Ppl legit crying about the name? Switch Lite; it's simple and makes sense in more ways than one. Fake outrage much?
im notWhy are you outraged that people don't like the name?
im not
Well here is what I said:
So I ask again, which is better?
Yeah, it can't 'Switch'.
Nintendo pushed the name 'Switch' by showing that you could 'Switch' from handheld to tv play. If the average consumers doesn't see the 'Switch' as a hybrid then I guess Nintendo's marketing failed again. You seem confident that they will get it right with the Switch Lite though. LOL
See, this is wrong. They didn't name the 2DS the 3DS Lite, they didn't remove the second screen on the DS Lite. I have no idea what you are talking about.
Nintendo has made it clear what they mean by the name 'Switch'.Regarding the "switch" name semantics, maybe they see it different than we do
A different model having different capabilities despite being apart of the same product family, where have we seen that before?
Easier to call it the Switch still so ppl will know it plays Switch software, than to name it something else and confuse ppl on what software it plays. Now, if they made it all DIGITAL, and threw away the cartridge slot and made it smaller. Then named it something different. (Give it more internal storage?) That would have made it better. Because there are a plethora of digital games on the Switch. People might now know about. Bundle it with some digital games out the gate. Could’ve been the PSP Go but successful!
Yes, then ppl wouldn’t think to buy the Switch software with the device. Easier to put a disclaimer than to name it something different. Otherwise ppl will not buy Switch software when they buy the system.I see, so the name 'Switch' should remain even though it doesn't 'Switch' because it still has a slot for game cards?
However, if they too out the game card slot, then they could call it the Nintendo Go because then it would make sense?
LOL, ok.
Are you ignoring that they changed the name to reflect the lost functionality on the 2DS? They haven't done that here, it's not the same thing.
If you know this and you don't work for a marketing agency, you are wasting your talents!The average consumer doesn't give a shit that the Switch Lite doesn't Switch
Yes, then ppl wouldn’t think to buy the Switch software with the device. Easier to put a disclaimer than to name it something different. Otherwise ppl will not buy Switch software when they buy the system.
I have no idea why YOU are still going on about this. You are free to leave this thread at any time.no idea why people keep going on about this,
Ppl don’t look at disclaimers. They hope ppl will not look at disclaimers and then Blame themselves.You could name it Nintendo Go and then the disclaimer on the box could say 'Plays most Nintendo Switch games'. I mean if we are going to depend on disclaimers to avoid confusion, this seems more sensible than calling it something it can't do.
I have no idea why YOU are still going on about this. You are free to leave this thread at any time.
Here is the thing, you average consumer doesn't really think about if name "Switch" fits the system or not, all they see is that its portable only Switch system that plays Switch games.You could name it Nintendo Go and then the disclaimer on the box could say 'Plays most Nintendo Switch games'. I mean if we are going to depend on disclaimers to avoid confusion, this seems more sensible than calling it something it can't do.
I see, so the disclaimer that says 'Doesn't Switch, handheld only, no TV mode' will be worthless?Ppl don’t look at disclaimers. They hope ppl will not look at disclaimers and then Blame themselves.
I guess Nintendo failed to let people know that the main selling point for the Switch was it's hybrid nature?Here is the thing, you average consumer doesn't really think about if name "Switch" fits the system or not, all they see is that its portable only Switch system that plays Switch games.
Switch Lite is for people who don't really care about hybrid nature and only want portable only version thats cheaper, basically someone like me is not their target audience.I guess Nintendo failed to let people know that the main selling point for the Switch was it's hybrid nature?
Will Nintendo allow the same account on 2 devices? Also I wouldn't put it past Nintendo to come out with a dockable version of this next year. Right now its probably to early for them to cannibalize regular Switch sales. Also is Nintendo going to require the power supply be bought separately from the Switch lite? LOL!!!
I’m this case it’s an inferior disclaimer. Ppl might still keep the Switch Lite without that. Especially someone who doesn’t know about the regular Switch. They will be unaware that it even has a dock and Switch functionality. On the other hand if it said it only played some Switch titles. That would be unattractive. Which Switch titles? What about ‘Go’ software. Less confusion, the better, when it comes to marketing.I see, so the disclaimer that says 'Doesn't Switch, handheld only, no TV mode' will be worthless?
I guess Nintendo failed to let people know that the main selling point for the Switch was it's hybrid nature?
You most certainly seem to be.Good to know. I'll bet that the people who dislike the name aren't outraged either.
If you are gamer you know what the Switch Lite is, if you aren't a gamer you are just going to assume it's a smaller Switch that still 'Switches' like you saw in ads.Switch Lite is for people who don't really care about hybrid nature and only want portable only version thats cheaper, basically someone like me is not their target audience.
Gamer or not you see the word "Lite" on the box, so you can pretty much guess its different than regular Switch and also its going have picture on box that shows joy-cons are attached to the system.If you are gamer you know what the Switch Lite is, if you aren't a gamer you are just going to assume it's a smaller Switch that still 'Switches' like you saw on TV.
I’m this case it’s an inferior disclaimer. Ppl might still keep the Switch Lite without that. Especially someone who doesn’t know about the regular Switch. They will be unaware that it even has a dock and Switch functionality. On the other hand if it said it only played some Switch titles. That would be unattractive. Which Switch titles? What about ‘Go’ software. Less confusion, the better, when it comes to marketing.
"Lite" only implies smaller, not necessarily feature poor.Gamer or not you see the word "Lite" on the box, so you can pretty much guess its different than regular Switch and also its going have picture on box that shows joy-cons are attached to the system.
Gamer or not you see the word "Lite" on the box, so you can pretty much guess its different than regular Switch and also its going have picture on box that shows joy-cons are attached to the system.
Lite also just means lesser."Lite" only implies smaller, not necessarily feature poor.
Lite also just means lesser.
Again, I pretty sure the picture of the console will be on box showing the joy-cons are attached to the system. None gamers might not know much about games but they are not blind.Lite could just mean smaller with the same functionality. How are parents supposed to know which features were removed just from the word 'Lite'?
Yes it does...Lite also just means lesser.
Dragon ball xenoverse 2 lite for example is basically a f2p version of the standard xenoverse 2 (give or take 80% of the actual game)
"Lite" only implies smaller, not necessarily feature poor.
Again, I pretty sure the picture of the console will be on box showing the joy-cons are attached to the system. None gamers might not know much about games but they are not blind.
Lite means something is lesser, not smaller.
When you buy a Lite version of something in the electronics world (software or hardware), its the most basic or barebones version of what is being sold.
Why wouldn't they notice? its pretty damn clear.Oh yeah, parents and grandparents will notice that. You bet they will.
Lesser means smaller... ?Lite means something is lesser, not smaller.
When you buy a Lite version of something in the electronics world (software or hardware), its the most basic or barebones version of what is being sold.
EDIT: Omeggos beat me to it.
This is probably a dumb question but with the Switch Lite coming in at 200 bucks can we expect 2DS XL to drop in price even more? I had an itch to buy one last weekend, saw a Mario Kart bundle for 150 bucks. Not bad, but is there a chance it would go even lower to say, 100 bucks, after Switch Lite?
Personally im intrigued myself. My parents still dont know the difference between xbox and nintendo. But honestly i dont need them to. The ones buying a system for their kids are likely hearing it from them which switch does what.Yes it does...
But how many parents will know or expect that?
No. In my context regarding ds lite, lesser meant lighter.Lesser means smaller... ?
Id argue the ds lite was more of an exception than the rule. Its not the first hardware revision, but its one of the first to give a new name. Ever since then most console revisions have been renamed as slim, “s” or some letter (360 s, psp slim, ps3 slim, super slim, ps4 slim, one s, one x, etc.)1 - Remember the DS Lite?
2 - How are parents supposed to know that the main feature has been removed just from the word 'Lite'? Especially when he main feature is still in the name?
First glance at the box. The bezel looks like the inside edge of a joycon.Why wouldn't they notice? its pretty damn clear.
There is even someone holding the system to show how much smaller it is.
Why wouldn't they notice? its pretty damn clear.
There is even someone holding the system to show how much smaller it is.
And what's more is that the box itself is smaller.Why wouldn't they notice? its pretty damn clear.
There is even someone holding the system to show how much smaller it is.