midrange said:
Uhhh actually you can play PlayStation games on an airplane. The vita does still exist. No they don't stress local multiplayer, but because they have so many games, you can always find local multiplayer options. Call of Duty, FIFA, rocket league, so on. On the flip side, because of the power of the console and just straight up poor 3rd party relations, the switch is missing out on many good single player and online multiplayer games (mass effect andromeda, final fantasy XV, GTA V, For honor, Destiny, titanfall 2, so on). you can't even claim that Nintendo has the better first party anymore. Sony already has an established library (bloodborne, horizon, uncharted 4,...) and will be releasing killer hits later (the last of us 2, god of war, Spider-Man,...). I'm not even trying to start a list wars here. I'm pointing out the HUGE head start the Xbox one and PS4 have while showing their future prospects. Keep in mind the PS4 and Xbox one will also be cheaper than the switch. its also funny you mention local multiplayer, because at least 1 extra set of joycons is $70 (more than the dual shock or the Xbox controller) so I can't imagine buying 3 extra sets, a game, and a switch (around $570) comparing it to a PS4 bundled with GTA V (around $300) and saying the switch has more value because of "local multiplayer for 3 games" The only true advantage is the mobile factor, but if that's the case buying a 3DS (they'll still exist) is a substantially better option if you need to go mobile. Other wise a PS4/Xbox one provide more value. You're free to also claim "Nintendo is unique and has they're own home console magic," just as I'm free to point you to the Wii U. |
why do you need three extra sets? Each set has two Joy Cons that can be used as 2 controllers. So you can buy just one other set to have 4-player local multiplayer. If you want to play a game such as ARMS, you are confirmed to have the option to play with just two traditional controllers (which includes the JoyCons in the Grip) or have one traditional and one set of Joy Cons separate for motion control play to your hearts content.
And your talk about first party content isn't necessarily fair since Switch is a new chapter for Nintendo. They'll have Zelda, Mario, Splatoon, Mario Kart, ARMS, Snipperclips, FE Warriors, and (possibly) Xenoblade 2 for this first year alone. Then there's a new mainline Fire Emblem game being developed for 2018. There's still E3, future directs, and what have you. Game Freak developing a Pokemon game akin to the mainline ones on handheld in the future is not out of the question, for example. Then rumors about Smash Bros., Pikmin 4, Animal Crossong, etc. If we're willing to wait for more first party exclusives for the PS4, then lets at least wait and see what Nintendo and Co. have in store for the future.
