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Hiku 2 days ago
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Hardstuck-Platinum said:
Hiku said:

Since I'm of a similar mindset, I'm wondering why you think Switch isn't a console? 

I've glanced back at some of your posts to find your definition, but rather than saying why something isn't console, you seem to be explaining why something is a handheld.

But what makes PS4 a console? And is Switch lacking that?

Ok. The PS4 has a high power draw and a design that shows it clearly is meant to sit stationary and be powered off of the wall. The switch has a low power draw and that means it's primary function is that of a handheld. 

I think that's a good point, which highlights a drawback that affects the console portion of the system that wouldn't be there under normal circumstances. Limited power draw can affect the systems potential performance.
In other words, Switch would have likely been more powerful if it was released only as a console.

I also consider Switch primarily a handheld for that reason, among others.
Though I don't rule it out as also being a console despite it having such a drawback due to its portable nature.

Last edited by Hiku - 2 days ago