bdbdbd said:
Trunkin said:
My theory is that Nintendo is holding off on introducing the Switch as a 3DS successor until they can implement a die shrink to improve battery life in portable mode, and get the price down to something mobile gamers would be able to accept. 3DS sales are strong for the time being, so they're going to ride that horse for as long as it will carry them. In the mean time, Switch will be marketed as the "Home Console" that you can take with you anywhere. I don't expect it to stay this way, though. There's just no point in them releasing a Hybrid system if they plan to continue making dedicated handheld systems. I also feel that the limited software lineup and low early shipments are evidence of this March release being a bit of a soft launch for what will eventually grow to be Nintendo's sole gaming platform.
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Actually the hybrid system makes perfect sense as home console. That's because it's a clever way to have the device in people's hands. Wii got popular because of people visiting people who had the system, same did the NES. Switch you can take with you and play with a friend or two on the go, and they get a hold of the system. Also the off-TV was a great feature Wii U. Switch looks more like a reaction to trends you see kids doing these days.
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Just going by my experience talking with people, most console gamers have no interest in playing a game in the palms of their hands. I didn't think of the sharing angle, though. Pretty smart. If the experience is fun enough I could see that moving some additional units. At least once the price comes down a bit.
