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Nintendo Switch still only in the 'middle' of its lifecycle
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Kuranghi
Member
Boo-urns!
I don't even need better graphics per say I just want most games to run at 60fps and/or have a much cleaner image via higher resolution or AA/SS.
The problem is most people wouldn't notice a big enough difference to pay any extra money, most people's eyes are untrained to see all this bullshit, maybe they will tell you the 60fps side of a 30 vs 60 comparison is preferable but they don't know why and GAF posts in fidelity vs perf threads indicate the majority of people here prefer a motion clarity and responsiveness increase over a sharpness/detail one.
I don't even need better graphics per say I just want most games to run at 60fps and/or have a much cleaner image via higher resolution or AA/SS.
The problem is most people wouldn't notice a big enough difference to pay any extra money, most people's eyes are untrained to see all this bullshit, maybe they will tell you the 60fps side of a 30 vs 60 comparison is preferable but they don't know why and GAF posts in fidelity vs perf threads indicate the majority of people here prefer a motion clarity and responsiveness increase over a sharpness/detail one.
cheststrongwell
my cake, fuck off
I'd be happy if they just updated it with enough power to hold a solid 30 fps while displaying 1080p resolution. Handheld mode doesn't really bother me, but playing a game like Xenoblade 2 on my tv is disappointing. It's never been anything I would lose my shit over, but an upgrade would be nice.
RoadHazard
Gold Member
I hope that's a big fat lie. I'm already not using my Switch because it's so hopelessly outdated next to my PS5 (sure, I'll dig it out of storage once BotW2 is released, but I'm not buying anything else for it anymore), so still using it in 2027 is just lol.
Max Payne’s Baretta
Banned
Luckily you don't represent the market lol. Pokémon sold about 1.5 mil copies in Japan alone in 3 days.
Consumers give fck all about this nerdy shit.
RoadHazard
Gold Member
Sure, wanting games to not look like absolute garbage on my 4K TV is "nerdy shit". This console can't even do 1080p most of the time.
Max Payne’s Baretta
Banned
Nobody cares bro. Clearly lol
RoadHazard
Gold Member
A lot of people care bro. The Wii also sold like crazy, but had a terrible attach rate.
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No it didn't wii had an attach rate of about 10
Max Payne’s Baretta
Banned
Well luckily for Nintendo they don't have that issue. If you wanna look at their current attach rate the #s have been posted. Hint : it's high.
Deerock71
Very Poor Hoice of Wor
Ezquimacore
Banned
Buy a PC and play the games at 4k on Yuzu and Ryujinx, people have been doing that since last year. You have the option, the option is there ... Take it or keep complaining, your choice.
Coolio McAwesome
Member
There were 917.34 million Wii games sold on a console that sold 101.63 million units. The attach rate was over 9. In what reality is that a "terrible" attach rate? Quit making things up.
Walter Matthau
Member
That's my interpretation. Successful Nintendo hardware usually gets a couple bonus years of software support.
Only real takeaway here is that Furukawa believes Switch demand will remain strong in the near future where past consoles have seen a steep drop off.
AV
We ain't outta here in ten minutes, we won't need no rocket to fly through space
I'm gonna assume you aren't including games that were packed-in with the system at one point because otherwise that's incredibly wrong.
ShirAhava
Plays with kids toys, in the adult gaming world
It sure did for millions it was a wii sports (and maybe one other game) box
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Punished Miku
Banned
No point interrupting the Switch train until chips are available and they can actually get units out there. I'd literally rather they just wait than watch scalpers take over a small market.
As others have said already, they will continue selling Switch for 1-2 years after the new system is out also. Especially the Switch Lite.
As others have said already, they will continue selling Switch for 1-2 years after the new system is out also. Especially the Switch Lite.
Bitmap Frogs
Mr. Community
Incredible how much mileage are they getting from 2015 silicon.
We might see the biggest generational upgrade for a nintendo console with the switch2.
We might see the biggest generational upgrade for a nintendo console with the switch2.
Anos Voldigoad
Member
Too bad, coz I am ready to splurge on the next Nintendo Console. Switch oled? Nahh
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RoadHazard
Gold Member
Switch 2, releasing in 2026 with 2020 mobile hardware.
Bitmap Frogs
Mr. Community
well... could be...
akaFullmetal
Member
Wouldn't surprise me, Nintendo do what they want with hardware releases, no matter how out dated it gets.
Interfectum
Gold Member
This doesn't mean what a lot of you think it means. They could release a Switch 2 / Pro this year and what he said is still true.
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DonkeyPunchJr
World’s Biggest Weeb
Same. I think Nintendo's strategy is pretty genius, using cheap outdated hardware and making games with great art style but technically not very demanding. But then you have some games that seem like they're asking for a little more than the hardware can provide. Would be nice to have at least enough to run their games at 1080p 60 FPS
Mister Wolf
Member
I think the chip shortage has them wanting to extend the life of the Switch. The console still selling a lot. They are still selling tons of first party games. No reason to launch its successor.
Fbh
Member
They could still release a new one.
The life cycle of a console ends when it stops being produced, not when a new model comes out. Switch came out in 2017, but the 3DS wasn't discontinued until 2020.
But either way I don't see Nintendo in any hurry. The hardware and software continues to sell great, and as proven by Pokemon Arceus visuals and performance are basically irrelevant for Nintendo games to perform well in sales and reviews, I also imagine with every passing year the console becomes cheaper to make, while the selling price remains the same.
The life cycle of a console ends when it stops being produced, not when a new model comes out. Switch came out in 2017, but the 3DS wasn't discontinued until 2020.
But either way I don't see Nintendo in any hurry. The hardware and software continues to sell great, and as proven by Pokemon Arceus visuals and performance are basically irrelevant for Nintendo games to perform well in sales and reviews, I also imagine with every passing year the console becomes cheaper to make, while the selling price remains the same.
Bruno_Arrais85
Member
holy crap, even First party nintendo games can't sustain 30fps anymore on this device.
Max Payne’s Baretta
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Hari Seldon
Member
They have to know that an upgrade is needed but are PRing their way to not having to deal with all the chip shortage shit.
lastmessiah
Member
Which ones?