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

[Kai_Mao]

zorg1000 said:

Kai_Mao said:
For those who are for the Switch mini, Joy-Conless console, or what not, I have a question. How would you change the Switch logo, which is synonymous to the console itself, if a Joy-Conless console were to be a thing? The clicking sound, the two Joy Cons, and what not.

Just keep it the same, the only thing they need to do is state that it's a different form factor of the existing system.

And that's where I think the challenge will lie, if any. Nintendo will have to distinguish the console enough that it's not necessarily the Switch, but still the Switch. They don't want a Wii U type situation in their marketing of the Switch. The Switch is firmly established as a hybrid console that plays home console-type of games and has the ability to provide immediate local multiplayer thanks to the Joy Cons. The "Share the Joy" concept of the Joy Cons are well-established. This isn't a 3DS situation in which the 3D aspect of the console eventually lost relevance. The Joy Cons are pretty significant in distinguishing the console as something to share with. Games like Snipperclips, 1-2 Switch, and Super Mario Party heavily utilize the concept, especially since SMP does not have Pro Controller or Joy Con grip support, especially with some of the mini games needing a single Joy Con for its features.

Nintendo would have to be careful in how they market a so-called Switch mini or Joy-Conless Switch.