Why a Joy-Con-less Switch model is a terrible idea

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Pemalite said:

Mar1217 said:

You basically want nothing ? Nice.

If you think the Switch is only those things... Then you probably need to do some additional research.

Otter said:

I think he wants the games. A $99-149 version of the platform is a no brainer. I'm sure many Switch owners play with a classic control and rarely remove dock and many who only want to play Smash, Zelda, Mario 3D and Pokemon will be interested in a simplified system,

Precisely. I have absolutely zero interest in any of the aspects that makes it portable/hybrid, it's just a waste of time and money in my opinion.

On top of that I think it goes both ways. There are people who have no interest in the handheld aspect so a cheaper, micro console version is appealing and there are people who have no need for the dock and just want a cheaper, more portable version.

Hybrid sku-$299

Handheld sku-$199

Console sku-$199

They can have a setup like this where people who only like one or the other can get into the ecosystem at a reduced price and people who enjoy both can get the hybrid which is cheaper than buying both of the types individually.