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Otter on 22 December 2018
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TheMisterManGuy said:
Otter said:

I don’t think these are strong arguments tbh.

1. No issue here, even a dedicated HH switch will be compatible with Joy-cons. They just won’t be required or necessarily attachable as it has its own built in buttons. Equally I would expect a dedicated HH device to still have the capacity to connect to the TV but it won’t come with a dock.

2. The handheld function of the Switch Already does this. Almost every game is built with buttons in mind and if developers want to offer a unique experience and negate a traditional hh experience (1,2 Switch)- they will prioritise this since its essentially the core selling point of the game.


3. I think this is fundementally misunderstanding the function of such a device. Its to allow accessibility (cheaper and more portable), making it more child friendly and encouraging multiple Switch ownership in one household. The Switch as a concept is established, this device doesn’t make it any more/less generic as a platform and this additional SKU is there for those who want it.

1. Part of the Switch's appeal is that everything is simple and easy to access. A less functional varriant that adds more costs and barriers to entry for games only makes it more complex and less appealing

2. Even with no handheld mode, there's still tabletop mode to allow you to take the game on the go. Several Switch games already ditch handheld mode support when needed so it's not like Nintendo even mandates this.

3. Only, the Switch is already kid-friendly. The Joy-Con and the concept of sharing a controller in tabletop mode is something kids love. Encouraging multi-Switch households can already be done by offering a Dock-less bundle. It makes the Switch as affordable as possible, while retaining the core concept. What you're suggesting is to strip away the very thing that sets the Switch apart from the legions of generic tablets and gaming devices on the market, and turn it into yet another outdated, generic handheld. The Switch is selling well because its something much more original than that. This isn't like 3D on the 3DS where it was explicitly mandated to be optional and most people didn't use anyway. Most people use the Switch exactly how Nintendo intended, so why the hell would they undermine that? 

We'll have to agree to disagree. I think many people including owners of the current Switch will be interested in a cheaper, dedicated handheld model and the existence of such a model will not lessen the appeal of the Switch or confuse its concept. I think we have to give consumers some credit and freedom to have different purchase choices. It's not like they're unfamiliar with technology.    

 A. Hybrid System with everything in the box. 

 B. Hybrid System but only handheld function within box, and in smaller more portable form (for those who know this is what they're looking for or looking for a cheaper entry point). If they change their mind later, they just pick up the necessary accessories. Its seems like an obvious wi/win for Nintendo. They sell more hardware and more games.

And in regards to separating Switch from other portable devices, I think Mario, Zelda, Smash, Pokemon etc do that pretty will. 

Last edited by Otter - on 22 December 2018