How will be Switch 2 performance wise?

[Chrkeller]

sc94597 said:

JRPGfan said:

Switch weight = 297 grams.
Steam Deck weight = 669 grams.

A steam deck weights over twice as much as a switch.

This might also be one of the things, that prevents nintendo getting too powerfull a system in their handhelds.
I suspect because its marketed towards families and kids, they want it light weight (smaller/lighter than a Steam Deck).

I think Nintendo has actually moved beyond focusing only on "families and kids." The age distribution of their survey results are roughly comparable to those of other platforms. 

One of the major complaints of the original Switch was it was too cramped for people's large hands. 

And then of course if the rumors are true, we're looking at an 8inch screen (versus the OLED's 7inch.) 

I think the Switch 2 will be in between the original Switch and Steam Deck/Rog Ally in terms of size. With potentially a Switch 2 lite refresh further down the line for the kids demographic. 

I wonder how accurate those numbers are.  My kids each have their own switch but registered to my account so they would show up as much older in the figures then they actually are.

And I don't think they have moved on at all.  Wonder is excellent family fun especially since yoshi can't get hit.

At least I hope they didn't move on.  Nintendo is one of the few that still supports couch coop.  I love playing games with the family.

Last edited by Chrkeller - on 17 November 2023