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CaptainExplosion on 11 April 2025
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HoloDust said:

Well, they're really, really trying...especially with Doug Bowser going into full Don Mattrick mode.

What does that mean?

zorg1000 said:
RolStoppable said:

I tried to find something along those lines, but all my search could come up with is this:

https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/nintendo-switch-2-price-tariffs-1.7503598

Bowser, who spoke with CBC prior to the U.S. pre-order pause, noted that the previous generation of Switch devices will still be supported, including with a selection of new games coming out later this year.

"We recognize there are some people that may not be able to afford [the Switch 2's] price point. That's why we wanted to make the other Switch platforms available, so [people] still have an opportunity to come into our gaming universe, be a part of these characters in these worlds, and see value, if you will, in whatever rung of the platform they come in."

I've found this same quote butchered on another website to put a different spin on it, namely to make it sound like "Can't afford Switch 2? Just buy Switch 1 then!"

Yeah context is important, there is a huge difference between:

”Can’t afford Switch 2? Just get a Switch 1 you peasant!”

and

”We understand that Switch 2 may too expensive for some so we are committed to continuing support for Switch 1 to allow as many people as possible to enjoy our games.”

That second one is more accurate I think.