Will the Switch 2 finally be powerful enough and popular enough to get Nintendo all the top games?

[Chrkeller]

Mar1217 said:

Chrkeller said:

I used SM2 as an example because it does, at least right now, prevent a mobile device from running it.  Bear in mind SM2 recommends a 2060.  There are already a few 2025 titles that recommend a 2080, which is a substantial step up.  If the Switch launches in 2025 and has a 7 year life, I do question what ports will look over time.  In 2028, will games recommend a 3070?  A 3080?  Early gen ports won't be an issue at all for the S2.  My concern has only been for late gen ports, but perhaps you are correct and tools will still make porting simple.  I expect the switch 2 to be on the market post 2030.  

But yeah, not much to say really.  Other than people need to respectfully agree to disagree.

I guess it's a valid concern that even I would join you on if I actually had interest in most of the graphics intensive experiences  especially coming from the western hemisphere. 

Though I also do believe we are about of an age where fewer devs and publishers will go out of their way for the top of the line graphic experience. Scalability will be more expected in the future as it is now. 

Anywoo, the main experiences I give a care about for the Switch successor will be mostly first party games. Those are about to see a leap in motion from the aging Switch. 

I believe it's the same for you considering you'll get most of your 3rd party games for PC anyway :P

You have a fair point.  For starters making a game targeting a 3070 just cuts potential consumers out as buyers.  And tools are always getting better.  Plus there is a "what is the point" element.  At some point games just look good as is and don't need to be pushed.  Outside pop in, Tales of Arise (currently playing it) looks great.  

I cannot wait for a S2.  I hope it isn't too hard to get at launch.  Nintendo software is top of the line.  I have not gone without Nintendo and don't plan on starting now, I have been loving Nintendo since the NES.  I already have Echoes and Brothership pre-ordered.  And the S2 is going to be something for 1st party titles.