| superchunk said:
You are comparing apples to oranges. Do you really think Skype circa '98 is as demanding of an app as modern console chat, lobby, match-making, etc service? Also, is not an arguement of "could it have run" on Switch hardware. But did they want to put resources towards it vs gaming. When a system (Switch) is reducing its CPU utilization to reduce heat/power in portable mode, that means it has nothing extra to throw at any type of application. This is why teh Switch OS, unlike XboxOne/PS4/WiiU, doesn't reserve any CPU for OS or background tasks. The decision to utilize a smartphone application vs having it baked it definitely took Switch hardware utilization into the equation. I would argue it was a primary reason. |
Skype came out in 2003 and it had freaking Video chat, while still being compatible with much older computers. It also had high quality audio if your mic was up to snuff. Not to mention you could create rooms pretty much in the same way you can create a chat party today. I'm not comparing apple to oranges, and yes Skype being able to do things such as video conference is as demanding as todays voice chat apps which are not demanding at all. Dont try to put all the online service together, we are obviously talking about its biggest problem which is voice chat.
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