Okami Haundo
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I would like to see a Switch "Lite" with a smaller screen and non detachable controllers. Have all the Joy-Con Tech built in except on the left side include a d-pad instead of buttons. Keep the same software, OS, and online infrastructure as original Switch, just make this thing for 1 person use and portable.
Sell the first handheld iteration for $199.99 then it makes good business sense for those who want a cheaper smaller device.
Edit-to save on manufacturing costs don't include a dock or TV out whatsoever.
Aside from sharing the same software, OS, and online that sounds like a completely different device... Not saying I don't like the idea, but I just don't see how they could classify that product under the same brand.
The 3DS is going to continue to get games throughout 2017 in the worst case scenario that Switch is another Wii U level of bomb and 3DS is their only decent performer.
If Switch takes off I would expect 3DS support to be really slim next year.
Also I 100% expect a portable/handheld-only model of Switch in about 18 months.
I don't normally agree with Colin Moriarity of Kinda Funny, but this in one scenario where I do. He recently stated that he feels the Switch is Nintendo's last bastion of hope. That if Switch bombs, Nintendo isn't going to just turn around and start making separate handhelds and consoles again. Regardless of what they market it as, the Switch provides three styles of play but it doesn't "require" that you use all three. I just don't see how the solution to that idea failing is a dedicated handheld at a lower price.