Switch offers 3rd parties some opportunities that no current, past or next-gen system can offer or has offered all in one place. Hopefully it comes in at a reasonable price.
- Simpler experience for consumer. Plug in cart and play. Try a friend's game overnight without the hassle of making space on the HD.
- No online subscription. No barriers to online play. Consumer has more cash for games.
- Free advertising/demos in the form of other gamers playing their game on the bus, train or at school.
- Share a system that has Pokemon, mobile CoD multi, mobile FIFA/Madden multi, mobile GTA multi (possibly).
- Simple and powerful LAN gaming solution. No dedicated servers to support or online connection required.
- System's mobility allows more gaming uptime. More games needed to meet demand. $$$.
- Potential to rival iPad for some people, especially youngsters. Simple TV-out, 4K content, Youtube, Netflix, Whatsapp, Skype, accessories/addons.
- First party support at levels never seen before combined with the best track record of delivering new, breakout IPs.
- Custom joy cons and other accessories for niche software. Pedometers, GPS(?) for new types of gameplay.
- Safe, known quantity when treated as a Nintendo handheld compared with VR and Microsoft's track record.
- All the 'Nintendo fans' in one place instead of split over two consoles.
- No requirement to be at the cutting edge. Cheaper to develop, port opportunities.
Nov 2016 - NES outsells PS1 (JP)
Don't Play Stationary 4 ever. Switch!
