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Boutros said:
The Switch is a home console according to Nintendo. Nintendo also confirmed that they will continue support of the 3DS. That means if not production values what is the real difference between the 3DS and the Switch? Sounds to me like the 3DS is a more affordable device where games are smaller in scale and can be sold at a lower price (essentially middleware titles). So there's still a dedicated place for middleware games in the industry. |
That is just Nintendo trying to milk 3DS sales. As soon the 3DS winds down sales-wise Nintendo is going to transition fully to the Switch. We already see cross-support for the two platforms with Dragon Quest XI, Shin Megami Tensei V, and what would've been 3DS exclusives like Project Octopath instead being developed for the Switch. There is no point in the concept of the Switch if it doesn't also replace the 3DS. The 3DS is not immortal, just like the NDS and GBA weren't despite Nintendo continuing support after their successors released. There is no real difference between the 3DS and the Switch, besides the Switch being able to support AAA games as well. The Switch will inherit the Japanese middleware from the 3DS and Vita, and Nintendo AAA from the Wii U. All platforms have indie games.
