Does Nintendo need to launch the Switch 2 in 2024?

[Pinkie_pie]

Mar1217 said:

Pinkie_pie said:

Nintendo don't want switch 2 to clash with the Xbox series and PS5 pro in 2024. Gamers will just say how weak it is compare to the pro . GTA6 releasing in 2025 would just overshadow Switch 2 so it's best to release it in 2026

Historically and looking at what happen during the Switch cycle when the new PS5/Series consoles arrived. It had no bearing on the Switch best year in sales. It'd still make no sense even if a Switch 2 was to release alongside a PS5 Pro or whatever because Pro consoles are there to cather for existing owners people who see performance as the most important thing, which is not an important attribute for Nintendo hardware.

Also no, a software piece doesn't overshadow the release of hardware especially if the Switch 2 brings big titles at launch.

What's wrong with releasing it in 2026? They should just take their time and not rush it. If Nintendo releasing Switch 2 in 2026 it could beat the PS2 which most of us want to see happen. Release it 2024 or 2025 then it's almost impossible to beat the PS2