Why would devs back another underpowered Nintendo console?

[DélioPT]

fleischr said:

DélioPT said:
It's not like they are fully onboard too.
We don't exactly the level of support that is coming. That's something we'll find out in January.

About them actually being there. Well, many things can explain that: better deals; ports being more simple/costing less; Switch being both attractive to console gamers and handheld gamers.

Again, we don't really know what kind of support Nintendo is getting from western 3rd parties.
Actually, what matters the most is how well it does on Switch so more games can keep coming.

Power becomes secondary if you see that money can be made on a platform.
If that happens, then you can bet ports will come even if they are the worst looking ones.

But here's the thing, bad ports usually make bad sales - regardless of whether you're in the heights of WiiU success or the pits of WiiU lows.

it's a waste of developers time better spent on making games better.

Worst looking ports doesn't equal bad ports.
I agree that bad ports might lead to bad sales, but if all that's "bad" about them are the lower graphics, i don't think that will be too much of a problem.

As long as Switch consumers are treated to the same game, i think gamers will tolerate that much.