Kristof81 said:
Exactly. It wouldn't be Switch without "switching". Whatever they'll do, the form factor / idea will stay the same. |
That's my biggest worry when it comes to anyone's idea about a handheld or more powerful Switch. The Joy Cons, whether you like them or not, are an integral part of the Switch's identity. When you saw the first teaser of the console, you heard the clicking sound, which was made possible by the Joy Cons. It may sound like a dumb reason, but that's part of the Switch's marketing persona. When you hear that sound, you know its about the Nintendo Switch. Plus, the Joy Cons are what makes the Switch a versatile console. You can play multiplayer off the bat, play it on handheld mode, or attach it to the Joy Con grip and play on the TV. Plus, the various features such as HD rumble, IR pointer, NFC reader, and motion controls add to the capabilities of the Switch.
I know some don't like the Joy Cons, but you can't just simply replace them for the next iteration of the Switch. Various games utilize the features of the Joy Cons and to just put them aside could affect how those particular games are played. Whether its Labo, 1-2 Switch, Super Mario Party, Splatoon 2, ARMS, and the upcoming Pokemon Let's Go games, there are games out there on Switch that utilize the Joy Con features.
