Omnistalgic
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It wasn't a very neatly done presentation, but neither was the Pro, and that sold well. Here's some perspective. Gaf isn't mainstream, so Im not sure because of the initial negative reaction here, that's a call for the system not selling well. The Pro's and Cons I see...
- Nintendo's franchises are beloved
- Family/Children focused
- Ideal for party/social gaming
- Portable
- local multi-player focused
- Japanese support from 3rd party
- Price
- Storage
- Sparse launch lineup
- expensive peripheral
- lacking features available on PS4/X1
- Weaker 3rd party support than PS4/X1
- Weak specs
The thing is, I don't see many casuals having issue with a lot of what us hardcore do. Specs, online features, storage are non factors for more casual gamers who just see a game they want to play and what system to play it on. For me, I'm probably never going to play Splatoon or Mario Kart online, it's certainly a family console first and foremost. And the appeal of Splatoon, Smash Brothers, Mario Kart, etc...It's just different than what I get on PS4. I think with hit software, $350 plus tax is a decent gift to take home for Nintendo fans and casual audiences, and it should initially do well.
- Nintendo's franchises are beloved
- Family/Children focused
- Ideal for party/social gaming
- Portable
- local multi-player focused
- Japanese support from 3rd party
- Price
- Storage
- Sparse launch lineup
- expensive peripheral
- lacking features available on PS4/X1
- Weaker 3rd party support than PS4/X1
- Weak specs
The thing is, I don't see many casuals having issue with a lot of what us hardcore do. Specs, online features, storage are non factors for more casual gamers who just see a game they want to play and what system to play it on. For me, I'm probably never going to play Splatoon or Mario Kart online, it's certainly a family console first and foremost. And the appeal of Splatoon, Smash Brothers, Mario Kart, etc...It's just different than what I get on PS4. I think with hit software, $350 plus tax is a decent gift to take home for Nintendo fans and casual audiences, and it should initially do well.