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jonathanalis on 11 November 2016
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Miyamotoo said:
Shiken said:

We don't even know if mid gen upgrades will work, and you say 5 year can't survive?  PS4Pro is already a waste of money with some games running worse on it than the original model.  Other people like myself realize that it is a complete waste of money to buy a console at full price that plays the same games as the one I have.  If you already have a 4K TV it is still hard to justify, and those that don't would just be foolish to invest in a mid gen upgrade.

 

That said, you have no clue what can live or die in the modern age of gaming tech.  Only time will tell.

PS4 Pro isnt waste of money, they basically refreshing PS4 and give consumers more options, more affordable or more power one console. I think Nintedo will do something similar with Switch.

 

 

Nuvendil said:

A Switch Mini I definitely see coming in the future as Nintendo phases out the 3DS and starts directly targetting handheld fans with the Switch.  Wouldn't be surprised if in conjunction they start selling Joy Cons for the smaller model that have some more handheld-friendly design touches like redesigned analogue sticks.

A Switch Home I don't know about.  If the Switch base model is a big success and the eventual full bridging of the handheld and console market works well, I think they'll stick to the 5 year cycle, with the Mini models coming out on average 1.5 to 2 years in so you basically have a handheld focused upgrade every 5 years as well.

Actually Nintendo would from beginning offer Switch Pocket without dock and controller, but that would make confusion with whole Switch concept, but I definitely see them releasing Switch Pocket (smaller version of Switch for playing just on go, without dock and controller, for $100 lower price than OG Switch). I can see doing something similar for home console users, more powerful Switch that isn't portable and mobile.So basically having more different hardwares and options that or part of same platform.

That would not mean there will not be new generation of Nintendo and only Switch, but with approach like that, new generations becoming less important, and I definitely don't see making totally new platform only 5 years after Switch, more it would something similar like going from Wii/DS to WiiU/3DS, just in this case exactly same architecture (Nvidia+ARM) that will allow backward compatibility and same development method, with some new concept or idea.

I can see a portable switch device that still have the same 'switch' concept:

smaller joycons, that you can unatach an put them in the other side of screen, making it vertical. So, you can switch between horizontal and vertical screen. In horizontal, you play like the normal switch. In vertical, you can play DS/3DS compatible games, like a 2DS. Seems that 3DS is still relevant for nintendo, and still receives games. A BC would be good for keep this games relevant, and for keeping the switch concept alive.

Other option is switch between console and mobile. A no tv(screen always on hands) switch would favours also touch screen capabilities that cant be used on tv mode, and with no tv mode, this concept could use a lot of touch screen. Also, nintendo is entering on mobile with mario run, miitomo, animal crossing, FE and pokemon go. So, you could switch bewteen console mode and mobile mode. So still the switch concept.

Or both... either way, is possible to continue with switch concept without a tv.