I might get the Switch mid-cycle if its not an updated console like PS4 and XB1

[KBG29]

So many good points in the OP. Nintendo needs to make sure the Switch is on par with other mobile, portable, and home devices if they want to succeed. The days of consoles being basic gaming and media devices are over.

Now they are competing with iOS, Android, and Windows devices. All of these devices allow us to do all of our daily computing needs, and game, though at a lower quality than a console or handheld device.For most casual and even a good portion of core gamers, the lower quality gaming experience offered on other platforms is acceptable because of the massive amount of functionallity available through these devices.

If gaming first devices want to survive, they have to be able to replace peoples PC, Apple TV, Amazon Fire devices, Iphone, Galaxy Phone, etc. and so on. I fully hope that Nintendo understands this, and sees that not having calling and texting, along with an open store front that offers apps from all walks of life, is what made 3DS sell so much less than the DS.If Nintendo can come out with a fully conected device, with 4G, and allow peole to access all of their favorite apps, then Switch will be well on its way. If Switch i simply a great gaming device, then it will stumble out the gate, and ulitimatly fall to met even the 3DS's low expectations.

I hope for the best and am fully prepaired to buy a Switch day one if it offers what I need from a device of it's nature.