintendo Is So Greedy" that already has nearly 2 million views...I mean, literally anything Charlie posts is gonna gets millions of views. He could make one saying "the price isn't THAT bad" and it would do the same numbers.
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/6/641058ff.jpg
parents will get it for their kids either way
I'm scrolling YT's front page and came across a video titled "Nintendo Is So Greedy" that already has nearly 2 million views...
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/6/641058ff.jpg
The xbox in general while it shares a good amount of 3rd party games you could also get on the playstation and PC still misses out on those 1st/2nd party playstation exclusives that is popular among gaming culture as a whole. In my opinion the lack of these kind of 1st/2nd party games (these aren't as important as nintendo's IPs, but there really is people that buy playstations just to play the latest spider-man, god of war, horizon and whatever. Microsoft's fell off the face of the earth this entire generation) alongside the 3rd party game library is the main thing that held the xbox back.I don't think there's any primary problem with Xbox's game library. The Xbox Series S/X are suffering due to brand identity and network effect. Xbox lost the PS4/Xbone generation so hard that the amount of people in the PSN ecosystem is way higher, and the PS5 launch wasn't nearly bad enough for most people to consider incurring the costs of leaving that ecosystem.
I'm scrolling YT's front page and came across a video titled "Nintendo Is So Greedy" that already has nearly 2 million views...
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/6/641058ff.jpg
I don't think there's any primary problem with Xbox's game library. The Xbox Series S/X are suffering due to brand identity and network effect. Xbox lost the PS4/Xbone generation so hard that the amount of people in the PSN ecosystem is way higher, and the PS5 launch wasn't nearly bad enough for most people to consider incurring the costs of leaving that ecosystem.I get what you are saying, and yeah it is true that nintendo really aims for a different gaming crown with the switch.
Such costs being stuff like not having the same platform as your friends, your existing accessories / platform investments not carrying over, unfamiliarity with the new platform, changing your consumer identity.
History shows that killer exclusives aren't enough to win console wars in light of other factors, they can help encourage first time entrants to choose which to adopt, but we're beyond those times in a lot of ways. And a lot of the games that make kids want something to play on are multiplatform multiplayer games like Fortnite.
The Switch 2 doesn't directly position itself against the PS5 or Xbox, it's a handheld + home console in one that is only competed against by niche items like the Steam Deck. It's not a radical enough departure to alienate the existing base but is a significant upgrade in terms of specs. It actually has very little going against it except these game prices, which unfortunately a lot of industry analysts have been expecting to go up due to several pressures
Damn dude it's not that serious lol.You the one bringing up shit from the ghosts from christmas past thinking I am going to bat for sony don't bullshit me this is deadly serious from some of you, lol.
After all the 3DS was also a follow up to nintendo's most popular portable system ever the DS and that really did stumble out the gate. Its possible that portability just isn't going to be that automatic buy like it was with the weaker but way cheaper switch.The 3ds didn't fail right out the gate because of its price.
I think the problem is, there really isn't a compelling reason to get a Switch 2. I have a Switch, why should I buy a newer one?Presumably the same reason you bought a Switch: to play new games
I think the problem is, there really isn't a compelling reason to get a Switch 2. I have a Switch, why should I buy a newer one?For the same reason people bought a ps2 after a ps1, or a ps3 after a ps2, or a ps4, or 5, or eventually a 6?
parents will get it for their kids either way
I think the problem is, there really isn't a compelling reason to get a Switch 2. I have a Switch, why should I buy a newer one?It has new games and better performance. Like every other console successor.
The 3ds didn't fail right out the gate because of its price.You know what, thats fair.
It failed because of poor branding (like the wii u) and a complete lack of anything to DO with it on launch, coupled with that price.
The reality is that launching with a poor Street Fighter port and a Pilotwings-themed tech demo didn't really incentivize anyone to buy the damn thing. Launching with a new Mario Kart alone immediately puts the Switch 2 in a WAY better position than the 3ds